Explosion Protection: Industrial Automation and Drive Technologies

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Industrial Automation and

Drive Technologies
Products and systems
for use in hazardous areas
Brochure · April 2008
Explosion Protection
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The hazardous area completely under control
In many industries, the manufacture, processing, trans-

port or storage of combustible materials results in the Safe Area
creation or release of gases, vapors or mist into the envi-
ronment. Other processes create combustible dust. An
Zone 2/22
explosive atmosphere can form in conjunction with the
oxygen in the air, resulting in an explosion if ignited.
Particularly in areas such as the chemical and petrochemical Zone 1/21

industries, the transport of crude oil and natural gas, the
mining industry, milling (e.g. grain and granular solids) and
many other branches of industry, this can result in serious Zone 0/20
injury to personnel and damage to equipment.
To guarantee the highest possible level of safety in these areas,

the legislatures of most countries have developed appropriate
obligations in the form of laws, regulations and standards. In n Zone 0/20
the course of globalization, it has been possible to make sig- permanently or frequently
hazardous over long periods
nificant progress toward harmonizing guidelines for explosion n Zone 1/21
protection. occasionally hazardous Zone 0/20
n Zone 2/22
rarely or temporarily
With Directive 94/9/EC, the European Union has created the hazardous
n Safe Area
prerequisites for complete standardization because all new
devices must be approved in accordance with this directive Zone definition
since July 1, 2003.
This brochure is designed to provide users and interested read-

ers with an overview of explosion protection in conjunction
with electrical equipment and systems. It is also a reference
manual for decoding device labels.
However, it does not replace intensive study of the relevant

fundamentals and guidelines when planning and installing
electrical systems.
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Contents
Physical principles and parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Legislative basis and standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Classification of explosion-proof
equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Safety parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing and operating electrical systems . . . . . . 16
Intrinsic safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Ex protection in North America

Comparison of zones and divisions . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Approval and testing centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Product range for the hazardous area . . . . . . . . . . 24
Product range Industrial Automation Systems . . . 26
Product range Low-voltage switchgear . . . . . . . . . 32
Product range Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Product range Motors and geared motors . . . . . . . 40
Further information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Physical principles and parameters
Explosion Primary and secondary explosion protection
An explosion is the sudden chemical reaction of a combustible The principle of integrated explosion protection requires all
substance with oxygen, involving the release of high energy. explosion protection measures to be carried out in a defined
Combustible substances can be present in the form of gases, order.
mist, vapor or dust. An explosion can only take place if the A distinction is made here between primary and secondary
following three factors coincide: protective measures.
• Combustible substance Primary explosion protection covers all measures that prevent
(in the relevant distribution and concentration) the formation of a potentially explosive atmosphere.
• Oxygen (in the air)
• Source of ignition (e.g. electrical spark) What protective measures can be taken to minimize the risk of
an explosion?
• Avoidance of combustible substances

• Inerting (addition of nitrogen, carbon dioxide, etc.)
• Limiting of the concentration
• Improved ventilation
• Secondary explosion protection is required if the explosion
hazard cannot be removed or can only be partially removed
using primary explosion protection measures.
Ignition source Primary explosion protection
Prevent the formation

of potentially
explosive atmospheres
EXPLOSION Prevent the ignition

of potentially
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Discharge of an explosion Integrated explosion protection
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The consideration of technical safety parameters is necessary The explosion limits depend on the surrounding pressure and
for the characterization of potential dangers: the proportion of oxygen in the air. Below are examples of the
explosion limits of some common materials.
Flash point
Substance Lower Upper
The flash point for flammable liquids specifies the lowest
designation explosion limit explosion limit
temperature at which a vapor/air mixture forms over the sur-
face of the liquid that can be ignited by a separate source. If Acetylene 2.3 vol. % 78.0 (self-decomposing) vol. %
the flash point of such a flammable liquid is significantly Ethylene 2.3 vol. % 32.4 vol. %
above the maximum prevailing temperatures, a potentially Petroleum spirit ~ 0.6 vol. % ~ 8 vol. %
explosive atmosphere cannot form there. However, the flash Benzene 1.2 vol. % 8 vol. %
point of a mixture of different liquids can also be lower than Natural gas 4.0 (7.0) vol. % 13.0 (17.0) vol. %
the flash point of the individual components.
Heating oil/diesel ~ 0.6 vol. % ~ 6.5 vol. %
Methane 4.4 vol. % 16.5 vol. %
In technical regulations, flammable liquids are divided into
four hazard classes: Propane 1.7 vol. % 10.9 vol. %
Carbon disulfide 0.6 vol. % 60.0 vol. %
Hazard class Flash point
City gas 4.0 (6.0) vol. % 30.0 (40.0) vol. %
AI < 21 °C
Hydrogen 4.0 vol. % 77.0 vol. %
AII 21 ... 55 °C
AIII > 55 ... 100 °C
B < 21 °C, soluble in water at 15 °C
We refer to a deflagration, explosion or detonation depending
Explosion limits on the speed of combustion.
Combustible substances form a potentially explosive atmo- A potentially explosive atmosphere is present if ignition repre-
sphere when they are present within a certain range of sents a hazard for personnel or materials.
concentration.
A potentially explosive atmosphere, even one of low volume,
If the concentration is too low (lean mixture) and if the con- can result in hazardous explosions in an enclosed space.
centration is too high (rich mixture) an explosion does not
take place. Slow burning takes place instead, or no burning
at all. Only in the area between the upper and the lower ex-
plosion limits does the mixture react explosively if ignited.
100 Vol.% Air concentration 0 Vol.%
G
Mixture too rich:
Mixture too lean: Area subject Partial deflagration
No combustion to explosion No explosion
Explosion limit
0 Vol.% Concentration of combustible substance 100 Vol.%
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Dusts The risk of an explosion is prevented by using explosion-proof

devices according to their suitability. The identification of the
In industrial environments, e.g. in chemical factories or corn device category reflects the effectiveness of explosion protec-
mills, solids are frequently encountered in fine form (as dust, tion, and this the application in corresponding hazardous areas.
for example). The potential risk of explosive dust atmospheres and the se-
lection of appropriate protective measures are assessed on the
The term dust is defined in EN 61241-14 as "small solid par- basis of safety parameters for the materials involved. Dusts are
ticles that can be suspended for some time in the atmosphere considered according to two material-specific characteristics:
but then settle under their own weight (includes dust and
coarse dust, as defined in ISO 4225)". Deposits of dust are • Conductivity
comparable with a porous body, and have a hollow space of Dusts are referred to as conductive if they have a specific
up to 90%. If the temperature of dust deposits is increased, the electric resistance up to 10³ Ohms.
result may be spontaneous ignition of the combustible dust. • Combustibility
Combustible dusts can burn or glow in air, and form
If dust deposits with a small particle size are whirled up, there explosive mixtures with air at atmospheric pressure and at
is a risk of explosion. This risk increases as the particle size temperatures from -20 to +60 °C.
decreases, since the surface area of the hollow space increases.
Dust explosions are frequently the result of whirled-up glow- Safety parameters for whirled-up dusts are, for example, the
ing layers of dust that carry the initial spark within them. Ex- minimum ignition energy and the ignition temperature,
plosions of gas/air or vapor/air mixtures can also whirl up dust, whereas for deposited dusts, the glow temperature is a
in which case the gas explosion can become a dust explosion. characteristic property.
In collieries, explosions of methane gas frequently lead to ex-
plosions of coal dust whose effect was often greater than that
of the gas explosion.
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Minimum ignition energy

Minimum ignition energy
(mJ)
The application of a certain amount of energy is required to
ignite a potentially explosive atmosphere. 1000 Welding sparks,
sheaf of impact
The minimum energy is taken to be the lowest possible rare
sparks in mills
converted energy, for example the discharge of a capacitor,
that will ignite the relevant flammable mixture. 100
The minimum energy lies between approximately 10-5 Joules Sheaf of
for hydrogen, and several Joules for certain dusts. grinding sparks
10
What can cause ignition?
• Hot surfaces
• Adiabatic1) compression 1 rare rare
• Ultrasound electrostatic
• Ionized radiation discharges,
• Open flames impact sparks
0.1
• Chemical reaction
• Optical radiation
• Electromagnetic radiation
• Electrostatic discharge 0.01
• Sparks caused mechanically by friction or impact Gases Dusts Practice-oriented
• Electrical sparks and arcs ignition source
• Ionized radiation
Minimum ignition energy of different environments
1) An adiabatic state change is a thermodynamic process in which a
system is changed from one state to another state without exchanging
heat with its surroundings.
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Legislative basis and standards
Legislative basis of explosion protection EU directives/CE mark
Globally, explosion protection is In the European Union, explosion protection is regulated by

regulated by the legislatures of the directives and laws. Electrical devices must satisfy the corre-
individual countries. National differ- sponding requirements within the EU. The manufacturer can
ences in technical requirements and attach the CE mark to the respective device if these require-
the required approvals for explosion- ments have been fulfilled. Any violations in this context are a
protected devices make significant punishable offence. In accordance with the ATEX guideline 1),
demands primarily on global players, and require considerable the number of the notified office that has carried out the
overhead in development and approval testing. acceptance of the quality assurance system, for example,
the German national metrology institute in Brunswick
For some time now, particularly among the leading industrial (Physikalisch Technische Bundesanstalt) , is added to this
0102
nations, there has therefore been interest in removing barriers explosion protection symbol in the case of specific device
to trade by harmonizing the appropriate technical standards, classification, if demanded. In contrast to non-European laws,
and in implementing uniform safety standards in parallel. the ATEX guidelines also apply to non-electrical equipment,
Within the European Union, the harmonization process in the e.g. pneumatic drives.
area of explosion protection is largely complete.
The respective equipment and systems have been classified as
At the international level, the IEC is attempting to get closer to systems requiring monitoring and must only make use of
the aim of "a single global test and certificate" with the IECEx devices permitted for the purpose. Furthermore, start-up,
Scheme (www.iecex.com) that still enjoys only very limited changes and regular safety inspections must be carried out by
acceptance. registered institutes or authorized companies. The EU direc-
tives are binding for all Member States and form the legal
1) ATEX is the abbreviation for ATmosphaére EXplosible framework.
Important EU directives
Abbreviation Full text Directive No. Valid since
Low-voltage directive Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and Council of December 12, 2006, 2006/95/EC 16.01.2007
on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electrical equipment
designed for use within certain voltage limits
EMC directive Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and Council of December 15, 2004, 2004/108/EC 20.01.2005
on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic
compatibility and repealing the Directive 89/336/EEC
Machinery directive Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and Council of May 17, 2006, 2006/42/EC 29.06.2006
on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
ATEX directive Directive 94/9/EC of the European Parliament and Council of March 23, 1994, 94/9/EC 09.05.1994
on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning equipment
and protective systems intended for use in hazardous areas
Pressure directive Directive 97/23/EC of the European Parliament and Council of May 29, 1997, on the 97/23/EC 29.07.1997
approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning pressure equipment
ATEX 137 Minimum regulations for improving the health protection and safety of employees who 99/92/EC 16.12.19992)
(old: ATEX 118a) could be endangered by potentially explosive atmospheres
2) The transitional regulations are defined in the relevant national legislation. In Germany, this is the working reliability regulation (BetrSichV)
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National laws and regulations Standards
In general, EU directives are European law that must be incor- There are a host of technical standards worldwide for the area
porated by the individual member states unmodified and of explosion protection. The standards environment is subject to
"one-to-one" by ratification. Directive 94/9/EC was adopted constant modification. This is the result both of adaptation to
completely into the German explosion protection regulation technical progress and of increased safety demands in society.
ExVO. The underlying legislation for technical equipment is the
Equipment Safety Law (GSG) to which the ExVO is appended International efforts at standardization also contribute, with
as a separate regulation (11. GSGV). the aim of achieving the most uniform global standards possible
and the resulting removal of barriers to trade.
In contrast, ATEX 137 (Directive 1999/92/EC) contains only
"Minimum regulations for improving the health protection EU standards
and safety of employees who could be endangered by poten-
tially explosive atmospheres", so that each EU member state The standards for explosion protection valid in the European
can define its own regulations beyond the minimum require- Union are created on the basis of the EU directives under
ments. In the German Federal Republic, the contents of the the leadership of CENELEC (European Committee for Electro-
directive have been implemented in the working reliability technical Standardization). CENELEC comprises the national
regulation. In order to simplify the legislation, the contents committees of the member states. Since, in the meantime,
of several earlier regulations have been simultaneously inte- standardization at international level gained greatly in impor-
grated into the working reliability regulation ('BetrSichV'). tance through the dynamism of the IEC (International Electronic
From the area of explosion protection, these are: Commission), CENELEC has decided only to define standards
in parallel with the IEC.
• The regulation concerning electrical installations in
hazardous areas (ElexV) In practice, this means European standards in the area of elec-
• The acetylene regulation trical/electronic systems will now be created or redefined almost
• The regulation concerning flammable liquids exclusively on the basis of IEC standards as harmonized EN
standards. For the area of explosion protection, this primarily
These regulations became defunct when the working reliability affects the standards of the EN 60079 and EN 61241 series.
regulation came into force on 01.01.2003.
The numbers of harmonized European standards are struc-
Guidelines for Explosion Protection of the Employer's tured according to the following scheme:
Liability Insurance Associations
Example Meaning
In the "Guidelines for the prevention of hazards from poten-
EN 60079-0 : 2004
tially explosive atmospheres with listed examples" of the
Employer's Liability Insurance Association (chemicals), speci- Year of issue
fic information is given on the hazards of potentially explosive Number of standard

