Global Reference Guide for Use of Electrical Apparatus in

Explosive Atmospheres and Hazardous Locations (EU / ATEX / IECEx)

Typical marking of electrical apparatus Typical marking of electrical apparatus
for gas-Ex-areas (EU / ATEX / IECEx): for dust-Ex-areas (EU / ATEX / IECEx):
Marking according to Marking according to Marking according to Marking according to
directive 2014/34/EU IEC/CENELEC standard 60079-0 directive 2014/34/EU IEC/CENELEC standard 60079-0
(previous 94/9/EG) (ATEX) (previous 94/9/EG) (ATEX)

0158 D II 2 G Ex db eb IIC T4 Gb 0158 D II 2 D Ex tb IIIC T80 °C Db

0158 CE-marking and number Ex Explosion marking 0158 CE-marking and number Ex Explosion marking
of the notified (monitoring) body db Type of protection (flameproof enclosure „db“) of the notified (monitoring) body tb Type of protection
(0158 = DEKRA EXAM GmbH) (0158 = DEKRA EXAM GmbH) (protection by enclosure „tb“)
eb Type of protection (Increased safety „eb“)
(not for equipment category 3) (not for equipment category 3)
IIC Equipment group IIIC Equipment group
D Explosion-protection marking D Explosion-protection marking (Electrical apparatus group II, subgroup IIC
(Electrical apparatus group II, subgroup IIC
II Equipment group (equipment for (typical gas: hydrogen), designed for use in areas, where II Equipment group (equipment for (conductive dust), designed for use in areas, where
use in hazardous areas, except of an explosible gas atmosphere must be expected, except use in hazardous areas, except of an explosible dust atmosphere must be expected,
mines endangered by firedamp) of mines endangered by firedamp) mines endangered by firedamp) except of mines endangered by firedamp)
2 Equipment category (category 2) T4 Temperature class 2 Equipment category (Category 2) T80 °C Surface temperature (max. 80 °C)
G Explosive atmosphere (max. surface temperature 135 °C) D Explosive atmosphere Db Equipment protection level
sustainability (gas, vapour or mist) Gb Equipment protection level sustainability (dust) (EPL Gb; apparatus with high protection level)
(EPL Gb; apparatus with high protection level)

Exemplary localisation of Explosion group Temperature class IP class according to IEC 60529 Exemplary localisation of
gas-Ex zones dust-Ex zones
Explosive Typical Maximum IEC/EN First digit Second digit
Gas-Ex zones according to IEC/EN 60079-10-1 Atmosphere combustible material
Group
surface temperature 60079-0
Dust-Ex zones according to IEC/EN 60079-10-2

Acetylene IIC
450 ºC T1 Protection against solid Protection against ingress of water Zone 22
foreign objects with damaging effects
Zone 2 Hydrogen IIC / IIB+H2
Gas, vapour or mist 0 No protection 0 No protection
300 ºC T2
Ethylene/Formaldehyde IIB
Zone 1 1 ≥ 50 mm diameter 1 Vertically dripping water
Methane/Octane IIA 2 ≥ 12,5 mm diameter 2 15° angled dripping water Zone 21
200 ºC T3
3 ≥ 2,5 mm diameter 3 Spraying water
Tank Metal dust 4 ≥ 1,0 mm diameter 4 Splashing water
Conductive IIIC Zone 20
135 ºC T4 5 Dust protected 5 Water jets
Coal dust
Zone 0 6 Dust tight 6 Strong water jets
Dust Non-conductive Grain dust IIIB 7 Temporary submersion
100 ºC T5
Combustible 8 Permanent submersion
liquid Wood, paper or High pressure and high
Fibres & Flyings IIIA 85 ºC T6 9
cotton processing jet-water temperature Combustible dust

