Global Reference Guide for Potentially Explosive Atmospheres and Hazardous Locations

94/9/EC Product Markings

Typical IEC/CENELEC Product Markings

ATEX Required Markings

II

GAS

G / D

Ex

de

Dust

IIC

T6

1)

Gb / Ex

IIIC

Db

Electrical Type of Protection for Atmospheres made explosive by gases, vapors and mists

Explosion Protection Marking

Type of Protection
d
e
ia
ib
ic

Equipment Group
Equipment Category
Explosive Atmosphere Suitability
(G Gas, vapor or mist)

ATEX / IEC Reference

Method of Explosion Protection

1)

T80C

Explosive Atmosphere Suitability

(D Dust)
Explosion Marking
Type of protection (Gas)
Explosion Group (Gas)
Temperature Class (Gas)

ma
mb
mc
nA
nC
nR
o
op is,
op pr, op sh
px, py
pz
q

Type of Protection
Zone
General Requirements
Flameproof Enclosure
Zone 1 or 2
Increased Safety
Zone 1 or 2
Intrinsic Safety
Zone 0, 1 or 2
Intrinsic Safety
Zone 1 or 2
Intrinsic Safety
Zone 2
Intrinsically Safe Systems
Zone 1 or 2
Intrinsically Safe Fieldbus Systems (FISCO) Zone 1 or 2
Non-sparking Fieldbus Systems (FNICO) Zone 1 or 2
Encapsulation
Zone 0, 1 or 2
Encapsulation
Zone 1 or 2
Encapsulation
Zone 2
Non-Sparking
Zone 2
Enclosed Break
Zone 2
Restricted Breathing
Zone 2
Oil Immersion
Zone 1 or 2
Optical Radiation
Zone 0, 1 or 2
Optical Radiation
Zone 1 or 2
Pressurized Enclosure
Zone 1 or 2
Pressurized Enclosure
Zone 2
Powder Filling
Zone 1 or 2

Type of Protection
ia
ib
ma
mb
mc
p
t

Description of Protection
General Requirements
Intrinsic Safety
Intrinsic Safety
Encapsulation
Encapsulation
Encapsulation
Pressurized
Protection by enclosure

/ ATEX Category/ EPL

CENELEC /IEC Standard

EN 60079-0 / IEC 60079-0
/2G
/ Gb
EN 60079-1 / IEC 60079-1
/2G
/ Gb
EN 60079-7 / IEC 60079-7
/ 1G
/ Ga
EN 60079-11 / IEC 60079-11
/2G
/ Gb
EN 60079-11 / IEC 60079-11
/3G
/ Gc
EN 60079-11 / IEC 60079-11
/2G
/ Gb
EN 60079-25 / IEC 60079-25
/2G
/ Gb
EN 60079-27 / IEC 60079-27
/3G
/ Gc
EN 60079-27 / IEC 60079-27
/1G
/ Ga
EN 60079-18 / IEC 60079-18
/2G
/ Gb
EN 60079-18 / IEC 60079-18
/3G
/ Gc
EN 60079-18 / IEC 60079-18
/3G
/ Gc
EN 60079-15 / IEC 60079-15
/3G
/ Gc
EN 60079-15 / IEC 60079-15
/3G
/ Gc
EN 60079-15 / IEC 60079-15
/2G
/ Gb
EN 60079-6 / IEC 60079-6
/ 1 G, 2 G or 3 G / Ga, Gb, Gc EN 60079-28 / IEC 60079-28
/ 2 G or 3 G
/ Gb, Gc
EN 60079-28 / IEC 60079-28
/2G
/ Gb
EN 60079-2 / IEC 60079-2
/3G
/ Gc
EN 60079-2 / IEC 60079-2
/2G
/ Gb
EN 60079-5 / IEC 60079-5

