IE C , N EC , C EC , AT E X H a z a r d o u s Lo cati o n G u i d e

CHART 1 — What is aN IEC zone? CHART 9 — Equipment MARKINGS CHART 14 — IEC Protection Techniques for Hazardous Areas

The IEC has defined 3 areas of hazardous gas or vapor release as follows: UNDERSTANDING IEC MARKINGS † FLAMEPROOF “d”

ZONE 0 ZONE 1 ZONE 2 Ex de II C T6 Gb ‡

Explosive Atmosphere Is Continuously Present
>1000 hours/year
Zone in which an explosive mixture of gas, vapor or mist
is continuously present.
• ZONE 1
Ga for zone 0 • Contain internal explosion
Gb for zone 1 • Control external temperature of enclosure
Explosive Atmosphere Is Often Present Explosive Atmosphere May Accidentally Be Present Gc for zone 2 • Similar to NEC® explosionproof
• Usually cast enclosure
Temperature Class T6 =
Max 85˚°C Surface • Typical use in lighting and motor starters
10-1000 hours/year 0.1 - 10 hours/year Gas Subdivision Temperature
Group-C = Acetelyne REQUIREMENTS:
• Internal explosion cannot be transmitted outside enclosure
Group II = Surface Equipment • External temperature of enclosure below ignition temperature of surrounding gases
Zone in which an explosive mixture is not likely to occur Group I = Mines
Zone in which an explosive mixture of gas, vapor or mist • Cable fittings must have 5 threads engaged
in normal operation, and if it occurs will only exist for a
is likely to occur during normal operation. Type of Protection d = “flameproof” • Internal and external ground screw
short time (leaks or maintenance).

Type of Protection e = “increased safety” Increased safety “e”

The IEC has defined 3 areas of hazardous/combustable dusts as follows:
Explosion Protected Meets IEC Standards • ZONE 1
ZONE 20 ZONE 21 ZONE 22
• High impact resistant enclosures—FRP, GRP, sheet steel/aluminum, stainless steel
AEx = Equipment conforms to NEC ®
• Enclosure will not hold static charge
Explosive Atmosphere Is Continuously Present Explosive Atmosphere Is Often Present Explosive Atmosphere May Accidentally Be Present † Alternate marking: Ex deb IIC T6. • Maintain minimum of IP 54 ingress protection
‡ This only applies to IEC Standards only. See “Chart 10 — Understanding IEC Equipment Protection Level Requirements” below. • Apparatus non arcing/sparking
• Typical use in terminal enclosures
UNDERSTANDING ATEX MARKINGS (Directive 94/9/EC) *
>1000 hours/year 10-1000 hours/year 0.1 - 10 hours/year REQUIREMENTS:
• • • II 1 G • Use IEC approved non-loosening screw type in IEC approved enclosures
• Control internal and external temperature
Zone in which an explosive mixture of dust is not likely ID No. of Notified EU Explosive Surface
Zone in which an explosive mixture of dust is Zone in which an explosive mixture of dust is likely to CE Marking Equipment Type of Flammable
to occur in normal operation, and if it occurs will only Body of the QA Atmospheres (non-mining) FLAMEPROOF PLUS INCREASED SAFETY “de”
continuously present. occur during normal operation. Symbol Category Substance
exist for a short time (leaks or maintenance). System Symbol Equipment

