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ATEX 100a ATEX 137

Directive 94/9/EC Directive 1999/92/EC

Guide to Potentially Explosive Atmospheres and Hazardous Locations

Protection Concepts [Europe] Conformity Assessment Procedures [ATEX (94/9/EC)]
Electrical equipment for gases, vapors and mists (G) Equipment of Groups I & II Equipment of Groups I & II Equipment of Groups II
Categories M1 & 1 and Categories M2 & 2 Category 3
Type of Protection Symbol Category CENELEC Basic concept of protection
Autonomous Protective Systems
Increased Safety e M2 & 2 EN60079-7 No arcs, sparks Internal combustion engine Internal control
Yes or No of production
Non-Sparking nA 3 EN60079-15 or hot surfaces EC Type-examination
by NB Electrical equipment (Manufacturer's declaration)
Flameproof d M2 & 2 EN60079-1 Contain the explosion, Annex III Annex VIII

Enclosed Break nC 3 EN60079-15 prevent flame

and EC Type-examination Internal control
Quartz/Sand Filled q 2 EN 50017 propagation
by NB of production
Intrinsic Safety ia M1 & 1 EN 50020 Limit the energy of Annex III (Manufacturer's
declaration)
Intrinsic Safety ib M2 & 2 EN 50020 the spark and the Production QA Product Verification Annex VIII
Intrinsically Safe Systems EN 60079-25 surface temperature by NB or by NB and
Energy Limitation nL 3 EN60079-15 Annex IV Annex V
and
Conformity to Type Product QA
Pressurized p 2 EN 50016
Tests by NB or by NB Communicate the
Restricted Breathing nR 3 EN60079-15 Annex VI Annex VII Technical Documentation
Simple Pressurization nP 3 EN60079-15 Keep the flammable to NB
Encapsulation m 2 EN 50028 gas out
Encapsulation (Cat 1) ma 1 EN 50284
Oil Immersion o 2 EN 50015 Equipment of Groups I & II
and Autonomous Protective Systems
Category 1G 1 EN 50284
Unit Verification
Category M1 M1 EN 50303
by NB
Electrical equipment for combustible dusts (D) Annex IX

Protection by enclosure 1, 2, or 3 EN 50281-1-1 Keep the combustible dust out and

avoid hot surfaces

Non-electrical equipment and Machinery EN 13463-1 General requirements Documents Issued [ATEX (94/9/EC)]
Constructional Safety c Cat 2 EN 13463-5 Ignition sources Issued by Manufacturer
Inherent Safety g Cat 2 EN 13463-4* cannot arise
Description Documentation
Flow Restriction fr Cat 3 EN 13463-2* Keep the explosive
Pressurization p Cat 2 EN 13463-7* atmosphere out EC Declaration of Conformity The manufacturer produces a document stating that products comply
Liquid Immersion k Cat 2 EN 13463-8 *Declaration to accompany information given with each single product with the Directive. The Declaration of Conformity shall include the
or each batch of identical products. contents identified in Annex X.
Flameproof d Cat 2 EN 13463-3* Contain the explosion, prevent
flame propagation Instructions Detailed information for safe use, installation, commissioning,
*Instructions to accompany each piece of equipment or protective system maintenance must be included. Instructions must be drawn up in one of
Control of Ignition b Cat 2 EN 13463-6* Ignition source cannot the community languages. Translation of the instructions in the language
Sources become active of the country in which the equipment or protective system is to be used
Reciprocating Internal Group II EN 1834-1 Flammable gas and vapor must be supplied for putting into service.
Combustion Engines Group I EN 1834-2 Mining Declaration of Conformity for Components Same as for declaration of conformity but CE mark is not applied.
Group II EN 1834-3 Flammable dust
Issued by Notified Body
Industrial trucks Group II EN 1755 Flammable gas, vapor,
operating in potentially mist and dust Description Documentation
explosive atmospheres
EC-Type-Examination Certificate A prototype sample and “Technical Dossier” are reviewed by the
Note: *Standards in preparation Notified Body against Annex II. A type Exam Certificate is issued for
products in conformance.

