The new EU Directive describing basic safety requirements for devices and protection
systems in explosive atmospheres.
Maximum explosion protection with Festo products The most important changes at a glance
Your 100 % reliable partner – In particular, after the Directive plosion-protection categories. The major changes in the • The Directive applies to the
both now and in the future has come into force, non-elec- More will follow. We are new Directive 94/9/EC are mining industry and all other
All devices and protective trical devices such as pneuma- working on this with maximum as follows: explosive atmospheres.
systems for use in potentially tic drives will also need to be effort. • Its scope now includes non- • The Directive includes basic
explosive atmospheres which approved. electrical devices such as safety requirements.
are sold after 1st July 2003 You can therefore be sure of cylinders. • The Directive also applies to
must be approved in accordan- As the result of these changes, one thing: whatever explosion- • Devices are assigned to cate- complete protection systems.
ce with the EU Directive even companies which use only hazard zones are present in gories which are in turn assig
94/9/EC. This Directive, which pneumatic products in hazar- your company, Festo can offer ned to zones.
has the working title ATEX, har- dous areas will be forced after you suitable products for your • New identification with
monises the various require- 1st July 2003 to ensure that complete pneumatic control CE symbol.
ments formerly applicable with- these products are certified. chain. And can help you imple- • Operating instructions and a
Note:
in the EU with the aim of achie- For many companies, this will ment the new Directive as certificate of conformity must
For the latest information,
ving a uniform level of safety mean getting to grips with the quickly and unproblematically be supplied with every device.
certificates of conformity
and removing barriers to trade. question of certification for the as possible, for example with • Dust explosion protection
and product documentation,
first time. comprehensive documentation also now falls within the
see the Festo website
The Directive 94/9/EC further- Since 1st July 2003, you are and certificates of conformity scope of this Directive. Zone
www.festo.com/en/ex
more replaces the legal require- able to choose from thousands via the Internet. assignment is analogous to
ments previously applicable. of Festo products which are that used for gas explosion
approved of the various ex- protection.
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When can an explosion be ignited by pneumatic components?
An explosion can occur when- Explosive atmospheres consi- Explosive atmospheres consi- Electrical sources of ignition Other possible sources Flammable material (gas/dust)
ever particular conditions are sting of gas, mist or vapours sting of dust may form in: • Sparks or arcs, such as those of ignition
met. An explosive mixture can may form in: • Chemical factories generated when coil plugs are • Open fires or flames (e.g.
be created wherever flammable • Chemical factories • Power stations disconnected. welding equipment, tobacco
gases, liquids or dust are gene- • Storage tank installations • Paint factories • Electrical compensation smoking)
rated, transported or stored. • Refineries • Grain mills current • Hot surfaces (e.g. hot-running
Places of this kind are said to • Sewage treatment plants • Cement works • Hot surfaces of solenoid coils bearings or brakes)
have explosive atmospheres or • Airports • Harbour installations • Self-igniting reactions
to be hazardous areas. A small • Power stations • Feedstuff factories Mechanical sources of ignition (exothermal reactions)
spark, such as that created • Paint factories • Medical-technology • Hot surfaces resulting from • Self-igniting materials
when an electrical contact • Paint shops installations friction and compression • Ultrasound
opens, can be all that is requi- • Harbour installations losses • Lightning strikes
red in order to ignite an explosi- and many other areas in which • Adiabatic compression
ve mixture. bulk dust-forming goods are • Electrostatic discharges
processed or transported. • Mechanically-generated
sparks caused by impacts
Explosion protection comprises
all the precautionary measures
necessary to protect against
hazards to life and limb resul- Oxygen Ignition source
ting from explosions.