atmospheres, and measures for their prevention or limitation Harmonized European standard
are listed. Of special use are the examples of individual poten-
tially explosive process plants in the most diverse industrial IEC
sectors in which these measures are listed in detail.
At the international level, the IEC (International Electrotech-
Valuable suggestions and risk evaluations are available for nical Commission) issues standards for explosion protection.
planners and owners of such plants or similar process plants. The Technical Committee TC31 is responsible. The IECEx certi-
While the EX guidelines have no legal status, they are never- fication is based on the IEC standards. Standards for explosion
theless to be regarded as important recommendations that protection are found in the IEC 60079-x series (previously
can also be called upon for support in deciding legal questions IEC 79-x). The x represents the numbers of the individual
in the event of damage. technical standards, e.g. IEC 60079-11 for intrinsic safety.
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Classification of explosion-proof equipment
Marking • The categories which indicate whether the device can be

used for particular zones
The identification of electrical equipment for explosion-proof • The type(s) of protection to which the equipment complies
areas indicates the following: • The entire identification of the certificate, provided a certi-
ficate has been issued by the testing agency.
• The vendor of the equipment This identification includes: The symbol of the testing
• A designation by which it can be identified agency, the year of issue of the certificate, ATEX and a
• The area of use consecutive number. The entire identification is defined
- Below ground I by the testing station and also recorded on the associated
- Other areas II certificate.
• Gases and vapors - G -, dusts - D - or mines - M - • In addition, the data usually required for such a device of
industrial design must be provided
Example of identification according to 94/9/EC

> 0344 II 2G Ex ia IIC T4
Temperature class
Indication of the type(s) of protection with which the equipment complies
Representation of the application area
Named authority for certification of the QA system according to 94/9/EC
Conformity marking
Example of a device identification

EXAMPLE COMPANY type 07-5103-.../... Identification of vendor and type
Ex II 2G Ex ia IIC T4 Type(s) of protection and temperature class
KEMA 00 ATEX 1081 Consecutive number of testing agency

Mandatory indication that the certificate can be used to verify compliance with the
ATEX Directive 94/9/EC.
Year of issue of the certificate
Symbol of testing authority
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Equipment groups/categories Zones
Devices are classified into equipment groups. Each equipment Hazardous areas are divided into zones (see page 2). Division
group contains equipment that is in turn assigned to different into zones depends on the chronological and geographical
categories (Directive 94/9/EC). The category specifies the zone probability of the presence of a hazardous, potentially explo-
in which the equipment may be used. sive atmosphere.
Information and specifications for zone subdivision can be

Equipment group I
found in EN 60079-10 and in EN 61241-10.
(underground workings, mines and above-ground
workings) Equipment in continuously hazardous areas (Zone 0/20) are
Category M1: M2: subject to stricter requirements and, by contrast, equipment
Extremely high level High level of in less hazardous areas (Zone 1/21, Zone 2/22) is subject to
of safety safety less stringent requirements.
Level of dan- Continuous, long-term Occasional Infrequent

ger and frequent danger danger and short- Flammable gases, vapors and mist
term Category and Description
Zone
danger atmosphere
Sufficient Through 2 protective Must be switched off in
0 1G Hazardous, potentially explosive atmosphere
safety measures/in the event the presence of an Ex
is present continuously and over extended
of 2 faults atmosphere.
periods.
1 2G It is to be expected that a hazardous,
1G potentially explosive atmosphere will
Equipment group II occur occasionally.
(other areas subject to explosion hazard)
2 3G It is to be expected that a hazardous,
Category 1: 2: 3: potentially explosive atmosphere will occur
2G
Extremely high High level of Normal level of only rarely and then only for a short period.
1G
level of safety safety safety
Danger Continuous, Occassional Infrequent and Flammable dusts

level long-term and danger short-term 20 1D Areas where a potentially explosive atmo-
frequent danger danger sphere comprising dust/air mixtures is
present continuously, over extended
periods, or frequently.
Sufficient Through 2 protec- In the case In the case
safety tive measures/ of frequent of fault-free 21 2D Areas where it is expected that a hazardous,
in the event of device faults/ operation 1D potentially explosive atmosphere comprising
2 faults in the case of dust/air mixtures will occur occasionally and
one fault for short periods.
Use in Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone 22 3D Areas where it is not to be expected that a
0 20 1 21 2 22 2D potentially explosive atmosphere will be
caused by whirled-up dust.
1D
If this does occur, then in all probability
Atmosphere G D G D G D only rarely and for a short period.
(gas) (dust)
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Protection types
The protection types are design measures and electrical mea- Electrical equipment for hazardous areas must comply with
sures carried out on the equipment to achieve explosion pro- the general requirements of EN 60079-0 and the specific
tection in the areas subject to explosion hazard. Protection requirements for the relevant type of protection in which the
types are secondary explosion protection measures. equipment is listed.
The scope of the secondary explosion protection measures According to EN 60079-0, the types of protection listed below
depends on the probability of the occurrence of a hazardous, are of significance. All types of protection are based on different
potentially explosive atmosphere. protection concepts.
Types of protection for gases Use

in zone
Type of K Schematic Basic principle Standard Examples 0 1 2
1)
protection representation
General General requirements for the type and EN 60079-0

requirements testing of electrical equipment intended IEC 60079-0
for the Ex area
ANSI/UL 60079-0
FM 3600
Increased e Applies only to equipment, or its compo- EN 60079-7 Terminals,

safety nent parts, that normally does not create IEC 60079-7 terminal boxes
sparks or arcs, does not attain hazardous ■ ■
ANSI/UL 60079-7
temperatures, and whose mains voltage
does not exceed 1 kV
Flameproof d If an explosion occurs inside the enclo- EN 60079-1 Switchgear,
enclosure sure, the housing will withstand the IEC 60079-1 transformers
pressure and the explosion will not be ■ ■
ANSI/UL 60079-1
propagated outside the enclosure
Pressurized p The ignition source is surrounded by a EN 60079-2 Control cabinets,

enclosure pressurized protective gas (min. 0.5 mbar) – IEC 60079-2 switchgear
the surrounding atmosphere cannot enter cabinets ■ ■
ANSI/UL 60079-2
Intrinsic i By limiting the energy in the circuit, the EN 60079-11 Actuators,

safety formation of impermissibly high tempera- IEC 60079-11 sensors,
tures, sparks, or arcs is prevented ■ ■ ■
ANSI/UL 60079-11 PROFIBUS DP
RS 485-iS
FM 3610
Oil o Equipment or equipment parts are im- EN 60079-6 Transformers,

immersion mersed in oil and thus separated from the IEC 60079-6 switching
Ex atmosphere devices ■ ■
ANSI/UL 60079-6
Sand filling q Ignition source is buried in sand. The Ex EN 60079-5 Strip heaters,
atmosphere surrounding the housing IEC 60079-5 capacitors
cannot be ignited by an arc ■ ■
ANSI/UL 60079-5
Encapsulation m By encapsulation of the ignition source EN 60079-18 Sensors,

in a molding, it cannot ignite the Ex atmo- IEC 60079-18 switching
sphere devices ■ ■ ■
ANSI/UL 60079-18
Types of n Zone 2: This type of Slightly simplified application of the EN 60079-15 Programmable
protection protection includes other protection types – "n" stands for IEC 60079-15 controllers
several types "non-igniting" ■
ANSI/UL 60079-15
FM 3611
1) Marking
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Types of protection for dusts Use

in zones
Type of Marking Basic principle Standard Examples 20 21 22
protection
General General requirements for the type and testing of EN 61241-0 1)
requirements electrical equipment intended for the Ex area IEC 61241-0 1)
Pressurized enclosure pD The penetration of a surrounding atmosphere IEC 61241-4 Equipment where
into the enclosure of electrical equipment is pre- sparks, arcs or hot
vented in that a protective gas (air, inert gas or components occur
■ ■
other suitable gas) is kept within the enclosure at during normal
a pressure higher than the surrounding atmo- operation
sphere
Encapsulation mD Parts which could ignite a potentially explosive EN 61241-18 Large machines,
atmosphere through sparks or heating are encap- IEC 61241-18 slip ring or
sulated in a potting compound such that the collector motors,
explosive atmosphere cannot ignite. This is switchgear and
■ ■
achieved by completely covering the components control cabinets
with a potting compound that is resistant to
physical (particularly electrical, thermal and
mechanical) and chemical influences.
Protection by tD The enclosure is sealed so tight that no combusti- EN 61241-1 Measuring and
enclosure ble dust can penetrate into it. The surface tem- IEC 61241-1 monitoring ■ ■ ■
perature of the external enclosure is limited. systems
Intrinsic safety iaD, ibD Current and voltage are limited such that intrinsic EN 61241-11 Sensors and
safety is guaranteed. No sparks or thermal effects IEC 61241-11 actuators ■ ■ ■
can ignite a dust/air mixture.
1) In certain applications, the previous standards EN 50281-1-1 or IEC 61241-1-1 apply
Explosion groups
In the explosion groups, a distinction is first made between Electrical equipment of Group II is divided further into explo-
equipment of Group I and Group II: sion groups. The division depends on the safe gap and the
minimum ignition current ratio.
Electrical equipment of Group I is used for mines subject to
fire-damp. Electrical equipment with approval for explosion group IIC can
also be used in explosion groups IIA and IIB.
Explosion groups
Equipment group Use Explosion Safety gap for Degree of hazard Equipment
group flameproof enclosure requirements
Group I Electrical equipment for

mines subject to firedamp.
==> fire-damp protection EEx...I
Group II Electrical equipment for all IIA > 0.9 mm
other hazardous areas
IIB 0.5 mm to 0.9 mm
==> explosion protection EEx...II
IIC < 0.5 mm
1) The safe gap is the gap width between two 25-mm long, parallel flange surfaces of an explosion chamber
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Safety parameters
Flammable dusts
Temperature classes
Dust from natural Ignition Smoldering
products temperature temperature
The ignition temperature of flammable gases or a flammable
liquid is the lowest temperature of a heated surface at which Cotton 560 °C 350 °C
the gas/air or vapor/air mixture ignites. Wood dust 400 °C 300 °C
Fodder concentrate 520 °C 295 °C

