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APPARATUS
FOR POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

ATEX

Page

Introduction

02

ATEX Directive 94/9/EC

03

Hazardous areas

04-05

Identification

06

Types of protection

07

Equipment groups / temperature classes

08

Types of protection "d" and "m"

09

Types of protection "i" and "e"

10

Standardisation organisations

11

Certification

12

CENELEC standards

13

CENELEC standards - International standards

14

Certificates of conformity and products covered

15

Frequently ask questions

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INTRODUCTION
GENERAL
The accidental ignition of an atmosphere containing a large quantity of gas, vapour, mists and/or dust may cause an explosion. Specific
measures have been taken on an international level in order to avoid any material damage or the loss of human lives.
These measures mainly apply to chemical and petrochemical industries where such hazardous atmospheres may be developed during
the production, transformation, transport and storage of flammable products. They also cover installations where combustible dust is
produced in the processing of pulverised and grain products (grinding and sieving).
B

SOME DEFINITIONS
What is a potentially explosive atmosphere?
3 elements must be combined to trigger an explosion:
A

The oxygen in the surrounding air = always present

A flammable substance (gas, vapours, mists or dusts)

A source of ignition: Electrical apparatus installation

or any source of heat

A spark or a flame are not the only sources of ignition. An increase of the
surface temperature of an electrical apparatus may cause an explosion if it
exceeds the ignition temperature of the surrounding gas or mixture of
substances.

What is an explosive atmosphere?

Removing just one of the 3 elements

eliminates the entire risk

This is an atmosphere which could become explosive (the danger is potentially present) due to the local or operational condition in an
installation such as: leaks, rupture of pipeline, temperature variations, etc.
What is a gaseous or dusty explosive atmosphere?
This is a mixture with air, under atmospheric conditions, of flammable substances in the form of gases, vapours, mists or dusts in which,
after ignition has occurred, combustion spreads to the entire unburned mixture (definition to Directive 1999/92/EC).

What is the fundamental difference between a gaseous and a dusty atmosphere?

Its the density. The density of gases and vapours is approximately 1,000 times less than that of dusts. Gases are dispersed in the air
due to convection and diffusion, thereby creating a homogeneous atmosphere. Since dusts are much heavier than air, they have the
tendency to settle to the bottom more or less quickly.
What are the characteristic features of an explosive atmosphere caused by dust?
For a dusty atmosphere to become explosive, the following four conditions must be present:
- The dust must be flammable (particle size < 0.3 mm in general).
- The atmosphere must contain an oxidiser (generally oxygen, even in a very small quantity).
- The dusts must be in suspension. (The explosion will be caused by the extremely rapid rate of combustion of the dust in the oxygen
in the air.)
- The dust concentration must be in the explosive range. (As a rule, the lower limit of explosion is around 50 g/m.)

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ATEX DIRECTIVE 94/9/EC
OBJECTIVES OF THE ATEX DIRECTIVE 94/9/EC (ATmosphres EXplosibles)
To ensure free circulation of the products to which it is applicable throughout the territory of the European Union.
To remove barriers to trade via the New Approach by requiring a definition of essential requirements regarding safety and
health by which a high level of protection will be ensured (Annex II of Directive 94/9/EC).
To cover by a single directive both mining and surface equipment.
To increase the scope as compared to national regulations by providing for the first time essential safety and health
requirements for:
- non-electrical equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres [EN 13463-1 (2001)];
- equipment intended for use in dusty environments as well as protective systems;
- devices intended for use outside explosive atmospheres which are required for or contribute to the safe functioning of
equipment or protective systems.

WHAT OBLIGATIONS DOES THE MANUFACTURER HAVE UNDER THIS DIRECTIVE?

The manufacturer has sole and ultimate responsibility for the conformity of his product to the applicable directives. He bears
responsibility for:
- ensuring the conformity of his products to the Directive (providing for certificates of conformity);
- designing and constructing his products in accordance with the essential safety and health requirements;
- following the procedures for the assessment of the conformity of the product.

EFFECTIVE DATE
From 1 July 2003, all products placed on the market in the EU will have to conform to directive 94/9/EC. Already installed
equipment need, however, not be replaced by equipment conforming to the ATEX directive.

WHAT ABOUT THE PRODUCTS IN THE TRANSITORY PERIOD?

All products marked in compliance with the ATEX directive can be placed on the market immediately.

Until 30 June 2003, the Old Approach may still be applied. The Old Approach however:
- does not include hazardous areas (exclusively defined by IEC specifications);
- does not require the CE marking;
- does not take dusty environments into account;
- is only applicable for electrical equipment covered by standards EN 50014 to 50039.

After 30 June 2003, conformity to the ATEX directive in order to enable free movement of products throughout
the European Union will be obligatory. Only the New Approach remains valid. It takes into account:
- Hazardous areas (see pages 4 and 5);
- CE marking (see page 6);
- Dusty environments;
- The harmonised 3rd editions of the CENELEC EN 50014 series of standards (see page 13).

