Guide to Equipment Certication Requirements for Hazardous Locations

NORTH AMERICA
Typical North American Marking
NEC 500 NEC 505

ATEX & IECEx

Atmosphere Groups
Substance: Acetylene Hazard Class: NEC 500: Group A Group B Class I Flammable Gases Group C Group D Group D Group E Class II Combustible Dusts Group F Group G Class III Fibers and Flyings NEC 505: IIC IIC IIB IIA
*Complies with European Directive *Specic Marking for Explosion Protection *Environment *Equipment Category Explosion Protection Type of Protection Temperature Class (T1-T6) Gas group Equipment Protection Level
0359

Typical ATEX and IECEx Marking [*ATEX only]

Class I, Division 1, Groups A&B T4 Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T4

Area Classication Temperature Class Gas Group Area Classication Protection Temperature Concept Class Code Approved to US Standards Gas Group

Hydrogen Ethylene Propane Methane (mining) Combustible Metal Dusts Combustible Carbonaceous Dusts

II 2 G Ex d IIC T4 Gb
*Equipment Group

Hazard Class

Hazard Class

*Notied Body Number

Protection Concepts
Type of Protection Code Cty Class Division/Zone Standard Basic Concept of Protection

Combustible Dusts not in Group E or F (Flour, Grain, Wood, Plastics, Chemicals) Combustible Fibers and Flyings

Protection Concepts [ATEX and IECEx]

Type of Protection Symbol Typical IEC EPL Typical Zone(s) IEC Standard Basic concept of protection

Electrical Equipment for Flammable Gas, Vapors and Mist - Class I General Requirements Increased Safety Non-Incendive Non-Sparking Explosion Proof Flame Proof Power Filled Enclosed Break US CA US CA US CA US CA US CA US CA US CA US CA US CA US CA US US CA CA US CA US CA US CA US CA US CA US CA US CA US CA US US CA US US CA Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Division 1 & 2 Division 1 & 2 Division 1 & 2 Division 1 & 2 Zone 1 Zone 1 Division 2 Division 2 Zone 2 Zone 2 Division 1 Division 1 Zone 1 Zone 1 Zone 1 Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 2 Division 1 Division 1 Zone 0 Zone 1 Zone 0 Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 2 Division 1 Division 1 Division 1 Division 1 Division 2 Division 2 Zone 1 Zone 1 Zone 1 Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 0 Zone 1 Zone 1 Zone 1 Zone 1 Zone 1 FM 3600 ISA 60079-0 CSA 60079-0 ISA 60079-7 CSA E60079-7 ISA 12.12.01/FM 3611 C22.2 No. 213 ISA 60079-15 CSA E60079-15 UL 1203 C22.2 No. 30 ISA 60079-1 CSA 60079-1 ISA 60079-5 CSA E60079-5 ISA 60079-15 CSA E60079-15 UL 913 / FM 3610 C22.2 No. 157 ISA 60079-11 ISA 60079-11 CSA E60079-11 CSA E60079-11 ISA 60079-15 CSA E60079-15 NFPA 496 (FM 3620) NFPA 496 NFPA 496 (FM 3620) NFPA 496 NFPA 496 (FM 3620) NFPA 496 ISA 60079-2 CSA E60079-2 ISA 60079-2 CSA E60079-2 ISA 60079-2 CSA E60079-2 ISA 60079-15 CSA E60079-15 ISA 60079-18 ISA 60079-18 CSA E60079-18 ISA 60079-18 ISA 60079-6 CSA E60079-6 Contain the explosion and extinguish the flame no arcs, sparcs or hot surfaces

Electrical equipment for gases, vapours and mists (G)

Temperature Classification
Max. Surface Temperature 450 C (842F) 300 C (572F) 280 C (536F) 260 C (500F) 230 C (446F) 215 C (419F) 200 C (392F) 180 C (356F) 165 C (329F) 160 C (320F) 135 C (275F) 120 C (248F) 100 C (212F) 85 C (185F) NEC 500 CEC T1 T2 T2A T2B T2C T2D T3 T3A T3B T3C T4 T4A T5 T6 T5 T6 T5 T6 T4 T4 T3 T3 NEC 505 T1 T2 IEC - Group II T1 T2

General Requirements Optical Radiation

Op pr Op sh Op is e nA d nC q ia ib ic px py pz nC nR ma mb mc o

Gb Ga Ga Gb Gc Gb Gc Gb Ga Gb Gc Gb Gb Gc Gc Gc Ga Gb Gc Gb

0,1,2 1,2 0,1,2 0,1,2 1,2 2 1,2 2 1,2 0,1,2 1,2 2 1,2 1,2 2 2 2 0,1,2 1,2 2 1,2

IEC 60079-0 IEC 60079-28 IEC 60079-28 IEC 60079-28 IEC 60079-7 IEC 60079-15 IEC 60079-1 IEC 60079-15 IEC 60079-5 IEC 60079-11 IEC 60079-11 IEC 60079-11 IEC 60079-2 IEC 60079-2 IEC 60079-2 IEC 60079-15 IEC 60079-15 IEC 60079-18 IEC 60079-18 IEC 60079-18 IEC 60079-6 Keep the flammable gas out Inherently safe protected by shutdown No arcs, sparks or hot surfaces. Enclosure IP54 or better Contain the explosion, quench the flame Quench the flame Limit the energy of sparks and surface temperatures

