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Wolf Safety Lamp Company

ATEX Explained
Ex Equipment
This guide is provided to aid in the selection of Wolf lighting products for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Information given is based on practice within the EU, as specified in the requirements of the 94/9/EC ATEX (Equipment) Directive and the 99/92/EC ATEX (Workplace) Directive.
ATEX MARKING

1180

WOLFLITE HANDLAMP
H-251A
II 2 GD

GD

ATEX MARKING
CE mark denotes
manufacturers
declaration
of product
compliance to
all relevant EU
Directives

Number of
Notified Body
responsible for
EC monitoring
of production
quality

Specific
mark for
Explosion
Protection

Equipment
Group
Equipment
Category

Defines suitability
of use of Group II
equipment in gas
and/or dust
atmospheres

CERTIFICATION CODE

Battery 4V, 5Ah

type H-66 ONLY

gases, vapours & mists

CERTIFICATION CODE

Explosion Protected equipment

E prefix denotes compliance
with CENELEC Standards in
the EN50014 series

IIC

e ib

Serial/batch number
incorporating year of construction

T4

ATEX

00

Year Certificate Issued

Serial
Number

2176

ATEX Certificate

X Suffix denotes special conditions of certification

EC-TYPE EXAMINATION
CERTIFICATE NUMBER

HPR 3.75V min. 0.75A max.

1180

U Suffix denotes Ex component approval

EC NOTIFIED BODIES

MARKING FOR DUST

IGNITION PROTECTION

CE mark (ATEX marking)

Notified Bodies have been appointed by the governments of individual EC

countries as responsible to carry out part or all of the functions specified in
the ATEX Equipment Directive, such as EC type examination of equipment
and quality assurance assessment of equipment production.

to EN 50281-1-1
Supplementary approval
Lloyds Register of Shipping
marine approval

Batch No.

IP66

T135C

Ingress
Protection Code

Maximum External
Surface Temperature

Baseefa (2001) Ltd are responsible for the quality assurance assessment of
equipment manufactured by the Wolf Safety Lamp Company, this is identified
by their notified body number (1180) appearing below the CE mark on
Wolf products.

The Wolf Safety Lamp Company Ltd.

Sheffield - S8 0YA - England
Protection
Concepts

BAS

Explosion protection mark (ATEX marking)

3.6 min. 1.0A max.

Do not open or charge in Ex areas.

Charge in charger unit C-251 HV/LV ONLY.
Recharge battery immediately after use.
Ne pas charger ni ouvrir lappareil en zones Ex.
Ne recharger que sur des chargeur C-251 HV/LV.
Recharger immediatement les batteries dechargees.
Gerat nicht im Ex-Bereich laden oder ffnen.
Nur mit Ladegert typ C-251 HV/LV aufladen.
Nach Gebrauch sofort wieder aufladen.

Safety measures to be applied in service

gases, vapours and mists to EN 50014

Notified body
responsible for
EC-Type
Examination
(Test House)

MARKING FOR DUST

IGNITION PROTECTION

EEx e ib IIC T4
IP66 T135oC
BAS 00 ATEX 2176

Replacement parts specification

E Ex

EC-TYPE EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE NUMBER

Ex EQUIPMENT LABEL

II

Gas Group Temperature

Classification

Note: EEx and Protection Concepts are not marked if a Technical File
from first principles is applied.

GAS GROUP

EQUIPMENT GROUP & EQUIPMENT CATEGORY

Use

Gas Dust
M1

Very high
protection

M2

Mining

II

High
protection

Very high
protection

High
protection

Normal
protection

Industrial

Operable in Ex
atmosphere
Mining

De-energised
in Ex atmosphere

IIA

Propane

IIB

Ethylene

Zones 0,1,2,
D

Zones 20,21,22

Zones 21,22

IIC

Zones 1,2

Methane
energy required more
to ignite gas

Maximum Safe Gap

Flameproof Ex d

Hydrogen/Acetylene

Industrial
G

GROUP II GAS SUBDIVISION

Applicable
Concepts

wide

Hazard

all concepts

INGRESS PROTECTION (IP) CODE

to EN 60529

Ex equipment selection for use in gases, vapours, mists or dusts must take into consideration
the environmental conditions of the area in which it is to be used. Apparatus resistance to
ingress of both solid bodies and water is identified by use of an IP rating.

