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Equipment Certification Guide for Hazardous Areas

ATEX and IEC Ex


Zone 2 Zone 0 Zone 1 Zone 0
CENELEC Classification IEC Classification ATEX Classification US Classification EN 6007910 IEC 60 07910 ATEX Directive 94/9/EC ANSI/INFPA70 NEC Article 505 Type of Area

Comparison
Classification of Zones and Divisions
NEC ATEX and IEC Definition explosive atmosphere is continually present

North America
Division 2 Division 1 Division 1 Division 1
US Classification ANSI/INFPA70 NEC Article 500

Continuous hazard

Division 1

Zone 0 / Zone 20

Intermittent hazard

Division 1

Zone 1 / Zone 21

explosive atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation

Explosion Protection Concepts


Type of Protection Symbol Basic Concept of Protection Typical Zone(s) 1,2 2 1, 2 2 0, 1, 2 1, 2 2 0, 1, 2 1, 2 2 2 2 1, 2 1, 2 1, 2 2 1, 2 0, 1, 2 0, 1, 2 1, 2 20, 21, 22 21, 22 21, 22 20, 21, 22 21, 22 21, 22 20, 21, 22 21, 22 21, 22 Gas Group IEC/EN Standard 600791 6007915 600797 6007915 6007911 Typical IEC EPL Gb Gc Gb Gc Ga Gb Gc Ga Gb Gc Gc Gc Gb Gb Gb Gc Gb Ga Ga Gb Da Db Dc Da Db Dc Da Db Dc Hazard under abnormal conditions explosive atmosphere is unlikely to occur but if it does, will exist only for a short period

Explosion Protection Concepts


Type of Protection Code Basic concept of protection Class Typical Division / Zone Applicable Standard

Protection of Electrical Equipment for Gases and Vapours G Flameproof Enclosed Break Increased Safety Non Sparking Intrinsic Safety d nC e nA ia ib ic ma mb mc nC nR o px py pz q OP sh Op is Op pr ta tb tc iaD ibD icD ma mb mc Contain the explosion No arcs, sparks or hotsurfaces. Enclosure IP54 limit circuit energy and hot surfaces II II

Division 2

Zone 2 / Zone 22

Protection of Electrical Equipment for Gases and Vapours Class I Flameproof Explosion proof Enclosed Break Increased Safety Non Sparking Non Incendive Sand Filled Intrinsic Safety AEx d XP AEx nC AEx e AEx nA NI AEx q AEx ia AEx ib IS AEx nC AEx m AEx ma AEx mb AEx o Type X Type Y Type Z AEx px AEx px AEx px AEx nR Contain the explosion No arcs, sparks or hot surfaces Quench the flame Limit circuit energy and hot surfaces Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Zone 1, 2 Division 1 Zone 2 Zone 1, 2 Zone 2 Division 2 Zone 1, 2 Zone 0, 1, 2 Zone 1, 2 Division 1 Zone 2 Zone 1, 2 Zone 0, 1, 2 Zone 1, 2 Zone 1, 2 Division 1 Division 1 Division 2 Zone 1 Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 2 ISA 600791 UL1203 ISA 6007915 ISA 600797 ISA 6007915 ISA 12.12.01 / FM3611 ISA 600795 ISA 6007911 UL913 / FM3610 ISA 6007915 ISA 6007918 ISA 600796 NFPA 496 / FM3620

Equipment intended for use in zone 1 areas cannot be used in Division 1 areas as this covers zone 0 rated areas also.

II

Comparison of IP and NEMA Enclosure Ratings


Enclosure Type 1 2 3 4 4X 6 12 IP23 IP30 IP32 IP55 IP64 IP65 IP66 IP67

Encapsulation Sealed/Hermetic Sealing Restricted Breathing Oil Filled Pressurised Sand Filled Optical Radiation

6007918 6007915 600796 600792 II II 600795 6007928

Limited Energy Encapsulation

Exclude fuel

II

Oil Filled

Quench the flame Inherently safe

Exclude fuel

Pressurised

ISA 600792 ISA 6007915

Protection of Electrical Equipment for Combustible Dusts D Enclosure Exclude dusts by use of enclosure Use of enclosure and energy limitation Exclude dust III 6007931

13 This comparison is for guidance only. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure the enclosure rating is suitable for the given application.

