Guide to Equipment Certification Requirements for Hazardous Locations

NORTH AMERICA ATEX & IECEx

Typical North American Marking Atmosphere Groups Typical ATEX and IECEx Marking [*ATEX only]
NEC® 500 NEC® 505 Substance: Hazard Class: NEC 500: NEC 505:

Class I, Division 1, Groups A&B T4 Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T4

Acetylene
Hydrogen
Group A
Group B
IIC
IIC 0359 II 2 G Ex d IIC T4 Gb
Class I
Ethylene Group C IIB
Flammable Gases *Complies *Specific *Environment Temperature
Propane Group D IIA with Marking for Type of Class (T1-T6)
Temperature Protection Temperature European Explosion *Equipment
Area Area Protection
Hazard Class Hazard Concept Class Methane (mining) Group D Directive Protection Category Explosion Equipment
Classification Classification Code Gas group
Class Gas Class Protection Protection
Group Approved to *Notified *Equipment
Combustible Metal Dusts Group E Level
US Standards Gas Group Body Number Group
Combustible Carbonaceous Dusts Class II Group F
Combustible Dusts
Combustible Dusts not in Group E or F (Flour,
Group G
Protection Concepts Grain, Wood, Plastics, Chemicals) Protection Concepts [ATEX and IECEx]
Class III Typical Typical Basic concept of
Type of Basic Concept Combustible Fibers and Flyings Type of Protection Symbol IEC Standard
Code Cty Class Division/Zone Standard Fibers and Flyings IEC EPL Zone(s) protection
Protection of Protection
Electrical Equipment for Flammable Gas, Vapors and Mist - Class I Electrical equipment for gases, vapours and mists (G)
General Requirements - - 0,1,2 IEC 60079-0
US Class I Division 1 & 2 FM 3600 Temperature Classification
General CA Class I Division 1 & 2 Op pr Gb 1,2 IEC 60079-28
Requirements AEx US Class I Division 1 & 2 ISA 60079-0 Max. Surface Temperature NEC® 500 CEC® NEC® 505 IEC - Group II Inherently safe
Optical Radiation Op sh Ga 0,1,2 IEC 60079-28
protected by shutdown
Ex CA Class I Division 1 & 2 CSA 60079-0 450º C (842ºF) T1 T1 T1 Op is Ga 0,1,2 IEC 60079-28
Increased AEx e US Class I Zone 1 ISA 60079-7 300º C (572ºF) T2 T2 T2 No arcs, sparks or hot
Increased safety e Gb 1,2 IEC 60079-7
Safety Ex e CA Class I Zone 1 CSA E60079-7 surfaces.
280º C (536ºF) T2A Type ‘n’ (non-sparking) nA Gc 2 IEC 60079-15
(NI) US Class I Division 2 ISA 12.12.01/FM 3611 no arcs, sparcs Enclosure IP54 or better
Non-Incendive 260º C (500ºF) T2B
(NI) CA Class I Division 2 C22.2 No. 213 or hot surfaces Flameproof d Gb 1,2 IEC 60079-1 Contain the explosion,
230º C (446ºF) T2C quench the flame
AEx nA US Class I Zone 2 ISA 60079-15 Type ‘n’ (enclosed break) nC Gc 2 IEC 60079-15
Non-Sparking
EX nA CA Class I Zone 2 CSA E60079-15 215º C (419ºF) T2D
Quartz/sand filled q Gb 1,2 IEC 60079-5 Quench the flame
(XP) US Class I Division 1 UL 1203 200º C (392ºF) T3 T3 T3
Explosion Proof ia Ga 0,1,2 IEC 60079-11 Limit the energy of
(XP) CA Class I Division 1 C22.2 No. 30 180º C (356ºF) T3A Intrinsic safety ib Gb 1,2 IEC 60079-11 sparks and surface
AEx d US Class I Zone 1 ISA 60079-1 Contain the 165º C (329ºF) T3B ic Gc 2 IEC 60079-11 temperatures
Flame Proof
Ex d CA Class I Zone 1 CSA 60079-1 explosion and 160º C (320ºF) T3C px Gb 1,2 IEC 60079-2
AEx q US Class I Zone 1 ISA 60079-5 extinguish the Pressurized py Gb 1,2 IEC 60079-2
Power Filled flame 135º C (275ºF) T4 T4 T4
Ex q CA Class I Zone 1 CSA E60079-5 pz Gc 2 IEC 60079-2
120º C (248ºF) T4A
AEx nC US Class I Zone 2 ISA 60079-15 Type ‘n’ (sealing & hermetic sealing) nC Gc 2 IEC 60079-15
Enclosed Break Keep the flammable gas
Ex nC CA Class I Zone 2 CSA E60079-15 100º C (212ºF) T5 T5 T5 Type ‘n’ (restricted breathing) nR Gc 2 IEC 60079-15
out
(IS) US Class I Division 1 UL 913 / FM 3610 85º C (185ºF) T6 T6 T6 ma Ga 0,1,2 IEC 60079-18
(IS) CA Class I Division 1 C22.2 No. 157 Note: For Group I (ATEX/IEC) applications, electrical apparatus has fixed temperature limits i.e., 150º C and 450ºC. Encapsulation mb Gb 1,2 IEC 60079-18
AEx ia US Class I Zone 0 ISA 60079-11 Limit energy of mc Gc 2 IEC 60079-18
Intrinsic Safety
AEx ib US Class I Zone 1 ISA 60079-11 sparks and Oil immersion o Gb 1,2 IEC 60079-6
EX ia CA Class I Zone 0 CSA E60079-11 surface Classification of Divisions and Zones Electrical equipment for combustible dusts (D)
Ex ib CA Class I Zone 1 CSA E60079-11 temperature
Type of Area NEC and CEC* ATEX and IEC Definitions General Requirements - - 20,21,22 IEC 60079-0
AEx nC US Class I Zone 2 ISA 60079-15
Limited Energy