IIA
1st Numeral
Protection Against Solid Bodies

IIB

no protection

2nd Numeral
Protection Against Water

TEMPERATURE CLASS

Temperature class relates to the hot surface ignition temperature of a particular explosive
atmosphere. It must not be exceeded by the temperature classification of the equipment
intended to be used in that atmosphere.
Explosion Protected
Hot surfaces can ignite explosive atmospheres
Equipment

IIC

Ex d, Ex ia/ib

no protection

> 50mm

II

90

> 12.5mm

II

Zones 2

Ex e, Ex m, Ex p,
Ex o, Ex q, Ex n

All Gases

IIB
IIA

Explosion
Protected
Equipment

n
ignitio
Risk of

flameproof
gap size

Protection
Level

Maximum Safe
Sparking Energy
Intrinsic Safety Ex ia/ib

narrow

Equipment
Category

Typical Hazard

less

Equipment
Group

Group

Zones 22
Equipment sub-grouping segregates gases according to ease of ignitability by sparks or flames. These apply to flameproof Ex d and
intrinsically safe Ex ia/ib equipment only.

Equipment Group and Category identify the areas in which equipment may be safely used

15

IIC
tially
Poten e
iv
Explos ere
ph
Atmos

> 2.5mm

60

> 1mm

CE MARKING AND THE 94/9/EC ATEX DIRECTIVE ON EQUIPMENT

AND PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS INTENDED FOR
USE IN POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES.

PROTECTION CONCEPTS FOR ELECTRICAL APPARATUS

CE marking has been introduced as part of the European Unions new approach to technical harmonisation
as a means of identifying products that comply with all relevant EC directives.
Subject to certain safeguards, products bearing the CE mark are permitted to be sold throughout the EU
without interference from national regulatory authorities. The Directives have been put in place in order to
remove artificial trade barriers within the European Union previously caused by individual countries national
standards, a secondary function is as a means of regulating safety.
The Explosive Atmospheres 94/9/EC ATEX (Equipment) Directive came into force
on 1 March 1996. The Directive is in transition, where product compliance is optional,
until 1 July 2003 when it becomes mandatory.
On this date the existing Explosive Atmospheres and Gassy Mines Directives will be
repealed. Thereafter only equipment and systems CE marked as compliant with the
ATEX Equipment Directive (and all other relevant mandatory directives) may placed on the
market within the EU.
The Directive applies to all equipment and systems for use in potentially explosive atmospheres within the EU.
The scope of the directive includes electrical and mechanical equipment for use in Group I (mining) or Group II
(industrial) applications, both on and offshore and considers risks of ignition of potentially explosive gas,
vapour, mist and dust atmospheres. In addition, devices intended for use outside potentially explosive
atmospheres that contribute to the safe functioning of equipment and systems with regard to explosion risk
are also included.

EN Standard

General requirements

EN 50014

Ex o

explosive gas excluded

by immersing ignition
source in oil

EN 50015

General req.
Oil immersion

Icon

ition
of ign
Risk

Pressurised

Ex p

explosive gas excluded

by surrounding ignition
source with pressurised
inert gas

EN 50016

Powder filled

Ex q

explosive gas excluded

by immersing ignition
source in sand

EN 50017

Ex d

Increased
safety

A common route to product design compliance is to apply to a Notified Body (Ex. Test House) for an EC
Type Examination Certificate. To comply, the equipment or system must meet the Essential Health and Safety
Requirements (EHSRs) listed in the Directive. Harmonised EU standards have been adopted by CENELEC and
CEN, relating to the design, construction and testing of equipment; a product complying with these standards
is deemed to meet the EHSRs to which the standards relate. Where apparatus follows a protection concept
not covered by these standards, compliance to the 94/9/EC Directive is still possible by compiling a Technical
File from first principles, demonstrating compliance through test and assessment to the EHSRs relating to
design and construction of equipment for use in explosive atmospheres.

Category

Symbol

Flameproof

Compliance of products to the ATEX Equipment Directive, through conformity assessment, takes a modular
approach, and is generally in two stages; design and production.

Description

Concept

ignition within the apparatus

enclosure is contained and
will not ignite surrounding
explosive atmosphere
design excludes
the possibility of
incendive arcs, sparks
or hot surfaces

Ex e

Intrinsic safety

energy in circuit and

temperature on
components reduced
to a safe level

Ex ia
Ex ib

The production quality stage of the conformity assessment procedures ensure continued product compliance
in manufacturing. Typically a manufacturer should have a certified ISO 9000 quality management system and
comply with one of the quality modules in the ATEX Equipment Directive, however this will vary depending on
product equipment category; equipment used in higher risk areas will require more onerous conformity
assessment procedures to be applied.