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HAZARDOUS AREAS
SOME HISTORY
The classification of hazardous areas into zones established the level of protection required for electrical equipment installed in
environments which are potentially explosive due to flammable gases or vapours [EN60079-10, IEC 60079-10 (1995)].
Since this approach proved successful, it was applied to dusts as well.
Standards EN 1127-1 and IEC 61241-3 of 1997 define a classification into three zones.

DEFINITION OF A PLACE WHERE A POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE MAY OCCUR

The classification of an installation into distinct zones has two objectives (according to ATEX 1999/92/EC):
- To define the categories of equipment used in the zones indicated, provided they are suitable for gases, vapours or mists and/or dusts.
- To classify hazardous places into zones to prevent ignition sources and be able to select the correct electrical and non-electrical
equipment accordingly. The zones are defined on the basis of the occurrence of explosive gaseous or dusty atmospheres.

Group I : Electrical apparatus intended for use in mines susceptible to firedamp.

Group II : Electrical apparatus intended for use in locations with explosive atmospheres other than in mines.
Zone

Category

Presence of explosive atmosphere

Group II equipment: (for definition of groups see page 8)

Zone 0
Zone 20

Category 1 G (G for Gas)

Category 1 D (D for Dust)

Continuous, frequent
or for long periods

Zone 1
Zone 21

Category 2 G (or Category 1 G, if necessary)

Category 2 D (orCategory 1 D, if necessary)

Intermittent
in normal operation (likely)

Zone 2

Category 3 G (or Categories 1 G or 2 G, if necessary)

Occasional or for short periods

Zone 22

Category 3 D (or Categories 1 D or 2 D, if necessary)

(never in normal operation)

Group I equipment: (mines)

Category M1

Presence (methane, dust)

Category M2

Risk of presence (methane, dust)

The classification of the installation is under the responsibility of the user. He must individually evaluate each installation to determine
the differences between them.
Separate assessments must be made for places with potentially explosive atmospheres caused by gases or vapours and for
those caused by dusts.

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HAZARDOUS AREAS

Zone 0

Zone 1

Zone 2

Zone 22

Zone 21

Bag filter

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Zone 20
Dust separator

EXAMPLES FOR A CLASSIFICATION INTO ZONES

Drawing A

for an explosive atmosphere caused by gas:

Zone 0

Zone 1

Zone 2

Drawing B

for an explosive atmosphere caused by dust:

Zone 20

Zone 21

Zone 22

Above drawings A and B are for example only and must not be used as a model for an actual plant whose design is, in every case,
at the responsibility of the constructor and operator.
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IDENTIFICATION

0081

"d"
"e"
"i"
"m"
"n"
"o"
"p"
"q"

Specific symbol for explosion-proof

electrical equipment (EN 50014) corresponding to a type of protection
covered by European Standards EN 50015
to EN 50028 (see pages 9 and 10).

Epsilon x marking for electrical or nonelectrical equipment for use in explosive

atmospheres.

Identification number of the Notified Body

issuing the EC type-examination certificate.
(Example: 0081 = LCIE)

Conformity to the European Directives,

CE marking.

HOW IS ELECTRICAL APPARATUS FOR USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE TO ATEX IDENTIFIED?

II 2 G

II: Surface industries

(see page 8)

(see page 7)

EEx d

Equipment category
(G = gas...; D = dust)
M1
M2
1 G or 1 D
2 G or 2 D
3 G or 3 D

Marking to ATEX 94/9/CE

Additional marking for electrical equipment to EN 50014

MARKING EXAMPLE

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Flameproof enclosure
Increased safety
Intrinsic safety "ia""ib"
Encapsulation
Non-incendive
Oil immersion
Pressurisation
Powder filling

TYPES
OF
PROTECTION

II 2 D
I: Mines

:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:

(EN 50018)
(EN 50019)
(EN 50020)
(EN 50028)
(EN 50021)
(EN 50015)
(EN 50016)
(EN 50017)

EQUIPMENT
GROUPS

TEMPERATURE
CLASSES

(see page 8)

(see page 8)

IIC

T4

IP 65

T 135C

Degree of protection for

enclosures (EN 60529) at a
specified temperature class.

Maximum surface temperature

(Limitation due to presence of
clouds of dust)

Dusty atmospheres

Apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres

TYPES OF PROTECTION
WHAT IS A TYPE OF PROTECTION ?
It is the comprehensive range of protective measures applied to an electrical apparatus to prevent possible ignition of the surrounding
atmosphere.

Protection
symbol

Zones

"d"

Type of protection in which measures are applied so as to prevent

with a higher degree of safety the possibility of excessive temperatures and of the occurrence of arcs or sparks in the interior and on
the external parts of electrical apparatus, which does not produce
them in normal service.

