Equipment Certification Guide for Hazardous Areas

ATEX and IEC Ex Comparison North America

Zone 2 Classification of Zones and Divisions Division 2
Type of Area NEC ATEX and IEC Definition
Zone 0 Division 1
explosive
Zone 1 Continuous
Zone 0 / Zone 20
atmosphere is Division 1
hazard Division 1 continually
present

Zone 0 CENELEC Classification EN 6007910 Division 1 US Classification ANSI/INFPA70 NEC Article 500
IEC Classification IEC 60 07910
ATEX Classification ATEX Directive 94/9/EC explosive
US Classification ANSI/INFPA70 NEC Article 505 Intermittent atmosphere is
Zone 1 / Zone 21
hazard Division 1 likely to occur in
normal operation
Explosion Protection Concepts Explosion Protection Concepts
Basic Concept of Typical Gas IEC/EN Typical explosive Type of Code Basic concept of Typical Applicable
Type of Protection Symbol Class
Protection Zone(s) Group Standard IEC EPL atmosphere is Protection protection Division / Zone Standard
Hazard under
Protection of Electrical Equipment for Gases and Vapours G unlikely to occur
abnormal Zone 2 / Zone 22
Division 2 but if it does, will Protection of Electrical Equipment for Gases and Vapours Class I
Flameproof d 1,2 600791 Gb conditions
Contain the exist only for a
II Flameproof AEx d Class 1 Zone 1, 2 ISA 600791
Enclosed Break nC explosion 2 6007915 Gc short period Contain the
Explosion proof XP Class 1 Division 1 UL1203
explosion
Increased Safety e No arcs, sparks or 1, 2 600797 Gb Enclosed Break AEx nC Class 1 Zone 2 ISA 6007915
hotsurfaces. II Equipment intended for use in zone 1 areas cannot be used in Division 1 areas as this Increased Safety AEx e Class 1 Zone 1, 2 ISA 600797
Non Sparking nA Enclosure IP54 2 6007915 Gc covers zone 0 rated areas also. No arcs, sparks or
Non Sparking AEx nA Class 1 Zone 2 ISA 6007915
ia 0, 1, 2 Ga hot surfaces
limit circuit energy Non Incendive NI Class 1 Division 2 ISA 12.12.01 / FM3611
Intrinsic Safety ib 1, 2 II 6007911 Gb Sand Filled AEx q Quench the flame Class 1 Zone 1, 2 ISA 600795
and hot surfaces
ic 2 Gc AEx ia Class 1 Zone 0, 1, 2
ma 0, 1, 2 Ga Comparison of IP and NEMA Enclosure Ratings Intrinsic Safety AEx ib
Limit circuit
Class 1 Zone 1, 2
ISA 6007911
Encapsulation mb 1, 2 6007918 Gb energy and hot
IS Class 1 Division 1 UL913 / FM3610
mc 2 Gc Enclosure surfaces
IP23 IP30 IP32 IP55 IP64 IP65 IP66 IP67 Limited Energy AEx nC Class 1 Zone 2 ISA 6007915
Sealed/Hermetic Sealing nC 2 Gc Type
6007915 AEx m Class 1 Zone 1, 2
Restricted Breathing nR Exclude fuel 2 II Gc 1 Encapsulation AEx ma Class 1 Zone 0, 1, 2 ISA 6007918
Oil Filled o 1, 2 600796 Gb 2 AEx mb Class 1 Zone 1, 2
px 1, 2 Gb Oil Filled AEx o Class 1 Zone 1, 2 ISA 600796
Pressurised py 1, 2 600792 Gb 3 Type X Class 1 Division 1
pz 2 Gc 4 Type Y Class 1 Division 1 NFPA 496 / FM3620
Exclude fuel
Sand Filled q Quench the flame 1, 2 II 600795 Gb 4X Pressurised
Type Z Class 1 Division 2
OP sh 0, 1, 2 Ga AEx px Class 1 Zone 1
Optical Radiation Op is Inherently safe 0, 1, 2 II 6007928 Ga
6 AEx px Class 1 Zone 1 ISA 600792
Op pr 1, 2 Gb 12 AEx px Class 1 Zone 2
Protection of Electrical Equipment for Combustible Dusts D 13 Restricted
AEx nR Class 1 Zone 2 ISA 6007915
This comparison is for guidance only. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure the Breathing
ta 20, 21, 22 Da
Exclude dusts by enclosure rating is suitable for the given application. Protection of Electrical Equipment for Combustible Dust Class II & III
Enclosure tb 21, 22 III 6007931 Db
use of enclosure
tc 21, 22 Dc Dust Ignition DIP Class II Division 1 & 2 UL1203
iaD Use of enclosure 20, 21, 22 Da Proof
Intrinsic Safety ibD and energy 21, 22 III 6124111 Db Dust Protected NI Exclude Class II Division 2 ISA 12.12.01 / FM3611
icD limitation 21, 22 Dc Temperature Classification Protection by AEx tD combustible dust Class II Zone 2
ISA 6007931
ma 20, 21, 22 Da Enclosure
Encapsulation mb Exclude dust 21, 22 6007918 Db Max Surface Max Surface AEx maD Zone 20, 21, 22
ATEX/IEC* NEC 505 NEC 500 Encapsulation ISA 6124118
mc 21, 22 Dc Temperature Temperature
AEx mbD Zone 21, 22
450C T1 T1 T1 450C AEx iaD Zone 20, 21, 22
General requirements Covers application and testing related to above protection methods Limit circuit ISA 6124111
300C T2 T2 T2 300C Intrinsic Safety AEX ibD energy and hot Zone 21, 22
T2A 280 C IS surfaces Class II Division 1
UL 913 / FM3610
Typical ATEX and IEC Ex Equipment Marking IS Class III Division 1
T2B 260 C
T2C 230 C Typical NEC Equipment Marking
Ex II 2 G Ex e IIC T4 Gb T2D 215 C
200C T3 T3 T3 200C NEC 500 NEC 505
T3A 180 C
Group
T3B 165 C Class 1 Division 1 T3 Class 1 Zone 1 AEx d IIC T3
A,B,C
Equipment Protection
explosion protection*