Protection Concept
Contain the explosion, prevent the flame propagation
No arcs, sparks or hot surfaces
Limit the energy of the spark and the surface temperature
Limit the energy of the spark and the surface temperature
Limit the energy of the spark and the surface temperature
Limit the energy of the spark and the surface temperature
Limit the energy of the spark and the surface temperature
Limit the energy of the spark and the surface temperature
Exclusion of Ex-atmosphere
Exclusion of Ex-atmosphere
Exclusion of Ex-atmosphere
No arcs, sparks or hot surfaces
Prevent the flame propagation
Protection by enclosure
Exclusion of Ex-atmosphere
Limit or prevent energy transmission from optical radiation
Limit or prevent energy transmission from optical radiation
Exclusion of Ex-atmosphere
Exclusion of Ex-atmosphere
Prevent the flame propagation

Equipment Protection Level (EPL-Gas)

Electrical Type of protection for Atmospheres made explosive by dusts

Explosion Protection Marking

Type of protection (Dust)
Explosion Group (Dust)
Max. Surface Temperature (Dust)

ATEX Zone
Zone 20, 21, 22
Zone 21, 22
Zone 20, 21, 22
Zone 21 or 22
Zone 20, 21, 22
Zone 22
Zone 20, 21, 22

/ ATEX Category/ EPL

CENELEC /IEC Standard

EN 60079-0 / IEC 60079-0
/1D
/ Da
EN 61241-11 / IEC 61241-11
/2D
/ Db
EN 61241-11 / IEC 61241-11
/1D
/ Da
EN 60079-18 / IEC 60079-18
/2D
/ Db
EN 60079-18 / IEC 60079-18
/1D
/ Da
EN 60079-18 / IEC 60079-18
/3D
/ Dc
EN 61241-4 / IEC 61241-4
/ 1 D, 2 D or 3 D / Da, Db, Dc EN 60079-31 / IEC 60079-31

Protection Concept
Limit the surface temperature
Limit the surface temperature
Exclusion of Ex-atmosphere
Exclusion of Ex-atmosphere
Exclusion of Ex-atmosphere
Exclusion of Ex-atmosphere
Keep the combustible dust out and avoid hot surfaces

Equipment Protection Level (EPL-Dust)

1) Standard marking - alternate marking possible e.g.: Ex db eb IIC T6 / Ex tb IIIC T80C

ATEX (Atmosphres Explosibles) - The Directive 94/9/EC (ATEX) regulates within its scope for the European Market the Essential Health and Safety Requirements for apparatus for use in hazardous areas and conformity assessment procedures which must be applied to equipment.

Zone Classification / Equipment Protection Level

Hazardous
mixture

Gas
Mist
Vapor

Dust

Period of presence
of the flammable
substances

Zone
Classification

Continuously for long

Zone 0
periods or frequently
Occasional occurrence
Zone 1
Not likely, but if it does occur
only rarely and for a short period Zone 2
Continuously for long
Zone 20
periods or frequently
Occasional occurrence
Zone 21
Not likely, but if it does occur
only rarely and for a short period Zone 22

Methane
Coal dust

Mining
Mining

Necessary Marking for the Equipment

According 94/9/EC
According IEC 60079-0
Equipment Category
Protection
Equipment
Group
Group
Protection
Level EPL
II
1G
II
Ga

Typical Nameplate Marking

Explosion Groups

Protection
Level
very high

II

2G

II

Gb

high

II

3G

II

Gc

increased

III

1D

III

Da

very high

III

2D

III

Db

high

III

3D

III

Dc

increased

I
I

M1
M2

I
I

Ma
Mb

very high
high

Explosive
Atmospheres:

