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Hazardous Area Classification
Hazardous Area Classification
Comparison
North America
Division 2
Zone 2
Type of Area
Zone 0
Zone 1
NEC
Continuous
hazard
Zone 0
CENELEC Classification
IEC Classification
ATEX Classification
US Classification
EN 6007910
IEC 60 07910
ATEX Directive 94/9/EC
ANSI/INFPA70 NEC Article 505
Division 1
Definition
Zone 0 / Zone 20
explosive
atmosphere is
continually
present
Division 1
Division 1
Intermittent
hazard
Zone 1 / Zone 21
Division 1
nA
ia
ib
ic
ma
mb
mc
nC
nR
o
px
py
pz
q
OP sh
Op is
Op pr
Intrinsic Safety
Encapsulation
Sealed/Hermetic Sealing
Restricted Breathing
Oil Filled
Pressurised
Sand Filled
Optical Radiation
1, 2
II
2
0, 1, 2
1, 2
2
0, 1, 2
1, 2
2
2
2
1, 2
1, 2
1, 2
2
1, 2
0, 1, 2
0, 1, 2
1, 2
Exclude fuel
II
Gc
600797
Gb
6007915
Gc
Ga
Gb
Gc
Ga
Gb
Gc
Gc
Gc
Gb
Gb
Gb
Gc
Gb
Ga
Ga
Gb
6007911
6007918
II
6007915
600796
600792
II
II
600795
6007928
Enclosure
Intrinsic Safety
Encapsulation
General requirements
Exclude dusts by
use of enclosure
Use of enclosure
and energy
limitation
Exclude dust
20, 21, 22
21, 22
21, 22
20, 21, 22
21, 22
21, 22
20, 21, 22
21, 22
21, 22
III
III
Da
Db
Dc
Da
Db
Dc
Da
Db
Dc
6007931
6124111
6007918
Equipment intended for use in zone 1 areas cannot be used in Division 1 areas as this
covers zone 0 rated areas also.
IP23
IP30
IP32
IP55
II
Ex
IIC
T4
4X
IP66
IP67
12
13
This comparison is for guidance only. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure the
enclosure rating is suitable for the given application.
Temperature Classification
Max Surface
Temperature
ATEX/IEC*
NEC 505
NEC 500
Max Surface
Temperature
450C
T1
T1
T1
450C
300C
T2
T2
T2
300C
T2A
280 C
T2B
260 C
T2C
230 C
T2D
215 C
T3
200C
T3A
180 C
T3B
165 C
T3C
160 C
T4
135C
Gb
Equipment Protection
Level
Temperature Class
Gas Group
Type of Protection
Explosion Protection
Environment*
Equipment Category*
Equipment Group*
Intrinsic Safety
200C
T3
AEx d
XP
AEx nC
AEx e
AEx nA
NI
AEx q
AEx ia
AEx ib
IS
AEx nC
AEx m
AEx ma
AEx mb
AEx o
Type X
Type Y
Type Z
AEx px
AEx px
AEx px
Limited Energy
Oil Filled
Ex
IP65
Flameproof
Explosion proof
Enclosed Break
Increased Safety
Non Sparking
Non Incendive
Sand Filled
Encapsulation
IP64
T3
135C
T4
T4
T4A
120 C
100C
T5
T5
T5
100C
85
T6
T6
T6
85
*For ATEX/IEC applications applies to Group II gases only. Group 1 applications have different classifications
For ATEX certified equipment, the CE mark should be shown, along with the relevant Notified Body number, where applicable.
*Required for ATEX only
Pressurised
Restricted
Breathing
Contain the
explosion
No arcs, sparks or
hot surfaces
Quench the flame
Limit circuit
energy and hot
surfaces
Exclude fuel
AEx nR
Class 1
Class 1
Class 1
Class 1
Class 1
Class 1
Class 1
Class 1
Class 1
Class 1
Class 1
Class 1
Class 1
Class 1
Class 1
Class 1
Class 1
Class 1
Class 1
Class 1
Class 1
Zone 1, 2
Division 1
Zone 2
Zone 1, 2
Zone 2
Division 2
Zone 1, 2
Zone 0, 1, 2
Zone 1, 2
Division 1
Zone 2
Zone 1, 2
Zone 0, 1, 2
Zone 1, 2
Zone 1, 2
Division 1
Division 1
Division 2
Zone 1
Zone 1
Zone 2
ISA 600791
UL1203
ISA 6007915
ISA 600797
ISA 6007915
ISA 12.12.01 / FM3611
ISA 600795
Class 1
Zone 2
ISA 6007915
ISA 6007911
UL913 / FM3610
ISA 6007915
ISA 6007918
ISA 600796
NFPA 496 / FM3620
ISA 600792
DIP
NI
AEx tD
Encapsulation
Exclude
combustible dust
Division 1 & 2
UL1203
Class II
Class II
Division 2
Zone 2
AEx maD
AEx mbD
AEx iaD
Zone 21, 22
Zone 20, 21, 22
Limit circuit
energy and hot
surfaces
AEX ibD
IS
IS
Intrinsic Safety
Class II
Class II
Class III
Zone 21, 22
Division 1
Division 1
ISA 6124118
ISA 6124111
UL 913 / FM3610
NEC 500
Class 1
Division 1
Group
A,B,C
T3
Class 1
Zone 1
AEx
IIC
T3
Temperature Class
Non Sparking
No arcs, sparks or
hotsurfaces.