"i"
"ib"
"m"

Description
Type of protection in which the parts which can ignite an explosive
atmosphere are placed in an enclosure which can withstand the
pressure developed during an internal explosion of an explosive
mixture and which prevents the transmission of the explosion to
the explosive atmospheres surrounding the enclosure.

"e"

"ia"

"n"

"o"

"p"

"q"

Type of protection when no spark or any thermal effect in the circuit,

produced in the test conditions prescribed in the standard (which
include normal operation and specific fault conditions), is capable
of causing ignition.

Drawing

Type of protection in which the parts which can ignite an explosive

atmosphere are enclosed in a resin sufficiently resistant to the
environmental influences in such a way that this explosive atmosphere cannot be ignited by either sparking or heating which may
occur within the encapsulation.
Method of protection for electrical equipment designed so that it will
not ignite the surrounding explosive atmosphere in normal operation
and under certain fault conditions specified in the standard. There
are 5 categories of equipment: nA (non-sparking), nC (hermetically
sealed), nR (restricted breathing), nL (limited energy) and nP
(simplified pressurisation).

Type of protection in which the electrical apparatus is immersed in

oil.
Type of protection in which the protective inert gas inside the
enclosure is maintained at a higher pressure than that of the
surrounding atmosphere.
Type of protection in which the enclosure is filled with a material in
a finely granulated state.

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EQUIPMENT GROUPS / TEMPERATURE CLASSES
CLASSIFICATION OF GASES INTO EXPLOSION GROUPS
Group I : Electrical apparatus intended for use in the underground parts of mines, and to those parts of surface installations of
such mines, likely to become endangered by firedamp and/or combustible dust

Group II : Electrical apparatus intended for use in other places likely to become endangered by explosive atmospheres (surface
industries).
For the types of protection "d" and "i", group II is subdivided into IIA, IIB, IIC.
For example the "d" and "i" types of protection are respectively subdivided according to the Maximum Experimental Safe Gap (MESG)
and to the Minimum Igniting Current (MIC).
Electrical apparatus certified for IIB may be certified for use with a gas belonging to group IIC. In this case, the identification is
supplemented with the chemical symbol or the name of the gas (example: EEx d IIB + H2).
The table below indicates the groups to which some gas mixtures belong:

Ignition temperature

Gas

Groups

(1)

(C)

T1

Temperature class
T2 T3 T4 T5

T6

methane (firedamp)
acetone
acetic acide
ammonia
ethane
methylene chloride
methane (CH4)
carbon monoxide
propane

540
485
630
515
556
595
605
470

n-butane
n-butyl

365
370

hydrogen sulfide
n-hexane

270
240

acetaldehyde
ethyl ether

140
170

ethyl nitrite

90

ethylene
ethyl oxide

425
429-440

acetylene (C2H2)
carbon disulphide (CS2)
hydrogen (H2)

305
102
560

A
II

(1) Temperature of a hot surface able to ignite a gas mixture.

The ignition temperature of the gas mixture must be higher than the maximum surface temperature. In practice, a 10 to 20 % safety margin is observed
between the ignition temperature and the marking temperature.
The ignition temperature of a cloud of dust is generally between 300 and 700C. At 150 to 350C, the ignition temperature of a layer of dust is far below
that of a dust cloud.
The burning dust layer can initiate a dust explosion if brought in contact with a combustible dust cloud, so these values must be taken into account
to limit the risk.

TEMPERATURE CLASS
The temperature classification is based on the maximum surface temperature of equipment. That is the highest temperature any part
of or the entire surface of an electrical device can reached under the most unfavourable operating conditions capable of igniting a
surrounding explosive atmosphere.
Group I : Temperature 150C or 450C according to coal dust accumulation on equipment
Group II : Equipment must be classified and marked:
- preferable with the temperature class (T classification)
- defined by the surface temperature or,
- limited to the specified flammable gases or dusts for which it is approved, if necessary (and marked accordingly).
Temperature class

Maximum surface temperature (2) (C)

T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6

450
300
200
135
100
85

Ignition temperature (1) (C)

>
>
>
>
>
>

450
300
200
135
100
85

(2) The maximum surface temperature must be identified and suitable for the specified type of dust present (equipment marked for zone 21).
In order to prevent the ignition of dusty atmospheres, the maximum surface temperature needs to be limited. It must not exceed:
- 2/3 of the auto-ignition temperature of the specified cloud of dust,
- the auto-ignition temperature of a 5 mm layer of dust minus 75C.

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TYPES OF PROTECTION
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF PROTECTION DERIVED FROM EN 50014 STANDARD FOR ASCO/JOUCOMATIC?
ASCO/JOUCOMATIC have adopted the 3 following types of protection:

Description
FLAMEPROOF ENCLOSURE
The most currently used type of protection.
Standard equipment is contained in a sturdy
casing specifically designed for use in explosive
atmospheres.

