BS EN ISO 9001:1994 Certificate No FM55900

SPECIALISTS IN FLAME PROTECTION

Equipment Selection (ATEX)

POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

Scope Work equipment Work equipment Workplaces Workplaces Details

ATEX 95 Directive 94/9/EC

ATEX 137 Directive 1999/92/EC

Work equipment and Workplaces - Directive 1999/92/EC

Conditions of operation
Equipment remains energised and functioning
Compliance
* RARisk Assessment

Category of equipment Equipment Group I (Mines)

Atmosphere

Level of Performance of protection protection

2 independent protection methods, or Safe with 2 faults Suitable for normal operation and severe operating conditions 2 independent protection methods or Safe with 2 faults Suitable for normal operation and frequently occurring disturbances, or Safe with 1 fault Suitable for normal operation

Already in use or made available for the first time before 30 June 2003 Made available for the first time after 30 June 2003 Used for the first time after 30 June 2003 OR Modifications, extensions or restructuring after 30 June 2003 Already in use before 30 June 2003

May continue to be used provided the RA* indicates it is safe ATEX 95 applies (selection on the basis of categories) ATEX 137 applies Classify into zones, Mark with a sign, Provide protective clothing, Duty of coordination by 30 June 2006

M1 M2

Methane, Dust Very high

Methane, Dust High

Equipment is de-energised Equipment remains energised and functioning in Zones 0,1,2 (G) and/or 20,21,22 (D) Equipment remains energised and functioning in Zones 1,2 (G) and/or 21,22 (D) Equipment remains energised and functioning in Zones 2 (G) and/or 22 (D)

Equipment Group II (Surface)

1 2 3

Gas, Vapour, Mist, Dust

Very high

Note: The mineral extracting industries are exempt from ATEX 137 BUT ATEX 95 applies. However, Chemical Agents Directive 98/24/EC does apply to the extracting industries and both CAD and ATEX contain a lot of common requirements for employers such as risk assessment, prevention and protection measures, providing training, emergency arrangements. ATEX 137 and the safety requirements of CAD are implemented through the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR).

Conversion of US Type to European IP Code designations

3 3R 3S 4 and 4X 6 and 6P IP54 IP14 IP54 IP56 IP67

Employers Obligations under Directive 1999/92/EC 1. Prevent the formation of explosive atmospheres OR
Avoid the ignition of the explosive atmosphere, and Control the effects of explosions Assessment of explosion risks Warning sign Likelihood of explosive atmospheres occurring and their persistence for places Likelihood that ignition sources are present where explosive atmospheres Scale of the anticipated effects may occur Duty of coordination between employers Hazardous Area classification Mark explosive atmospheres with sign at point of entry (where necessary) Verification before first use Risk Assessment Record (extension of MHSW record - no separate EPD required) Explosion risks have been determined and assessed Safety measures taken to eliminate or reduce the risk Hazardous areas classified into zones Selection of equipment (link to ATEX 95) Arrangements for incidents and emergencies Measures taken to inform, instruct and train employees

Gas, Vapour, Mist, Dust

High

2.

Gas, Vapour, Mist, Dust

Normal

Conformity Assessment Procedures (ATEX)

Equipment of Groups II & IIII Equipment of Groups & (1) Categories M1 & 11 (1) Categories M1 & and Autonomous and Autonomous Protective Systems Protective Systems EC Type-examination EC Type-examination by NB (2) by NB (2)
Annex III Annex III

Typical Equipment Marking (ATEX)

Type designation Type of explosive atmosphere G - gas, vapour or mist D - dust Explosion protection marking Equipment Group and Category Ambient temperature (-20C to +40C if not marked) Name and address of manufacturer Serial number including year of manufacture

Equipment of Groups II & IIII Equipment of Groups & (1) Categories M2 & 22 (1) Categories M2 &