“d”
• ZONE 1
Ex ia IIC T4 Ga • Location of arcing has “d” protection (flameproof)
CHART 2 — COMPARING IEC ZONES AND NEC /CEC DIVISIONS ®
• Connection terminals have “e” protection (increased safety)
Equipment Level
Ex: Conformity to IEC and ATEX Hazardous area Gas Group Protection: “e” • Typical use in switches, lighting, controls, plugs and receptacles/sockets
Protection Method Temperature
standards; Suitability for use in IEC and (acetylene & Ga for zone 0
ZONE 0 / zONE 20 Zone 1 / zONE 21 ZONE 2 / zONE 22 (intrinsic safety) Class
ATEX hazardous locations hydrogen) Gb for zone 1
Gc for zone 2
* See “Chart 11 — ATEX Equipment Category” below. Items such as power outlets, switches, some lighting, etc., cannot be protected by “e” mode only. In this case “d” and “e” are combined.
Division 1 Division 2 REQUIREMENTS:
UNDERSTANDING NEC /CEC MARKINGS
®
• Area where arc can be produced is “d” or flameproof in a restricted volume enclosure - often contact blocks and switches
• Area with connection terminals is “e” or increased safety
Class I Division 1 Group A
• Controls internal and external temperatures
A = Acetylene
I = Gas and Vapors
CHART 3 — AREA CLASSIFICATION—IEC vs NEC®/CEC (CLASS/DIVISION/GROUP) 1 = Hazard normally present B = Hydrogen INTRINSIC SAFETY “ia” - “ib” - “ic”
II = Dust
2 = Hazard abnormally present C = Ethylene
Inflammable Material IEC/CENELEC NEC®/CEC III = Fibers and Flyings
D = Gasoline • ia ZONE 0
E = Electrically Conductive Dust • ib ZONE 1
Sub- • ic ZONE 2
Gases and Vapors Protection Zone Group Class Division Group
division F = Fuel Dust • Incapable of releasing enough energy to cause an explosion
G = Grain Dust • Typical use in communication equipment
Acetylene d and/or e 1 or 2 II C I 1 or 2 A
Chart 10 — UNDERSTANDING IEC Equipment Protection Level Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
Protection Equipment Protection • Install in safe areas (non IS), or in an approved “d” enclosure
Hydrogen d and/or e 1 or 2 II B + H2 I 1 or 2 B Group Performance of Protection Conditions of Operation • Energy limiting barriers
Afforded Level (EPL)
• Transmits signal from hazardous area (IS)
Ma Group I Equipment used in explosive atmosphere • Prevents energy release
Propylene oxide, Ethyl oxide, Butadiene d and/or e 1 or 2 II B I 1 or 2 B Requires two independent means of protection or • Ensure isolation of circuits between IS and non IS areas
Very high Ga Group II Used in Zones 0,1 and 2
remains safe when two different malfunctions occur
Da Group III Used in zones 20, 21, and 22 Encapsulation “m”
Cyclopropane, Ethyl ether, Ethylene d and/or e 1 or 2 II B I 1 or 2 C Mb Group I Good for use in normal and severe operating conditions Equipment de-energized in explosive atmosphere
High Gb Group II Good for use in normal operation or where Used in Zones 1 and 2 • ZONE 1
Acetone, Benzene, Butane, Propane, Hexane, equipment malfunctions are considered • Epoxy or other resin to totally seal arcing and sparking devices
d and/or e 1 or 2 II A I 1 or 2 D Db Group III Used in Zones 21, and 22
Paint solvents, Natural gas • Typical use in lighting controls and sealed switches
Gc Group II Used in Zones 2
Enhanced Good for normal operation
Dc Group III Used in zones 22
REQUIREMENTS:
CHART 4 — IEC vs NEC®/CEC TEMPERATURE CLASSIFICATION COMPARISON • Arcing and sparking devices totally immersed by epoxy or other resin
CHART 11 — ATEX Equipment Category • IEC approved non-loosening connectors
Max. Surface • Controls internal and external temperatures
85 100 120 135 160 165 180 200 215 230 260 280 300 450
Temp. (°C) The ATEX directive adds “The Equipment Category” to the marking which indicates the level of protection which correlates back to the manufacturers quality assurance
requirements as shown on this chart. NON-SPARKING “n”
IEC Classification T6 T5 T4 T3 T2 T1 Equipment Category and Presence or Duration of Correlation with
Equipment Group Flammable Substances • ZONE 2
Level of Protection Explosive Atmosphere Hazardous Areas
• Enclosure restricts ingress of hazardous gases
North American T6 T5 T4A T4 T3C T3B T3A T3 T2D T2C T2B T2A T2 T1 M1 - Very high level of • nA=non sparking construction
Classification protection • nR=restricted breathing
I - Mines Continuos Presence Methane, Combustible Dust
• nC=hermetically sealed, non incendive
M2 - High level of protection • Typical use in lighting fixtures

CHART 5 — Groups and subgroups classification — IEC Zone 0 (Gas etc.)