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Plug =
Not subject to
approval procedu-
res but must fulfil
certain require-
ments
Zone Category
Responsibility on both sides Equipment Equipment Application In accordance with the new Safety advice
When an installation is produ- group category Directive 94/9/EC, both soleno- Permissible technical data
ced for use in explosive atmos- id coils and actual power valves listed in the catalogue for the
pheres, the installation con- I M1 Mining are subject to approval proce- specified devices, as well as the
structor and the supplier of M2 dures. Festo’s policy is to provi- following instructions, must be
components or subsystems Zone Zone Application II All non-mining areas de each of these with a separa- adhered to:
such as Festo must work hand Gas Vapour of application te rating plate, so that you can • The devices may only be ope-
in hand to ensure that the cate- 0 Continuous, frequent, II 1G Gases, mist, vapours see at a glance where the valve rated with compressed air.
gory classification of the devi- 20 long periods II 1D Dust in question can be used. • All metal parts must be
ces is in accordance with the 1 Occasional II 2G Gases, mist, vapours connected to equipotential
division of the installation into 21 II 2D Dust Important: The component bonding in order to prevent
explosion-protection zones: 2 Seldom, short periods, II 3G Gases, mist, vapours with the lowest category electrostatic charging and
22 under fault conditions II 3D Dust defines the category of the potential differences resulting
product as a whole. from transient electrical
currents.
• Compressed air must not be
exhausted into dusty, potenti-
ally explosive atmospheres.
Exhaust air must be vented
via tubing lines out of the
explosive dust atmosphere.
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Under ATEX 94/9/EC, the previous zones 0, 1 Product documentation
and 2 of equipment group II are assigned as follows:
Zone 0 Category 1 Zone 1 Category 2 Zone 2 Category 3 Products requiring approval These include, for example: A few examples of these prod- Products without manufac-
Equipment of this category Equipment of this category Equipment of this category Products requiring approval are • Drive units/cylinders ucts include: turer’s certification Note:
guarantees the required level guarantees the required level provides the required level of products which include their • Power valves • Pneumatic accessories Festo’s range of products inclu- Please contact your regional
of safety even under rarely- of safety even under frequently- safety under normal operating own possible sources of igniti- • Solenoid coils • Tubing des many non-electrical devi- sales office for questions
occurring equipment fault occurring equipment fault con- conditions. on. These products are subject • Switches • Fittings ces which are not listed in the regarding products without
conditions. ditions. This equipment is used This equipment is used in areas to ATEX directive 94/9/EC. • Pneumatic connection plates manufacturer’s certification, manufacturer’s certification.
This equipment is used where where an explosive atmosphere where in all probability an Depending upon the type of Products not requiring • Flow control and non-return but which can nevertheless be
an explosive atmosphere consi- consisting of a mixture of air explosive atmosphere consi- product, they must be in com- approval valves utilised in potentially explosive
sting of a mixture of air and and gases, vapours or mist or sting of a mixture of air and pliance with certain types of Products which do not include • Non-electrical service units atmospheres thanks to their
gases, vapours or mist or of a of a dust/air mixture is present gases, vapours or mist or of a explosion protection which are their own possible sources of • Mechanical accessories design, and the way in which
dust/air mixture is present con- occasionally. dust/air mixture will occur eit- specified in the applicable stan- ignition do not require appro- they are used.
tinuously or for long periods. her not at all or only for a short dards. val. These products can be Festo voluntarily provides
time. Operating instructions and a used in certain Ex zones in con- manufacturer’s certification The user has the option of sub-
declaration of conformity must sideration of the manufactu- for the following zones: jecting these products to his
Additional identification
be included with these prod- rer’s specifications issued by Zones 0, 1, 2, 20, 21, 22 own risk analysis in accordance
The categories of Group II are
ucts when they are shipped. ourselves. A corresponding risk Zones 1, 2, 21, 22 with ATEX 137 as part of his
also identified by a letter suffix
Additionally, these products analysis has been conducted by Zone 1, 2 own explosion protection docu-
(G for gases and D for dust).
must also be identified with Festo. mentation.
explosion protection labelling.
Note: Up-to-date information, as well as declarations of conformity, manufacturers’ certifications and product documentation can be
accessed on the Internet at www.festo.com/en/ex by clicking the “Products” link.