Certificate of Conformity A prototype sample is examined by the Notified Body and a Certificate
Protection Concepts [North America] Fire Triangle of Conformity is issued for the products in conformance with specific
standards. The Certificate of Conformity includes an appendix that
Type of Protection Permitted Use Basic Concept
specifies critical engineering drawings by title, number, date, and
USA Canada of Protection Flammable/Combustible
revision levels.
NEC 500
®
NEC® 505 Existing New Substance
Air/Oxygen
Division Zone Code Division Zone Code

Increased Safety NA Zone 1, 2 AEx e NA Zone 1, 2 Ex e No arcs, sparks, or Typical [ATEX (94/9/EC)] Marking
Non-Incendive Div 2 Zone 2 AEx n Div 2 Zone 2 Ex n hot surfaces

Flameproof NA Zone 1, 2 AEx d NA Zone 1, 2 Ex d Contain the Explosion protection marking Type designation Name and address of
Explosionproof Div 1, 2 NA NA Div 1, 2 NA NA explosion, prevent manufacturer
Powder Filled NA Zone 1, 2 AEx q NA Zone 1, 2 Ex q flame propagation CE marking and number
Type of explosive atmosphere
Intrinsic Safety Div 1, 2 Zone 0, 1, 2 AEx ia Div 1, 2 Zone 0, 1, 2 Ex ia Limit the spark energy of Notified Body responsible ANALYZER MODEL XYZ
G – gas, vapor or mist
NA Zone 1, 2 AEx ib NA Zone 1, 2 Ex ib and temperatures for Quality System (CE 0359) GAS SENSING LIMITED D - dust
Rudgwick, West Sussex RH2 2HW
Pressurized (Purged) Div 1, 2 Zone 1, 2 AEx p Div 1, 2 Zone 1, 2 Ex p Exclude gas from Dust Ingress Rating 0359 II 2 GD Equipment Group (II) and
Encapsulation NA Zone 1, 2 AEx m NA Zone 1, 2 Ex m ignition sources Category (2)
Oil Immersion Div 2 Zone 1, 2 AEx o Div 2 Zone 1, 2 Ex o Certificate number EEx d [ia] ia IIB T 3
Ignition Source May end with U – Component cert Other essential information
IP65 T170˚
Note: NEC® Article 501.1 permits the use of zone-rated equipment in Class I Division 2 locations. May end with X – Special required by Standards used
Tamb –40°C to +60°C
All three elements of the fire triangle must be present for ignition to occur. conditions for safe use
Dust Maximum Surface
ITS02ATEX1018 Temperature Rating
Modules [ATEX (94/9/EC)] Serial number including SERIAL NO. ------ Voltage ________
year of manufacture Watts __________ Ambient temperature
[ANNEX I (1)] Classification of Equipment-Groups Into Categories: Definitions: (-20°C to +40°C marking is not
Warnings DO NOT OPEN ENCLOSURE WHEN required)
Equipment shall be classified into the following categories.
Area Classification FLAMMABLE ATMOSPHERE IS PRESENT
Equipment Equipment Atmosphere: Protection Required Protection Electrical parameters
Group: Category: Level: Performance & Operation: Division 1: Explosive atmosphere is normally present,
continuously or intermittently.
I (Mines) M1 Methane & Dust Very High • Two Faults, Remain
Division 2: Explosive atmosphere is present abnormally only. Container
energized and functioning

I (Mines) M2 Methane & Dust High • Severe normal operation,

De-energize in exp. atm. Typical NEC® Marking
II (Above Ground) 1 Gas, Vapor, Mist, Dust Very High • Two Faults = Flammable/Combustible Substance = Division1 = Division 2 NEC® 505 NEC® 500
II (Above Ground) 2 Gas, Vapor, Mist, Dust High • One Fault
Zone 0: Gaseous hazard is normally present, continuously.
Hazard Class Hazard Class
II (Above Ground) 3 Gas, Vapor, Mist, Dust Low • Normal operation Zone 1: Gaseous hazard is normally present, intermittently.
Zone 2: Gaseous hazard is present abnormally only. Open
[ANNEX II (2)] Essential Health and Safety Requirements (EHSRs): Container Area Classification Area Classification
Zone 20: Dust hazard is normally present, continuously.
Basic requirements for safety; all equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres shall Zone 21: Dust hazard is normally present, intermittently. Approved to US Standards
comply with these requirements. Zone 22: Dust hazard is present abnormally only.

