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Fundamentally, intrinsic safety is a low-energy technique where the current, voltage, and power are reduced to a level too low to cause ignition. Generally, the maximum level of power available is less than 1.3W.

What Does Intrinsically Safe Mean? 'Intrinsically Safe' -or IS ? refers to the way two-way radios (and other electronics) are designed. The design means the radio is incapable of causing a mixture of flammable or combustible material in air, at the mixture's most easily ignited concentration, to ignite.

A standard 2-way radio generates sparks and heat during normal operation, which can be dangerous in some work environments. An ?intrinsically safe? radio is a special 2-way radio that is designed to prevent fires or explosions by eliminating the sparks and heat that would usually occur while it's operating.

In general, equipment meeting the T4 designation is considered intrinsically safe because temperatures will not exceed 135°C (275°F) (equipment dissipating less than 1.3 W generally stays below this temperature).

Many popular and cheap 'walkie talkie' style radios from overseas are actually illegal for use in Canada. Before you buy a radio, ensure that it is approved for use by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). Use this link to check it out. If you're not sure what you're looking at CALL US!

Intrinsically Safe Two Way Radios are designed and guaranteed to not create a spark when dropped nor to emit an electrical charge when in operation. In layman's terms, Intrinsically Safe walkie talkies are often called explosion proof.

Any equipment that has been certified intrinsically safe will have a specific label typically with the certifying agency logo like FM or UL. Look for the label on the back side of the radio or battery. Certifying agencies allow manufacturers to use a label on their products to show they follow these certain standards.