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Mechanical equipment Electrical equipment
CE symbol Code No. of notified body certifying Quality Management System of manufacturer
Indicates that the equipment in question can be used in a hazardous area Indicates that the equipment in question can be used in a hazardous area
Equipment group: Here use in other areas, not mining Equipment group: Here use in other areas, not mining
Equipment category. Indicates possible use in the various hazardous zones Equipment category
Explosive atmosphere G = Gas, D = Dust. These letters may appear singly or Explosive atmosphere G = Gas, D = Dust. These letters may appear singly or
in combination. in combination.
Ignition protection category Approval in accordance with European standard
Temperature class: Maximum surface temperature for use in potentially Explosion-protected devices
explosive gas atmospheres. Degree of protection
Reference to the operating instructions for the product. Explosion group (for gas)
Max. surface temperature for use in dust-hazard areas Temperature class: Maximum surface temperature
Temperature range within which the product for use in potentially explosive gas atmospheres.
can be used in explosive atmospheres. Reference to the operating instructions for the product.
Temperature range within which the product
can be used in explosive atmospheres.
Max. surface temperature for use
in dust-hazard areas. If no specifica-
tion is made for temperature class
(e.g.T5), this specification is made
for temperature explosive gas
atmospheres
Degree of protection
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Explosion-protection rating plates and their meaning
The key which allows you to These three rating plates will Festo’s explosion-protection rating plates
rapidly identify explosion-pro- be used in future for products
tected pneumatic and electrical intended for use in hazardous Equipment groups Equipment categories Degrees of protection
products is the rating plate. To areas: II Equipment group II, 2GD Equipment for use ia Intrinsically-safe
provide you with a quick guide • Mechanical equipment not mining in Zones 1 and 21 ib electrical equipment
to this, we have analysed the • Electrical equipment 2G Equipment for use nA Not capable electrical
various product type codes into • Festo’s explosion-protection in Zone 1 equipment,
their component parts. rating plates 3GD Equipment for use no spark generation
in Zone 2 and 22 d Flame-proof enclosure
3G Equipment for use m Encapsulation
in Zone 2 c Design safety
e Enhanced safety
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Festo's ATEX compliant product range
Cylinders and drives Solenoid valves Zone Equipment Explosive Service units
A cylinder is a module con- Note: A valve is a module consisting category atmosphäre A service unit is an assembly Note:
sisting of two or more parts, Drives with direct part of two parts, each of which is consisting of devices requiring • All devices are identified
each of which is subject to numbers (non-configura- subject to mandatory approval: 1 2G Gases, approval and devices which do and documented with
ble) can be supplied with vapours
mandatory approval: 1. Power valve not require approval, for exam- regard to use for intended
1. Cylinder ATEX approval upon (non-electrical part) ple: purpose within the Ex zone
21 2D Dust
2. Accessories e.g. sensors request. Specifications 2. Solenoid coil (electrical part) 1. Pressure regulators independent of one
included in the data sheet 2 3G Gases, (not requiring approval) another.
regarding “ATEX identifica- vapours 2. Electrical on-off valve • The resulting range of
Zone Equipment Potentially tion”, “ATEX ambient tem- (requiring approval) approved applications for
category explosive perature” and the “CE 22 3D Dust the module corresponds to
atmosphere mark” only apply to drives that of the individual part
0 1G Gases, vapours with ATEX approval. assigned to the lowest
20 1D Dust category.
1 2G Gases, vapours • This pertains to device
21 2D Dust category, G and D, poten-
2 3G Gases, vapours tially explosive atmos-
22 3D Dust pheres, maximum surface
temperature and explosion
classification if applicable.