[ANNEX III (3)] EC-Type Examination: = Flammable/Combustible Substance = Zone0 = Zone1 = Zone 2
Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T4 Class I, Division 1, Groups A & B T4
1.The manufacturer shall lodge an application with the notified body of choice for the Type Exam Atmosphere Group
of their equipment.
2.The manufacturer shall submit a sample representative of the intended equipment (“Type”). Class I: Area made hazardous due to the presence Protection Concept Gas Group
3.The manufacturer shall submit technical documentation including: of flammable/combustible gas.
a). Type description, Group A: Acetylene Gas Group Temperature Class
b). Design and manufacturing drawings, Group B: Hydrogen
Group C: Ethylene Temperature Class
c). Explanations of drawings and operation,
d). Lists of standards applied, Group D: Propane
e). Solutions to meet the EHSRs that are not addressed by standards, OR
f). Calculations, examinations, and test reports. IIA Propane
4.The notified body shall examine the Type and verify that it complies with the technical IIB Ethylene Ingress Protection (IP) Codes
documentation and the EHSRs. IIC Acetylene & Hydrogen
First Number Second Number
5.The notified body shall issue an EC-type-examination certificate for compliant equipment.
Class II: Area made hazardous due to the presence
6.The notified body shall list the relevant technical documentation as an appendix to the 0 No Protection 0 No Protection
of flammable/combustible dusts
EC-type-examination certificate.
Group E: Metal (Conductive) Dusts 1 Objects Greater than 50mm 1 Vertically Dripping Water
[ANNEX IV (4)] Production Quality Assurance: Group F: Carbonaceous Dusts
2 Objects Greater than 12mm 2 75° to 90° Dripping Water
Group G: Grain Dusts
1.The manufacturer shall operate a QA system covering production, inspection, and testing ensuring 3 Objects Greater than 2.5mm 3 Sprayed Water
compliance of equipment to Type. Class III: Area made hazardous due to the presence
2.The manufacturer shall lodge an application with the notified body of choice for assessment of flammable/combustible fibers/flyings. 4 Objects Greater than 1mm 4 Splashed Water
of their quality system. 5 Dust Protected 5 Water Jets
3.The QA System shall ensure compliance of the equipment with the Type and the requirements
of the Directive. 6 Dust Tight 6 Powerful Water Jets
Temperature Classification
4.The notified body shall assess the QA system at the manufacturer's site to determine if it satisfies 7 Effects of Immersion
the requirements of Annex IV, Section 3.2. Max. Surface CENELEC/IEC (Group II) NEC 500 ®
8 Indefinite Immersion
5.The notified body shall issue notification of the QA system assessment to the manufacturer. Temperature NEC® 505 CEC®
6.The notified body shall perform periodic surveillance of the manufacturer’s QA system.
7.After the notified body accepts the QA system, the manufacturer shall affix this notified body’s
450º C (842ºF) T1 T1 Enclosure Types
ID number to equipment. 300º C (572ºF) T2 T2 Enclosure Type Intended Use Equivalent IP Code Rating3
8.The manufacturer shall affix the CE mark to the equipment and issue a Declaration of Conformity.
280º C (536ºF) T2A 1 Indoor use, limited amounts of falling dirt 10
[ANNEX V (5)] Product Verification: 260º C (500ºF) T2B 3 Outdoor use, rain, sleet, wind blown dust, external formation of ice 54
1.The notified body shall examine and perform the relevant tests, in accordance with the standards, 230º C (446ºF) T2C 3R Outdoor use, rain, sleet, external formation of ice 14
on ALL equipment.
2.The notified body shall affix its identification to each approved item. 215º C (419ºF) T2D 3S Outdoor use, rain, sleet, wind blown dust, external mechanisms 54
3.The manufacturer shall affix the CE mark to the equipment and issue a Declaration of Conformity. 200º C (392ºF) T3 T3 operable when ice laden
4.The notified body shall issue a certificate of conformity relating to the tests performed.
180º C (356ºF) T3A 4 Indoor or outdoor use, wind blown dust and rain, splashing water, 56
5.The manufacturer shall be able to supply the notified body’s certificates of conformity hose directed water, external formation of ice
upon request. 165º C (329ºF) T3B
4X Indoor or outdoor use, wind blown dust and rain, splashing water, 56
[ANNEX VI (6)] Conformity to Type: 160º C (320ºF) T3C hose directed water, corrosion, external formation of ice
1.The manufacturer shall ensure compliance of equipment to Type. 135º C (275ºF) T4 T4 5 Indoor use, settling airborne dust, falling dirt, non-corrosive liquids 52
2.The manufacturer shall subject ALL equipment to tests relating to the anti-explosion protection 120º C (248ºF) T4A 6 Indoor or outdoor use, hose directed water, temporary submersion, 67
under the responsibility of the notified body.
100º C (212ºF) T5 T5 external formation of ice
3.The manufacturer shall affix this notified body’s ID number to equipment.