T3C 160 C
Equipment Category*

Explosion Protection
Specific marking for

Equipment Group*

Temperature Class
Type of Protection

135C T4 T4 T4 135C
Environment*

T4A 120 C
Gas Group

100C T5 T5 T5 100C

Protection Concept
American Standard
Temperature Class

Temperature Class
Permitted Division
85 T6 T6 T6 85
Level

Permitted Class

Permitted Zone
Permitted Class
*For ATEX/IEC applications applies to Group II gases only. Group 1 applications have different classifications

Gas Group

Gas Group
For ATEX certified equipment, the CE mark should be shown, along with the relevant Notified Body number, where applicable.
*Required for ATEX only

Ingress Protection Ratings (EN60529/IEC529)

First Numeral
Protection from Solid Bodies
Second Numeral
Protection from Liquids
Third Numeral*
Protection from Impact About Abtech NEMA Enclosure Type Ratings
0 No special protection 0 No special protection 0 No special protection Type Area of Use Description
Large foreign bodies, diam. Water dripping/falling Protected against 0.225J Abtech is a leading manufacturer of enclosures, electrical 1 Indoor General Purpose
1 1 1
>50mm vertically impact connection products, lighting and associated equipment. 2 Indoor Drip Proof Protection against falling water and dirt
Water dripping/falling at an Indoor/Outdoor Dust & Rain Tight Protection against windblown dust, rain, and sleet &
Mediumsized foreign Protected against 0.375J 3
2 2 angle (up to 15 degrees from 2 damage from formation of ice
bodies, diam. >12mm
the vertical)
impact Our product range consists of; Outdoor Rain Proof & Ice/Sleet Proof protection against falling rain & damage from
3R
x Hazardous Area enclosures and junction boxes formation of ice
Spray water (any direction up Outdoor Dust Tight, Rain Tight, & Ice/Sleet Proof Protection against sleet and
3
Small foreign bodies, diam.
3 to 60 degrees from the 3 Protected against 0.5J impact manufactured from stainless and mild Steel, GRP and 3S
damage from formation of ice
>2.5mm
vertical) diecast aluminium. 4 Indoors/Outdoors Water Tight & Dust Tight
Spray/splashing water from all x High voltage junction boxes up to 35kV. Indoors/Outdoors Water Tight, Dust Tight, & Corrosion Resistant Protection from corrosion,
Granular foreign bodies, 4X hose directed water and damage from formation of ice
4
diam. >1mm
4 directions, (limited ingress 4 Protected against 2.0J impact x Cable glands and adaptors.
permitted)
x The Ablux range of hazardous area lighting. 5
Indoor Dust Tight & Drip Tight protection against dust, fibres, falling dirt, and
Dust protected; dust dripping noncorrosive liquids
Low pressure water jets from Indoors/Outdoors Temporary Submersion protection against falling dirt, dust, fibres, hose
deposits are permitted, but 6
5
their volume must not affect
5 all directions, (limited ingress 5 Protected against 6.0J impact Contact us for further details directed water and temporary submersion in water.
permitted) Indoors/Outdoors Prolonged Submersion protection against falling dirt, dust, fibres, hose
the function of the unit. 6P
directed water and prolonged submersion in water.
High pressure jets from all Protected against 20.0J Indoor Dust Tight & Drip Tight protection against dust, fibres, falling dirt, and
6 Complete protection 6 6
www.abtech.eu
directions impact 12 dripping noncorrosive liquids (enclosure without knockouts)
Temporary immersion, 1m for
7
30 minutes Indoor Dust Tight & Drip Tight protection against dust, fibres, falling dirt, and
8
Permanent Immersion or
defined pressure** sales@abtech.eu 12K dripping noncorrosive liquids (enclosure with knockouts)
* Third numeral impact is optional and need not be shown.
Indoor Dust Tight & Oil Tight protection against dust, spraying of water, oil, and
** Second numeral 8 is defined as submersion at a depth and length of time to be agreed between manufacturer and user 13
noncorrosive coolant.