AEx Ex AEx e Ex e (NI) (NI) AEx nA EX nA (XP) (XP) AEx d Ex d AEx q Ex q AEx nC Ex nC (IS) (IS) AEx ia AEx ib EX ia Ex ib AEx nC Ex nL Type X Type X Type Y Type Y Type Z Type Z AEx px Ex px AEx py Ex py AEx pz Ex pz AEx nR Ex nR AEx ma AEx m Ex m AEx mb AEx o EX o

Increased safety Type n (non-sparking) Flameproof Type n (enclosed break) Quartz/sand filled Intrinsic safety

Pressurized Type n (sealing & hermetic sealing) Type n (restricted breathing) Encapsulation Oil immersion

Note: For Group I (ATEX/IEC) applications, electrical apparatus has fixed temperature limits i.e., 150 C and 450C.

Intrinsic Safety

Limit energy of sparks and surface temperature

Classification of Divisions and Zones

Type of Area Continous hazard Intermittent hazard Hazard under abnormal conditions NEC and CEC* Division 1 Division 1 ATEX and IEC Zone 0 / Zone 20 Zone 1 / Zone 21 Definitions A place in which an explosive atmosphere is continually present A place in which an explosive atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation A place in which an explosive atmosphere is not likely to occur in normal operation, but may occur for short periods

Electrical equipment for combustible dusts (D)

General Requirements Enclosure ta tb tc iaD ibD icD ma mb mc pD Da Db Dc Da Db Dc Da Db Dc Db 20,21,22 20 21 22 20 21 22 20 21 22 21,22 22 IEC 61241-4 IEC 60079-0 IEC 60079-31 Standard protection for dusts, rugged tight enclosure Similar to enclosure, but with some relaxations if circuit inside is intrinsically safe Protection by encapsulation of incendive parts Protection by pressurisation of enclosure

Limited Energy

Division 2

Zone 2 / Zone 22

Intrinsic safety

IEC 61241-11

Pressurized

* On occasion the ATEX and IEC Zones may be used in the corresponding NEC and CEC system Encapsulation Keep flamable gas out

IEC 60079-18

Enclosure Type Ratings

Type 1 2 3, 3R, 3S 4, 4X 5 6 6P 12, 12K 13 Area Indoor Indoor Indoor / Outdoor Indoor / Outdoor Indoor Indoor / Outdoor Indoor / Outdoor Indoor Indoor General Purpose Protection against angled dripping water Protection against rain, snow Protection against rain, snow, hose directed water Protection against angled dripping water, dust, fibers, flyings Protection against temporary submersion Constructional safety Protection against prolonged submersion Protection against circulating dust, fibers, flyings Protection against circulating dust, fibers, flyings, seepage Pressurization p Control of ignition sources b c Flow restricted enclosure flameproof enclosure fr d General Requirements Brief Definition Pressurized

Dc

Restricted Breathing

Non-Electrical equipment
0,1,2, 20,21,22 EN 13463-1 Low potential energy Relies on tight seals, closely matched joints and tough enclosures to restrict the breathing of the enclosure Ignition hazards eliminated by good engineering methods Control equipment fitted to detect malfunctions Enclosure is purged and pressurised to prevent ignition sources from arising Enclosure uses liquid to prevent contact with explosive atmosphere

Encapsulated

Oil Emmersion

2,22 1,2,21,22

EN 13463-2 EN 13463-3

Electrical Equipment for Combustible Dust - Class II & Class III US CA US CA US US CA US CA US CA CA US CA AEx maD AEx mbD (PX) (PX) (PY) (PY) (PZ) (PZ) AEx pD (IS) (IS) AEx iaD AEx ibD (IS) (IS) US US US CA US CA US CA US US CA US US US CA Class II Class II Class II Class II Class II Class II Class II Class II Class III Class III Division 1 & 2 FM 3600 Division 1 & 2 Division 1 & 2 FM 3600 Division 1 & 2 Zone 20, 21, 22 ISA 60079-0 UL 1203 CSA C22.2 No. 25 ISA 12.12.01 / FM 3611 CSA C22.2 No. 25 ISA 60079-31 CSA E61241-1-1 CSA E61241-1-1 UL 1203 / ISA 12.12.01 CSA C22.2 No. 25 ISA 61241-18 ISA 61241-18 NFPA 496 (FM 3620) NFPA 496 NFPA 496 (FM 3620) NFPA 496 NFPA 496 (FM 3620) NFPA 496 ISA 61241-2 UL 913 / FM 3610 CSA C22.2 No. 157 ISA 61241-11 ISA 61241-11 UL 913 / FM 3610 CSA C22.2 No. 157 Limit energy of sparks and surface temperature Keep combustible dust out