1 - Very high level of protection Continuous Presence Zone 20 (Dust) REQUIREMENTS:
• Equipment has no normally arcing parts
Groups Subgroups Typical Substance Application/Definition G - Gas, Vapors Zone 1 (Gas etc.) • Thermal effects incapable of ignition
II - Surface 2 - High level of protection Likely to Occur Zone 21 (Dust)
D - Dust • nA=non sparking
Electrical Equipment for use in mines Zone 2 (Gas etc.) • nR=restricted breathing
3 - Normal level of protection Unlikely to Occur • nC=hermetically sealed non incendive
Group I I Methane susceptible to firedamp Zone 22 (Dust)
(Not applicable to ATX Series Products)
OIL IMMERSION “o”
IIA Propane CHART 12 — Understanding the Ingress Protection System
The IEC IP classification system designates the degree of protection provided by an enclosure against impact and/or water or dust penetration • ZONE 1
IP
Electrical equipment for use in places
Group II IIB Ethylene (ingress). It has two numbers; first—protection against solid objects, second protection against liquid.
with an explosive gas atmosphere • Oil totally seals arcing and sparking devices
EXAMPLE:  IP 54 • Typical use in hazardous rated transformers and switches
IIC Hydrogen
1st Figure: protection against solid bodies 2nd Figure: protection against liquids
IIIA Combustible flyings REQUIREMENTS:
IP TESTS IP TESTS • Arcing and sparking devices totally immersed by oil
Electrical equipment for use in places • IEC approved non-loosening connectors
Group III (new) IIIB Non-conductive dust • Controls internal and external temperatures
with an explosive dust atmosphere
0 No protection 0 No protection
IIIC Conductive dust PRESSURIZED APPARATUS “p”

Protected against solid bodies larger than 50mm Protected against vertically-falling drops of water • ZONE 1
1 (e.g. accidental contact with the hand) 1 (condensation) • Expels ignitable vapor/gas
CHART 6 — Examples of IEC zone classification SITUATIONS
• Maintains positive enclosure pressure
ZONE 0 ZONE 1 ZONE 2 NON HAZARDOUS ZONE
Protected against solid bodies larger than 12.5mm Protected against drops of water falling at up to 15˚ REQUIREMENTS:
EXAMPLE 1 2 2 • Install in safe areas (non IS), or in an approved “d” enclosure
(e.g. finger of the hand) from the vertical
• Energy limiting barriers
• Transmits signal from hazardous area (IS)
CONDITIONS: • Prevents energy release
 All manual ventilation Protected against solid bodies larger than 2.5mm Protected against drops of rainwater at up to 60˚ from • Ensure isolation of circuits between IS and non IS areas
 Zone 0 area 3 3
(tools, wires) the vertical
 Zone 1 area POWDER FILLING “q”
 Non hazardous area
• Open air mixing tank
• No mechanical ventilation Protection against solid bodies larger than 1mm Protected against projections of water from all
• Products stored in work area 4 4 • ZONE 1
(fine tools, small wires) directions • Finely ground powder to totally seal arcing and sparking devices
• Typical use in lighting, controls and sealed switches
EXAMPLE 2
5 Protected against dust (no harmful deposit) 5 Protected against jets of water from all directions REQUIREMENTS:
CONDITIONS:
• Arcing and sparking devices totally immersed by finely ground powder
 Hood over tank • IEC approved non-loosening connectors
 Zone 0 area • Controls internal and external temperatures
 Zone 1 area
6 Completely protected against jets of water of similar
 Zone 2 area Completely protected against dust 6 force to heavy seas
 Non hazardous area
 Mechanical ventilation CHART 15 — IEC Protection Techniques for Areas With Combustible Dust
 Stored products separated from work area
INTRINSIC SAFETY “iD”
7 Protected against the effects of temporary immersion
EXAMPLE 3
• iaD for use in ZONE 20, 21, 22
• iaD for use in ZONE 21, 22
• (Ex ibD) associated electrical apparatus - installation in the safe areas
CONDITIONS: Protected against effects of prolonged immersion under • Incapable of releasing enough energy to cause an explosion
 Tank closed 8
specified conditions • Typical use in communication equipment
 Mechanical ventilation
 Zone 0
REQUIREMENTS:
 Zone 2 • Install in safe areas (non IS), or in an approved “d” enclosure
 Non hazardous area • Energy limiting barriers
• Operations control outside zones CHART 13 — Approximate Conversion of NEMA Enclosure Type Ratings to IEC 60529 Enclosure Classification Designations (IP)
(Cannot be Used to Convert IEC classification Designations to NEMA Type Ratings or vice versa) • Transmits signal from hazardous area (IS)
• Prevents energy release
NEMA Enclosure Type • Ensure isolation of circuits between IS and non IS areas
IP First IP Second
Character Character ENCAPSULATION “mD”
1 2 3, 3X, 3S, 3SX 3R. 3RX 4, 4X 5 6 6P 12, 12K, 13
CHART 7 — Examples of NEC®/CEC CLASS I, DIVISION 1 and 2 SITUATIONS
IP0_ IP_0 • maD for use in ZONE 20, 21, 22
CLASS I, DIVISION 1 CLASS I, DIVISION 1 AND 2 NON CLASSIFIED • mbD for use in ZONE 21, 22
• Epoxy or other resin to totally seal arcing and sparking devices
EXAMPLE 1 IP1_ IP_1 • Typical use in lighting, controls and sealed switches