Ex m

Non-incendive

In addition to the 94/9/EC ATEX (Equipment) Directive, products for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
may require to be compliant with other directives including the 89/336/EEC Electro-Magnetic Compatibility
(EMC) Directive, which became mandatory on 1/1/96. This Directive applies to virtually all electrical and
electronic apparatus potentially able to generate interfering emissions or exhibit an undue sensitivity to
interference sources.

Ex n

T1

T2

450C

1st numeral and 2nd numeral

combined to identify level of
ingress protection, e.g. dust tight,
protected from high power water
jets/heavy seas:

T3
300C

EN 50018

200C

Ingress Protection rating: I P

EN 50019

Gases

The ATEX Equipment Directive in full, and EC Commission guidance on the Directive, may be found on the
following website: http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/atex/index.htm

EN 50020

85C

flammable gas excluded

by encapsulating the
ignition source in resin

will not ignite explosive

gas in normal operation,
faults unlikely to occur

T5

T6

T4

T2

EN 50028

T1

sive
Explo
tially
Poten here
p
s
o
Atm

EN 50021

Dusts

99/92/EC ATEX (WORKPLACE) DIRECTIVE ON MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPROVING THE SAFETY AND HEALTH
PROTECTION OF WORKERS POTENTIALLY AT RISK FROM
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES.

present continuously or for long periods

(>1000hrs per annum)
Zone 20

Zone 1

likely to occur in normal operation occasionally

(>10hrs, <1000hrs per annum)
Zone 21

+400C

Equipment approved to the

CENELEC standard have T. class
based on use in an ambient of
-20C to +40C unless otherwise
stated (ie. T amb. = 35C)

CLASSIFICATION OF
HAZARDOUS AREAS

Zone Criteria

Zone 0

APPARATUS GROUPS AND

TEMPERATURE CLASSES FOR
COMMON EXPLOSIVE GASES
AND VAPOURS

T6
100C

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
Area Classification

T5
135C

Protection concept identifies the means by which explosion protection is achieved.

Once compliance with the relevant directives is complete and an EC Declaration of Conformity issued by the
manufacturer, the CE mark may be applied and the product placed on the market.

T4

T3
Encapsulation

360

To EN 60079-10

200C

Hazardous areas are classified

into zones on the basis of the
frequency and duration of the
occurrence of an explosive
atmosphere. Durations on
table are typical.

Gas/Vapour
Temperature

Gas
Group

Temperature
Class

Acetic acid
Acetone
Acetylene
Ammonia
Benzene
Butane
Cumene
Cychlohexane
Ethanol (ethyl alcohol)
Ethylene
Hydrogen
Methane (industrial)
Methanol
Petroleum
Propane
Toulene
Turpentine
Xylene

IIA
IIA
IIC
IIA
IIA
IIA
IIA
IIA
IIA
IIB
IIC
IIA
IIA
IIA
IIA
IIA
IIA
IIA

T1
T1
T2
T1
T1
T2
T2
T3
T2
T2
T1
T1
T1
T1
T1
T1
T3
T1

A more comprehensive list of gases and vapours

is provided in IEC 60079-20

IGNITION
TEMPERATURES
FOR COMMON
COMBUSTIBLE DUSTS
Dust Cloud

Ignition
Temperature

Aluminium
Coal dust (Lignite)
Flour
Grain dust
Methyl cellulose
Phenolic resin
Polythene
PVC
Soot
Starch
Sugar

590C
380C
490C
510C
420C
530C
420C
700C
810C
460C
490C

A more comprehensive list of dusts is

provided in BS 7535

(mandatory from 1 July 2003)

Zone 2

The Directive covers both Group I and Group II activities, on shore and offshore within the EU, and aims to
provide a better level of protection for the health and safety of workers in potentially explosive gas, vapour,
mist and dust atmospheres.

Zone 22

unlikely to occur in normal operation,

if it does will only be for short periods
(<10hrs per annum)

It lists a set of obligations and safety measures for employers, requiring the adoption of a coherent risk
assessment based strategy for the prevention of explosions. These obligations include:
Generation of an explosion protection document, evaluating explosion risk, including:
likelihood of the presence of the explosive atmosphere, the presence of ignition sources
(including electrostatic discharge), identification of the substances and processes in use,
definition of specific measures taken to safeguard the health and safety of workers.

KEY

EXAMPLE OF HAZARDOUS AREA ZONES

This diagram shows how hazardous area zones may occur in typical circumstances.