Restricted Breathing Dust Ignition Proof Dust Protected Protection by Enclosure Encapsulation

Protection of Electrical Equipment for Combustible Dust Class II & III DIP NI AEx tD AEx maD AEx mbD AEx iaD AEX ibD IS IS Exclude combustible dust Class II Class II Class II Division 1 & 2 Division 2 Zone 2 Zone 20, 21, 22 Zone 21, 22 Zone 20, 21, 22 Class II Class III Zone 21, 22 Division 1 Division 1 UL1203 ISA 12.12.01 / FM3611 ISA 6007931 ISA 6124118 ISA 6124111 UL 913 / FM3610

Intrinsic Safety

III

6124111

Temperature Classification
Max Surface Temperature 450C 300C ATEX/IEC* T1 T2 NEC 505 T1 T2 NEC 500 T1 T2 T2A T2B T2C T2D 200C T3 T3 T3 T3A T3B Max Surface Temperature 450C 300C 280 C 260 C 230 C 215 C 200C 180 C 165 C 160 C 135C 120 C 100C

Encapsulation

6007918

General requirements

Covers application and testing related to above protection methods

Intrinsic Safety

Typical ATEX and IEC Ex Equipment Marking

Limit circuit energy and hot surfaces

Ex

II

Ex

IIC

T4

Gb

Typical NEC Equipment Marking


NEC 500
Class 1 Division 1 Group A,B,C T3

NEC 505
Class 1 Zone 1

AEx

IIC

T3

Equipment Protection Level

Specific marking for explosion protection*

Equipment Category*

Explosion Protection

T3C 135C 100C 85 T4 T5 T6 T4 T5 T6 T4 T4A T5 T6

Equipment Group*

Temperature Class

Type of Protection

Environment*

Gas Group

Protection Concept

American Standard

Temperature Class

Permitted Class

*For ATEX/IEC applications applies to Group II gases only. Group 1 applications have different classifications

Permitted Zone

Permitted Class

85

For ATEX certified equipment, the CE mark should be shown, along with the relevant Notified Body number, where applicable. *Required for ATEX only

Ingress Protection Ratings (EN60529/IEC529)


First Numeral Protection from Solid Bodies 0 1 2 No special protection Large foreign bodies, diam. >50mm Mediumsized foreign bodies, diam. >12mm Small foreign bodies, diam. >2.5mm Granular foreign bodies, diam. >1mm Dust protected; dust deposits are permitted, but their volume must not affect the function of the unit. Complete protection Second Numeral Protection from Liquids 0 1 2 No special protection Water dripping/falling vertically Water dripping/falling at an angle (up to 15 degrees from the vertical) Spray water (any direction up to 60 degrees from the vertical) Spray/splashing water from all directions, (limited ingress permitted) Low pressure water jets from all directions, (limited ingress permitted) High pressure jets from all directions Temporary immersion, 1m for 30 minutes Permanent Immersion or defined pressure** Third Numeral* Protection from Impact 0 1 2 No special protection Protected against 0.225J impact Protected against 0.375J impact

