ATEX Information (FAQ)
What does the code on my ITS - Products mean?We label our products with a unique laser branding. The laser branding o�ers you a variety of information. The label provides you with our company name, website and logo, as well as the product name, the product number and replacement part number. Furthermore, we specify the ATEX classi�cation, technical information about voltage and temperature range.
What is ATEX?ATEX derives its name from the French title of the 94/9/EC directive: Appareils destinés à être utilisés en ATmosphères EXplosibles. 94/9/EC was superseded by the directive 2014/34/EU of the European Parlament. None the less, the term ATEX is still used.
The directive covers equipment and instrumentation which is intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The directive covers a large quantity and variety of safety equipment and instrumentation, including �ame scanners. The directive is applicable from April, 20th 2016.
For detailed information about the transition between the directives, please visit the o�cial website of the European Commission:
http://ec.europa.eu/DocsRoom/documents/13132/attachments/1/translations
What other directives are relevant?The second ATEX directive 1992/92/EC addresses the minimum health and safety requirements that must be ful�lled when users are working in areas danger of explosion.For more information covering ATEX classi�cation, visit the o�cial website of the European Commission:
http://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/mechanical-engineering/atex
How do I know if the device can operate in explosive atmospheres?All products suitable for operating in explosives atmospheres must be branded with the European Explosive Atmosphere Symbol as shown in the matching tables.
The ATEX directive is not applicable in my country, how do I transfer the ATEX code to regulation applicable for my region?There are many di�erent approaches, directives and laws for equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres worldwide. The IECEx standards 60079 issued by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is the international benchmark. These standards are used or adopted in over 30 countries/regions worldwide. Especially but not limited to Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Great Britan, New Zealand and the USA.
The more common regulations are the NEC/CEC regulation for North America, INMETRO standards in Brazil, ANZEx in Australia and New Zealand and EAC (TR-Cu-Ex) the directive for the Eurasian Conformity (TR CU 012/2011). Please consider your local requirements for conformity assessments before installing our products.
Labeling of explosion proof equipment at ITS (Industrial Turbine Services GmbH)
Explosion group
IIC
IIB
IIA
Classi�cation of areas, hazardous due to �ammable gases, vapours, mists
Examples depending on- explosion group
- temperature class
Acetaldehyd
Ammonia Methane Ethane
Propane
City gas Acrylicnitrile
Hydrogen
Ethyl alcohol Cyclohexene
n-Butane
Ethylene Ehtylenoxyd
Acetylene
PetrolDiesel fuel
Fuel oil n-Hexane
Ethylglycol Carbon
hydrogenEthylether
Carbon disulphide
T1 < 450°CAttention: This list is only an extract of possible �ammable mediums and
makes no claim to be complete!
T2 < 300°C
T3 < 200°C
T4 < 135°C
T5 < 100°C
T6 < 85°C
Product use depending on temperature class (T1 - T6). The temerature class indicates the max. temperature of the exposed surface of the product.
Temperature class
Flame Scanner - ITS 184X0254M029 only with Water Cooling System Part No.: ITS 184X0251M621
Protection principle - Type of protection - CENELEC regulations, Basic rule EN 60079-0
Protection principleType of
protection CodeClassi�cation of
explosion proof areas CENELEC
Prevents transmission ofthe explosion outside
Flameproof enclosure
Pressure encapsulation
Ex dEx nC
Zone 1 or Zone 2
EN 60079-1
Ex e EN 60079-7Increased safetyPrevents high temperatures and sparks
Ex o EN 60079-6Parts immersed in oil to isolate from explosive atmosphere
Ex q EN 60079-5Prevents transmission of
explosions outside
Ex nA EN 60079-15Prodection „n“As above, but for use in
Zone 2
Ex ia
Ex pEx pD
Zone 0, Zone 1or Zone 2
EN 60079-11EN 61241-11
EN 60079-2EN 61241-4
Intrinsic safetyLow current / voltage supply
Positive pressure device
Ex mEx mD
EN 60079-18EN 61241-18
Encapsulated
Product category / environment
How it works
Contain the explosion and quench the �ame
Zone 1 or Zone 2
2G & 3G
No arcs, sparks or hot surfaces
2G & 3G
Ex iDEx nl
EN 60079-11EN 61241-11
Ex ib EN 60079-11EN 61241-11
Limit energy of sparks and temperature
1G, 2G & 3G
2G & 3G
3G
2G & 3G
1G, 2G & 3GMoulded
encapsulation
Oilencapsulation
Powder �lling, Sand �lling
Prevention of sparks
Exclusion of a potentially explosive
athmosphere
Prevention of sparks and thermal e�ects
IECEx standards 60079 issued by the international Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
ATEX equipment group
II
ATEX category / environment
1G
ATEX / ICEC Zone
2G
3G
0
1
2
Class Zone US / Canada NEX/CEC
Protection level
Ga
Gb
GC
Class 1, Zone 0
Class 1, Zone 1
Class 1, Zone 2
EAC (TR-CU-EX)
0
1
2
GcT2/T3IICnAExG3IIGcT3IICdExG3II
IIDeclaration
of compliance with European
directives
ECMark
Product group
Product category
„G“ for Gas Protection
Protection concept
Gas group
Temperature code
Equipment protection
level
How to understand the classi�cation to ATEX 2014/34/EU designation
Classi�cation and labeling of expolosion proof areas
Flammable medium
Hazardous locationsProbability of a
potential explosive atmosphere occuring
Classi�cation of explosion proof
areas Product group Product category
Product classi�cation
Gases, vapours,
mists
Always, temporarily or often present
Occasionally present
Very seldom or only present for a short period
Zone 0
Zone 1
Zone 2
1G
2G
3G
II
Protection level
Ga
Gb
GC
II
II
ITS - Industrial Turbine Services GmbH
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All information in this document was examined with due care, nevertheless no guarantee of the correctness and accuracy is given. Any claims or remedies, regardless of the legal theory they are based upon, shall be excluded.
Flame Scanner - ITS 967X7179M379
Flame Scanner - ITS 184X0254M029
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