Characteristics
CONSTRUCTION
Standard EN 50018 specifiesthe 2 following main characteristics for the construction
of a "d" type enclosure to prevent an internal inflammation from igniting the ambient
atmosphere:
- the length "L" (in mm) of the flameproof seal;
- the maximum experimental safe gap (MESG) "i" (in mm).
flat seal

cylindrical seal

recessed seal

d
L=c+d
L

Features

"d"

- keeps an internal inflammation within a

dimensionally stable enclosure;
- prevents inflammation from penetrating the
ambient atmosphere;
- keeps the outside temperature of the
enclosure below the ignition temperature
of the ambient gas or vapours.

The dimensions given depend on the seal and volume of the enclosure and gas groups.
Example: with a seal length L = 12.5 mm and an enclosure volume 100 cm3, the MESG
"i" will be:
2
1
2
I
: 0.5 mm seals included 1
IIB : 0.2 mm seals included
2
3
1
IIA : 0.3 mm seals included
IIC : 0.15 mm seals included

WIRING (by means of a cable gland certified

4

5
6

ENCAPSULATION
The most recent type of protection recognised
by CENELEC. Easy to install, this enclosure
can be adapted to many models of electrical
apparatus.

body
gland
insert

7
8

EEx d)

cover
cable clamp (on request)

CONSTRUCTION
Standard EN 50028 defines that this type of protection must be used even in case of
overvoltage or excessive current as a result of:
- an internal short-circuit;
- the valve with blocked core in an open circuit.
A fuse is required with alternating current. The maximum surface temperature may not
exceed the certified temperature class.
The coil and electrical components must be enclosed in a compound (example: epoxy
resin).

"m"

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Features
- encloses in a compound the electrical
parts which are likely to ignite the ambient
explosive atmosphere;

WIRING
- prevents ignition of the ambient explosive
atmosphere.

3 flying leads are embedded in a compound. This airtight sealing prevents the ambient
explosive atmosphere from penetrating the enclosure.

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TYPES OF PROTECTION
Description

Characteristics

INTRINSIC SAFETY
This type of protection takes into account the
minimum energy necessary to ignite an explosive atmosphere.
The whole circuit is designed in such a way that
this energy must never be available, neither in
normal operation nor in specific faulty operating
conditions.

How?
- By limiting peak current and no-load voltage;
- By limiting thermal and electric energy storage.
Unlike the other types of protection which apply
to single electrical components, this one applies
to the whole circuit.
Example of an intrinsically safe circuit:

WHAT IS EN 50 020 BASED ON?

Explosion groups:
identical to the type of protection "d", IIA-IIB-IIC.
Energy storage:
During circuit opening / closing, inductance or capacitance may partially release its
energy in addition to the ignition power already available. A safety factor must then be
applied.
What about the electrical components?
A distinction is made between apparatus rated intrinsically safe and their "associated
components" in which the circuits may themselves be either intrinsically safe or not.

DEVICES FOR ELECTRICAL SUPPLY

Safety barrier
It limits the available power in a circuit to specific values. The voltage is limited by Zener
diodes, current by resistances (standard barriers) or by electronic systems (special
barriers).
It isolates the intrinsically safe circuit without galvanic barriers. To operate correctly,
it must be connected to a reference potential = 0 (equipotential earth). This solution is
preferable to interfaces (see below) which require a common earth.

Explosive zone

Non-hazardous zone

1
2

"i"
Regul.
amplifier

Rv
D1

D2

EEx i

Receiver
or
sensor

+
-

U1

fuse
Zener diodes
zero potential (equipotential
earth or interconnected earth)

What about the zones?

Some components may present defects
(reliability). Intrinsically safe components are
classified into "ia" and "ib" groups depending on
the number of defects and their location in
hazardous area:
"ia" (zones 0, 1 & 2):
2 defects = intrinsically safe
"ib" (zones 1 & 2):
1 defect = intrinsically safe

Galvanic barrier (interface)

Other intrinsically safe apparatus with galvanic barriers are used for various applications:
- Current-transmitters for 2 -lead converters;
- Transmitters;
- Converters: temperature converters, electropneumatic I/P or P/I;
- Amplifier relays;
- Power packs with galvanic barriers.
The voltage U2 at the entrance of an interface must be lower than the barrier voltage U1
(U2 < U1).

rectifier
filter
3 logic control
4 galvanic protection (transformer)
5 output voltage adjustment
6 galvanic isolation (optocoupler)
1

U2

+
-

INCREASED SAFETY
Prevents the occurrence of any accidental
ignition source: arcs or sparks.

How?

- Use of high quality insulation materials;

- Min. IP54 ingress protection;
- Special enclosure with connections which
cannot become loose;
- Taking account of specified temperature
classes;
- Conformity of cable entries and labelling.

WHAT IS EN 50019 BASED ON?

Explosion group:
I or II; Group II includes subdivisions IIA-IIB-IIC.
Temperature class:
The temperature which must be taken into account is that of the hottest point of the
equipment as a whole and not that of the external temperature as is the case with
flameproof enclosures.
The temperature classification is identical to that of protection type d.