Thus the highest surface temperature of any equipment must
Grain 420 °C 290 °C
always be less than the ignition temperature of the surround-
ing atmosphere. Soya 500 °C 245 °C
Tobacco 450 °C 300 °C

Temperature classes T1 to T6 have been introduced for electrical Starch 440 °C 290 °C
equipment of explosion group II. Equipment is assigned to
each temperature class according to its maximum surface
temperature. Dust from technical/ Ignition Smoldering
chemical products temperature temperature
Polyester 560 °C
Temperature Maximum Ignition tem-
Rubber 570 °C
class surface temperatures of
perature of the combustible Washing agent 330 °C
equipment substances Polyethylene 360 °C
T1 450 °C > 450 °C Polyvinyl acetate 500 °C 340 °C
T2 300 °C > 300 °C Aluminum 530 °C 280 °C
T3 200 °C > 200 °C Magnesium 610 °C 410 °C
T4 135 °C > 135 °C Sulfur 280 °C 280 °C
T5 100 °C > 100 °C
T6 85 °C > 85 °C
Equipment that corresponds to a higher temperature class can

also be used for applications with a lower temperature class.
Flammable gases and vapors are assigned to the relevant
temperature class according to ignition temperature.
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Flammable gases and vapors
Substance designation Ignition temperature Temperature class Explosion group

1,2-dichloroethane 440 °C T2 II A
Acetaldehyde 140 °C T4 II A
Acetone 540 °C T1 II A
Acetylene 305 °C T2 II C 3)
Ammonia 630 °C T1 II A
Petroleum spirit, gasoline, 220 … 300 °C T3 II A
Initial boiling point < 135 °C
Benzene (pure) 555 °C T1 II A
Cyclohexanone 430 °C T2 II A
Diesel fuels (DIN 51601) 220 … 300 °C T3 II A
Jet fuel 220 … 300 °C T3 II A
Acetic acid 485 °C T1 II A
Acetic acid anhydride 330 °C T2 II A
Ethane 515 °C T1 II A
Ethyl acetate 460 °C T1 II A
Ethyl alcohol 425 °C T2 II A / II B
Ethyl chloride 510 °C T1 II A
Ethylene 425 °C T2 II B
Ethylene oxide 440 (self-decomposing) °C T2 II B
Ethyl ether 170 °C T4 II B
Ethylene glycol 235 °C T3 II B
EL heating oil (DIN 51603) 220 … 300 °C T3 II A
L heating oil (DIN 51603) 220 … 300 °C T3 II A
M and S heating oils (DIN 51603) 220 … 300 °C T3 II A
i-amyl acetate 380 °C T2 II A
Carbon monoxide 605 °C T1 II A / II B
Methane 595 (650) °C T1 II A
Methanol 455 °C T1 II A
Methyl chloride 625 °C T1 II A
Naphthalene 540 °C T1 II A
n-butane 365 °C T2 II A
n-butyl alcohol 340 °C T2 II A
n-hexane 240 °C T3 II A
n-propyl alcohol 405 °C T2 - *)
Oleic acid 360 °C (self-decomposing) T2 - *)
Phenol 595 °C T1 II A
Propane 470 °C T1 II A
Carbon disulfide 95 °C T6 II C 1)
Hydrogen sulfide 270 °C T3 II B
Special petroleum spirits, 200 … 300 °C T3 II A
initial boiling point < 135 °C
City gas (illuminating gas) 560 °C T1 II B
Tetralin (tetrahydronaphthalene) 425 °C T2 - *)
Toluene 535 °C T1 II A
Hydrogen 560 °C T1 II C 2)
Extract from the table "Safety parameters for combustible gases and vapors" by K. Nabert and G. Schön - (6th Edition)
*) The explosion group has not yet been established for this substance.
1) Also Explosion Group II B + CS2
2) Also Explosion Group II B + H2
3) Also Explosion Group II B + C2 H2
Safety parameters 15
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Installing and operating electrical systems in

hazardous areas
Standards
Service and maintenance principles
for the plant operator
The installation and erection regulations specified in
EN 60079-14 apply, as well as national regulations. • Maintenance of the proper state
of the system
Installation • Continuous monitoring of the electrical
system
Three installation systems are used for electrical systems in • Undelayed execution of the necessary
hazardous areas (see table on page 17). maintenance measures
• Proper operation of the system
Service and maintenance • Cessation of operations in the case of
unrectifiable faults that can constitute a
Regular servicing is required to maintain the safety of electrical hazard to personnel
systems in hazardous areas.
Some of the most important safety measures are:
• Carrying out work on live electrical systems and equipment

is prohibited in hazardous areas. Work on intrinsically-safe
circuits is a permissible exception.
• In hazardous areas, grounding or short-circuiting is only
permissible if there is no danger of explosion.
• In the case of all work carried out in hazardous areas, there
must be no possibility of ignitable sparks or excessively hot
surfaces occurring that cause an explosion in conjunction
with a potentially explosive atmosphere.
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Installation systems in hazardous areas

Cable systems with indirect cable inlet Cable systems with direct cable inlet Piping systems
The cables are inserted into the connection area of The cables are run direct into the device The electrical cables are fed into the closed metal
the protection type "Increased safety" via cable inlets installation areas. piping as single cores.
and connected to the terminals. Only cable glands specially certified for The piping is connected to the housing using glands
The terminals also have protection type "Increased this purpose can be used. and provided with a seal at every inlet point. The
safety". entire piping system is flameproof in design.
The piping system is also known as a conduit system.
Obligations of the manufacturer, installer and plant owner

Manufacturer Installer Plant owner
Tasks
Development of the electrical equipment intended Selection and installation of electrical equipment Safe operation of the plant.
for use in hazardous areas. according to application.
Obligations
Observation of general and special design require- Selection and installation observing the Responsibility for safety of the plant.
ments and technological state-of-the-art. installation requirements and the application. Zone assignment according to explosion hazards.
Request for testing by an independent institution if If the installer is not the owner at the same time, Testing of correct, safe state of plant:
specified by the associated standard. the installer is obliged on request of the owner to • Prior to first startup
Passing on of all approvals and manufacturer provide an installation certificate. • At specific intervals
declarations to the user. Correct operation of the electrical equipment.
Manufacture of each electrical unit according to the This confirms that the electrical equipment corres- Every explosion which may be caused by operation
test documents and test specimens. ponds to the requirements. of the plant must be reported to the supervisory
If such a certificate is available, additional testing authority.
by the owner prior to first startup is no longer
required.
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Intrinsic safety
The intrinsic safety of a circuit is achieved by limiting the Maintaining intrinsic safety
current and voltage. This characteristic limits the type of
protection "Intrinsic safety" to circuits with a relatively low All devices in an intrinsically-safe circuit must correspond to
power. Applications include e.g. measuring and control the intrinsically safe type of protection. When wiring the
technology. nodes in this circuit (typically transmitters, sensors and the
wiring itself), the characteristic electrical values must be main-
The basis for the protection type "Intrinsic safety" is that a tained to ensure intrinsic safety.
certain minimum ignition energy is required to ignite a poten-
tially explosive atmosphere. In an intrinsically-safe circuit, no
sparks or thermal effects occur in operation or in the event of Terms and definitions for intrinsic safety
a fault that ignite a potentially explosive atmosphere. Intrinsically-safe A circuit in which no spark and no thermal
circuit effect can cause the ignition of a potentially explosive
atmosphere.
Categories of intrinsically-safe equipment
Intrinsically-safe All circuits of the electrical equipment are intrinsically

Intrinsically-safe electrical equipment and intrinsically-safe
electrical safe.
parts of associated equipment are divided into categories equipment The voltage and current in the intrinsically-safe circuit
(safety levels). The safety levels depend on the safety require- are low enough such that a short-circuit, interruption or
ments when designing the equipment. short-circuit to ground will not ignite the potentially
explosive atmosphere.
Intrinsically-safe electrical equipment is suitable for
Isolating amplifiers and isolating transformers operation direct in the hazardous area.
Typical marking: Ex ib IIC
Isolating amplifiers and isolating transformers between the
intrinsically-safe and non-intrinsically-safe circuits of the
Associated At least one circuit of the associated electrical
equipment provide the voltage and current limiting necessary electrical equipment is intrinsically safe.
for use in hazardous areas. The isolating amplifiers and iso- equipment Actuators and sensors connected to this intrinsically-
lating transformers can be designed as separate equipment safe circuit can be located in the hazardous area.
or integrated in the modules. However, the associated electrical equipment must
not be located in the hazardous area without further
protection types.
In the marking of associated electrical equipment, the
type of protection is placed in brackets.
Typical marking: [Ex ib] IIC
Minimum ignition The minimum ignition energy of a gas and a vapor/

energy air mixture is the smallest possible electrical energy
discharged by a capacitor that can ignite the most
ignitable mixture of a gas or a vapor with air at
atmospheric pressure and 20 °C.
Safety level of intrinsically- Description Installation of

safe equipment the equipment
ia The intrinsically-safe electrical equipment must not cause an ignition Up to zone 0
• During normal operation
• When a single fault occurs
• When a combination of faults occurs
ib The intrinsically-safe electrical equipment must not cause an ignition Zone 2, zone 1
• During normal operation
• When a single fault occurs
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Ex protection in North America

Comparison of zones and divisions
The basic principles of explosion protection are identical The existing system of temperature classes has not been
all over the world. However, techniques and systems have changed following the CEC 1998.
been developed in North America in the area of explosion
protection that differ significantly from those of the IEC Degrees of protection provided by enclosures
(International Electrotechnical Commission).
Just as the IP degrees of protection have been defined in ac-
The differences from IEC (International Electrotechnical Com- cordance with IEC 60529, the US has Standard Publ. No. 250
mission) technology include division of the hazardous areas, of NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturing Association) that
the design of equipment, and the installation of electrical deals with the degree of protection of housings.
systems.
These degrees of protection cannot be equated exactly with
Classification of hazardous areas those of the IEC since NEMA takes account of additional
environmental influences (e.g. coolants, cutting coolants,
Areas subject to explosion hazard are termed "hazardous (clas- corrosion, icing, hail). The following table is therefore
sified) locations" in North America. In the US, they are intended as a non-binding guideline.
defined in Sections 500 to 506 of the National Electrical Code
(NEC), and in Canada they are defined in Section 18 and Annex
J of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC). They encompass areas Degrees of protection Degrees of protection
in which flammable gases, vapors, or mist (Class I), dusts according to NEMA according to IEC
(Class II) or fibers and threads (Class III) can be present in 1 IP10
hazardous quantities. 2 IP11
3 IP54
The hazardous areas are traditionally divided into Division 1 3R IP14
and Division 2 according to the frequency and duration of
3S IP54
their occurrence.
4 and 4X IP56
In 1996, the US introduced the IEC classification system addi- 5 IP52

tionally to the existing system for Class I. This change was 6 and 6P IP67
made by Article 505 of the NEC, enabling users to select the 12 and 12K IP52
optimum system from a technical and economic point of view. 13 IP54
The IEC Zone concept was also introduced in Canada (CEC Edi- Note:
tion 1988). Since then, all newly installed systems there must Since the degree of protection requirements of NEMA correspond to,
or are higher than, the IP degrees of protection of IEC, the table cannot be
be classified according to this system.
used to convert the IEC degrees of protection into corresponding NEMA
degrees of protection!
In the traditional North American classification system, poten-
tially explosive gases, vapors, and mist of Class I are arranged
in Gas Groups A, B, C and D, and flammable dusts of Class II
are arranged in Groups E, F and G.
The letter A here indicates the most hazardous gas group,

while according to IEC and the new classification in accor-
dance with Article 505, Group C is the most hazardous gas
group.
In Canada, it is possible to use both gas group systems for zone

classification.
Determination of the maximum surface temperature in accor-

dance with Article 505 in the NEC takes place in agreement
with IEC in six temperature classes T1 to T6, with an additional
division into temperature subclasses in the division system.
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Classification of hazardous areas

