# How to use a XBEE modem in an intrinisically safe product?

**URL:** <https://forums.digi.com/t/how-to-use-a-xbee-modem-in-an-intrinisically-safe-product/13838>\
**Category:** Digi One IA/IAP\
**Tags:** i, s, intrinsic-safety, intrinsically-safe\
**Created:** [October 31, 2014, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-to-use-a-xbee-modem-in-an-intrinisically-safe-product/13838 "2014-10-31T09:55:34Z")\
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**Author:** ![obavar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e8c25b/32.png) [@obavar](https://forums.digi.com/u/obavar)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2014, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-to-use-a-xbee-modem-in-an-intrinisically-safe-product/13838/1 "2014-10-31T09:55:34Z")

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We are developing an Intrinsically Safe wireless device and are using the XBEE-PRO 900HB module. How can we protect the module so it can pass the I.S. approval?

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**Author:** ![mvut](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forums.digi.com/mvut/32/31_2.png) [@mvut](https://forums.digi.com/u/mvut)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2014, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-to-use-a-xbee-modem-in-an-intrinisically-safe-product/13838/2 "2014-10-31T10:44:17Z")

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Have you tried looking into Digi’s KB for Intrinsic Safety? I think you will be surprised with what you find.

[http://www.digi.com/support/kbase/kbaseresultdetl?id=2055](http://www.digi.com/support/kbase/kbaseresultdetl?id=2055)

[http://www.digi.com/support/kbase/kbaseresultdetl?id=2128](http://www.digi.com/support/kbase/kbaseresultdetl?id=2128)