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NEMA Enclosure Type Ratings


Type 1 2 3 3R 3S 4 4X 5 6 6P Area of Use Indoor Indoor Indoor/Outdoor Outdoor Outdoor Indoors/Outdoors Indoors/Outdoors Indoor Indoors/Outdoors Indoors/Outdoors Indoor Indoor Indoor Description General Purpose Drip Proof Protection against falling water and dirt Dust & Rain Tight Protection against windblown dust, rain, and sleet & damage from formation of ice Rain Proof & Ice/Sleet Proof protection against falling rain & damage from formation of ice Dust Tight, Rain Tight, & Ice/Sleet Proof Protection against sleet and damage from formation of ice Water Tight & Dust Tight Water Tight, Dust Tight, & Corrosion Resistant Protection from corrosion, hose directed water and damage from formation of ice Dust Tight & Drip Tight protection against dust, fibres, falling dirt, and dripping noncorrosive liquids Temporary Submersion protection against falling dirt, dust, fibres, hose directed water and temporary submersion in water. Prolonged Submersion protection against falling dirt, dust, fibres, hose directed water and prolonged submersion in water. Dust Tight & Drip Tight protection against dust, fibres, falling dirt, and dripping noncorrosive liquids (enclosure without knockouts) Dust Tight & Drip Tight protection against dust, fibres, falling dirt, and dripping noncorrosive liquids (enclosure with knockouts) Dust Tight & Oil Tight protection against dust, spraying of water, oil, and noncorrosive coolant.

Protected against 0.5J impact

Protected against 2.0J impact

Protected against 6.0J impact Protected against 20.0J impact

6 7 8

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12 12K 13

* Third numeral impact is optional and need not be shown. ** Second numeral 8 is defined as submersion at a depth and length of time to be agreed between manufacturer and user

Gas/Atmosphere Groups IEC Ex and ATEX


Group I IIA IIB IIC IIIA IIIB IIIC Combustible Dusts Above Ground Gases And Vapours Environment Typical Location Underground Mining Typical Gas/Substance Underground Methane (Firedamp) Acetone, Methane, propane Above Ground Ethylene, Hydrogen Sulphide

Worldwide Sales and Service Network


North America Europe
Abtech Limited Sanderson Street Lower Don Valley Sheffield, South Yorkshire S9 2UA United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 114 244 2424 Fax: +44 (0) 114 243 4312 Email: sales@abtech.eu Abtech Scotland 46 Telford Road Lenziemill Cumbernauld G67 2AX Abtech GmBH Dnner Kirchweg 11 32257, Bnde, Germany Tel: +49 (0) 522 375016 Fax: +49 (0) 522 375019 Email: sales@abtech.de Abtech Nederland BV Glasblazerstraat 1 2984 BL Ridderkerk, Nederland Tel: +31 (0) 180 428417 Fax: +31 (0) 180 431668 Email: sales@abtech.nl

Asia
Abtech S.E Asia Pte Ltd 7 International Business Park #0408 TechQuest Building Singapore 609919 Tel: +65 656 79020 Fax: +65 656 70446 Email: sales@abtechasia.com Abtech Korea Astar Apt #1012801 DongRae Gu OnChen Dong, Busan South Korea Tel: +82 708807 2137 Fax: +82 51553 2137 Email: sales@abtechkorea.com

Hydrogen, Acetylene, Carbon Disulphide Combustible fibres & flyings Combustible dusts non conductive Combustible dusts conductive

A.B Controls & Technology Inc. 1813 Rotary Drive Humble Texas USA TX77338 Tel: +001 281 5483424 Fax: +001 281 5483624 Email: sales@abtechinc.net

Worldwide Agents

Equipment ATEX & Ex Equipment Categories/Levels Categories/Levels of of Protection Protection ATEX & IEC IEC Ex
Equipment Equipment Category ATEX Category ATEX 94/9/EC 94/9/EC Category 1 Category 1 Category 2 Category 2 Category 3 Category 3 Category Category 1G 1G 1D 1D 2G 2G 2D 2D 3G 3G 3D 3D Equipment Protection Equipment Protection Level Level Ga Ga Da Da Gb Gb Db Db Gc Gc Dc Dc Zone of Use Zone of Use Suitable for use in Zone 0, 1, 2 Suitable for use in Zone 0, 1, 2 Suitable for use in Zone 20, 21, 22 Suitable for use in Zone 20, 21, 22 Suitable for use in Zone 1, 2 Suitable for use in Zone 1, 2 Suitable for use in Zone 21, 22 Suitable for use in Zone 21, 22 Suitable for use in Zone 2 Suitable for use in Zone 2 Suitable for use in Zone 22 Suitable for use in Zone 22

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Approvals

ABTHX2011

Temperature Class

Permitted Division

Gas Group

Gas Group

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