Equipment of Group IIII Equipment of Group (1) Category 33 (1) Category

3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Yes

Internal combustion engine Internal combustion engine or or Electrical equipment Electrical equipment

No

Internal control of Internal control of production production (Manufacturers (Manufacturers declaration) declaration)
Annex VIII Annex VIII

Junction Box JB1

0123/01 0359 II 2 G EEx e II T6 II 1 D T100C IP66 Tamb= -45C to +60C ABC 00ATEX1234 MDP = _____W
Serial No. FLAMETEC LTD Berkshire, RG17 7RX, UK DO NOT OPEN WHEN ENERGIZED

and

EC Type-examination EC Type-examination (2) by NB by NB (2) Product Product Verification Verification (2) by NB by NB (2)
Annex V Annex V Annex III Annex III

Production QA Production QA (2) by NB by NB (2)

Annex IV Annex IV

Internal control of Internal control of production production (Manufacturers (Manufacturers declaration) declaration)
Annex VIII Annex VIII

CE marking and number of Notified Body responsible for Quality System Essential information for safe use (EN 50014 and EN 50281-1-1) Certificate number: U Component cert. X Special conditions for safe use Other essential information (EN 50019) Warning (EN 50019)

Explosion Protection Methods (NEC)

NEC 500
Division 1: Explosionproof Intrinsic Safety Purged/Pressurised (Type X or Y)

or

and

and Communicate the Communicate the Technical Documentation Technical Documentation (2) to NB (2) to NB

NEC 505
Zone 0: Intrinsic Safety ia Class I, Division 1 Intrinsic Safety Zone 1: Encapsulated, m Flameproof, d Increased Safety, e Intrinsic Safety, ib Oil Immersed, o Powder Filled, q Purged/Pressurised, p Any Class I, Zone 0 method Any Class I, Division 1 method Zone 2: Hermetically Sealed, nC Nonincendive, nC Nonsparking, nA Restricted Breathing, nR Sealed Device, nC Any Class I, Zone 0 or 1 method Any Class I, Division 1 or 2 method

Conformity to Type Conformity to Type (2) Tests by NB Tests by NB (2)

Annex VI Annex VI

or

Product QA Product QA (2) by NB by NB (2)

Annex VII Annex VII

Equipment of Groups II & IIII Equipment of Groups & and Autonomous Protective Systems and Autonomous Protective Systems Unit Verification Unit Verification (2) by NB by NB(2)
Annex IX Annex IX

(1) (1)

(1) and their components if separately certified (2) Notified Body

Protection Concepts (ATEX)

Electrical equipment for gases, vapours and mists (G)
Type of Protection Increased Safety Non-Sparking Flameproof Enclosed Break Quartz/Sand Filled Intrinsic Safety Intrinsic Safety Energy Limitation Pressurised Restricted Breathing Simple Pressurisation Encapsulation Encapsulation (Cat 1) Oil Immersion Category 1G Category M1 Symbol e nA d nC q ia ib nL p nR nP m ma o Category M2 & 2 3 M2 & 2 3 2 M1 & 1 M2 & 2 3 2 3 3 2 1 2 1 M1 CENELEC EN 50019 EN 50021 EN 50018 EN 50021 EN 50017 EN 50020/39 EN 50020/39 EN 50021 EN 50016 EN 50021 Limit the energy of the spark and the surface temperature Contain the explosion, prevent flame propagation Basic concept of protection No arcs, sparks or hot surfaces

Equipment Marking (NEC)

Zones
Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T4
Means: Class I Zone 0 Flammable gas or vapour Area classification (explosive atmosphere always present) Approved to US standards Protection method (Intrinsic Safety) Gas group (acetylene & hydrogen) Temperature class

Divisions
Class I, Division 1, Groups A&B T4
Means: Class I Division 1 Flammable gas or vapour Area classification (explosive atmosphere can exist under normal operating conditions) Groups A & B A: acetylene, B: hydrogen T4 Temperature code