Electrical type of protection for hazardous atmospheres Electrical type of protection for hazardous atmospheres
made of combustible gas, mist and vapour made of combustible dust
Protec- Device- Equipment pro- Group
Type Type of protection Group CENELEC /IEC standard Protection concept Protec- Device Equipment pro-
tion level category tection level (EPL) Type Type of protection Direc- Stand- CENELEC /IEC standard Protection concept
tion level category tection level (EPL)
d da Flameproof enclosure II 1G Ga EN 60079-1 / IEC 60079-1 Explosion containment, flame barrier tive ard
d db Flameproof enclosure II 2G Gb EN 60079-1 / IEC 60079-1 Explosion containment, flame barrier p pxb Pressurized enclosure II III 2D Db EN 60079-2 / IEC 60079-2 Exclusion of Ex-atmosphere
d dc Flameproof enclosure II 3G Gc EN 60079-1 / IEC 60079-1 Explosion containment, flame barrier p pzc Pressurized enclosure II III 3D Dc EN 60079-2 / IEC 60079-2 Exclusion of Ex-atmosphere
i ia Intrinsic safety II III 1D Da EN 60079-11 / IEC 60079-11 Limit of spark energy and surface temperature
p pxb pyb Pressurized enclosure II 2G Gb EN 60079-2 / IEC 60079-2 Exclusion of Ex-atmosphere
i ib Intrinsic safety II III 2D Db EN 60079-11 / IEC 60079-11 Limit of spark energy and surface temperature
p pzc Pressurized enclosure II 3G Gc EN 60079-2 / IEC 60079-2 Exclusion of Ex-atmosphere
i ic Intrinsic safety II III 3D Dc EN 60079-11 / IEC 60079-11 Limit of spark energy and surface temperature
q Sand encapsulation II 2G Gb EN 60079-5 / IEC 60079-5 Prevention of explosion diffusion
m ma Encapsulation II III 1D Da EN 60079-18 / IEC 60079-18 Exclusion of Ex-atmosphere
o ob Oil encapsulation II 2G Gb EN 60079-6 / IEC 60079-6 Exclusion of Ex-atmosphere
m mb Encapsulation II III 2D Db EN 60079-18 / IEC 60079-18 Exclusion of Ex-atmosphere
o oc Oil encapsulation II 3G Gc EN 60079-6 / IEC 60079-6 Exclusion of Ex-atmosphere m mc Encapsulation II III 3D Dc EN 60079-18 / IEC 60079-18 Exclusion of Ex-atmosphere
e eb Increased safety II 2G Gb EN 60079-7 / IEC 60079-7 No arcs, sparks or hot surfaces Inherent safe optical
op is II III 1D Da EN 60079-28 / IEC 60079-28 Limit of radiation energy
e ec Increased safety II 3G Gc EN 60079-7 / IEC 60079-7 No arcs, sparks or hot surfaces radiation
i ia Intrinsic safety II 1G Ga EN 60079-11 / IEC 60079-11 Limit of spark energy and surface temperature Inherent safe optical
op is II III 2D Db EN 60079-28 / IEC 60079-28 Limit of radiation energy
radiation
i ib Intrinsic safety II 2G Gb EN 60079-11 / IEC 60079-11 Limit of spark energy and surface temperature
Inherent safe optical
i ic Intrinsic safety II 3G Gc EN 60079-11 / IEC 60079-11 Limit of spark energy and surface temperature op is II III 3D Dc EN 60079-28 / IEC 60079-28 Limit of radiation energy
radiation
Pressurized enclo- op pr Safe/interlocked
p/v II 2G Gb EN 50381 IEC 60079-13 Exclusion of Ex-atmosphere / dilution II III 2D Db EN 60079-28 / IEC 60079-28 Limit or containment of radiation energy
sure/ ventilation op sh optical radiation
Non-sparking op pr Safe/interlocked
nA II 3G Gc EN 60079-15 / IEC 60079-15 No arcs, sparks or hot surfaces II III 3D Dc EN 60079-28 / IEC 60079-28 Limit or containment of radiation energy
equipment op sh optical radiation
nC Enclosed equipment II 3G Gc EN 60079-15 / IEC 60079-15 Explosion containment, flame barrier t ta Protection by enclosure II III 1D Da EN 60079-31 / IEC 60079-31 Exclusion of dust
Restricted breathing t tb Protection by enclosure II III 2D Db EN 60079-31 / IEC 60079-31 Exclusion of dust
nR II 3G Gc EN 60079-15 / IEC 60079-15 Temporary exclusion of Ex-atmosphere
enclosure t tc Protection by enclosure II III 3D Dc EN 60079-31 / IEC 60079-31 Exclusion of dust
m ma Encapsulation II 1G Ga EN 60079-18 / IEC 60079-18 Exclusion of Ex-atmosphere s sa Special protection III n.a. Da IEC 60079-33 Special measures
m mb Encapsulation II 2G Gb EN 60079-18 / IEC 60079-18 Exclusion of Ex-atmosphere s sb Special protection III n.a. Db IEC 60079-33 Special measures
m mc Encapsulation II 3G Gc EN 60079-18 / IEC 60079-18 Exclusion of Ex-atmosphere s sc Special protection III n.a. Dc IEC 60079-33 Special measures
i Intrinsic system II 2G Gb EN 60079-25 / IEC 60079-25 Limit of spark energy and surface temperature
Equipment with pro- 1G Ga
tection level (EPL) Ga
II
1 G/2 G Ga/Gb
EN 60079-26 / IEC 60079-26 Double protection concept
Zone classification / Equipment protection level
Inherent safe optical
op is II 1G Ga EN 60079-28 / IEC 60079-28 Limit of radiation energy Minimum requirements to the equipment
radiation
Directive 2014/34/EU Standard IEC/EN 60079-0
Inherent safe optical Substance Period of presence of the combustible substances Zone Protection level
op is II 2G Gb EN 60079-28 / IEC 60079-28 Limit of radiation energy Equipment Equipment Equipment protection
radiation Group
group category level EPL
inherent safe optical
op is II 3G Gc EN 60079-28 / IEC 60079-28 Limit of radiation energy Continuously for long periods or frequently Zone 0 II 1G II Ga very high
radiation
Gas,
op pr Safe/interlocked Occasional occurrence Zone 1 II 2G II Gb high
II 2G Gb EN 60079-28 / IEC 60079-28 Limit or containment of radiation energy mist, vapour
op sh optical radiation Not likely, but if it occurs only rarely and for a short period Zone 2 II 3G II Gc increased
op pr Safe/interlocked Continuously for long periods or frequently Zone 20 II 1D III Da very high
II 3G Gc EN 60079-28 / IEC 60079-28 Limit or containment of radiation energy
op sh optical radiation Dust Occasional occurrence Zone 21 II 2D III Db high
s sa Special protection n.a. n.a. Ga IEC 60079-33 Special measures Not likely, but if it occurs only rarely and for a short period Zone 22 II 3D III Dc increased
s sb Special protection n.a. n.a. Gb IEC 60079-33 Special measures Methane, Mining I M1 I Ma very high
s sc Special protection n.a. n.a. Gc IEC 60079-33 Special measures coal dust Mining I M2 I Mb high