Typical
Hazardous Material

Explosion Group

Gases and
Vapors

Acetylene
Hydrogen
Ethylene
Propane

IIC
IIC or IIB+H2
IIB
IIA

Metal dust
Coal dust
Grain dust

IIIC
IIIC
IIIB

Wood, paper,
or cotton processing

IIIA

Dusts

Fibres
& Flyings

SECOND NUMERAL
Protection against liquid

0 - NO PROTECTION

0 - NO PROTECTION

1- OBJECTS EQUAL TO
OR GREATER THAN 50 mm

1 - VERTICALLY DRIPPING WATER

2 - 75 TO 105-ANGLED DRIPPING WATER
3 - SPRAYING WATER
4 - SPLASHING WATER

3 - OBJECTS EQUAL TO
OR GREATER THAN 2.5 mm

5 - WATER JETS
4 - OBJECTS EQUAL TO
OR GREATER THAN 1.0 mm

6 - HEAVY SEAS, POWERFUL WATER JETS

IP56

5 - DUST-PROTECTED

7 - EFFECTS OF IMMERSION

6 - DUST-TIGHT

8 - INDEFINITE IMMERSION

eLLK 2010XYZ

Certificate number
May end with U Component cert.
May end with X Special conditions
for safe use

www.ceag.de Made in Germany

S.Nr.: D123456

Additional certificate (optional)

Explosion protection marking (ATEX):
Equipment Group (II) and Category (2)
Type of explosive atmosphere
G gas, vapor or mist / D dust

0102

2010

PTB 09 ATEX 12345

110 - 240 V 50 - 60 Hz

IECEx BVS 09.12345

110 - 240 V DC

II 2 G Ex de IIC T6 Gb
II 2 D Ex t IIIC T80C Db

Ta= -25C - +55C

Lamp: G13 60081 IEC

CE marking and number of

Notified Body responsible for the
monitoring of the Quality System
(0102 = PTB Germany)
Electrical parameters
Ambient temperature
-25C to +55C
(if -20C to + 40C, marking is
not required - Standard for all
equipment)
Other essential information
required by the used Standards

Localisation of Gas and Dust Ex-Zones

NEMA Enclosure Types

FIRST NUMERAL
Protection against solid bodies

2 - OBJECTS EQUAL TO
OR GREATER THAN 12.5 mm

Equipment name/type

Serial number including year of

manufacture

Marking accd. IEC/CENELEC

Ingress Protection (IP) Codes and NEMA Enclosure Types

Ingress Protection Codes IP .. according IEC 60079

Name and address of manufacturer

Enclosure
Type

Intended Use

Equivalent
IP Rating*

1
3
3R
3S
4
4X
5
6
6P
7**
8**
9**
10**
12
12K
13

Indoor use, limited amounts of falling dirt

Outdoor use, rain, sleet, windblown dust, external formation of ice
Outdoor use, rain, sleet, external formation of ice
Outdoor use, rain, sleet, windblown dust, external mechanisms operable when ice laden
Indoor or outdoor use, windblown dust and rain, splashing water, hose directed water, external formation of ice
Indoor or outdoor use, windblown dust and rain, splashing water, hose directed water, corrosion, external formation of ice
Indoor use, settling airborne dust, falling dirt, non-corrosive liquids
Indoor or outdoor use, hose directed water, temporary submersion, external formation of ice
Indoor or outdoor use, hose directed water, prolonged submersion, external formation of ice
Indoor use, Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, and D hazardous locations, air-break equipment
Indoor or outdoor use, Class I, Division 1 Groups A, B, C, and D hazardous locations, oil-immersed equipment
Indoor use, Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, and G hazardous locations, air-break equipment
Mining applications
Indoor use, circulating dust, falling dirt, dripping noncorrosive liquids
Indoor use, circulating dust, falling dirt, dripping noncorrosive liquids, provided with knockouts
Indoor use, lint, dust, spraying of water, oil and noncorrosive coolant

