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Conversion of
Electrical equipment for gases, vapours, mists (G) Electrical equipment for combustible dusts (D) Zone classification example – petrol station US 'TYPE' into 'IP' Code destinations Documents issued by the manufacturer (ATEX)

SYMBOL TYPE OF PROTECTION CATEGORY CENELEC BASIC CONCEPT OF PROTECTION TYPE OF PROTECTION SYMBOL CENELEC BASIC CONCEPT OF PROTECTION TYPE NUMBER IP DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION DOCUMENTATION

e Increased safety M2 & 2 EN 50019 No arcs, sparks or hot surfaces Protection by enclosure tD EN 50281-1-1 Keep the combustible dust out and avoid hot surfaces DIRECT ENVIRONMENT 3 IP54 Attestation of Conformity (1) Declaration by the manufacturer that the components confirm with the provisions of Directive
nA Non-sparking 3 EN 50021 (IEC 61241-1*) 94/9/EC and includes detail on how to be incorporated into equipment or protective systems
Pressurisation pD IEC61241-4 3R IP14
d Flameproof M2 & 2 EN 50018 Contain the explosion, prevent flame Encapsulation mD IEC 61241-18* EC Declaration of Conformity (1) Declaration by the manufacturer that the equipment complies with the EHSR’s of Directive 94/9/EC
nC Enclosed break 3 EN 50021 propagation 3S IP54 and any other relevant directives that apply
q Quartz/sand filled 2 EN 50017 Intrinsic safety iD IEC 61241-11 Limit the energy of the spark and the surface BREATHER
temperature 4 and 4X IP56 Instructions (2) • Detailed information for safe use, installation, commissioning, maintenance, etc…
ZONE 0
ia Intrinsic safety M1 & 1 EN 50020/39 Limit the energy of the spark and the surface • Drawn up in one of the community languages
ib Intrinsic safety M2 & 2 EN 50020/39 temperature Non-electrical equipment and machinery GASOLINE PUMP ZONE 1 6 and 6P IP67 • On putting into service, translation of the instructions in the language of the country in which
nL Energy limitation 3 EN 50021
the equipment or protective system is to be used
ZONE 2
p Pressurised 2 EN 50016 Keep the flammable gas out TYPE OF PROTECTION SYMBOL CENELEC BASIC CONCEPT OF PROTECTION DOME SHAFT
nR Restricted breathing 3 EN 50021 (1) Declaration to accompany information given with each single product or each batch of identical products
nP Simple pressurisation 3 EN 50021 Constructionally safety c EN 13463-5* Ignition sources cannot arise
m Encapsulation 2 EN 50028 Inherent safety g EN 13463-4* Definition of protection classes (2) Instructions to accompany each piece of equipment or protective system
PIPING
o Oil immersion 2 EN 50015 according to NEMA
Flow restriction fr EN 13463-2* Keep the explosive atmosphere out
p TANK
Pressurisation EN 13463-7*
Liquid immersion k EN 13463-8* TYPE NEMA

Flameproof d EN 13463-3* Contain the explosion, prevent flame propagation Type 1 Enclosure predominately for indoor use. ATEX 95 ATEX 137
Protection against penetration by solid Directive 94/9/EC Directive 1999/92/EC
Control of ignition sources b EN 13463-6* Ignition source cannot become active foreign bodies.

*Standards in preparation Type 2 Enclosure predominately for indoor use.

Protection against penetration by solid
foreign bodies and water. Work equipment and workplaces – directive 1999/92/EC

SCOPE DETAILS COMPLIANCE * RA – Risk Assessment

Type 3 Enclosure predominately for indoor use.
Protection against penetration by rainfall WORK EQUIPMENT Already in use or made available for the first time before May continue to be used provided
and dust as well as damage due to ice- 30 June 2003 the RA* indicates it is safe
formation.
WORK EQUIPMENT Made available for the first time after 30 June 2003 ATEX 95 applies (selection on the
For dust atmospheres only Ingress and impact protection basis of categories)
Type Klippon ® for enclosures – EN 60529 (IP) and EN 50102 (K) Type 3R Enclosure predominately for indoor use.
Protection against rain and snow as WORKPLACES First time after 30 June 2003 OR modifications, extensions or ATEX 137 applies
The surface temperature T100 °C is based on max.
Serial No. 0123/01 ambient temperature of +60 °C.
1ST NUMBER 2ND NUMBER
damage due to ice-formation. restructuring after 30 June 2003
WORKPLACES Already in use before 30 June 2003 Classify into zones, mark with a sign,
IP PROTECTION AGAINST SOLID BODIES IP PROTECTION AGAINST LIQUIDS Type 3S Enclosure predominately for indoor use. provide protective clothing, duty of
Protection against rain, snow and foreign coordination by 30 June 2006
0 No protection 0 bodies. External mechanisms can be
operated despite ice accumulation.
1 Protected against solid 1 Note: The mineral extracting industries are exempt from ATEX 137 BUT ATEX 95 applies. However, Chemical Agents Directive
bodies larger than 98/24/EC does apply to the extracting industries and both CAD and ATEX contain a lot of common requirements for employers such as

II 2 GD EEx e II T6 50 mm (e.g.: accidental

contact with the hand)
Type 4 Enclosure for indoor or outdoor use.
Protection against rain, foreign bodies,
splashing water and hose water as well as
risk assessment, prevention and protection measures, providing training, emergency arrangements. ATEX 137 and the safely
requirements of CAD are implemented through the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR).
Notified body (examples)
II 2(1) GD EEx e(ia) II T6 T100° for assessment of the manufacturers quality
damage due to ice-formation on the
outside of the enclosure.