ASSOCIATED STANDARDS
Explosive Atmospheres. Explosion prevention & protection

Classification of areas into zones and marking points of entry with safety signs.
Basic concepts and methodology

PETROL STATION

Appropriate training and supervision for workers.

Explosive atmosphere
consisting of a mixture with
air of flammable substances in
the form of gas, vapour or
mist, or a cloud of
combustible dust in air.

Use of written instructions and permits to work.

GARAGE

Special requirements for work equipment: Equipment in service before 30 June 2003 may continue to be used after
this date if the explosion protection document indicates it can be safely used.
Equipment brought into service after 30 June 2003 must be CE marked as compliant with the
94/9/EC ATEX (Equipment) Directive.
Due consideration of explosion protection measures, encompassing issues such as:
Control of releases.
Use of protective measures appropriate to the greatest potential risk.
Selection of appropriate equipment by referencing the explosion protection document.

DECANTING OF FLAMMABLE LIQUID

FROM CONTAINER
TO CONTAINER

Ensuring equipment is correctly maintained and operated.

Minimising the risk of explosion and the effect of explosion in the workplace.

PETROL STATION FORECOURT

Provision of suitable warning and escape facilities.

FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
IN LIQUID FORM

FUEL STORAGE TANK

99/92/EC is a separate directive specifically covering workers in explosive atmospheres, working

within the more general 89/391/EEC Directive on the introduction of measures to
encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work.

ZONE 0

UNVENTILATED
GARAGE
INSPECTION PIT

Spark

ZONE 1

Ignition

ZONE 2

EN 1127-1

Electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive gases,

vapours and mists - associated non-concept standards
Classification of hazardous areas

EN 60079-10

Electrical installations

EN 60079-14

Inspection and maintenance of electrical installations

EN 60079-17

Repair and overhaul of apparatus

IEC 60079-19

Data for flammable gases and vapours

IEC 60079-20

Electrical equipment for use in the presence of

combustible dusts
Construction and testing

EN 50281-1-1

Selection, installation and maintenance

EN 50281-1-2

Classification of areas

prEN 50281-3

Non-Electrical Equipment for use in potentially explosive

gases, vapours, mists and dusts

The ATEX Workplace Directive in full may be found on the following website:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/atex/index.htm

Ex Environment

THE DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES AND EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

REGULATIONS 2002.

Flameproof flange gap on

Ex d equipment

Basic method and requirements

prEN 13463-1

This provisional standard will be supplemented by a number of standards

for specific concepts of protection, currently in preparation.

< = less than

In the UK the 99/92/EC ATEX workplace Directive will be implemented as The Dangerous Substances and
Explosive Atmospheres Regulation 2002 (DSEAR). These regulations will also include the safety aspects of
the 98/24/EC Chemical Agents Directive, resulting in flammable and dangerous substances being covered
by a simple set of regulations, thus reducing the volume of legislation covering this area.

> = more than

Standards available from: British Standards Institution, 369 Chiswick High Road,
London W4 4AL www.bsi-global.com

It is the users responsibility to ascertain if a particular product is safe and without risk to health and safety by virtue of its location in a hazardous area, i.e. classification of zones, gas groups, ignition temperatures, etc. Both the specifier and
user should be thoroughly familiar with the standards mentioned in this guide.

A copy of the DSEAR regulations is available at:

http://www.hmso.gov.uk/si/si2002/20022776.htm
A guide to DSEAR, published by the Health and Safety Executive can be downloaded at:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/spd/dsear/htm

Whilst every care has been taken in the compilation of this document, the Company regrets that it cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions contained herein. Readers should not rely upon the information contained in this
document without seeking specific safety advice and ensuring that their own particular circumstances are in accordance with the matters set out.
The Wolf Safety Lamp Company Limited 2000 & 2003. Do not reproduce without prior permission from the company. MM Design Limited, Sheffield. Printed in England

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II 2 GD EEx e ib IIC T4 IP66 T135C
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II 1 G EEx ia IIC T4
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II 1 G EEx ia IIC T4/T3

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II 2 G EEx d e IIA T3
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II 1 G EEx ia IIC T4

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II 2 GD EEx e ib IIC T6 IP67 T65C
II 2 GD EEx e ib IIC T4 (Tamb=40/55C) IP67 T95C (Tamb=55C)

BAS99ATEX1017

Baseefa04ATEX0398
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II 2 G EEx e ia IIC T4

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II 2 G EEx d e IIC T4/T3
DMT03ATEXE279

TV00ATEX1529

BAS02ATEX2220X

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