Gases, vapors, or mist Dusts Fibers and threads
Classification Class I Classification Class II Classification Class III
NEC 500-5 NEC 505-7 NEC 500-6 NEC 500-7

CEC J18-004 CEC 18-006 CEC 18-008 CEC 18-010
Division 1 Zone 0 Division 1 Division 1

Areas in which hazardous concentra- Areas in which hazardous concentra- Areas in which hazardous concentra- Areas in which hazardous
tions of flammable gases, vapors or tions of flammable gases, vapors tions of flammable dusts are present concentrations of flammable fibers
mist are present continuously or occa- or mist are present continuously continuously or occasionally under and threads are present continuously
sionally under normal operating con- or over long periods under normal op- normal operating conditions. or occasionally under normal operat-
ditions. erating conditions. ing conditions.
Zone 1
Areas in which hazardous concentra-
tions of flammable gases, vapors or
mist are present occasionally under
normal operating conditions.
Division 2 Zone 2 Division 2 Division 2

Areas in which hazardous concentra- Areas in which hazardous concentra- Areas in which hazardous concentra- Areas in which hazardous concentra-
tions of flammable gases, vapors or tions of flammable gases, vapors or tions of flammable dusts are not ex- tions of flammable fibers and threads
mist are not expected under normal mist are not expected under normal pected under normal operating are not expected under normal oper-
operating conditions. operating conditions. conditions. ating conditions.
Class I Groups Class II Groups Class III
NEC 500-3 NEC 505-7 NEC 500-3

CEC J18-050 CEC J18-050 CEC J18-050
Division 1 and 2 Zone 0, 1 and 2 Division 1 and 2 Division 1 and 2

A (acetylene) IIC (acetylene + hydrogen) E (metal) None
B (hydrogen) F (coal)
C (ethylene) IIB (ethylene) G (grain)
D (propane) IIA (propane)
Class I Class II Class III

Temperature classes Temperature classes Temperature classes
Division 1 and 2 Zone 0, 1 and 2 Division 1 and 2 Division 1 and 2
T1 (≤450 °C) T1 T1 None
T2 (≤300 °C) T2 T2
T2A (≤280 °C) – T2A, T2B, T2C, T2D

T2B (≤260 °C)
T2C (≤230 °C)
T2D (≤215 °C)
T3 (≤200 °C) T3 T3
T3A (≤180 °C) – T3A, T3B, T3C

T3B (≤165 °C)
T3C (≤160 °C)
T4 (≤135 °C) T4 T4
T4A (≤120 °C) – T4A
T5 (≤100 °C) T5 T5
T6 (≤85 °C) T6 T6
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Installation regulations Any information relating to explosion protection must be

shown on the marking of the equipment, along with informa-
Electrical equipment and systems for use in hazardous loca- tion such as manufacturer, model, serial number and electrical
tions are covered by the National Electrical Code (NEC) in the specifications. The requirements for this are specified in the
USA, and the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) in Canada. These NEC, the CEC, and in the relevant construction regulations of
assume the character of installation regulations for electrical the testing agencies.
systems in all areas and they refer to a number of further stan-
dards from other institutions that contain regulations for the Class I, II & III, Division 1 and 2
installation and construction of suitable equipment.
Approved electrical equipment for Class I, Class II and Class III,
The installation methods for the NEC's Zone concept largely Division 1 and 2 must be marked to show the following infor-
correspond to those of the traditional Class/Division system. mation:
A new stipulation in the NEC 1996 is the use of metal-clad
(MC) cables in addition to rigid conduits and mineral-insulated • Class(es), division(s)
cables of Type MI in Class I, Division 1 or Zone 1. (optional except for Division 2)
• Gas/dust group(s)
Construction requirements • Operating temperature or temperature class
(optional for T5 and T6)
The regulations of the National Electrical Code and the Cana-
dian Electrical Code specify which equipment or types of pro- Example: Class I Division 1 Groups C D T6
tection can be used in the individual hazardous areas.
Class I, Zone 0, 1 and 2
In North America, different standards and regulations apply to
the construction and testing of explosion-proof electrical systems In the case of equipment for use in Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1 or
and equipment. In the US, these are primarily the standards of Zone 2, a distinction is made between "Division Equipment"
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), Factory Mutual Research and "Zone Equipment".
Corporation (FM) and the International Society for Measure-
ment and Control (ISA). In Canada, it is the Canadian Standards • Division Equipment:
Association (CSA). Equipment approved for Class I, Division 1 and/or
Class I, Division 2, can also be provided with the equivalent
Certification and designation zone marking:
- Class I, Zone 1 or Class I, Zone 2
In the US and Canada, electrical equipment and resources in - Gas group(s) IIA, IIB or IIC
workplaces subject to explosion hazard generally require ap- - Temperature class
proval. Electrical equipment that cannot ignite the potentially
explosive atmosphere in which it is used by virtue of its design Example: Class I Zone 1 IIC T4
or special properties, is an exception to this rule. The compe-
tent authority decides if approval is required. • Zone Equipment:
Equipment that corresponds to one or more protection
Equipment that has been developed and manufactured for types in accordance with Article 505 of the NEC and
use in hazardous areas is tested and approved in the USA and Section 18 of the CEC must be labeled as follows:
Canada by nationally recognized testing agencies. In the USA, - Class (optional in Canada)
these include the testing agencies of the Underwriters Labo- - Zone (optional in Canada)
ratories or Factory Mutual, and in Canada, the Canadian - Symbol AEx (USA) or Ex or Ex (Canada)
Standards Association. The UL and FM testing agencies are - Short codes of protection type(s) used
also the competent agencies for issuing approvals for Canada. - Electrical equipment Group II or
gas group(s) IIA, IIB or IIC
- Temperature class
Example: Class I Zone 0 AEx ia IIC T6
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Approval and testing agencies
Country Approval/testing agency Country Approval/testing agency

Australia International Testing and Certification Services (ITACS) Germany Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)
4-6 Second Street, Bowden South Australia 5007 (continued) Bundesallee 100, D-38116 Braunschweig
Phone: +61-8-8346-8680, Fax: +61-8-8346-7072 Phone: +49-531-592-0, Fax: +49-531-592-3008
E-mail: itacs@itacslab.com Abbestraße 2-12, D-10587 Berlin
Internet: www.itacslab.com Phone: +49-30-3481-1, Fax: +49-30-3481-490
SAI Global Assurance Services E-mail: info@ptb.de
286 Sussex Street, GPO Box 5420, Sydney NSW 2001 Internet: www.ptb.de
Phone: +61-2-8206-6060, Fax: +61-2-8206-6061 TÜV NORD AG
E-mail: assurance@sai-global.com Am Tüv 1, D-30519 Hanover
Internet: www.sai-global.com Phone: +49-511-986-0, Fax: +49-511-986-1237
Simtars Head Office E-mail: info@tuev-nord.de
2 Smith Street, Redbank Qld 4301, Internet: www.tuev-nord.de
PO Box 467, Goodna Qld 4300, Australia TÜV Nord e.V.
Phone: +61-7-3810-6333, Fax: +61-7-3810-6363 Große Bahnstraße 31, D-22525 Hamburg
E-mail: mare.tanner@nrm.gld.gov.au Phone: +49-40-8557-0, Fax: +49-40-8557-2295
Internet: www.nrm.qld.gov.au/simtars/index.html E-mail: hamburg@tuev-nord.de
TestSafe Australia Internet: www.tuev-nord.de
919 Londonderry Road, Londonderry NSW 2753
Finland VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
P.O.Box 592, Richmond NSW 2753
P.O.Box 1000, FIN - 02044 VTT
Phone: +61-2-4724-4900, Fax: +61-2-4724-4999
Phone: +358 20 722 111, Fax: +358 20 722 7001
E-mail: testsafe@workcover.nsw.gov.au
E-mail: kirjaamo@vtt.fi
Internet: www.testsafe.com.au
Internet: www.vtt.fi
Bosnia and Institut za standarde, mjeriteljstvo i intelektualno vlasni tvo
France INERIS Headquarter
Herzegovina Hamdije Cemerlica 2/7, BiH - 71000 Sarajevo
Parc Technologique ALATA BP 2,
Phone +387-(0)33-65 27 65
F-60550 Verneuil en Halette
Fax +387-(0)33-652757
Phone: +33-3- 44 55 66 77, Fax: +33-3-44 55 66 99
E-mail: info@basmp.gov.ba
E-mail: ineris@ineris.fr
Internet: www.basmp.gov.ba
Internet: www.ineris.fr
Brazil CEPEL LCIE - Laboratoire Central des Industries Électriques
Caixa Postal 68.007, CEP: 21.944-970, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 33 av du Général Leclerc, F-92260 Fontenay-aux-Roses
Tel: +55-21-2598-6458, Fax: +55-21-2280-3687 Phone: +33-1-40 95 60 60, Fax: +33-1-40 95 5529
E-mail: pilotto@cepel.br E-mail: contact@lcie.fr
Internet: www.lcie.com
China Shanghai Institute of Process Automation Instrumentation
(SIPAI) United Kingdom Baseefa (2001) Ltd, Rockhead Business Park, Staden Lane,
103 Cao Bao Road, Shanghai 200233, China Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9RZ
Phone: +86-21-64368180, Fax: +86-21-64333566 Phone: +44 (0) 1298 766600, Fax: +44 (0) 1298 766601
E-mail: info@sipai.com E-mail: info@baseefa.com
Internet: www.sipai.com Internet: www.baseefa.com
ERA Technology Ltd
Denmark UL Internationales Demko A/S
Cleeve Road, GB - Leatherhead Surrey KT22 7SA
Lyskaer 8, P.O.Box 514, DK-2730 Herlev
Phone: +44-1372-367-000, Fax: +44-1372-367-099
Phone: +45-44-85-65-65, Fax: +45-44-85-65-00
E-mail: info@era.co.uk
E-mail: info.dk@dk.ul.com
Internet: www.era.co.uk
Internet: www.ul-europe.com
SIRA Head Office
Germany DEKRA EXAM GmbH South Hill, GB - Chiselhurst Kent BR7 5EH
Dinnendahlstr. 9 Phone: +44-20-846872636,
44809 Bochum E-mail: info@sira.co.uk
Phone: +49-234-36960, Fax: +49-234-3696111 Internet: www.sira.co.uk
E-mail: info@bg-exam.de SIRA Certification Service (SCS)
Internet: www.bg-exam.de Rake Lane, Eccleston Chester England CH4 9JN
DMT GmbH Phone: +44 (0) 1244 670 900, Fax: +44 (0) 1244 681 330
Am Technologiepark 1, D-45307 Essen E-mail: certification@siratec.co.uk
Phone: +49-201-172-01, Fax: +49-201-172-1462 Internet: www.siraservices.com
E-mail: dmtinfo@dmt.de SIRA Test and Certification Ltd
Internet: www.dmt.de The Hazardous Area Centre, Rake Lane, Eccleston, Chester,
FSA - Forschungsgesellschaft f. angewandte Cheshire, CH4 9JN, England
Systemsicherheit u. Arbeitsmedizin mbH Phone: +44-1244-670-900, Fax: +44-1244-681-330
Dynamostraße 7-11, D-68165 Mannheim E-mail: info@siracertification.com
Phone: +49-621-4456-1555, Fax: +49-621-4456-3645 Internet: www.siraservices.com
E-mail: klaus.marsch@fsa.de
Internet: www.fsa.de Italy Centro Elettrotecnico Sperimentale Italiano (CESI)
Via Rubattino 54, I-20134 Milano
IBExU Institut f. Sicherheitstechnik GmbH
Phone: +39-02 21251, Fax: +39-02 2125 5440
Fuchsmühlenweg 7, D-09599 Freiberg
Internet: www.cesi.it
Phone: +49-3731-3805-0, Fax: +49-3731-23650
E-mail: post@ibexu.de
Internet: www.ibexu.de
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Country Approval/testing agency Country Approval/testing agency

