Understanding Zone 1 Vs Zone 2
Understanding Zone 1 vs Zone 2 classifications is the first step before installing CCTV cameras for safety and compliance.
When it comes to hazardous areas like oil & gas platforms, chemical plants, or offshore FPSOs, selecting the right CCTV camera according to the harsh and hazardous environment is vital.
Zone 1
This is where explosive gases or vapors are likely to be present during normal operation. Cameras installed here need strict ATEX or IECEx certification, robust housing, and fail-safe designs.
Zone 2
An area that is less risky; explosive substances are not usually present, and the camera requirements are slightly less stringent, though still compliant.
Key Considerations for Hazardous Area Cameras:
- Certification: ATEX, IECEx, and local compliance standards
- Housing: Stainless steel or aluminum explosion-proof enclosures
- Ingress Protection: IP66, IP67, or IP68 for dust and water resistance
- Temperature & Corrosion Resistance: Especially for offshore or tropical environments
Recommended Cameras
- PELCO ExSite Enhanced PTZ Cameras – Ideal for Zone 1 and offshore installations
- PELCO ExSite Enhanced PTZ Cameras – Ideal for Zone 1 and offshore installations
- Avigilon H5 Explosion-Proof Cameras – Great for Zone 2 areas with AI analytics
- Axis Q8715-LE Thermal Network Camera – Combines thermal imaging and hazardous area compliance
- Hikvision EXIR Explosion-Proof Cameras – Reliable for both Zone 1 and Zone 2
Built for Demanding Offshore Environments
Selecting the right CCTV system for Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas requires proven experience, not assumptions. Vivo Asia has extensive hands-on experience delivering, upgrading, and replacing legacy CCTV systems across offshore platforms, FPSOs, and harsh industrial environments.
Our expert team of engineers understands hazardous area compliance, system design, installation challenges, and seamless migration from outdated analog systems to modern IP-based CCTV solutions—without compromising safety or operations.
Whether you are planning a new installation, a system upgrade, or a complete replacement of legacy CCTV systems, our team is ready to support you with the right technology and engineering approach.
📩 Contact us at contact@vivoasia.com for quotations, technical discussions, or more information.
