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94/9/EC Product Markings

Typical IEC/CENELEC Product Markings

GAS

ATEX Required Markings

DUST
1)

II

2 G / D Ex d e IIC T6 Gb / Ex tb IIIC

Method of Explosion Protection

T80C 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



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

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

ATEX / IEC Reference

Explosion Marking
Type of protection (Gas)
Explosion Group (Gas)
Temperature Class (Gas)
Equipment Protection Level (EPL-Gas)
Explosion Protection Marking

Type of Protection
Zone
/ ATEX Category / EPL
General Requirements
Flameproof Enclosure
Zone 1 or 2
/2G
/ Gb
Increased Safety
Zone 1 or 2
/ 2 G
/ Gb
Intrinsic Safety
Zone 0, 1 or 2
/ 1G
/ Ga
Intrinsic Safety
Zone 1 or 2
/2G
/ Gb
Intrinsic Safety
Zone 2
/ 3 G
/ Gc
Intrinsically Safe Systems
Zone 1 or 2
/ 2 G
/ Gb
Intrinsically Safe Fieldbus Systems (FISCO)
Zone 1 or 2
/2G
/ Gb
Non-sparking Fieldbus Systems (FNICO)
Zone 1 or 2
/ 3 G
/ Gc
Encapsulation
Zone 0, 1 or 2
/ 1 G
/ Ga
Encapsulation
Zone 1 or 2
/ 2 G
/ Gb
Encapsulation
Zone 2
/ 3 G
/ Gc
Non-Sparking
Zone 2
/3G
/ Gc
Enclosed Break
Zone 2
/3G
/ Gc
Restricted Breathing
Zone 2
/3G
/ Gc
Oil Immersion
Zone 1 or 2
/2G
/ Gb
Optical Radiation
Zone 0, 1 or 2
/ 1 G, 2 G or 3 G
/ Ga, Gb, Gc
Optical Radiation
Zone 1 or 2
/ 2 G or 3 G
/ Gb, Gc
Pressurized Enclosure
Zone 1 or 2
/ 2 G
/ Gb
Pressurized Enclosure
Zone 2
/ 3 G
/ Gc
Powder Filling
Zone 1 or 2
/ 2 G
/ Gb

Electrical Type of protection for Atmospheres made explosive by dusts

Description of Protection
ATEX Zone
/ ATEX Category / EPL
CENELEC /IEC Standard
General Requirements
EN 60079-0 / IEC 60079-0
Intrinsic Safety
Zone 20, 21, 22
/ 1 D
/ Da
EN 61241-11 / IEC 61241-11
Intrinsic Safety
Zone 21, 22
/2D
/ Db
EN 61241-11 / IEC 61241-11
Encapsulation
Zone 20, 21, 22
/ 1 D
/ Da
EN 60079-18 / IEC 60079-18
Encapsulation
Zone 21 or 22
/ 2 D
/ Db
EN 60079-18 / IEC 60079-18
Encapsulation
Zone 20, 21, 22
/ 1 D
/ Da
EN 60079-18 / IEC 60079-18
Pressurized
Zone 22
/ 3 D
/ Dc
EN 61241-4 / IEC 61241-4
Protection by enclosure
Zone 20, 21, 22
/ 1 D, 2 D or 3 D
/ Da, Db, Dc EN 60079-31 / IEC 60079-31

Type of Protection
-
ia
ib
ma
mb
mc
p
t

Type of protection (Dust)

Explosion Group (Dust)
Max. Surface Temperature (Dust)

CENELEC /IEC Standard

EN 60079-0 / IEC 60079-0
EN 60079-1 / IEC 60079-1
EN 60079-7 / IEC 60079-7
EN 60079-11 / IEC 60079-11
EN 60079-11 / IEC 60079-11
EN 60079-11 / IEC 60079-11
EN 60079-25 / IEC 60079-25
EN 60079-27 / IEC 60079-27
EN 60079-27 / IEC 60079-27
EN 60079-18 / IEC 60079-18
EN 60079-18 / IEC 60079-18
EN 60079-18 / IEC 60079-18
EN 60079-15 / IEC 60079-15
EN 60079-15 / IEC 60079-15
EN 60079-15 / IEC 60079-15
EN 60079-6 / IEC 60079-6
EN 60079-28 / IEC 60079-28
EN 60079-28 / IEC 60079-28
EN 60079-2 / IEC 60079-2
EN 60079-2 / IEC 60079-2
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

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
Period of presence
Zone
Necessary Marking for the Equipment
mixture
of the flammable
Classification
According 94/9/EC
According IEC 60079-0

substances
Equipment Category
Protection
Equipment
Protection

Group
Group
Protection
Level

Level EPL
Gas
Continuously for long
Zone 0
II
1 G
II
Ga
very high
Mist
periods or frequently
Vapor
Occasional occurrence
Zone 1
II
2 G
II
Gb
high

Not likely, but if it does occur

only rarely and for a short period Zone 2
II
3 G
II
Gc
increased
Dust

Continuously for long

periods or frequently
Occasional occurrence
Not likely, but if it does occur
only rarely and for a short period

Zone 20

Methane
Coal dust

III

1 D

III

Da

III

2 D

III

Db

high

Zone 22

III

3 D

III

Dc

increased

Mining
Mining

I
I

M1
M2

I
I

Ma
Mb

very high
high

Explosive
Atmospheres:

Typical
Explosion Group
Hazardous Material

Gases and
Vapors

Acetylene
IIC
Hydrogen
IIC or IIB+H2
Ethylene IIB
Propane IIA

Dusts

very high

Zone 21

Metal dust
Coal dust
Grain dust

Fibres
& Flyings

0 - NO PROTECTION

0 - NO PROTECTION

1- OBJECTS EQUAL TO
OR GREATER THAN 50 mm

1 - VERTICALLY DRIPPING WATER

4 - OBJECTS EQUAL TO
OR GREATER THAN 1.0 mm

2 - 75 TO 105-ANGLED DRIPPING WATER

3 - SPRAYING WATER
4 - SPLASHING WATER
5 - WATER JETS

IP56

6 - HEAVY SEAS, POWERFUL WATER JETS

5 - DUST-PROTECTED

7 - EFFECTS OF IMMERSION

6 - DUST-TIGHT

8 - INDEFINITE IMMERSION

Additional certificate (optional)

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

IIIA

Equipment name/type

eLLK 2010XYZ

www.ceag.de Made in Germany

S.Nr.: D123456

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

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

Ta= -25C - +55C

Lamp: G13 60081 IEC

Temperature Classification
Maximum Surface
IEC
Temperature NEC 505

450C (842F)
T1
300C (572F)
T2
280C (536F)
260C (500F)
230C (446F)
215C (419F)
200C (392F)
T3
180C (356F)
165C (329F)
160C (320F)
135C (275F)
T4
120C (248F)
100C (212F)
T5
85C (185F)
T6

Zone 22

Zone 2

Indoor use, limited amounts of falling dirt

20
Outdoor use, rain, sleet, windblown dust, external formation of ice
55
Outdoor use, rain, sleet, external formation of ice
54
Outdoor use, rain, sleet, windblown dust, external mechanisms operable when ice laden
55
Indoor or outdoor use, windblown dust and rain, splashing water, hose directed water, external formation of ice
56
Indoor or outdoor use, windblown dust and rain, splashing water, hose directed water, corrosion, external formation of ice 56
Indoor use, settling airborne dust, falling dirt, non-corrosive liquids
53
Indoor or outdoor use, hose directed water, temporary submersion, external formation of ice
67
Indoor or outdoor use, hose directed water, prolonged submersion, external formation of ice
68
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
54
Indoor use, circulating dust, falling dirt, dripping noncorrosive liquids, provided with knockouts
54
Indoor use, lint, dust, spraying of water, oil and noncorrosive coolant
54

Zone 21
Zone 1

Zone 20

Zone 0
Tank
Flammable
liquid

Electrical parameters

Other essential information

required by the used Standards

Localisation of Gas and Dust Ex-Zones

Equivalent
IP Rating*

CE marking and number of

Notified Body responsible for the
monitoring of the Quality System
(0102 = PTB Germany)

Ambient temperature
-25C to +55C
(if -20C to + 40C, marking is not
required - Standard for all equipment)

Marking accd. IEC/CENELEC

Enclosure Intended Use

Type

SECOND NUMERAL
Protection against liquid

3 - OBJECTS EQUAL TO
OR GREATER THAN 2.5 mm

Serial number including year of manufacture

NEMA Enclosure Types

FIRST NUMERAL
Protection against solid bodies

2 - OBJECTS EQUAL TO
OR GREATER THAN 12.5 mm

Name and address of manufacturer

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

IIIC
IIIC
IIIB

Wood, paper,
or cotton processing

Ingress Protection (IP) Codes and NEMA Enclosure Types

Ingress Protection Codes IP .. according IEC 60079

Typical Nameplate Marking

Explosion Groups

Flammable Dust

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

NEC / CEC Reference

Hazard Category

Method of Explosion Protection

Area Classification

Type of
Description
Protection of Protection

Permitted for use in

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

Hazardous Atmosphere Category

(Gas or Dust Grouping)

e
n

Increased Safety
Non-Incendive

-
2

1, 2
2

-
2

1, 2
2

No arcs, sparks
or hot surfaces

d
-
q

Flameproof
Explosionproof
Powder Filled

-
1, 2
-

1, 2
-
1, 2

-
1, 2
-

1, 2
-
1, 2

Contain the explosion,

prevent the flame
propagation

Temperature Classification
Hazard Category
Area Classification

ia
Intrinsic Safety
1, 2
0, 1, 2
1, 2
0, 1, 2 Limit the energy of
ib
Intrinsic Safety
-
1, 2
-
1, 2 the spark and the

surface temperature

p Pressurized

(Purged)
1, 2
1, 2
1, 2
1, 2 Keep the flammable
m
Encapsulation
-
1, 2
-
1, 2 gas out
o
Oil Immersion
2
1, 2
2
1, 2

Explosion Protection Standard

(EX-IEC/ATEX/CEC, AEx-NEC)
Method of Explosion Protection
Hazardous Atmosphere Category
(Gas or Dust Grouping)
Temperature Classification

Area 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

Continuous
Hazard

Intermittent
Hazard

Hazard under
Abnormal Conditions

CENELEC (European Committee for Electro-technical Standardization) publishes standards covering

the electrotechnical field for countries in Europe.

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

North America/
NEC 500-503/CEC 18

Division 1

Division 1

Division 2

INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION (IEC) global organization that prepares and

publishes international standards for electrical, electronic and related technologies.

Dusts

Metal dust
Coal dust
Grain dust

Class II
Class II
Class II

Group E
Group F
Group G

NEC 505-506/CEC 18

Zone 0
(Zone 20 dust)

Zone 1
(Zone 21 dust)

Zone 2
(Zone 22 dust)

Fibres
& Flyings

Wood, paper,
Class III
or cotton processing

* NEC 505 covers explosive gases and vapors only.

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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)