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Quick information retrieval: ATEX products from Festo
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Occurrence of explosive EU USA USA
atmosphere (EN 60079-10) (NEC 500) (NEC 505)
Gases, vapours, mist Dust Gases, vapours, liquid Dust Gas, vapour
Continuosly or for long Zone 0 Zone 20 Class I Class II Class I, Zone 0
periods Division 1 Division 1
Occasionally Zone 1 Zone 21 Class I, Zone 1
Seldom and Class I Class II
for short periods Zone 2 Zone 22 Division 2 Division 2 Class I, Zone 2
Quick information retrieval: ATEX products from Festo Standards for the American market
Step 3: ton( 3 ). You’ll find the right In North America, hazardous Division 1: For cases where Underwriters Laboratories Inc. The table above shows the clas-
Within a given product range, product here, even for highly areas are classified into two there is a probability (UL) is a independent testing sification of hazardous areas
the feature search function can demanding applications. Select divisions in accordance with that an explosive and certification organisation for gases, vapours, mists and
be accessed by clicking the but- the corresponding ATEX symbol. NEC 500. As in Europe (IEC atmosphere will dedicated to product safety. dust into zones and/or divisi-
standard), the basis for this occur continuously, With its headquarters in the ons in accordance with the
classification into divisions is for long periods or USA, UL has published over European and American stan-
the probability of the occurren- occasionally. 700 standards which are obser- dards.
ce of a hazardous explosive ved by many users world-wide.
atmosphere. Division 2: For cases where The UL standards for hazardous
there is a probability areas and electrical equipment
that an explosive assigns all flammable materials
atmosphere will to one of three classes:
3 occur only rarely or Class I: Flammable gases,
Note: for short periods. vapours and liquids
Searches can only be con- Class II: Flammable dusts
ducted for products requi- Class III:Easily combustible
ring ATEX approval and particles and solid
products classified in accon- materials
dance with ATEX with the
feature selection function in
the online catalogue!
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Explosion-protection glossary
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Explosion-protection glossary What must be observed when using Festo components?
Devices are machines, pieces of Explosive atmosphere Intrinsically safe electrical Specified limit values for tech- Festo involve a safety risk and All technical data applies at
equipment, stationary or mobile A mixture of flammable gases, equipment Note: Unless it has additio- nical data and any specific are thus not permissible. the time of going to print.
apparatus, control and equip- vapours, mists or dust and air An electrical device in which all nal explosion protection, instructions must be adhered Festo does not accept any liabi- All texts, representations,
ment components and warning under atmospheric conditions in circuits are intrinsically safe. associated electrical equip- to by the user in order to ensu- lity for resulting damages. illustrations and drawings
and preventive systems which which the combustion process Devices of this kind may instal- ment must not be installed re recommended operating You should contact Festo’s included in this catalogue are
are used singly or in combinati- spreads to the entire unburned led directly in a hazardous area. directly in explosive atmos- conditions. advisors if one of the following the intellectual property of
on for the purposes of genera- mixture once ignition has taken pheres. When pneumatic components apply to your application: Festo AG & Co. KG, and are
ting, transmitting, storing, mea- place. Associated electrical equip- are used, the user shall ensure protected by copyright law.
suring, controlling and conver- ment that they are operated using • The ambient conditions and All rights reserved, including
ting energy and to process Hazardous area An electrical device with con- correctly prepared compressed conditions of use or the translation rights. No part of
materials and which include a An area in which the atmos- tains both intrinsically-safe and air without aggressive media. operating medium differ from this publication may be repro-
potential source of ignition and phere may be explosive due to non-intrinsically-safe circuits When Festo components are the specified technical data. duced or transmitted in any
could thus cause an explosion. local and operating conditions. and is designed in such a way used in safety-oriented applica- • The product is to perform a form or by anymeans, electro-
that the non-intrinsically-safe tions, the user shall ensure that safety function. nic, mechanical, photocopying
Electrical equipment circuits cannot affect the intrin- all applicable national and local • A risk or safety analysis is or otherwise, without the
Assemblies of components, sically-safe circuits. safety laws and regulations, for required. prior written permission of
electrical circuits or parts of example the machine directive, • You are unsure about the Festo AG & Co. KG.
electrical circuits normally together with the relevant product’s suitability for use in All technical data subject to
installed in a single housing. references to standards are the planned application. change according to technical
observed. Unauthorised con- • You are unsure about the update.
versions or modifications to product’s suitability for use in
products and systems from safety-oriented applications.
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