APPARATUS GROUPS & TEMPERATURE CLASSES

FOR COMMON FLAMMABLE MATERIALS

Gas/Vapour Temperature Apparatus Dusts Typical Ignition Temperature (˚C)
class group Cloud Layer ATEX 95 ATEX 137
Acetic acid T1 llA Aluminium 590 >450
Acetone T1 llA
Directive 94/9/EC 99/92/EC & DSEAR
Coal dust (lignite) 380 225
Acetylene T2 llC Flour 490 340
Ammonia T1 llA Grain dust 510 300 Sira Test & Certification Ltd Rake Lane, Eccleston, Chester, CH4 9JN, England
Butane T2 llA Methyl cellulose 420 320
Cyclohexane T3 llA Phenolic resin 530 >450
Tel: +44 (0) 1244 670 900 Fax: +44 (0) 1244 681 330 Email: info@siracertification.com Website: www.siracertification.com
Di-ethyl ether T4 llB Polythene 420 (melts)
Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) T2 llA PVC 700 >450
Ethylene
Gasoline (Petrol)
T2
T3
llB
IIA
Soot
Starch
810
460
570
435
PROTECTION CONCEPTS
Hydrogen T1 llC Sugar 490 460 Symbol Typical IEC/EN Standard
Typical IEC Standard
Kerosene T3 llA Electrical
Electrical
Symbol
(Gas) IEC EPL Zone(s) (status
(statusatatMarch 2007)
July 2008)
Basic concept of protection
Basic concept of protection
Methane (natural gas) (non-mining) T1 llA
Methanol (methyl alcohol) T2 llA
Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) T2 llB Increased safety e Gb 1,2 IEC 60079-7 No arcs, sparks or hot surfaces. Enclosure IP54 or better
Propane T1 llA Type ‘n’ (non-sparking) nA Gc 2 IEC 60079-15
Propan-1-ol (n-propyl alcohol) T2 llB
Flameproof d Gb 1,2 IEC 60079-1
Propan-2-ol (iso-propyl alcohol) T2 llA nC Gc 2 IEC 60079-15 Contain the explosion, quench the flame
Type ‘n’ (enclosed break)
Toluene T1 llA
Xylene T1 llA Quartz/sand filled q Gb 1,2 IEC 60079-5 Quench the flame
Dust Apparatus Groups
Intrinsic safety ia Ga 0,1,2 IEC 60079-11
IIIA
IIIB
Combustible flyings
Non-conductive dust
SIRA ATEX CERTIFICATE NUMBER
Intrinsic safety
Intrinsic safety
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ic
Gb
Gc
1,2
2
IEC 60079-11
IEC 60079-11
Limit the energy of sparks and surface temperatures
IIIC Conductive dust Type ‘n’ (energy limitation) nL Gc 2 IEC 60079-15

Pressurised (up to 2007) p Gb 1,2 IEC 60079-2

TEMPERATURE CLASS SIRA 07 ATEX
SIRA 08 1 ATEX
234 1234 Pressurised px Gb 1,2 IEC 60079-2
(GROUP II) Pressurised
Pressurised
py
pz
Gb
Gc
1,2
2
IEC 60079-2
IEC 60079-2
Maximum surface Type ‘n’ (sealing & hermetic sealing) nC Gc 2 IEC 60079-15 Keep the flammable gas out
temperature T Class Serial number Gc 2
Type ‘n’ (restricted breathing) nR IEC 60079-15
Protection concept codeSerial number Type ‘n’ (simple pressurised) nZ Gc 2 IEC 60079-15
450˚C T1
300˚C T2
Reference toReference
ATEX 95 directive
to ATEX 95 directive Encapsulation ma Ga 0,1,2 IEC 60079-18
200˚C T3 Year ofYear
certification
of certification Encapsulation mb Gb 1,2 IEC 60079-18
Name of notified body performing Oil immersion o Gb 1,2 IEC 60079-6
135˚C T4 Name of notified body performing EC-type examination
100˚C T5 EC-type examination Typical Possible EN Standard
85˚C T6
Non-electrical Symbol
IEC EPL Zone(s) (status at July 2008) Basic concept of protection
Suffixes: Flow restricted enclosure fr - 2 EN 13463-2 Relies on tight seals, closely matched joints and tough
N.B. For Group I applications, apparatus has rigid 150˚C
U – component
U – component certification
certification X – special conditions for safe use apply Flameproof enclosure d - 1,2 EN 13463-3 enclosures to restrict the breathing of the enclosure
(coal dust) and 450˚C (methane) limits rather than T classes.
Inherent safety g - 0,1,2 prEN 13463-4 Low potential energy (draft standard)
TYPICAL EQUIPMENT MARKING Constructional safety c - 0,1,2 EN 13463-5 Ignition hazards eliminated by good engineering methods
(ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT)
IECEx licenced mark (IECEx only) Apparatus Group and T Class -
Control of ignition sources b 0,1,2 EN 13463-6 Control equipment fitted to detect malfunctions
Pressurisation p - 1,2 EN 13463-7 Enclosure is purged and pressurised to prevent ignition
Equipment Protection Level (EPL)
Name and address of manufacturer Ex de IIB T4 Gb sources from arising

Protection Concept(s) Liquid immersion k - 0,1,2 EN 13463-8 Enclosure uses liquid to prevent contact with
Ex Supplies Ltd Ex tb IIIC T135oC Db IP66
CE mark and number of notified Chester CH4 9JN explosive atmospheres
body responsible for quality audit United Kingdom o
Ta = -20 C to +60 C
o
Ambient Temperature Dust Protection Typical Typical IEC Standard
(ATEX only) (-20˚C to +40˚C if not marked) Symbol Basic concept of protection
0518 (Electrical) IEC EPL Zone(s) (status at July 2008)
SIRA 08ATEX1234 Enclosure t 20
Floodlight P7 Certificate number (ATEX only) IEC 61241-1 Standard protection for dusts, rugged tight enclosure