Classification of explosion protected apparatus in equipment groups and categories Type label - example: CEAG product
according to directive 2014/34/EU 
Equipment group I for mines endangered by firedamp. 1. Name or registered trade mark (CEAG) and
The equipment group I is subdivided into the Categories M1 and M2: address of the manufacturer
SERIES
The apparatus of this category are for use in underground mines as well as in their facilities above ground who are endangered by firedamp or combustible dust. 2. Serial number including year of manufacture
CEAG
M1 The equipment must continue to work even in the event of infrequent failures coinciding with an existing explosive atmosphere and must feature such protective measures against explo-
3. Certificate number, may end with “X“ or “U”  D-69412 Eberbach

- “X“ means, that special conditions for a safe
sion so that, if one constructional protective measure fails, at least one other independent constructional measure will ensure the required safety, or, if two independent faults occur in
use have to be observed
 BVS 16 ATEX E 123 / IECEx BVS 16.123
II 2G Ex de mb ib IIC T4 Gb
IP66/67 11
combination, the required safety is still ensured.
- “U” marks a component certification  II 2D Ex tb IIIC T80°C Db
Ta= -25°C bis +55°C 12
The apparatus of this category are for use in underground mines as well as in their facilities above ground who are endangered by firedamp or combustible dust.
M2
4. Additional IECEx certification  AC: 110-254V 50-60Hz
DC: 110-250V 13
If an explosive atmosphere occurs, it must be possible to switch off the equipment. The constructional explosion-protection measures ensure the required degree of safety during normal
operation, even under severe operating conditions and, in particular, in cases of rough handling and changing environmental influences.
5. Marking according to directive: Equipment group (II)  Lampe: G13-81-IEC www.ceag.de
and equipment category (2); type of explosive
atmosphere G (Gas, vapour or mist) – D (dust)
 Snr.: D123456 2016 Made in Germany
Equipment group II for all other hazardous areas
The equipment group II is subdivided into the Categories 1, 2 and 3: 6. Marking according to standard: IEC/EN  
The equipment is intended for use in areas in which an explosive atmosphere is present continuously or for long periods or frequently. 7. Equipment name/type 11. Other optional information (e.g. degree of protection)
8. CE marking and number of the „Notified Body“, 12. Permissible ambient temperature (-25 °C up to +55 °C);
Even if equipment failures only occur infrequently, the equipment must ensure the required degree of safety and feature such explosion-protection measures that
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responsible for the monitoring the quality system for -20 °C up +40 °C there is no marking required
— if one constructional protective measure fails, at least one other independent constructional protective measure ensures the required degree of safety, or (0158 = EXAM Germany) (standard for all equipment)
— if two independent faults occur in combination, the required degree of safety is still ensured. 9. Electrical parameter 13. Marking according to EU-directive 2002/96/EC
10. Other essential information (WEEE-directive: Waste of Electrical
The equipment is intended for use in areas in which an explosive atmosphere occurs occasionally. Even in the case of frequent equipment failures or faulty conditions that are normally to
2 be expected, the constructional explosion-protection measures ensure the required degree of safety.
(depends on the standard, e.g. lamp) and Electronic Equipment)

The equipment is intended for use in areas in which no occurrence of an explosive atmosphere due to gases, vapours, mists or whirled-up dust is to be expected. If, however, it occurs, Colour legend
then in all probability only rarely or for a short period. During normal operation the equipment ensures the required degree of safety. Information according to Information according to Information according to Information all parts of
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gas-Ex-areas dust-Ex-areas mines endangered by firedamp explosion protection

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