CONDITIONS: IP2_ IP_2 REQUIREMENTS:

 Class I, Division 1 hazard exists during normal operation • Arcing and sparking devices totally immersed by epoxy or other resin
conditions • IEC approved non-loosening connectors
• Open air mixing tank IP3_ IP_3 • Controls internal and external temperatures
• Products stored in work area
 Area classified based on properties of vapors present PRESSURIZATION “pD”
 Electrical equipment must use approved Div. 1 NEC® IP4_ IP_4
protection techniques and wiring methods
• ZONE 21, 22
IP5_ IP_5 • Expels ignitable vapor/gas
EXAMPLE 2 • Maintains positive enclosure pressure

CONDITIONS: IP6_ IP_6

 Division 2 area can exist where vapors are normally in closed system or containers REQUIREMENTS:
 Division 1 and 2 areas separated by barrier or space IP_7 • Install in safe areas (non IS), or in an approved “d” enclosure
(transition zone) • Energy limiting barriers
• Hazardous areas properly documented • Transmits signal from hazardous area (IS)
IP_8 • Prevents energy release
• Div. 2 must use approved NEC® wiring methods and products
• Ensure isolation of circuits between IS and non IS areas
 Stored products outside Div. 1 work area
 Non hazardous area PROTECTION BY ENCLOSURES “tD”
A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B
EXAMPLE 3 • tD A21 Procedure A for ZONE 21
A = A shaded block in the “A” column indicates that the NEMA Enclosure Type exceeds the requirements for the respective IEC 60529 IP First Character Designation.
The IP First Character Designation is the protection against access to hazardous parts and solid foreign objects. • tD B21 Procedure B for ZONE 21
CONDITIONS: • High impact resistant enclosures—FRP, GRP, sheet steel/aluminum, stainless steel
B = A shaded block in the “B” column indicates that the NEMA Enclosure Type exceeds the requirements for the respective IEC 60529 IP Second Character Designation. • Enclosure will not hold static charge
 Closed tank and piping confines Div. 1
The IP Second Character Designation is the protection against the ingress of water. • Maintain minimum of IP 54 ingress protection
 Yellow area qualifies as Div. 2 • Apparatus non arcing/sparking
 Stored products not present • Typical use in terminal enclosures
Example of Table Use: An IEC IP 45 Enclosure Rating is specified. What NEMA Type Enclosures meet and exceed the IP 45 rating?
 Purged/pressurized control room qualifies as “non hazardous” is sealed off from
Div. 2 area
Referencing the first character, 4, in the IP rating and the row designated “IP4_” in the left most column in the table; the blocks in Column “A” for NEMA Types 3, 3X, 3S, 3SX, REQUIREMENTS:
 Electrical equipment in Div. 2 must use approved Div. 2 protection techniques 3R, 3RX 4, 4X, 5, 6, 6P, 12, 12K and 13 are shaded. These NEMA ratings meet and exceed the IEC protection requirements against access to hazardous parts and solid foreign • Use IEC approved non-loosening type enclosures
and products objects. • Control internal and external temperature