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Series or type designation Da
IECEx SIR 08.0788 Intrinsic safety i 21 IEC 61241-11 Similar to t, but with some relaxations if circuit inside
II 2 G D Db
Certificate number (IECEx only) is intrinsically safe
2008 Sn 0001 Dc
Specific marking of Encapsulation m 22 IEC 61241-18 Protection by encapsulation of incendive parts
explosion protection (ATEX only) Year of manufacture
and serial number Pressurised p Db 21 IEC 61241-2
Equipment Group Type of explosive atmosphere Protection by pressurisation of enclosure
Dc 22
and Category G - gases, vapours or mists, D - dust
IEC 60079-0:2006-10 5th Ed. now incorporates the marking requirements and supersedes IEC 61241-0

TYPICAL EQUIPMENT MARKING

Technical file reference
IEC 61508 Sira offers a range of functional safety The 7 parts of the standard:
(NON-ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT) services which include:
FUNCTIONAL • Certifying the overall capability of a company
IEC 61508-1
IEC 61508-2
General requirements
Requirements for E/E/PE safety
CONTENTS OF AN ATEX TECHNICAL FILE
(FOR CATEGORY 2/3 NON-ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT)
SAFETY (Functional Safety Capability Assessment) related systems

IEC 61508 covers functional safety of • System certification to IEC 61511 IEC 61508-3 Software requirements
Ref: Annex VIII (Internal Control of Production) electrical, electronic and programmable • Product certification IEC 61508-4 Definitions and abbreviations
electronic safety systems whose failure
• General description of product
can impact on the safety of persons
• Safety-related software IEC 61508-5 Methods for the determination of
safety integrity levels
• Design/manufacturing drawings and/or the environment. • Training and consultancy in all areas of IEC 61508-6 Guidelines on the application of
• List of standards applied functional safety parts 2 & 3
• Applicable test reports IEC 61508-7 Overview of techniques and measures

• Ignition hazard assessment

Equipment group/category &

Protection Concept(s) T Class DSEAR & ATEX 137 IECEx &
type of explosive atmosphere
INTERNATIONAL
On 1st July 2006, DSEAR entered into UK law APPROVALS
COMPLIANCE ROUTES AND EQUIPMENT SELECTION implementing ATEX 137, which is mandatory throughout
the European Union.
Zone Equipment Relevant ATEX Annexes
Category for Compliance Group Hazardous Area Characteristics * Electrical equipment and Sira DSEAR Compliance Services The IECEx scheme is the route to
Gas Dust internal combustion global certification. Its aim is to
0 20 1 III and IV or V Explosive atmosphere present continuously or long periods or frequently (>1000 hours/year) engines only • Gap-analysis Projects harmonise standards to allow free
1 21 2* III and VII or VI ** Non-electrical • Hazard Appreciation & Risk Assessment movement of goods by establishing
1 21 2** VIII#
II Explosive atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally (>10 <1000 hours/year) equipment only • Area Classification a worldwide, accepted standard.
2 22 3 VIII Explosive atmosphere is not likely to occur in normal operation or infrequently # and communicate the • Inspection of Existing Equipment Sira has issued more certificates than any other
and for short periods (<10 hours/year) technical file to a • Non-electrical Equipment Risk Assessment certification body within the IECEx scheme.
M1 III and IV or V notified body • Retrospective Risk Assessment
If explosive atmosphere present, equipment remains energised
Your Route to International Certification
Mining M2* III and VII or VI I If explosive atmosphere present, equipment de-energised ≠ Alternative route for • Training & Competence
any product Sira has agreements with prominent certification
M2** VIII# If explosive atmosphere present, equipment de-energised
bodies around the world, enabling you to export
Any Any IX≠ Any –
your products into worldwide markets, including:

INGRESS PROTECTION (IP) CODE BS EN 60529 (IEC 60529) TRAINING & COMPETENCE FM Global CSA
UL
FIRST NUMERAL SECOND NUMERAL CSA
Protection against solid objects Protection against water Sira offers a range of training courses designed to give you
the knowledge you need to understand the requirements and
0 - No special protection 0 - No special protection responsibilities of working within hazardous areas. NEPSI TIIS
PCEC
1 - Objects > 50 mm diameter Competence Professional
1 - Vertically dripping water CQST
(e.g. part of a hand) • The only nationally recognised, UKAS
CCST
2 - Objects > 12.5 mm diameter 2 - Vertically dripping water, accredited personnel certification scheme
(e.g. finger) when enclosure tilted by 150 • Flexible, modular format
• Meets DSEAR requirements SABS TUV/UCIEE
3 - Objects > 2.5 mm diameter 3 - Sprayed water up to 600 SAEx
(e.g. tool) from the vertical • Training courses that meet
4 - Objects > 1.00 mm diameter competence syllabus
(e.g. wire) 4 - Sprayed water from all directions • The industry recognised way to
demonstrate individual competence
TESTSAFE Nanio
5 - Dust protected 5 - Water jets SIMTARS CCVE
ITACS (GOST)
6 - Dust tight 6 - Powerful water jets
7 - Temporary submersion
IP testing can also be carried out to a depth of 1m (for half an hour) Accredited certification and EU Notified Body activities
in accordance with DIN 40050 8 - Extended submersion are undertaken by Sira Certification Service -
to a depth > 1m a Volvere plc group company.
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