CONNECTION
securely fastened certified cable gland
always supplied mounted on the
product.

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STANDARDISATION ORGANISATIONS
IEC / CENELEC COOPERATION
The main CENELEC EN 50014 standard (General Requirements) pertaining to electrical
apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres was originally published in 1977. It is
derived from the IEC Publications 79.
From that date, these 2 organisations have constantly intensified their cooperation. The
bilateral agreements signed in September 1996 stress the acceleration of the process
of standardisation and its subsequent publication by consulting its internal resources and
current work.

WHAT ARE THESE 2 ORGANISATIONS?

IEC
The "International Electrotechnical Commission" (IEC), founded in 1906, has its head
office in Geneva. The commission is currently composed of 43 national committees. Its
purpose is "fostering international cooperation in all issues relative to standardisation
and in related subjects such as certification in the fields of electricity and electronics, and
thus favouring international exchanges".
Since 1976, the IEC has been cooperating with the International Standard Organisation
(ISO), among others.

IEC
Commission
of the European
communities

CENELEC
The "European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation" (CENELEC) is a
technical organisation located in Brussels. It is composed of national Electrotechnical
Committees from 19 EU and EFTA countries. Its major role is to harmonise national
standards to produce a single European Standard ("EN").
In 1958, the standardisation process started, and in 1973, the name CENELEC was
adopted with the expansion of the Common Market.
Within the CENELEC, the Technical Committee 31 is in charge of elaborating the
standards for electrical apparatus intended for use in explosive atmospheres.

European
Free Trade
Association

CENELEC

National
committees

Full
participation
of all
interested
parties

ELECTROTECHNICAL
STANDARDS
for EUROPE

WHAT IS CEN?
CEN (European Committee for Standardisation) works in close partnership with CENELEC. CEN is a European forum for
standardisation, with the exception of electro-technology, which fosters and organises relations between governments, governmental
bodies, producers, users, consumers, trade unions etc. This is, in particular achieved by:
- harmonising published national standards and promoting ISO standards;
- elaborating new EN standards, developing procedures for the mutual recognition of test results etc.

WHAT ARE THE DEVELOPMENTS IN THE STANDARDISATION OF EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES?

CENELEC and CEN have been entrusted with developing new directives as a support to harmonise the legislation of the Member States
of the European Union.
Key dates to bear in mind:
- 23 March 1994: Creation of Directive 94/9/EC (also called ATEX or ATEX 100A) in replacement of Directives 76/117/EEC,
79/196/EEC, 82/130/EEC. The directive is to form the basis of the current regulations relating to electrical and non-electrical
equipment for explosive atmospheres.
- From 1996, transposition of the directive in the Member States of the European Union. Start of the transitory period allowing for a
progressive adaptation of the manufacture of products to the requirements of the directive.
- 30 June 2003, end of the transitory period: All products placed on the market throughout the European Union from 1 July 2003 must
fulfil the safety and health requirements of Directive 94/9/EC (see page 3).

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CERTIFICATION
WHO ISSUES THE CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY?
Some of the approved organisations for testing and certification according to EN 45001 are mentioned below.
The certificates of conformity issued by these organisations are recognised by all the Member States of the European Union.

Country

Notify bodies

Austria

TV-A

Belgium

AIB

Czech Republic

FTZU

Denmark

DEMKO

Finland

VTT
INERIS

France

LCIE

Technischer berwachungs-Verein - sterreich - Wien

408
26

Vinotte International S.A. - Bruxelles

Fyzikalne Technicky Zkusebni Ustav S.P. - Radvanice

1026

Danmarks Elektriske Materielkontrol - Herlev

539

VTT Industrial Systems (VTT Tuotteet ja Tuotanto) - VTT

537

Institut National de lEnvironnement Industriel et des Risques - Verneuil-en-Halatte

Laboratoire Central des Industries Electriques - Fontenay-aux-Roses
Institut Scientifique des Services Publics - Colfontaine

Germany

80
81
492

TV

Technischer berwachungs-Verein Nord CERT - Hannover

32

TV

TV Anlagentechnik Unternehmensgruppe TV Rheinland/Berlin-Brandenburg - Kln

35

PTB

Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt - Braunschweig

102

TV

Technischer berwachungs-Verein Product Service - Mnchen

123

DMT

Deutsche Montan Technologie - Essen

158

Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Zertifizierung von Managementsystemen - Frankfurt

297

Forschungsgesellschaft fr Angewandte Systemsicherheit und Arbeitsmedizin - Mannheim

588

Bundesanstalt fr Materialforschung und Prfung - Berlin

589

Institut fr Sicherheitstechnik - Institut an der Technischen Universitt - Bergakademie - Freiberg

