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Classification of Hazardous Areas

Equipment designation to zones

Gas - Ex

Zone 0 Zone 1 Zone 2


ATEX category 1G 1G or 2G 1G or 2G or 3G
IEC (EPL*) Ga Ga or Gb Ga or Gb or Gc

Dust - Ex

Zone 20 Zone 21 Zone 22


ATEX category 1D 1D or 2D 1D or 2D or 3D
IEC (EPL*) Da Da or Db Da or Db or Dc

* EPL = Equipment Protection Level


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