Zone 22

Zone
Zone22

20
55
54
55
56
56
53
67
68

Zone 21
Zone
Zone11

Zone 20

Zone
Zone00
Tank
Tank

54
54
54

Flammable
brennbare
liquid
Flssigkeit

brennbarer
Staub
Flammable Dust

Temperature Classification
Maximum Surface
Temperature
450C (842F)
300C (572F)
280C (536F)
260C (500F)
230C (446F)
215C (419F)
200C (392F)
180C (356F)
165C (329F)
160C (320F)
135C (275F)
120C (248F)
100C (212F)
85C (185F)

IEC
NEC 505
T1
T2

T3

T4
T5
T6

NEC 500 Table 500.8(C)

T1
T2
T2A
T2B
T2C
T2D
T3
T3A
T3B
T3C
T4
T4A
T5
T6

* NEMA Enclosure Type can be converted to IP Code rating, but IP Codes cannot be converted to NEMA Enclosure Type (Ref. NEMA 250)
** Enclosure Types for U.S. only (Ref. NEMA 250)

Typical NEC/CEC Product Markings

NEC 500

NEC 505/ CEC 18

Class I Division 1 Groups A, B, C & D T6

Class I Zone 1 AEx e IIC T6

Hazard Category

Method of Explosion Protection

Type of
Protection

Description
of Protection

Permitted for use in

Protection
United States
Canada
Concept
NEC 500 NEC 505 CEC 18 CEC 18
Division Zone
Division Zone

e
n

Increased Safety
Non-Incendive

NEC / CEC Reference

Area Classification
Hazardous Atmosphere Category
(Gas or Dust Grouping)

1, 2
2

1, 2
2

No arcs, sparks
or hot surfaces

Temperature Classification
Hazard Category
Area Classification
Explosion Protection Standard
(EX-IEC/ATEX/CEC, AEx-NEC)
Method of Explosion Protection

d
q

Flameproof
Explosionproof
Powder Filled

1, 2
-

1, 2
1, 2

1, 2
-

1, 2
1, 2

ia
ib

Intrinsic Safety
Intrinsic Safety

1, 2
-

0, 1, 2
1, 2

1, 2
-

0, 1, 2 Limit the energy of

1, 2 the spark and the
surface temperature

Pressurized
(Purged)
Encapsulation
Oil Immersion

1, 2
2

1, 2
1, 2
1, 2

1, 2
2

1, 2
1, 2
1, 2

m
o

Hazardous Atmosphere Category

(Gas or Dust Grouping)

Contain the explosion,

prevent the flame
propagation

Keep the flammable

gas out

CENELEC (European Committee for Electro-technical Standardization) publishes standards covering the electrotechnical field for countries in
Europe.
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION (IEC) global organization that prepares and
publishes international standards for electrical,
electronic and related technologies.
NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers
Association) NEMA 250 series standards for enclosure types covers both hazardous areas (potentially explosive atmospheres) and non-hazardous
areas.
NEC National Electrical Code (USA)
CEC Canadian Electrical Code (Canada)

Temperature Classification

Hazardous Atmosphere Category (Gas or Dust Grouping)

Explosive
Atmosphere

Typical
Hazard Material

North America NEC 500-503 / CEC 18

Hazard Category
Grouping

NEC 505*/CEC 18
Gas Grouping

Gases and
Vapors

Acetylene
Hydrogen
Ethylene
Propane

Class I
Class I
Class I
Class I

Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D

IIC
IIC or IIB+H2
IIB
IIA

Dusts

Metal dust
Coal dust
Grain dust

Class II
Class II
Class II

Group E
Group F
Group G

Fibres
& Flyings

Wood, paper,
Class III
or cotton processing

Area Classification

North America/
NEC 500-503/CEC 18
NEC 505-506/CEC 18

Continuous
Hazard

Intermittent
Hazard

Hazard under
Abnormal Conditions

Division 1

Division 1

Division 2

Zone 0
(Zone 20 dust)

Zone 1
(Zone 21 dust)

Zone 2
(Zone 22 dust)

* NEC 505 covers explosive gases and vapors only.

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