637

Prf-und Zertifizierungsstelle - Braunschweig

820

Centro Eletrotecnico Sperimentale Italiano - Milano

722

BAM
IBEXU
ZELM EX
Italy

CESI

Luxembourg

SNCH

Socit Nationale de Certification et dHomologation - Sandweiler

499

Netherlands

KEMA

KEMA Quality B.V. - Et Arnhem

344

NEMKO AS - Oslo

470

DET Norske Veritas AS - Hovik

575

Testing and Certification LTD - Leatherhead

359

SIRA

Certification Service Sira Test & Certification Limited - Kent

518

EECS

Electrical Equipment Certification Servicehealth and Safety Executive - Buxton

600

Compliance Services LTD - Up Holland

891

Norway

NEMKO
DET
ITS

United Kingdom

TRL
BASEEFA 2001
Spain

LOM

Sweden

SP

Switzerland

SEV

Logo

British Approval Service for Electrical Equipment in Flammable Atmospheres - Buxton

1180

Laboratorio Oficial Jose Maria de Madariaga - Madrid

163

Swedish National Testing and Research Institute LTD - Boras

402

Swiss Electrotechnical Association - Fehraltorf

1258
(2003)

What does this mean for the manufacturer?

What are the obligations of the person installing the equipment?

According to EN 50014 "General Requirements", obtaining the Certificate

of Conformity:
- gives proof of the conformity of equipment with the Certificate
standards;
- authorises the manufacturer to issue a copy of the Certificate;
- gives the testing authorities delivering the certificate free access to
the manufacturer's production units.
The marking of a certified product must specify:
- the name of the manufacturer or his registered trademark;
- the description of the manufacturer's product;
- its identification by means of the code (eg : EEx d IIC T4);
- the name or logo of the testing authority;
- the reference to the Certificate.

- He must select electrical apparatus certified for use in explosive

atmospheres under specific conditions.
- He must install them according to each zone defined by the user.

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What are the obligations of the user?

- He is responsible for using certified equipment in hazardous areas.
- He must carry out regular maintenance work and ensure the safety of
the installation and staff.

Are there other national types of protection not

acknowledged by CENELEC?
-

hermetic H protection acknowledged by the Netherlands;

restricted breathing R protection acknowledged by the Netherlands;
S special protection acknowledged by the Netherlands and Germany;
Standard ICS-6 ANSI/NEMA 7, 9 (USA).

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CENELEC STANDARDS
THE EUROPEAN STANDARDS
The old standards for electrical equipment (EN 50014 series) were established starting 1997. A second revised edition was published
in 1993.
In order to be able to use these standards, the European Commission established Directive 97/53/EC which allows the issuance of
Certificates of Conformity related to Directive 94/9/EC.
The second editions of the standards are at the basis of the third editions. No fundamental technical modification is necessary to ensure
conformity with the essential safety requirements laid down in the directive.
Examples of third editions of the EN 50014 series published or under publication:
- EN 50014 General Requirements (1997) + amendments (1999)
- EN 50018 (2000)
- EN 50019 (2000)
- EN 50020 (2002)
- EN 50021 (2000)
- EN 50281-1-1/2 and EN 50281-2-1 (1998) (dusts)

TABLE OF CORRELATION BETWEEN NATIONAL STANDARDS AND THE CENELEC STANDARD

EN 50014 (General Requirements) (1)

Member countries
Austria
Belgium
Czech Rep.
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom

National standards

Affiliated countries

VE EN 50014 : 1996
NBN-EN 50014 (E2) : 1997 / A2 : 1999
CSN EN 50014 : 1998
DS/EN 50014 : 1997 / A2 : 1999
SFS-EN 50014 : 1997 / A2 : 1999
NF EN 50014 : 1999
DIN EN 50014 (VDE 0170/0171) : 2000
ELOT EN 50014 1999
IST EN 50014 : 1997
I.S. EN 50014 : 1998 / A2 : 1999
IEC EN 50014 : 1998
EN 50014 : 1997
MSA EN 50014 : 2001
NEN-EN 50 014 : 1997 / A2 : 1999
NEK EN 50 014 : 1997 / A2 : 1999
EN 50014 : 1997 / A2 : 1999
UNE EN 50014 : 1995
SS EN 50014 : 1997
SN EN 50014 : 1997 / A2 : 1999
BS EN 50014 : 1998

National standards

(2)

Croatia
Hungary
Lithuania

HRN EN 50014 : 1997

MSZ EN 50014 : 2001
LST EN 50014+A1+A2+AC : 2000

(1) : Not applicable to electrical apparatus designed for medical use,

blasting machines, testing devices and firing circuits of explosive
agents.
(2) : Affiliated countries (origin: Cenelec 2002):
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia,
Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak
Republic, Slovenia, Turkey, Ukraine.