Japan The Technical Institution of Industrial Safety (TIIS) Slovakia EVPU a.s., SKTC 101
Kiyose Test House Trencianska 19, SK - 01851 Nova Dubnica (Slovakia)
1-4-6 Umezono Kiyose, Tokyo 204-0024 Japan Phone: +421 42 44 32 161, Fax: +421 42 44 03 502
Phone: +81-424-91-4519, Fax: +81-424-91-4846 E-mail: trade@evpu.sk
Internet: www.ankyo.or.jp Internet: www.evpu.sk
The Technical Institution of Industrial Safety (TIIS)
Slovenia SIQ - Slovenian Institute of Quality and Metrology
Headquarter
Mr. Igor Likar
837-1 Higashi-Nakahara, Kamihirose Syama-shi,
Trzaska cesta 2, SI - 1000 Ljubljana
Saitama, 350-1321 Japan
Phone: +386-1-4778-100, Fax: +386-1-4778-444
Phone: +81-42-955-9901, Fax: +81-42-955-9902
E-mail: info@siq.si
Internet: www.ankyo.or.jp
Internet: www.siq.si
Korea Korea Industrial Safety Corp. (KISCO)
Spain Laboratorio Official Jose Maria Madariaga (LOM)
34-4 Kusa-dong, Poopyoung-gu, Inchon 403-120,
Calle Alenzaa 1-2, E - 28003 Madrid
The Republic of Korea
Phone: +34 913367009, Fax: +34 914419933
Phone: +82 32 5100 865, Fax: +82 32 518 6483-4
E-mail: lom@lom.upm.es
Croatia ZIK - Zavod za Ispitivanje Kvalitete Robe d.d. Internet: www.lom.upm.es
Ljudevita Gaja 17/3, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
South Africa South African Bureau for Standards (SABS)
Phone: +385 (0) 1 4806 777, Fax: +385 (0) 1 4806 700
1 Dr. Lategan Road; Groenkloof, Private Bag X191,
E-mail: info@zik.hr
Pretoria 0001, South Africa
Internet: www.zik.hr
Phone: +27-12-428-7911/6405, Fax: +27-12-344-1568
Netherlands KEMA Quality B.V. E-mail: info@sabs.co.za
P.O.Box 9035, NL-6800 ET Arnhem, Internet: www.sabs.co.za
Utrechtseweg 310, NL-6812 AR Arnhem
Czech Republic Physical-technical testing institute, Ostrava-Radvanice
Phone: +31-26 3 56 91 11, Fax: +31-26 3 89 24 77
Pikartska 7, CZ - 71607 Ostrava-Radvanice
E-mail: information@kema.com
Phone: +420 595223111, Fax: +420 59 62 326 72
Internet: www.kema.com
E-mail: ftzu@ftzu.cz
Norway Nemko AS (Head Office) Internet: www.ftzu.cz
PO Box 48, Blindern, Gaustadalleen 30, N-0314 Oslo
Ukraine Testing Certification Center of Explosion protected and
Phone: +47-22 96 06 00, Fax: +47-22 96 06 01
mining Electrical Equipment
E-mail: ncs@norsert.no
50-ty Gvardeysky, divizii str., 17, Ukraine, 83052 Donetsk
Internet: www.nemko.de
Phone: +38-(0622)-941243, Fax: +38-(0622)-3450417
Austria TÜV Österreich E-mail: chuglazov@iscve.donetsk.na
Krugerstraße 16, A-1015 Wien Internet: www.tccexec.org
Phone: +43-1-514-07-0, Fax: +43-1-514-07-6005
Hungary Prüfstelle für Ex-geschützte Elektrische Betriebsmittel, BKI
E-mail: office@tuv.at
Mikoviny Sámuel u. 2-4, H - 1300 Budapest, Pf. 115
Internet: www.tuev.at
Phone: (361) 368 9697, 388-9101, Fax: (361) 250 1720
Sweden Swedish National Testing and Research Institute (SP), E-mail: bkiex@bki.hu
Brinellgatan 4 Internet: www.bki.hu
Box 857, S-501 15 Boras
USA Underwriter Laboratories Inc.
Phone: +46 10-516 50 00, Fax: +46 33-13 55 20
Northbrook Division, Illinois, Corporate Headquarters
E-mail: info@sp.se
333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096; USA
Internet: www.sp.se/eng
Phone: +1-847-272-8800, Fax: +1-847-272-8129
Switzerland Eidgenössisches Starkstrominspektorat (ESTI) E-mail: John.P.Drengenberg@us.ul.com
Luppmenstraße 1, CH-8320 Fehraltorf Internet: www.ul.com
Phone: +41-44-956-1212, Fax: +41-44-956-1222 Factory Mutual
E-mail: esti@esti.ch FM Approvals
Internet: www.esti.ch 1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike
Electrosuisse P.O. Box 9102
Luppmenstraße 1, CH-8320 Fehraltorf Norwood, MA 02062
Phone: +41 44 956 11 11, Fax: +41 44 956 11 22 Phone: +1(1)7817624300
E-mail: info@electrosuisse.ch Fax: +1(1)7817629375
Internet: www.electrosuisse.ch E-mail: approvals@fmglobal.com
Internet: www.fmglobal.com/approvals
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Product range for the hazardous area
Siemens offers a wide range of products for use in hazard-

ous areas.
Both components with conventional wiring as well as
solutions based on communication buses can be found
here. AS-i and PROFIBUS are used as communication
buses.
PROFIBUS is a powerful, open and rugged fieldbus system The following components are available for the hazardous
with short response times for use in all areas of production area:
and process automation. PROFIBUS has integral diagnostics
functions and can also be used for HART devices. Optical and • SIMATIC ET 200 distributed I/O
wireless transmission technologies expand the possible appli- • SIMATIC HMI Touch Panels and Multi Panels
cations of PROFIBUS. • SIMATIC NET, SCALANCE communications products
• SIRIUS low-voltage switchgear
The AS-Interface (Actuator-Sensor-Interface, AS-i) is an open, • SIMATIC PX inductive, optical and ultrasonic proximity
international standard for fieldbus communication of geo- switches
graphically distributed binary actuators and sensors at the • Asynchronous motors, synchronous motors, and
lowest control level. In this purely electrical network, small geared motors of all performance classes
volumes of data and energy are transmitted across the same
bus cable.
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Control system
Industrial Ethernet
FM/UL Class I Zone 2 Class I Zone 1 Class I Zone 0
ATEX Zone 2 Zone 1 Zone 0
FM/UL Class II Zone 2 Class II Zone 1 Class II Zone 0

DUST ATEX Zone 22 Zone 21 Zone 20
ET 200S 1)
2)
Hazardous area
Actuators/
2 10
sensors
S7-400
ET 200M 1)
Actuators/
sensors
1) 3)
ET 200iSP
1)
PROFIBUS DP-iS
Fieldbus
Isolating Transformer Actuators/
sensors
DP/PA-
Link PROFIBUS PA
1)
SITRANS F SITRANS P Actuators/
sensors
Control system Controller

PROFIBUS / PROFINET
FM/UL Class I Division 2 Class I Division 1
ATEX Zone 2 Zone 1 Zone 0
FM/UL Class II Division 2 Class II Division 1

DUST ATEX Zone 22 Zone 21 Zone 20
Converter Hazardous area
2 10
Motor/geared motor
Ex n
Ex-zone 22-dust
Motor/geared motor
Ex p, Ex d, Ex e, Ex de
Ex-zone 21-dust
Converter
Use in hazardous gas and dust atmospheres

1)
Dust atmospheres: installation of components always in an enclosure with IP6X degree of protection.
2)
With 10 A DC standard power supply
3) Installation of the station in accordance with FM/UL up to Class I, Division 2; connected sensors and actuators also up to Class I, Division 1 or installation of station
and sensors/actuators in accordance with FM/UL up to Class II/III, Division 1
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SIMATIC ET 200
SIMATIC ET 200 provides different distributed I/O systems for The ET 200 systems can be used in different zones – either in
solutions with or without a control cabinet direct at the Zones 2 and 1 in the case of gaseous atmospheres, or in Zones
machine, as well as for use in the hazardous area. The modu- 22 and 21 in the case of dusty atmospheres. The sensors and
lar design makes it possible to scale and expand the ET 200 actuators linked to the I/Os can even be in Zone 0 or Zone 20.
systems simply and in small stages. Already integrated add-on
modules reduce costs, and at the same time offer a widely A manufacturer's declaration (compliance of the control cabi-
diverse range of possible applications. You can choose from net with the ATEX directive) is necessary for installation in
the most varied combination options: digital and analog Zone 2/22. Certification of the control cabinet for the gas/dust
inputs/outputs, intelligent modules with CPU functionality, area must be procured for installation in Zone 1/21.
safety technology, motor starters, pneumatic systems, fre-
quency converters, and diverse technology modules.
SIMATIC ET 200S
The all-rounder with the comprehensive range of modules
The multifunctional and bit-modular SIMATIC ET 200S I/O system with IP20 degree of protection
can be exactly tailored to the most diverse automation tasks by using, for example:
• Technology modules, e.g. for counting and positioning tasks,

cam control, or closed-loop control tasks.
• Pneumatic connection using modules from Bürkert
• Fail-safe I/O modules for integrating into safety-oriented plants with
SIMATIC Safety Integrated
SIMATIC ET 200S COMPACT
The IM 151-1 COMPACT interface module supplements the familiar module range of the proven
ET 200S and enables its use as block I/O. The functionality is based on the IM 151-1 BASIC and com-
prises an interface module and 32 channels in one block. By expanding the block with ET 200S
modules (up to 12 modules), a total of 128 channels can be connected to the SIMATIC ET 200S
COMPACT. Extensive diagnostics functions are also available.
Configuration
Hot swapping
Temperature
Redundancy
AS-Interface
PROFIBUS
PROFINET
Approval
Marking
System
in Run
ET 200S ● ● ● 0 °C ... +60 °C ATEX II 3 G EEx nA II T4 or T5 or T6
FM Class I Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D T4 or T4A or T5 or T6
FM Class I Zone 2, Group IIC, T4 or T5 or T6
cULus Class I Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D T4 or T4A or T5 or T6
cULus Class I Zone 2, Group IIC, T4 or T5 or T6
ET 200S ● 0 °C ... +60 °C ATEX II 3 G EEx nA II T4 bzw. T5 bzw. T6