Enclosure IP54
6007915
Applicable
Standard
Gas Group
Gb
Typical
Division / Zone
Class
Protection Concept
Increased Safety
II
600791
Basic concept of
protection
American Standard
nC
1,2
Code
Permitted Zone
Enclosed Break
Contain the
explosion
Zone 2 / Zone 22
Division 2
Type of
Protection
Permitted Class
Hazard under
abnormal
conditions
explosive
atmosphere is
unlikely to occur
but if it does, will
exist only for a
short period
Temperature Class
Typical
IEC EPL
Gas Group
IEC/EN
Standard
Permitted Division
Gas
Group
Permitted Class
Typical
Zone(s)
Symbol
US Classification
explosive
atmosphere is
likely to occur in
normal operation
Division 1
No special protection
Second Numeral
Protection from Liquids
0
No special protection
No special protection
Water dripping/falling
vertically
Mediumsized foreign
bodies, diam. >12mm
Water dripping/falling at an
angle (up to 15 degrees from
the vertical)
Complete protection
7
8
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Third Numeral*
Protection from Impact
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Area of Use
Description
Indoor
Indoor
Indoor/Outdoor
General Purpose
Drip Proof Protection against falling water and dirt
Dust & Rain Tight Protection against windblown dust, rain, and sleet &
damage from formation of ice
Rain Proof & Ice/Sleet Proof protection against falling rain & damage from
formation of ice
Dust Tight, Rain Tight, & Ice/Sleet Proof Protection against sleet and
damage from formation of ice
Water Tight & Dust Tight
Water Tight, Dust Tight, & Corrosion Resistant Protection from corrosion,
hose directed water and damage from formation of ice
Outdoor
Outdoor
Indoors/Outdoors
Indoors/Outdoors
Indoor
Indoors/Outdoors
Indoors/Outdoors
Indoor
Dust Tight & Drip Tight protection against dust, fibres, falling dirt, and
dripping noncorrosive liquids
Temporary Submersion protection against falling dirt, dust, fibres, hose
directed water and temporary submersion in water.
Prolonged Submersion protection against falling dirt, dust, fibres, hose
directed water and prolonged submersion in water.
Dust Tight & Drip Tight protection against dust, fibres, falling dirt, and
dripping noncorrosive liquids (enclosure without knockouts)
Indoor
Dust Tight & Drip Tight protection against dust, fibres, falling dirt, and
dripping noncorrosive liquids (enclosure with knockouts)
Indoor
Dust Tight & Oil Tight protection against dust, spraying of water, oil, and
noncorrosive coolant.
Environment
Typical Location
Underground Mining
IIA
Gases
And
Vapours
IIB
Typical Gas/Substance
Underground Methane (Firedamp)
Above Ground
IIC
IIIA
IIIB
Combustible
Dusts
Above Ground
IIIC
Equipment
ATEX &
Ex
Equipment Categories/Levels
Categories/Levels of
of Protection
Protection ATEX
& IEC
IEC Ex
Equipment
Equipment
Category ATEX
Category ATEX
94/9/EC
94/9/EC
Category 1
Category 1
Category 2
Category 2
Category 3
Category 3
ABTHX2011
Category
Category
Equipment Protection
Equipment Protection
Level
Level
1G
1G
1D
1D
2G
2G
2D
2D
3G
3G
3D
3D
Ga
Ga
Da
Da
Gb
Gb
Db
Db
Gc
Gc
Dc
Dc
North America
Europe
Asia
Abtech Limited
Sanderson Street
Lower Don Valley
Sheffield,
South Yorkshire
S9 2UA
United Kingdom
Tel:
+44 (0) 114 244 2424
Fax:
+44 (0) 114 243 4312
Email:
sales@abtech.eu
Worldwide Agents
Abtech Scotland
46 Telford Road
Lenziemill
Cumbernauld
G67 2AX
Abtech Korea
Astar Apt #1012801
DongRae Gu
OnChen Dong, Busan
South Korea
Tel:
+82 708807 2137
Fax:
+82 51553 2137
Email:
sales@abtechkorea.com
Zone of Use
Zone of Use
Suitable for use in Zone 0, 1, 2
Suitable for use in Zone 0, 1, 2
Suitable for use in Zone 20, 21, 22
Suitable for use in Zone 20, 21, 22
Suitable for use in Zone 1, 2
Suitable for use in Zone 1, 2
Suitable for use in Zone 21, 22
Suitable for use in Zone 21, 22
Suitable for use in Zone 2
Suitable for use in Zone 2
Suitable for use in Zone 22
Suitable for use in Zone 22
Approvals
Belgium
Denmark
Finland
France
Italy
Russia
Sweden
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Australia
China
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Malaysia
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam
Abtech GmBH
Dnner Kirchweg 11
32257, Bnde, Germany
Tel:
+49 (0) 522 375016
Fax:
+49 (0) 522 375019
Email:
sales@abtech.de
Abtech Nederland BV
Glasblazerstraat 1 2984 BL Ridderkerk,
Nederland
Tel:
+31 (0) 180 428417
Fax:
+31 (0) 180 431668
Email:
sales@abtech.nl