TYPES OF PROTECTION
Type

"d"

"e"

"i"

"m"

CENELEC standards

EN 50018

EN 50019

EN 50020

EN 50028

VE EN 50018 : 1996
NBN-EN 50018 : 2000
CSN EN 50018 ED. 3 : 2001
DS EN 50018 : 2000
SFS-EN 50018 : 2000
NF EN 50018 : 1996
DIN EN 50018 : 2001
ELOT EN 50018 : 2001
IST EN 50018 : 2000
I.S. EN 50018 : 2001
IEC EN 50018 : 1995
EN 50018 : 2000
MSA EN 50018 : 2001
NEN-EN 50018 : 2000
NEK-EN 50018 : 1994
EN 50018 : 1994
UNE EN 50018 : 1996
SS EN 50018 : 2000
SN EN 50018 : 2000
BS EN 50018 : 1995

VE EN 50019 : 2001
NBN EN 50019 : 2000
CSN EN 50019 ED. 3 : 2001
DS EN 50019 : 2000
SFS-EN 50019 : 2000
NF C 23-519
DIN EN 50019 : 2001
ELOT EN 50019 : 2001
IST EN 50019 : 2000
I.S. EN 50019 : 2001
IEC EN 50019 : 1998
EN 50019 : 2000
MSA EN 50019 : 2001
NEN-EN 50019 : 2000
NEK-EN 50019 : 2000
EN 50019 : 1994
UNE EN 50019 : 1997
SS EN 50019 : 2000
SN EN 50019 : 2000
BS EN 50019 : 1994

Member countries
Austria
Belgium
Czech Rep.
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom

National standards

Affiliated countries
Croatia
Estonia
Lithuania
Poland
Slovenia
Slovakia
Turkey

VE EN 50020 : 1996
NBN EN 50020 (E3) : 1995
CSN EN 50020 : 1996
DS EN 50020 : 1998
SFS EN 50020 : 1995
NF EN 50020 : 1995
DIN EN 50020 : 1996
ELOT EN 50020 : 1995
IST EN 50020 : 1994
I.S./ EN 50020 : 1994
IEC EN 50020 : 1998
EN 50020 : 1994
MSA EN 50020 : 2001
NEN-EN 50020 : 1995
NEK-EN 50020 : 1994
EN 50020 : 1994
UNE EN 50020 : 1997
SS EN 50020 : 1994
SN EN 50020 : 1994
BS EN 50020 : 1995

VE-EX / EN 50028 :1988

NBN C 23-108 (E1) : 1988
CSN EN 50028 : 1994
DS EN 50028 : 1995
SFS 4094 : 1990
NF C 23-528 : 1987
DIN VDE 0170/0171 Teil 9: 1988
ELOT EN 50028 : 1991
IST L 107 : 1991
I.S./ EN 50028 : 1989
IEC 31-13 : 1989
EN 50028 : 1987
MSA EN 50028 : 2001
NEN-EN 50028 : 1995
NEK-EN 50028 : 1987
EN 50028 : 1987
UNE EN 50028 : 1996
SS EN 50028 : 1989
SEV-AVE 1099 : 1988
BS 5501, Part 8 : 1988

HRN EN 50020 : 1997

HRN EN 50028 : 1999

LST EN 50020 + AC : 2000

PN-EN 50020 : 2000
SIST EN 50020 : 1999

SIST EN 50028 : 1999

TS EN 50020 : 1996

TS EN 50028 : 1996

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(2)

EVS EN 50018 : 2000

LST EN 50018 : 2001
SIST EN 50018 : 1995
STN EN 50018 : 2001

EVS EN 50019 : 2000

LST EN 50019 : 2001
PN-EN 50019 : 2000
SIST EN 50019 : 1999
STN EN 50019 : 2001

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CENELEC STANDARDS - INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
TABLE OF CORRELATION BETWEEN OTHER CENELEC AND NATIONAL STANDARDS
Type of protection "n"

Standards relating to dusty atmospheres

EN 50021

EN 50281-1-1

CENELEC standards

Member countries
Austria
Belgium
Czech Rep.
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom

National standards
VE NORM EN 50021
NBN-EN 50021 : 1999
CSN EN 50021 : 2000
DS / EN 50021 : 1999 / Corr. 2000
SFS-EN 50021 : 1999
NF EN 50021 : 2000
DIN EN 50021 : 2000
ELOT EN 50021 : 2000
IST EN 50021 : 1999
I.S. EN 50021 : 2001
IEC EN 50021 : 2000
EN 50021 : 1999
MSA EN 50021 : 2001
NEN-EN 50021 : 1999 / C1 : 2000
NEK-EN 50021 : 1999
EN 50021 : 1999
UNE-EN 50021 : 2000
SS EN 50021 : 1999
SN EN 50021 : 1999
BS EN 50021 : 1999