COMPACT
FM Class I Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D T4 or T4A or T5 or T6
cULus Class I Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D T4 or T4A or T5 or T6
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SIMATIC ET 200M
The S7-300 I/O with high channel density
The ET 200M distributed I/O system is modulary designed with IP20 degree of protection. Up to
12 multi-channel signal modules (e.g. 64 digital inputs) and function modules as well as com-
munications processors from the S7-300 range can be used as I/O modules (the interface to the
process).
Configuration
Hot swapping
Temperature
Redundancy
AS-Interface
PROFIBUS
PROFINET
Approval
Marking
System
in Run
ET 200M ●1) ● ● ● ● 0 °C ... +60 °C ATEX II 3 (2) G EEx nA [ib] IIC T4(EEx ib HART modules)
1) CiR in conjunction with S7-400 ATEX II 3 G EEx nA II T4 or T5 or T6 (all other modules)
FM Class I Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D, T4 or T4A or T5 or T6
cULus Class I Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D, T4 or T4A or T5 or T6
SIMATIC ET 200iSP
The intrinsically-safe version for hazardous areas
The SIMATIC ET 200iSP has been specially designed for use under hazardous ambient conditions.
Use of an isolating transformer makes PROFIBUS DP intrinsically safe. This is done by isolating
the bus and limiting the energy in the safe area. The most varied modules are available for the
SIMATIC ET 200iSP:
• 2-channel, 4-channel and 8-channel digital and analog input/output modules

• Pneumatic connection using modules from Bürkert
• Watchdog module for selective reading or writing of input/output data, for example, and the
provision of an intrinsically-safe power supply for the shutdown signal of the digital outputs
Configuration
Hot swapping
Temperature
Redundancy
AS-Interface
PROFIBUS
PROFINET
Approval
Marking
System
in Run
ET 200iSP ● ● ● ● -20 °C ... +70 °C ATEX II 2 G (1) Ex de [ia/ib] IIC T4, Ex de [ia/ib] I
GD I M2
IECEx Zone 1 Ex de [ia/ib] IIC T4
cFMus, Class I, NI Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D,E,F,G T4

II, III AIS Division 1, Groups A,B,C,D,E,F,G
cFMus, Class I Zone 1, AEx de [ia/ib] IIC T4
cULus, Class I, II, Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D,E,F,G T4 providing int. safe

III circuits for Division 1, Groups A,B,C,D,E,F,G
cULus, Class I Zone 1, AEx de [ia/ib] IIC T4
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SIMATIC Panels
SIMATIC Panels are rugged and are used for machine-level operator control and monitoring in harsh industrial environments.
Their brilliant displays in different sizes and with long service life are a convincing argument. Communication is handled via
PROFIBUS or PROFINET. WinCC flexible is used for configuring. Up to 32 project languages facilitate worldwide use.
Touch Panels
Touch Panels have pixel-graphics displays and are operated by means of a touch screen.
Panel Display size Membrane Touch PB PN AS-i Temperature Approval Marking

keyboard screen
TP 177B 6" ● ● ● 0 °C ... +50 °C IEC 61241-0 Ex nA II Tx

Inox EN 61241-1 Ex tD A22 Tx
TP 277 6" ● ● ● 0 °C ... +50 °C IEC 61241-0 Ex tD A22 Tx

EN 61241-1
Multi Panels
Multi Panels are multi-functional platforms without fans or hard disk and with
the Windows CE operating system.
Panel Display size Membrane Touch PB PN AS-i Temperature Approval Marking

keyboard screen
MP 277 8", 10" ● ● ● ● 0 °C ... +50 °C IEC 61241-0 Ex tD A22 Tx

EN 61241-1
MP 277 10" ● ● ● 0 °C ... +50 °C IEC 61241-0 Ex tD A22 Tx

Inox EN 61241-1
MP 377 12", 15", 19" ● ● ● 0 °C ... +50 °C IEC 61241-0 Ex tD A22 Tx

EN 61241-1

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Communications products
SIMATIC NET system connections for SIMATIC S7

The communications processors (CPs) for SIMATIC S7-200, S7-300 and S7-400 offload the CPU
and are designed for use in harsh industrial environments with wide temperature ranges. They
are available in different versions and with different functions.
Configuration
Hot swapping
Temperature
Redundancy
AS-Interface
PROFIBUS
PROFINET
Approval
Marking
System
in Run
CPs ● ● ● ● ● ● 0 °C ... +60 °C ATEX II 3 G EEx nA II T4

for SIMATIC
S7-200, S7-300 FM Class I Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D, T4 or T4A
und S7-400,
CSM 377 FM Class I Zone 2, Group IIC, T4
cULus UL 60950-1; CSA C22.2 60950-1-03
cULus UL 508; CSA C22.2 No. 142
cULus Class 1 Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D
cULus Class 1 Zone 2, GP IIC
cULus Class 1 Zone 2, AEx nC IIC
Gateways
The benefits of Industrial Ethernet, PROFIBUS and AS-Interface can be ideally combined into one
shared bus system using special links.
Configuration
Hot swapping
Temperature
Redundancy
AS-Interface
PROFIBUS
PROFINET
Approval
Marking
System
in Run
Gateways ● ● ● ● 0 °C ... +60 °C FM Class I Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D, T4 or T4A
FM Class I Zone 2, Group IIC, T4
cULus UL 60950-1; CSA C22.2 60950-1-03

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Optical link modules for PROFIBUS

Optical PROFIBUS networks (line, ring, star) can be established using glass or plastic fiber optic
cables with the help of optical link modules. They also enable use in the outdoor area down to
-20 °C.
Configuration
Hot swapping
Temperature
Redundancy
AS-Interface
PROFIBUS
PROFINET
Approval
Marking
System
in Run
OLM optical link ● ● ● -20 °C ... +60 °C ATEX II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4

modules for
PROFIBUS
FM Class I Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D, T4
cULus Class I Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D T4 or T4A
cULus UL 60950-1; CSA C22.2 60950-1-03
Security modules
The rugged and user-friendly security modules SCALANCE S effectively protect information
within a system and also over public networks such as the Internet. They provide protection
against data spying and manipulation, overload of the communication system, and mutual
interference or incorrect addressing.
Configuration
Hot swapping
Temperature
Redundancy
AS-Interface
PROFIBUS
PROFINET
Approval
Marking
System
in Run
SCALANCE S ● ● -20 °C ... +70 °C ATEX II 3 G EEx nA II T4
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IWLAN components
The SCALANCE W components offer a unique combination of reliability, ruggedness and
security. Industrial Wireless LAN (IWLAN) provides an expansion of the IEEE 802.11 standard
aimed especially at industrial customers requiring strict real time and redundancy. This provides
customers for the first time with a single radio link both for process-critical data (e.g. alarm
messages) and for non-critical communication (e.g. service and diagnostics).
Configuration
Hot swapping
Temperature
Redundancy
AS-Interface
PROFIBUS
PROFINET
Approval
Marking
System
in Run
SCALANCE W ● ● ● -20 °C ... +60 °C ATEX II 3 G EEx nA II T4
cULus Class I Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D, T4
cULus UL 60950-1; CSA C22.2 60950-1-03
Industrial Ethernet switches

Industrial Ethernet switches of the SCALANCE X product family are active network components
with which networks can be established in line, ring or star topologies, and data can be distri-
buted selectively to the corresponding addressees. SCALANCE X offers a wide range of products
that includes the right Industrial Ethernet switch for each automation task.
Configuration
Hot swapping
Temperature
Redundancy
AS-Interface
PROFIBUS
PROFINET
Approval
Marking
System
in Run
SCALANCE X ● ● ● -20 °C ... +70 °C ATEX II 3 G EEx nA II T4
FM Class I Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D T4 or T4A
cULus Class I Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D T4 bzw. T4A
cULus Class I Zone 2, GP, IIC, T4
cULus Class I Zone 2, AEx nC, IIC, T4
cULus UL 60950-1; CSA C22.2 60950-1

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Product range
Low-voltage switchgear
Much low-voltage switchgear, such as overload relays and mo-

tor protecting switches, are intended for switching and con-
trolling equipment in explosive atmospheres while the
switchgear itself is located outside the hazardous area.
This equipment is marked with the category of the electrical
equipment to be protected but the category is set within
round brackets, for example: Ex II (2) GD
Systems
AS-Interface – integrated system, superior strategy
• As a low-cost and rugged bus system for the field level, AS-Interface – open and vendor-
independent – connects actuators and sensors with the control level – for standard
applications as well as safety applications.
• A serial fieldbus provides simple, safe and integrated connection here for all the automation
components. Thanks to the ATEX-certified K60 compact module, the AS-Interface can also be
used in hazardous areas.
Type Series Certificate number Basis for approval Type of protection/

marking
Digital I/O modules 3RK1 400-1DQ05-0AA3, K60 ATEX 2705 EN 60947-5-2 Ex II (3) D X
IP67 – K60 3RK1 200-0CQ05-0AA3 EN 50281-1-1
You can find more information on this product in the Catalog LV 1 and in the technical information LV 1 T in Chapter 2
(Information and Download Center: www.siemens.com/simatic/printmaterial).
1)
Information on the use of current-monitoring motor protection devices. Definition of the heating time tE: If the rotor of an explosion-proof AC motor of protection
type "Increased Safety" EEx e stalls (locks) at operating temperature during runtime, the motor must be switched off at the very latest when either the rotor or
the stator winding has reached its maximum temperature. The time that elapses until the rotor or stator winding has reached maximum temperature is called
the heating time tE or tE time.
Demands made on overload protection devices with regard to the tE time: for trip units and relays with inverse time-delay tripping operation, tripping charac-
teristics must be available at the operating site. The characteristics should show the tripping time for 3-pole loading, assuming a cold state and a room tem-
perature of 20 °C, depending on at least a 3 to 8-fold current setting. The protective devices must comply with the specified tripping times with a permissible
deviation of ± 20%. The tripping devices and relays for machines with cage rotors must be selected such that the tripping times for 3-pole loading do not exceed
the heating time tE specified on the rating plate of the motor.
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Protecting
SIRIUS circuit-breakers for motor protection
• The 3RV circuit-breakers are compact, current-limiting circuit-breakers. They guarantee safe
shutdown in the event of a short circuit and protect loads and systems against overload.
They are also suitable for switching loads under field conditions at low switching frequencies,
and for safely isolating the load from the main power supply when maintenance work or
modifications are necessary. SIRIUS 3RV is the only integrated product family on the market
for circuit-breakers up to 100 A.
Type Series Certificate number Basis for Type of protection/

approval marking
Circuit-breakers for motor 3RV10 11 S00 DMT 02 ATEX F 001, IEC 60947-4-1, Ex II (2) GD
protection DMT 02 ATEX F 001 N1 DIN EN 60079-14
3RV10 21 S0
3RV10 31 S2
3RV10 41 S3
3RV10 42 S3
Protecting
SIRIUS 3RB2 and 3RU1 overload relays
• The overload relays of the SIRIUS series, available in solid-state

versions (3RB2) and thermal versions (3RU1), handle current-
dependent overload protection in the main circuit. This en-
compasses all electrical loads – as well as all other, relevant
switching and protection devices in the relevant load feeder.
The overload relays are certified in accordance with ATEX and
are thus suitable for motors of the protection type "Increased
Safety" EEx e.
Type Series Certificate number Basis for Type of protection/

approval marking
Solid-state overload relay 3RB
for standard applications 3RB20, 3RB21 S00 ... S12 PTB 06 ATEX 3001 DIN EN 60079-1, Ex II (2) GD
DIN EN 60079-7,
for high-feature applications 3RB22, 3RB29 PTB 05 ATEX 3022 DIN EN 60079-14,
IEC 60947-4-1,
IEC 60947-5-1,
IEC 60947-8,
IEC 61508
Thermal overload relays 3RU1
for standard applications 3RU11 1 S00 DMT 98 ATEX G 001, IEC 60079-14, Ex II (2) GD
DMT 98 ATEX G 001 N1 DIN EN 60079-14
3RU11 2 S0
3RU11 3 S2
3RU11 4 S3
You can find tripping characteristics for our circuit-breakers

and overload relays on the Internet at:
www.siemens.com/lowvoltage/manuals
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Starting
SIRIUS 3RW soft starters
• The soft starters offer a comprehensive range of products covering all standard and high-
feature motor-starting applications. The advantages of soft start-up and smooth ramp-down
with these devices can therefore be exploited in the most varied of applications for simple
and economically efficient machinery and equipment layouts.
ET 200S 3RK standard motor starter
• Any three-phase current loads can be protected and started with the ET 200S motor starters.
The fully pre-wired devices are available in different performance classes as direct starters,
reversing starters and soft starters, up to a power rating of 7.5 kW.
Type Series Certificate number Basis for approval Type of protection/

marking
Soft starters for 3RW40 S6, S10/S12 BVS 05 ATEX F 002 DIN EN 60079-14, Ex II (2) GD
standard applications IEC 60947-4-2,
IEC 61508
Standard motor starters 3RK13 01 S00 DMT 02 ATEX F 001 DIN EN 60079-14 Ex II (2) GD
ET 200S DTM 02 ATEX F 001 N1 IEC 60947-4-1