General Requirements Ex Dust Ignition Proof Dust Protected Protection by Enclosure Fiber & Flying Protection Encapsulation (DIP) (NI) AEx tD (DIP) A21 (DIP) A22

0,1,2, 20,21,22 0,1,2, 20,21,22

EN 13463-5

EN 13463-6

Class II Division 1 Class II Division 1 Class II Division 2 Class II Division 2 Zone 21 Class II Division 1 Class II Division 2 Class III Division 1 & 2 Class III Division 1 & 2 Zone 20 Zone 21 Division 1 Division 1 Division 1 Division 1 Division 2 Division 2 Zone 21

Additional Market Access: IECEx Scheme

Manufacturers of Ex equipment can obtain certificates of conformity that will be accepted at a national level in all countries that participate in the IECEx Scheme. A certificate of conformity may be obtained from any certification body accepted into the Scheme. The certificate will attest that (1) the equipment design conforms to relevant IEC Standards and (2) the product is manufactured under a quality plan assessed by an Approved IEC Ex Certification Body (Ex CBs). Manufacturers holding certificates of conformity may affix the IECEx Mark of Conformity to equipment that they have verified complies with the certified design. Intertek is an IECEx Testing Laboratory and has IECEx Accepted Certification Body status. For more information on the IECEx Scheme contact us or visit www.IECEx.com. The IECEx Scheme can help you obtain these and other certification marks for countries around the world:

1,2, 21,22

EN 60079-2 EN 61241-4

Liquid immersion

0,1,2, 20,21,22

EN 13463-8

Ingress Protection Codes

First Number (protect from solid bodies) 0 1 2 No protection Objects > 50mm Objects > 12.5mm Objects > 2.5mm Objects > 1.0mm Dust-protected Dust-tight Second Number (protect from water) 0 No protection 1 Vertical drip 2 Angled drip 3 Spraying 4 Splashing 5 Jetting 6 Powerful jetting 7 Temporary immersion 8 Continuous immersion

Atmosphere Groups [ATEX and IECEx]

Group I IIA IIB IIC IIIA IIIB IIIC Combustible Dusts Gases, Vapours and Mists Environment Location Coal Mining Surface and other locations Typical Substance Methane (Fire damp) Methane, Propane etc. Ethylene Hydrogen, Acetylene etc. Combustible flyings Non-conductive Conductive

Pressurization

Brazil

Russia

China

Korea

3 4 5

Intrinsic Safety

Class II Division 1 Class II Division 1 Zone 20 Zone 21 Class III Division 1 Class III Division 1

Other Applicable CE Directives

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Machinery Pressure Equipment Low voltage (exludes equipment for use in explosive atmospheres - see ATEX Annex II 1.2.7) Radio equipment and Telecommunications terminal equipment (R&TTE) Directive 2004/108/EC Directive 2006/42/EC Directive 97/23/EC Directive 2006/95/EC Directive 1999/5/EC

Surface and other locations

Note: For associated intrinsically safe apparatus suitable for installation in a hazardous location, the symbol for the type of protection ia or ib are enclosed within square brackets on the marking, e.g. AEx d [ia] IIC T4. Note: For intrinsically safe apparatus not suitable for installation in a hazardous location, both the symbol Ex or AEx and the symbol for the type of protection ia or ib are enclosed within the same square brackets on the marking, e.g. [AEx ia] IIC; in this case, a temperature class is not included.

Equipment Groups [ATEX and IECEx]

Equipment Group I (Mines with firedamp) I (Mines with firedamp) II (all other areas) Equipment Category M1 M2 1 2 3 Atmosphere Methane & Dust Methane & Dust Gas, Vapour, Mist, Dust Gas, Vapour, Mist, Dust Gas, Vapour, Mist, Dust Protection Level Very High High Very High High Low Required Protection Performance & Operation Two Faults, Remain energised and functioning Severe normal operation, De-energise in exp. atm. Two Faults One Fault Normal operation

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II (all other areas) II (all other areas)

Equipment Categories & Protection Levels

Equipment ATEX Protection Category Levels 1G 1D 2G 2D Ga Da Gb Db Gc Gd Typical Zone Suitability
Equip. suitable for Zones 0,1,2 Equip. suitable for Zones 20,21,22 Equip. suitable for Zones 1,2 Equip. suitable for Zones 21,22 Equip. suitable for Zone 2 Equip. suitable for Zone 22

ATEX Categories v Zones of Use

Equipment Category ATEX 94/9/EC Cat 1 Cat 2 Cat 3 Zone of Use Gas, Vapours, & Mist Zone 0, 1 & 2 Zone 1 & 2 Zone 2 Dust Zone 20, 21 & 22 Zone 21 & 22 Zone 22

BE0111

3G 3D

Note: Unless the explosion protection risk assessment states otherwise.