VE NORM EN 50281-1-1
NBN EN 50281-1-1 : 1998
CSN EN 50281-1-1 : 1998
DS / EN 50281-1-1 : 1998
SFS-EN 50281-1-1 : 1999

HRN EN 50021 : 2000

EVS- / EN 50021+Corr. : 1999
LST EN 50021+AC : 2000
-

HRN EN 50281-1-1 : 2000

EVS- / EN 50281-1-1+Corr. : 1998
LST EN 50281-1-1+AC : 2000
-

DIN EN 50281-1-1 : 1999

ELOT EN 50281-1-1 : 1999
IST EN 50281-1-1 : 1998
I.S. EN 50281-1-1 : 1999
IEC EN 50281-1-1 : 1999
EN 50281-1-1 : 1998
MSA EN 50281-1-1 : 2001
NEN-EN 50281-1-1 : 1998 / C1 : 1999
NEK-EN 50281-1-1 : 1998
EN 50281-1-1 : 1998
UNE-EN 50281-1-1 : 1999
SS EN 50281-1-1 : 1999
SN EN 50281-1-1 : 1998
BS EN 50281-1-1 : 1999

Affiliated countries
Croatia
Estonia
Lithuania
Poland
Slovenia
Turkey

INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF ZONES

Standards

Hazardous areas

IEC
CENELEC

Zone 0 (gases, vapours

or 20 (dusts)
permanent, frequent
or for long periods

Zone 1 (gases, vapours)

or 21 (dusts)
intermittent in normal operation
(likely)

Zone 2 (gases, vapours)

or 22 (dusts) occasional
or for short periods
(never in normal operation)

Zone 0

Zone 1

Zone 2

NEC 505

US
NEC 500

Division 1

Division 2

INTERNATIONAL TYPES OF PROTECTION

Zone

Applicable certification

Types of protection
UL

FM

CSA

IEC

CENELEC

Intrinsic safety "ia"

Class I, Div. 1

UL 2279, Pt.11
ANSI/UL 913

__
FM 3610

CSA-E79-11
CSA-157

IEC 79-11
__

EN 50020
__

Encapsulation "m"
Flameproof enclosure "d"
Increased safety "e"
Intrinsic safety, "ib"
Oil immersion "o"
Powder filling "q"
Pressurised apparatus "p"

UL 2279, Pt.18
UL 2279, Pt.1
UL 2279, Pt.7
UL 2279, Pt.11
UL 2279, Pt.6
UL 2279, Pt.5
UL 2279, Pt.2

FM 3614
FM 3618
FM 3619
FM 3610
FM 3621
FM 3622
FM 3620

CSA-E79-18
CSA-E79-1
CSA-E79-7
CSA-E79-11
CSA-E79-6
CSA-E79-5
CSA-E79-2

IEC 79-18
IEC 79-1
IEC 79-7
IEC 79-11
IEC 79-6
IEC 79-5
IEC 79-2

EN 50028
EN 50018
EN 50019
EN 50020
EN 50015
EN 50017
EN 50016

Non-incendive "nI"
Non-sparking "nA"
Restricted breathing "nR"
Hermetically sealed "nC"

UL 2279, Pt.15
UL 2279, Pt.15
UL 2279, Pt.15
UL 2279, Pt.15

FM 3611
__
__
__

CSA-E79-15
CSA-E79-15
CSA-E79-15
CSA-E79-15

IEC 79-15
IEC 79-15
IEC 79-15
IEC 79-15

EN 50021
EN 50021
EN 50021
EN 50021

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ATEX 94/9/EC
COILS
Do your certificates only relate to coils?
Our certificates cover all units we deliver pre-assembled ex factory consisting of valves equipped with solenoid operators to
ATEX directive 94/9/EC.
WHAT COMPLIES TO ATEX, the solenoid or the valve?
The whole solenoid valve unit complies to ATEX.
Can I change a coil on an ATEX-compliant product?
No, because the traceability required by the ATEX directive must be ensured.
Changing is equal to repairing a coil, so traceability is not ensured anymore.
Traceability relates to the whole solenoid valve unit.

EEX MARKING AND MARKING TO ATEX DIRECTIVE

What can I do after 30 June 2003 with the products marked EEx on stock which have not yet been installed and whose marking
will then not be in conformity with ATEX 94/9/EC?
You will not be able to install these products in hazardous locations.

OLD SOLENOID VALVES WITH EEX MARKING

What must I do when replacing a solenoid valve marked EEx according to the old approach on an existing installation?
This depends on the date. After 30 June 2003, you must replace it with a solenoid valve conforming to the ATEX directive.
Can I buy a single solenoid operator to ATEX and mount it in replacement of an old solenoid operator on an old product marked
EEx?
No. After 30 June 2003, you must replace the whole product by a product conforming to the ATEX directive.

AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Is it possible to repair an old EEx product? Does it have to conform to ATEX requirements immediately?
Before 30 June 2003, you can repair your product in accordance with the old procedures. It must not conform to the ATEX directive.
After 30 June 2003, it must be replaced by a product conforming to the ATEX directive.

CAN I HAVE A PRODUCT CONFORMING TO ATEX REQUIREMENTS REPAIRED? BY WHOM?

Yes, by the manufacturer or a company/service that is in possession of an ATEX Repair Licence.

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