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Monitoring and controlling

SIMOCODE pro 3UF7 motor management system
• The communication-capable, modular motor management system SIMOCODE pro

(SIRIUS Motor Management and Control Devices) provides quick and reliable protection for
motors of the protective types Exe and Exd in hazardous areas. SIMOCODE pro is certified in
accordance with the latest ATEX standards. Furthermore, the use of SIMOCODE pro does not
involve any time constraints with regard to the periodically necessary function tests of
branches in the Ex area.
SIMOCODE-DP 3UF5 motor protection and control devices
• SIMOCODE-DP is the predecessor of the SIMOCODE pro motor management system and of-
fers the solution for the most diverse tasks in a single device.
Type Series Certificate Basis for Type of protection/

number approval marking
SIMOCODE pro motor manage- 3UF7 S00 ... S12 BVS 06 ATEX F 001 DIN EN 60079-1, Ex I (M2),
ment and control devices DIN EN 60079-7, Ex II (2) GD
DIN EN 60079-14,
IEC 60947-4-1,
IEC 60947-5-1
IEC 60947-8
IEC 61508
SIMOCODE-DP motor protection 3UF5 S00 ... S12 PTB 01 ATEX 3219 DIN EN 50019 Ex II (2) G
and control devices DIN EN 60079-7
DIN EN 60079-14
IEC 60079-7
Monitoring and controlling

SIRIUS 3RN1 thermistor motor protection relays for PTC sensors
• 3RN1 thermistor motor protection relays offer substantial advantages wherever current-
dependent protection by means of circuit-breakers or overload relays is not the ideal solution.
This is the case, for example, when in certain situations and often as a result of external
influences, overheating occurs which the thermal mapping in the circuit-breakers/overload
relays is unable to detect. SIRIUS thermistor motor protection relays have ATEX certification
for gases and dust.
Type Width (mm) Certificate number Basis for Type of protection/

approval marking
Thermistor motor 3RN10 22,5; 45 PTB 01 ATEX 3218 DIN EN 60079-14, Ex II (2) G
protection relays for PTC DIN EN 50281-1-1
thermistors (Type A) 3RN10 11-.B IEC 60947-1, Ex II (2) GD
3RN10 11-.G IEC 60947-5-1,
3RN10 12-.B IEC 60947-8
3RN10 12-.G
3RN10 13-...0
You can find more information on this product in the Catalog LV 1 and in the technical information LV1 T in Chapter 7
(Information and Download Center: www.siemens.com/simatic/printmaterial).
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Detecting
3SE5 position switch
• Position switches are used wherever moving parts in plants and machines have to be posi-
tioned, controlled and monitored. Whether you use them to monitor protective equipment
with rotary joints, or to monitor laterally sliding protective devices, or to detect hazardous
machine part movements – our devices can meet just about all industrial requirements.
Type Width (mm) Certificate Basis for approval Type of protection/

number marking
Position switch 3SE5112-.....-1DA0 56 ATEX 2829 DIN EN/IEC 61241-0 Ex II 3D
3SE5122-.....-1DA0 40 DIN EN/IEC 61241-1
You can find more information on this product in the Catalog LV 1 and in the technical information LV1 T in Chapter 8
Commanding and signaling

3SB3 command and signaling devices
• Commanding and signaling devices ensure that statuses of machines and plants (e.g. fault
sources or interference factors) are reported reliably and at the right time and machines and
plants can be controlled and brought to a safe state in hazardous situations.
Our comprehensive portfolio includes both the actuators and contact blocks as well as the
lamp holders with LEDs that have been categorized as simple electrical equipment in accor-
dance with ATEX Directive 94/9/EC and are thus suitable for use in intrinsically-safe circuits.
Type Design Certificate Basis for approval Type of protection/

number marking
Actuating elements
Actuator 3SB30.. Plastic or metal actuator ATEX 2690b Simple electrical equipment Use in circuits of type of
3SB35.. in accordance with protection i (intrinsically-safe)
EN 50020, IEC 60947-5-1 in accordance with EN 50020
Contact block 3SB34.. Spring-loaded terminals or
screw terminals
Components for actuating elements
Lamp holder 3SB34..-1A Spring-loaded terminals or ATEX 2689b Simple electrical equipment Use in circuits of type of
screw terminals in accordance with protection i (intrinsically-safe)
EN 50020, IEC 60947-5-1 in accordance with EN 50020
LED 3SB39 01-1.A Rated voltage 24 V AC/DC, Use up to voltage 26.4 V (LEDs)
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SIMATIC PX proximity switches
As the sensory organs of the automation system, sensors Plug-in devices are protected against unauthorized disconnec-
must be used at exposed locations in the process. This tion by means of a security clamp on the plug.
applies also and especially for plants and machines in
potentially explosive atmospheres. Sensors face special
demands here with regard to explosion protection. You can find more information on proximity switches in
Chapter 2 of the Catalog FS10 or on the Internet at:
With the inductive, optical and ultrasonic proximity switches www.siemens.com/simatic-sensors/px
with ATEX certification for Zone 2 or Zone 22 SIMATIC PX prox-
imity switches, for example, also open up typical Ex area ap-
plications from the food and beverages industry, paint shops,
the chemicals industry, or woodworking.
SIMATIC PXI600 inductive proximity switches

Thanks to their contact-less and thus spark-free switching characteristics, inductive proximity
switches are especially suitable for use in explosive environments compared to conventional
limit switches.
Sensing distances of 2 mm to 35 mm with compact and rugged designs offer diverse

application possibilities even when space is restricted.
PXI600 inductive proximity switches are available in the designs M12, M18, M30, and
C40S.
Compact series Installation conditions Operating distance Connection Approval Marking
M12 Flush 2 mm M12 connector ATEX Zone 2/22 EX II 3G EEx nA II T6 X

Cable EX II 3D IP65 T80°C X
Non-flush 4 mm M12 connector ATEX Zone 2/22 EX II 3G EEx nA II T6 X





C40Shorty Flush 15 mm M12 connector ATEX Zone 2/22 EX II 3G EEx nA II T6 X

EX II 3D IP65 T80°C X

EX II 3D IP65 T80°C X
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SIMATIC PXO600 optical proximity switches
Optical proximity switches with large sensing ranges enable flexible and precise
detection of objects over long distances regardless of the material.
You can select retroflective sensors, diffuse sensors, or thru-beam sensors

for hazardous zone 2 and 22.
The optical proximity switches of the type K80 from the SIMATIC PXO600 series offer
diverse fixing options. Output versions are available with two antivalent switching
outputs or with one switching output and one surplus light emission output.
Operating mode Switching output Connection Sensing Approval Marking

range
Diffuse sensor Light-on and dark-on pnp M12 connector 2m ATEX Zone 2/22 EX II 3G EEx nA II T6 X
EX II 3D IP65 T 80 °C X
Retroflective sensor Light-on and dark-on pnp M12 connector 6m ATEX Zone 2/22 EX II 3G EEx nA II T6 X
EX II 3D IP65 T 80°C X
M12 connector 12 m ATEX Zone 2/22 EX II 3G EEx nA II T6 X

Thru-beam sensor Emitter with enable input M12 connector 50 m ATEX Zone 2/22 EX II 3G EEx nA II T6 X
Light-on and dark-on pnp M12 connector 50 m ATEX Zone 2/22 EX II 3G EEx nA II T6 X
Light-on and dark-on pnp; M12 connector 50 m ATEX Zone 2/22 EX II 3G EEx nA II T6 X
surplus light emission with timer EX II 3D IP65 T 80 °C X
function 0.01 to 1 s
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SIMATIC PXS810 ultrasonic proximity switches
Thanks to their detection principle, ultrasonic sensors are especially suitable for
use in the frequently harsh environment of hazardous areas. Whether conditions are
misty, dusty or contaminated: the sensor works reliably. Even levels in tanks or silos
can be detected reliably with ultrasonic technology.
There are also devices of stainless steel available for contact with corrosive media or
for use in the food and beverages industry.
Design Switching output Sensing range Connection Approval Marking
M18 Switch output: NC contact 5 ... 30 cm M12 connector ATEX Zone 2/22 EX II 3G EEx nA II T6 X
Switch output: NO contact EX II 3D IP65 T 80 °C X
Analog output 15 ... 100 cm M12 connector ATEX Zone 2/22 EX II 3G EEx nA II T6 X
Frequency output EX II 3D IP65 T 80°C X
M30 Switch output: NC contact 6 ... 30 cm M12 connector ATEX Zone 2/22 EX II 3G EEx nA II T6 X
Switch output: NO contact EX II 3D IP65 T 80 °C X
Analog output
20 ... 130 cm M12 connector ATEX Zone 2/22 EX II 3G EEx nA II T6 X



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Product range
Motors and geared motors
Gap-free portfolio for maximum safety For all applicable types of protection
Siemens has for decades offered explosion-proof motors The products offered by Siemens and Loher form a gap-free
across all performance classes, thus ensuring reliable opera- range – from 60 W to 100 MW, in a standard version or as a
tion and maximum safety for personnel, machinery, and the tailor-made customized solution, and with all applicable types
environment, even in potentially explosive atmospheres. The of protection for gas and dust.
acquisition of Loher GmbH in 2005 has significantly expanded
and rounded-off the range in the area of explosion-proof For motion control applications in explosion protection zones,
drives. such as are found in the printing industry and in paint shops,
synchronous and asynchronous motors are available for use in
Zone 1 and 2, as well as Zone 22.
1MJ explosion-proof asynchronous motor for use in Ex Protection Zone 1 1FS6 synchronous servomotor for use in Ex Protection Zone 1
40 Product range Motors and geared motors