Class I
Division 2: Hermetically Sealed Nonincendive Circuits Nonincendive Components Nonincendive Equipment Nonsparking Devices Oil Immersion Purged/Pressurised (Type Z) Any Class I, Division 1 method Any Class I, Zone 0, 1 or 2 method Division 1: Dust-ignition Proof Intrinsic Safety Purged/Pressurised

AEx ia IIC T4

Class II

EN 50021 EN 50028 EN 50284 EN 50015 EN 50284 EN 50303

Keep the flammable gas out

Temperature Classification
Maximum Surface Temperature CENELEC/IEC NEC 505 (Group II)
T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6

NEC 500
T1 T2 T2A T2B T2C T2D T3 T3A T3B T3C T4 T4A T5 T6

Electrical equipment for combustible dusts (D)

Protection by enclosure Pressurisation Encapsulation Intrinsic Safety tD pD mD iD EN 50281-1-1 (IEC 61241-1) IEC 61241-4 IEC 61241-18 IEC 61241-11 CEN EN 13463-5 EN 13463-4 EN 13463-2 EN 13463-7 EN 13463-8 EN 13463-3 EN 13463-6 Group II Group I Group II Group II EN 1834-1 EN 1834-2 EN 1834-3 EN 1755 Contain the explosion, prevent flame propagation Ignition source cannot become active Flammable gas and vapour Mining Flammable dust Flammable gas, vapour, mist and dust (1) (2) Keep the explosive atmosphere out Ignition sources cannot arise Limit the energy of the spark and the surface temperature Keep the combustible dust out and avoid hot surfaces

Non-electrical equipment and Machinery

Constructional Safety Inherent Safety Flow Restriction Pressurisation Liquid Immersion Flameproof Control of Ignition Sources Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines Industrial trucks operating in potentially explosive atm. c g fr p k d b -

450C (842F) 300C (572F) 280C (536F) 260C (500F) 230C (446F) 215C (419F) 200C (392F) 180C (356F) 165C (329F) 160C (320F) 135C (275F) 120C (248F) 100C (212F) 85C (185F)

Division 2: Dust Tight Hermetically Sealed Nonincendive Circuits Nonincendive Components Nonincendive Equipment Nonsparking Devices Any Class II, Division 1 method Division 1: Dust Tight Intrinsic Safety Hermetically Sealed Purged/Pressurised Division 2: Nonincendive Circuits Nonincendive Components Nonincendive Equipment Nonsparking Devices Any Class III, Division 1 method

Class III

N.B. For Group I (CENELEC/IEC) applications, electrical apparatus has fixed temperature limits i.e. 150C and 450C.

Documents issued by the Manufacturer (ATEX)

Description
Attestation of Conformity
(1)

Group Comparison
CENELEC/IEC NEC 505
IIA (Propane) IIB (Ethylene) IIC (Acetylene & Hydrogen) Class III Class II

Documentation
Declaration by the manufacturer that the components conform with the provisions of Directive 94/9/EC and includes details on how to be incorporated into equipment or protective systems Declaration by the manufacturer that the equipment complies with the EHSRs of Directive 94/9/EC and any other relevant directives that apply - Detailed information for safe use, installation, commissioning, maintenance, etc.. - Drawn up in one of the community languages - On putting into service, translation of the instructions in the language of the country in which the equipment or protective system is to be used

NEC 500
Class I D (Propane) C (Ethylene) B (Hydrogen) A (Acetylene) E (Metal Dust) F (Coal Dust) G (Grain Dust) (Fibres)

EC Declaration of Conformity (1) Instructions (2)

EN 60079-10:2003 (IEC79-10) - Classification of Hazardous Areas Institute of Petroleum, Part 15 - Model Code of Safe Practice in the Petroleum Industry, 2002 2nd Ed.

Declaration to accompany information given with each single product or each batch of identical products Instructions to accompany each piece of equipment or protective system