85º C (185ºF) T6 T6 6P Indoor or outdoor use, hose directed water, prolonged submersion, 67
[ANNEX VII (7)] Product Quality Assurance external formation of ice
Note: For Group I (CENELEC/IEC) applications, electrical apparatus has fixed temperature
1.The manufacturer shall operate a QA system covering final inspection, and testing ensuring limits i.e., 150º C and 450ºC. 72 Indoor use, Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, and D hazardous
compliance of equipment to Type. locations, air-break equipment
2.The manufacturer shall lodge an application with the notified body of choice for assessment of
81 Indoor use, Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, and D hazardous
their quality system. Employer’s Obligations [ATEX (1999/92/EC)] locations, oil-immersed equipment
3.The QA System shall ensure compliance of the equipment with the Type and the requirements
of the Directive. 1. Prevent the formation of explosive atmosphere OR avoid the ignition of 91 Indoor use, Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, and G hazardous
4.The notified body shall assess the QA system at the manufacturer's site to determine if it satisfies explosive atmospheres, and control the effects of explosions. locations, air-break equipment
the requirements of Annex VII, Section 3.2.
2. Assess explosion risks: 101 Mining applications
5.The notified body shall issue notification of the QA system assessment to the manufacturer.
• Likelihood of explosive atmospheres occurring and their persistence
6.The notified body shall perform periodic surveillance of the manufacturer’s QA system. 12 Indoor use, circulating dust, falling dirt, dripping noncorrosive liquids 52
• Likelihood that ignition sources are present
7.After the notified body accepts the QA system, the manufacturer shall affix this notified body’s 12K Indoor use, circulating dust, falling dirt, dripping noncorrosive 52
• Scale of the anticipated effects
ID number to equipment. liquids, provided with knockouts
8.The manufacturer shall affix the CE mark to the equipment and issue a Declaration of Conformity. 3. Coordinate the implementation of all measures concerning workers’
health and safety. 13 Indoor use, lint, dust, spraying of water, oil, and noncorrosive coolant 54
[ANNEX VIII (8)] Internal Control of Production:
Note: 1
Enclosure Types for US only
4. Area classification
1.The manufacturer shall establish technical documentation (Annex VIII, Section 3) enabling 2
Enclosure Type can be converted to IP code rating, however, IP classified enclosures cannot be converted to Enclosure Type
conformity assessment of equipment with the directive. 5. Mark explosive atmospheres with signs at point of entry
2.The manufacturer shall affix the CE mark to the equipment and issue a Declaration of Conformity. 6. ‘Explosion Protection Document’ shall demonstrate:
[ANNEX IX (9)] Unit Verification: • Explosion risks have been determined and assessed Additional Market Access:IECEx Scheme
• Adequate measures will be taken to comply with Directive 1999/92/EC
1.The notified body shall examine and perform the relevant tests, in accordance with the standards,
• Places have been classified into zones Manufacturers of Ex equipment can obtain certificates of conformity that will be accepted at a national level in all countries that
on the individual equipment. participate in the IECEx Scheme.
• Places where minimum requirements in Annex II, Part A will apply
2.The notified body shall affix its identification to individual equipment.
3.The manufacturer shall affix the CE mark to the individual equipment and issue a Declaration • Workplace and work equipment are designed, operated and A certificate of conformity may be obtained from any certification body accepted into the Scheme. The certificate will attest that
maintained properly (1) the equipment design conforms to relevant IEC Standards and (2) the product is manufactured under a quality plan assessed by
of Conformity.
an ACB (Accepted Certification Body).
4.The notified body shall issue a certificate of conformity relating to the tests performed.
5.The manufacturer shall be able to supply the notified body's certificates of conformity upon request. Manufacturers holding certificates of conformity may affix the IECEx Mark of Conformity to equipment that they have verified
complies with the certified design.
Equipment Selection by Category for Zones
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Equipment Category ATEX 94/9/EC Area Classified by Zone

Gas, Vapors, & Mist Dust

Cat 1 Zone 0 Zone 20

Intertek House 3933 U.S. Route 11 Cat 1and 2 Zone 1 Zone 21

Cleeve Road Industrial Park Cat 1, 2, and 3 Zone 2 Zone 22

Leatherhead, Surrey Cortland, NY 13045 Note: Unless the explosion protection risk assessment states otherwise.

KT22 7SB USA

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