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Double protection for unusual requirements
Motors with double protection are available for special re-

quirements: On one hand, this is the combination of gas and
dust explosion protection for locations where fine explosive
dust or gases can occur.
Equally possible is double protection in Ex d and Ex e, especially

for locations with extremely high safety requirements, such as
liquid gas tankers.
Geared motor version in accordance with ATEX
Like the motors, the geared motors are also offered in versions
complying with ATEX. There are geared motors available here
with all types of gears: Helical, helical bevel, helical worm, off-
set and worm gearboxes.
Converter systems for hazardous areas
With MICROMASTER, SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES, SINAMICS

and DYNAVERT, we offer frequency converters/inverters that
are also tailored to the requirements of explosion protection.
The DYNAVERT T, for example, has an ATEX-certified electronic MOTOX helical geared motor
shutdown mechanism thanks to integral TMS I/O board for Ex
motors of Zone 1 and 2. In mining, special fire-damp-protec-
ted mining converters DYNAVERT I or DYNAVERT T are used.
Motor type Protection types Performance Frame size Speeds Degrees Certifica-
range/torque (shaft of protec- tions
height) tion
Asynchronous Ex n AII, Ex e II, Ex de IIC, 0.06 ... 4 000 kW 56 ... 630 mm ... 12 000 min-1 IP20, IP55, ATEX, NEPSI,
motors low- Ex d IIC, Ex de I, Ex d I, IP56 (non Rostekhnadzor
voltage Ex p II, dust Ex, heavy sea), etc.
double protection Ex d IP65, IP67,
and Ex e as well as IP68
gas/dust
Asynchronous Ex n AII, Ex e II, Ex de IIC, 200 ... 100 000 kW 350 ... 1 250 mm ... 15 000 min-1 IP20, IP55, ATEX, NEPSI,
motors high- Ex d IIC, Ex de I, Ex d I, IP56 (non Rostekhnadzor
voltage Ex p II, dust Ex, heavy sea), etc.
double protection Ex d IP65, IP67,
and Ex e as well as IP68
gas/dust
Synchronous Ex n, Ex d, Ex e, dust Ex 0.2 ... 385 kW 28 ... 280 mm ... 7 000 min-1 IP64, IP65 ATEX
motors for
high-dynamic
applications
Gears and Ex n AII, Ex de IIC, Ex d 0.12 - 200 kW; Gear frame size 0.1 ... approx. 700 rpm IP55, IP65 ATEX,
geared motors IIC, Ex e, dust Ex 50 ... 20 000 Nm 18 ... 188 Rostekhnadzor
Product range Motors and geared motors 41

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Further information
SIMATIC ET 200 for distributed automation solutions

Brochure: Order No. 6ZB5310-0FM02-0BA. References
Directive 94/9/EC of the European Parliament and Council of 23 March 1994
SIRIUS Infinite Possibilities on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning equip-
ment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive
Introduction to Industrial Controls
atmospheres
Brochure: Order No. E20001-A1000-P302 Official Journal of the European Communities, No. L 100/1
Directive 1999/92/EC of the European Parliament and Council of 16 December

A gap-free range of 1999 on minimum requirements for improving the safety and health protec-
low-voltage motors up to 1250 KW tion of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres.
Brochure: Order No. E20001-A450-P220 Official Journal of the European Communities, No. L 23/57
MOTOX geared motors Working reliability regulation - BetrSichV: Ordinance concerning the protec-
Brochure: Order No. E80001-A440-P220-V1 tion of safety and health in the provision of work equipment and its use at
work, concerning safety when operating installations subject to monitoring
and concerning the organization of industrial safety and health at work.
SIMATIC PX proximity switches for reliable
K. Nabert and G. Schön:
sensing, counting, measurement or monitoring
Safety parameters for combustible gases and vapors
Brochure: Order No. 6ZB5330-0DA02-0BA.
Published by Deutscher Eichverlag, Brunswick, Germany
EN 60529: 2000 (VDE 0470 Part 1)

Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)
EN 60079-14: 2004 (VDE 0165 Part 1)
Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres -
Part 14: Electrical installations in hazardous areas
(other than mines)
EN 61241-14: 2005 (VDE 0165 Part 2) Electrical apparatus for use in the
presence of combustible dust - Part 14:
Selection and installation
Published by VDE-Verlag GmbH, Berlin
NFPA 70 - 1996 National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition

National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA, USA
2006 Canadian Electrical Code, 20th Edition
Canadian Standards Association, Etobicoke, ON, Canada
1996 National Electrical Code Review and Application Guide
Killark Electric Manufacturing Company, St. Louis, MO, USA
1998 Canadian Electrical Code Review and Application Guide
Hubbell Canada Inc. - Killark, Pickering, ON, Canada
Publication
Fundamentals of Explosion Protection
R. STAHL SCHALTGERÄTE GMBH,
Waldenburg
42 Further information
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Further information 43
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CLASSES AND GROUPS

CLASSIFICATION OF HAZARDOUS AREAS ACCORDING TO NEC 500 TEMPERATURE CLASSES
Typical types Group Maximum USA Maximum USA

Constant or occasional hazard Rare or temporary hazard of gas/dust/ surface (NEC 500) surface (NEC 500)
lint/fiber temperature temperature
Acetylene Class I Group A
Hydrogen Class I Group B 450 °C T1 180 °C T3A
Ethylene Class I Group C 300 °C T2 165 °C T3B
USA NEC 500 280 °C T2A 160 °C T3C
Class I (gas) Propane Class I Group D
Methane Mining 260 °C T2B 135 °C T4
Class II (dust) Division 1 Division 2 230 °C T2C 120 °C T4A
Class III (fibers) Metal dust Class II Group E
Coal dust Class II Group F 215 °C T2D 100 °C T5
Particle dust Class II Group G 200 °C T3 85 °C T6
Fibers/lint Class III
NEC 500 Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D T4
NEC 505 Class I Zone 1 AEx ib [ib/ia] de IIC T4
IEC Ex ib [ib/ia] de IIC T4

CENELEC II 2 (1)*G Ex ib [ib/ia] de IIC T4
EXPLOSION GROUPS ACCORDING

TO CENELEC, IEC, NEC 505
Explosion group Typical gas
I Methane
II A Propane
II B Ethylene
II C Hydrogen
CLASSIFICATION OF GASES AND VAPORS IN Types of protection for gases Use

EXPLOSION GROUPS AND TEMPERATURE CLASSES in zone
T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6
Type of K Schematic Basic principle Standard Examples 0 1 2
1)
I Methane protection representation
IIA Acetone Ethyl alcohol Gasoline Acetyl aldehyde

Ethane i-Amylacetat Diesel fuel Ethyl ether General General requirements for the type EN 60079-0
Ethyl acetate n-Butane Kerosene requirements and testing of electrical equipment IEC 60079-0
Ammonia n-Butyl alcohol Fuel oil intended for the Ex area ANSI/UL 60079-0
Benzene (pure) n-Hexane FM 3600
Acetic acid
Carbon oxide
Methane
Methanol Increased e Applies only to equipment, or its EEN 60079-7 Terminals,
Propane safety component parts, that normally IEC 60079-7 terminal
Toluene does not create sparks or arcs, ANSI/UL 60079-7 boxes
does not attain hazardous tempera-
IIB Town gas Ethylene
(Illuminating gas) tures, and whose mains voltage does
not exceed 1 kV
IIC Hydrogen Acetylene Carbon disulfide
Flameproof d If an explosion occurs inside the EN 60079-1 Switchgear,

enclosure enclosure, the housing will withstand IEC 60079-1 transformers
TEMPERATURE CLASSES the pressure and the explosion will ANSI/UL 60079-1
EQUIPMENT GROUP I Maximum CENELEC not be propagated outside the
(Mining) surface IEC enclosure
temperature USA (NEC 505)
Category M1 Category M2 450 °C T1
300 °C T2 Pressurized p The ignition source is surrounded EN 60079-2 Control
Hazard Constant, Occasional 200 °C T3 enclosure by a pressurized protective gas IEC 60079-2 cabinets,
135 °C T4 (min. 0.5 mbar) the surrounding ANSI/UL 60079-2 switchgear
level long-term or hazard
100 °C T5 atmosphere cannot enter cabinets
frequent hazard
85 °C T6
Intrinsic i By limiting the energy in the circuit, EN 60079-11 Actuators,

safety the formation of impermissibly high IEC 60079-11 sensors,
ZONE CLASSIFICATION temperatures, sparks, or arcs is ANSI/UL 60079-11 PROFIBUS DP
prevented FM 3610 RS 485-iS
Constant, long-term Occasional hazard Rare or short-term
or frequent hazard hazard
Oil o Equipment or equipment parts are EN 60079-6 Transformers,
CENELEC/IEC Zone 0 Zone 1 Zone 2 immersion immersed in oil and thus separated IEC 60079-6 switching
(Zone 20 dust) (Zone 21 dust) (Zone 22 dust) from the Ex atmosphere ANSI/UL 60079-6 devices
USA NEC 505 1)
Class I (gas) Zone 0 Zone 1 Zone 2
1)
A device which has been approved for Class 1, Zone 1 can automatically be used in Class 1, Division 2. Sand filling q Ignition source is buried in sand. EN 60079-5 Strip heaters,
The Ex atmosphere surrounding IEC 60079-5 capacitors
the housing cannot be ignited by ANSI/UL 60079-5
an arc
EQUIPMENT GROUP II
(other hazardous areas)
Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 No category Encapsulation m By encapsulation of the ignition EN 60079-18 Sensors,
source in a molding, it cannot ignite IEC 60079-18 switching
the Ex atmosphere ANSI/UL 60079-18 devices
Hazard Constant, long- Occasional Rare or No hazard
level term or frequent hazard short-term
hazard hazard Types of n Zone 2: This type of Slightly simplified application of types EN 60079-15 Programm-
protection protection includes of protection in Zone 2. n stands for IEC 60079-15 able
Application in Zone 0 Zone 20 Zone 1 Zone 21 Zone 2 Zone 22 Safe area several types not igniting ANSI/UL 60079-15 controllers
Atmosphere FM 3611
G = gas, G D G D G D
D = dust
* (1) = The information in brackets refers to the associated device; in this case: 1)
associated electrical apparatus installation in Category 1. Marking
Explosion Protection
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Industrial Automation and

The hazardous area completely under control

In many industries, the manufacture, processing, trans-

Particularly in areas such as the chemical and petrochemical Zone 1/21

To guarantee the highest possible level of safety in these areas,

This brochure is designed to provide users and interested read-

However, it does not replace intensive study of the relevant

2 The hazardous area completely under control

Physical principles and parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Legislative basis and standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installing and operating electrical systems . . . . . . 16

Ex protection in North America

Approval and testing centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Product range for the hazardous area . . . . . . . . . . 24

Product range Industrial Automation Systems . . . 26

Product range Low-voltage switchgear . . . . . . . . . 32

Product range Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Product range Motors and geared motors . . . . . . . 40

The hazardous area completely under control 3

Physical principles and parameters

Explosion Primary and secondary explosion protection

• Avoidance of combustible substances

Ignition source Primary explosion protection

Prevent the formation

EXPLOSION Prevent the ignition

Secondary explosion protection

Restrict the effects

Discharge of an explosion Integrated explosion protection

4 Physical principles and parameters

100 Vol.% Air concentration 0 Vol.%

0 Vol.% Concentration of combustible substance 100 Vol.%

Physical principles and parameters 5

Dusts The risk of an explosion is prevented by using explosion-proof

6 Physical principles and parameters

Minimum ignition energy

Physical principles and parameters 7

Legislative basis and standards

Legislative basis of explosion protection EU directives/CE mark

Globally, explosion protection is In the European Union, explosion protection is regulated by

8 Legislative basis and standards

National laws and regulations Standards

fic information is given on the hazards of potentially explosive Number of standard

Legislative basis and standards 9

Classification of explosion-proof equipment

Marking • The categories which indicate whether the device can be

Example of identification according to 94/9/EC

Representation of the application area

Named authority for certification of the QA system according to 94/9/EC

Example of a device identification

Ex II 2G Ex ia IIC T4 Type(s) of protection and temperature class

KEMA 00 ATEX 1081 Consecutive number of testing agency

Year of issue of the certificate

Symbol of testing authority

10 Classification of explosion-proof equipment

Equipment groups/categories Zones

Information and specifications for zone subdivision can be

Level of dan- Continuous, long-term Occasional Infrequent

Danger Continuous, Occassional Infrequent and Flammable dusts