CHART 8 — Simplified…Where to Use Glossary Glossary

Equipment listed/marked for: Use—as Noted Symbol designates equipment built to NEC standards for use in NEC Zone designated areas.
® ® Ex Designation for hazardous location equipment complying to IEC and ATEX standards.
AEx
Such products are not suitable for use in ATEX or IEC Ex applications.
Flameproof An IEC or European term using “containment” protection. Similar to, but not exactly the same as US “explosionproof”.
NEC® Class I, Div. 1 OK for use in NEC® Class I, Zone 1 and 2 ATmosphères EXplosibles – Organizations in the EU where ‘explosion risk’ exists, must use the guidelines for protecting the employees of the
ATEX companies. Manufacturers who apply its provisions and affix the CE marking are able to sell their equipment anywhere in EU without any further Class I: Term used in NEC® to define a collection of gases with similar physical properties such as maximum explosion pressure.
requirements being applied with respect to the risks covered being applied. Class II: Term used in NEC® to define a collection of hazardous dusts with similar physical characteristics such as ignition temperature as well as
NEC® Class I, Div. 2 OK for use in NEC® Class I, Zone 2 Group
attributes such as blanketing effect on equipment.
CEC Canadian Electric Code. Class III: There are no Group listings.
NEC® Class I, Zone 1 NOT OK for use in NEC® Class I, Div. 1
European Committee for Electrical Standardization. CENELEC develops electrotechnical standards that are adopted as Euronorms by the EU for electrical Exists when a manufacturing, storage or handling process provides a fuel, consisting of a flammable gas, combustible dust, combustible flying or
NEC® Class I, Zone 2 OK for use in NEC® Class I, Div. 2 CENELEC and electronic goods and services. It is comprised of a group of 31 European countries and 11 affiliated countries that have CENELEC standards based on Hazardous Location fiber, or some combination of these three elements; and these flammable components can be mixed with enough oxygen from the ambient air to form
the parallel working IEC/CENELEC. an explosive atmosphere between the Lower Explosive or Flammable Limit (LEL/LFL) and the Upper Explosive or Flammable Limit (UEL/UFL).
NEC® AEx OK for NEC® Zone 0, 1, 2 as marked Term used in NEC® to describe locations in which flammable gases or vapors are or may be present in the air in quantities sufficient to produce
Class I IEC International Electrotechnical Commission - International Standards and conformity assessment for all electrical, electronic and related technologies.
explosive or ignitable mixtures.
NEC AEx
®
NOT suitable for NEC Class I, Div. 1
®
International Electrotechnical Commission Explosive Atmospheres - An IECEx Scheme provides a means for manufacturers of EX equipment to obtain
Class II Term used in NEC® to describe locations that are hazardous because of the presence of combustible dust. IECEx
Ex certificates of conformity that will be accepted at national level in all participating countries.
NEC AEx
®
OK for use in NEC Class I, Div. 2
®
Term used in NEC to describe locations that are hazardous because of the presence of easily ignitable fibers or flyings but in which such fibers or
®
Class III NEC ® National Electric Code - Governs the installation of electrical conductors, equipment, and raceways.
flyings are not likely to be in suspension in the air.
IEC Zone 1 NOT suitable for any NEC area®
Canadian Standard Association - Provider of product testing & certification services for US, Canada and countries worldwide, Subdivision Zone system grouping of various gas/vapors roughly equal to NEC® “Group”.
CSA
for electrical, plumbing, gas & mechanical products.
IEC Zone 2 NOT suitable for any NEC® area UL Underwriters Laboratories - A US testing and certification organization.
Division 1 Term used in NEC® to describe the condition in which the hazard can be present during normal conditions.
Defines conditions under which explosive gases are present in an area.
IEC Ex or CENELEC EEx NOT suitable for any NEC® area Zone
Division 2 Term used in NEC® to describe the condition in which the hazard is present only under abnormal conditions. Zones are similar to divisions, but are generally based on length of time hazardous material may be present.

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