II 1 GD EEx ia IIC T6 0344 system

NOTIFIED BODY COUNTRY NO. Type 4X Enclosure for indoor or outdoor use.
Protection against corrosion, rain, foreign
Employer’s obligations under directive 1999/92/EC
1. Prevent the formation of explosive atmospheres OR avoid the ignition of the explosive atmosphere, and control the effects of explosions
PTB D 0102 2 Protected against solid 2 bodies, splashing water and hose water as 2. Assessment of explosion risks
bodies larger than
12 mm (e.g.: hand well as damage due to ice-formation on • Likelihood of explosive atmospheres occurring and their persistence
DMT (BVS) D 0158 the outside of the enclosure. • Likelihood that ignition sources are present
fingers)
• Scale of the anticipated effects
LCIE F 0081
Max. Dis. Power 100W Voltage 1100V LOM E 0163 15°
Type 6 Enclosure for indoor or outdoor use.
Protection against hose water as well as
3. Duty of coordination between employers

Sira 04ATEX0000 Tamb = -40 °C to +60 °C KEMA NL 0344 2 x against penetration by water during 4. Hazardous Area classification
immersion; protection damage due to ice-
SIRA UK 0518 formation on the outside of the enclosure. 5. Mark explosive atmospheres with sign at point of entry (where necessary)
3 Protected against solid 3

Year of construction 2004 IP68 bodies larger than

2.5 mm (e.g.: tools, and
small wires, etc.)
Type 12 Enclosure predominately for indoor use.
Protection against dust accumulation,
foreign bodies and non-corrosive drops of
6. Verification before first use

7. Risk Assessment Record (extension of MHSW record – no separate EPD required)

• Explosion risks have been determined and assessed
liquids. • Safety measures taken to eliminate or reduce the risk
Weidmüller Interface, 32760 Detmold, Germany 60°
• Hazardous areas classified into zones Warning sign for
places where
• Selection of equipment (link to ATEX 95)
Type 13 Enclosure predominately for indoor use. • Arrangements for incidents and emergencies explosive atmos-
Protection against splashing water, oil, • Measures taken to inform, instruct and train employees pheres may occur
4 Protected against solid 4 and non-corrosive coolants.
bodies larger than
1 mm (e.g.: fine tools,
wires, etc.)

Type designation

Type of explosive atmosphere

G — gas, vapour or mist
5 Protected against dust 5 D — dust Serial number
Equipment selection (ATEX) (no harmful deposit)
Type Klippon ®
CATEGORY OF EQUIPMENT ATMOSPHERE LEVEL OF PROTECTION PERFORMANCE OF PROTECTION DEFINITIONS OF ZONES Serial No. 0123/01 CE mark and number of
Equipment group and
M1 Equipment group I Methane, dust Very high 2 independent protection methods, or safe with 2 faults – notified body responsible
category
for quality system
II 2 GD EEx e II T6
M2 Methane, dust High Suitable for normal operation and severe operating –
conditions Explosion protection
II 2(1) GD EEx e(ia) II T6 T100°
6 Completely protected 6 marking II 1 GD EEx ia IIC T6 0344 Essential information for
safe use (EN 50014 and EN
1 Equipment group II G Gas, vapour, mist ZONE 0 G against dust
A place in which an explosive atmosphere is present 50281-1-1)
Very high 2 independent protection methods or safe with 2 fault
D Dust ZONE 20 continuously, for long periods or frequently. D Max. Dis. Power 100W Voltage 1100V
Certificate number:
2 G Gas, vapour, mist Suitable for normal operation and frequently occurring ZONE 1
A place in which an explosive atmosphere is likely to occur in
G U — component certificate Sira 04ATEX0000 Tamb = -40 °C to +60 °C Ambient temperature
High X — special conditions
D Dust disturbances, or safe with 1 fault ZONE 21
normal operation, occasionally. D for safe use Year of construction 2004 IP68 (-20 °C to +40 °C if not marked)

3 G Gas, vapour, mist ZONE 2 A place in which an explosive atmosphere is not likely to occur G Weidmüller Interface, 32760 Detmold, Germany
Normal Suitable for normal operation in normal operation but, if it does occur, will persist for a short
D Dust ZONE 22 period only. D 7 IP Rating
Name and address of
15cm manufacturer
min.

1m

Equipment groups Gases, vapours and mists for group II are grouped by...
Equipment group I applies to equipment intended ...spontaneous ignition temperature ...and by spark ignition energy
for use in underground parts of mines, and to those
parts of surface installations of such mines, liable
to be endangered by firedamp and/or combustible TEMPERATURE CLASS MAX. SURFACE TEMPERATURE II A (180 mJ) II B (60 mJ) II C (20 mJ) 8
dust. m
T1 450 °C Acetone Town gas Hydrogen
Equipment group II applies to equipment intended
for use in other places liable to be endangered by T2 300 °C Butane Ethyls Acetylene
explosive atmospheres. Further subdivisions into
IIA, IIB and IIC. T3 200 °C Fuel oil Hydrogen- –
sulphide
T4 135 °C Acetaldehyd Ethylether –
T5 100 °C – – –
T6 85 °C – – Carbon-
disulfide