Gas/Atmosphere Groups IEC Ex and ATEX

Group Environment Typical Location Typical Gas/Substance

I Underground Mining Underground Methane (Firedamp)

IIA
Gases
Acetone, Methane, propane Worldwide Sales and Service Network
IIB And Ethylene, Hydrogen Sulphide
Vapours Above Ground
North America Europe Asia
IIC Hydrogen, Acetylene, Carbon Disulphide A.B Controls & Technology Inc. Abtech Limited Abtech S.E Asia Pte Ltd
1813 Rotary Drive Sanderson Street 7 International Business Park
Humble Lower Don Valley #0408
IIIA Combustible fibres & flyings Texas Sheffield, TechQuest Building
USA South Yorkshire Singapore
Combustible TX77338 S9 2UA 609919
IIIB Above Ground Combustible dusts non conductive Tel: +001 281 5483424 Tel: +65 656 79020
Dusts United Kingdom
Fax: +001 281 5483624 Tel: +44 (0) 114 244 2424 Fax: +65 656 70446
Email: sales@abtechinc.net Fax: +44 (0) 114 243 4312 Email: sales@abtechasia.com
IIIC Combustible dusts conductive Email: sales@abtech.eu

Worldwide Agents Abtech Scotland Abtech Korea

46 Telford Road Astar Apt #1012801
Equipment
Equipment Categories/Levels
Categories/Levels of
of Protection ATEX &
Protection ATEX & IEC Ex
IEC Ex Located in the following countries; Lenziemill DongRae Gu
Cumbernauld OnChen Dong, Busan
Equipment Belgium UAE G67 2AX South Korea
Equipment Equipment Protection Denmark Australia Tel: +82 708807 2137
Category ATEX Category Equipment Protection Zone of Use
Category ATEX Category Level Zone of Use Finland China Abtech GmBH Fax: +82 51553 2137
94/9/EC Level Hong Kong Dnner Kirchweg 11 Email: sales@abtechkorea.com
94/9/EC France
Italy Indonesia 32257, Bnde, Germany
1G Ga Suitable for use in Zone 0, 1, 2
Category 1 1G Ga Suitable for use in Zone 0, 1, 2 Russia Malaysia Tel: +49 (0) 522 375016
Category 1 1D Da Suitable for use in Zone 20, 21, 22 Sweden Taiwan Fax: +49 (0) 522 375019
1D Da Suitable for use in Zone 20, 21, 22 Oman Thailand Email: sales@abtech.de
2G Gb Suitable for use in Zone 1, 2
Category 2
Category 2
2G
2D
2D
Gb
Db
Db
Suitable for use in Zone 1, 2
Suitable for use in Zone 21, 22
Suitable for use in Zone 21, 22
Approvals Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Vietnam
Abtech Nederland BV
Glasblazerstraat 1 2984 BL Ridderkerk,
3G Gc Suitable for use in Zone 2 Nederland
Category 3 3G Gc Suitable for use in Zone 2 Tel: +31 (0) 180 428417
Category 3 3D Dc Suitable for use in Zone 22 Fax: +31 (0) 180 431668
3D Dc Suitable for use in Zone 22 Email: sales@abtech.nl

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