Ex nL CA Class I Zone 2 CSA E60079-15 Continous A place in which an explosive atmosphere is ta Da 20 Standard protection
Division 1 Zone 0 / Zone 20
hazard continually present Enclosure tb Db 21 IEC 60079-31 for dusts, rugged tight
Type X US Class I Division 1 NFPA 496 (FM 3620)
Type X CA Class I Division 1 NFPA 496 Intermittent A place in which an explosive atmosphere is tc Dc 22 enclosure
Division 1 Zone 1 / Zone 21
Type Y US Class I Division 1 NFPA 496 (FM 3620) hazard likely to occur in normal operation
Similar to enclosure, but
iaD Da 20
Type Y CA Class I Division 1 NFPA 496 Hazard under A place in which an explosive atmosphere is with some relaxations
Intrinsic safety ibD Db 21 IEC 61241-11
Type Z US Class I Division 2 NFPA 496 (FM 3620) abnormal Division 2 Zone 2 / Zone 22 not likely to occur in normal operation, but if circuit inside is
icD Dc 22
Type Z CA Class I Division 2 NFPA 496 conditions may occur for short periods intrinsically safe
Pressurized
AEx px US Class I Zone 1 ISA 60079-2 * On occasion the ATEX and IEC Zones may be used in the corresponding NEC and CEC system ma Da 20 Protection by
Ex px CA Class I Zone 1 CSA E60079-2 Encapsulation mb Db 21 IEC 60079-18 encapsulation of
AEx py US Class I Zone 1 ISA 60079-2 mc Dc 22 incendive parts
Ex py CA Class I Zone 1 CSA E60079-2
AEx pz US Class I Zone 2 ISA 60079-2
Keep flamable Enclosure Type Ratings Db 21,22 Protection by
gas out Pressurized pD IEC 61241-4 pressurisation of
Ex pz CA Class I Zone 2 CSA E60079-2 Type Area Brief Definition Dc 22 enclosure
Restricted AEx nR US Class I Zone 2 ISA 60079-15 1 Indoor General Purpose
Non-Electrical equipment
Breathing Ex nR CA Class I Zone 2 CSA E60079-15
2 Indoor Protection against angled dripping water
AEx ma US Class I Zone 0 ISA 60079-18 0,1,2,
Indoor / General Requirements - - EN 13463-1 Low potential energy
AEx m US Class I Zone 1 ISA 60079-18 3, 3R, 3S Protection against rain, snow 20,21,22
Encapsulated Outdoor
Ex m CA Class I Zone 1 CSA E60079-18
AEx mb US Class I Zone 1 ISA 60079-18 Indoor / Relies on tight seals,
4, 4X Protection against rain, snow, hose directed water
Outdoor closely matched joints
AEx o US Class I Zone 1 ISA 60079-6 Flow restricted enclosure fr - 2,22 EN 13463-2
Oil Emmersion and tough enclosures to
EX o CA Class I Zone 1 CSA E60079-6 5 Indoor Protection against angled dripping water, dust, fibers, flyings flameproof enclosure d - 1,2,21,22 EN 13463-3
restrict the breathing of
Electrical Equipment for Combustible Dust - Class II & Class III the enclosure
Indoor /
US Class II Division 1 & 2 FM 3600 6 Protection against temporary submersion Ignition hazards
Outdoor 0,1,2,
CA Class II Division 1 & 2 Constructional safety c - EN 13463-5 eliminated by good
General Indoor / 20,21,22
6P Protection against prolonged submersion engineering methods
US Class III Division 1 & 2 FM 3600
Requirements Outdoor
CA Class III Division 1 & 2 Control equipment
0,1,2,
Ex US Zone 20, 21, 22 ISA 60079-0 12, 12K Indoor Protection against circulating dust, fibers, flyings Control of ignition sources b - EN 13463-6 fitted to detect
20,21,22
13 Indoor Protection against circulating dust, fibers, flyings, seepage malfunctions
Dust Ignition (DIP) US Class II Division 1 UL 1203
Proof CA Class II Division 1 CSA C22.2 No. 25 Enclosure is purged and
1,2, EN 60079-2 pressurised to prevent
(NI) US Class II Division 2 ISA 12.12.01 / FM 3611 Pressurization p -
21,22 EN 61241-4 ignition sources from
Dust Protected
CA Class II Division 2 CSA C22.2 No. 25 Additional Market Access: IECEx Scheme arising
AEx tD US Zone 21 ISA 60079-31 Manufacturers of Ex equipment can obtain certificates of conformity that will be Enclosure uses liquid to
Protection by 0,1,2,
(DIP) A21 CA Class II Division 1 CSA E61241-1-1 accepted at a national level in all countries that participate in the IECEx Scheme. Liquid immersion k - EN 13463-8 prevent contact with
Enclosure 20,21,22
(DIP) A22 CA Class II Division 2 CSA E61241-1-1 explosive atmosphere
A certificate of conformity may be obtained from any certification body accepted into the Scheme.
Fiber & Flying US Class III Division 1 & 2 UL 1203 / ISA 12.12.01 The certificate will attest that (1) the equipment design conforms to relevant IEC Standards and (2) the
Keep
product is manufactured under a quality plan assessed by an Approved IEC Ex Certification Body (Ex CBs).
Protection CA Class III Division 1 & 2 CSA C22.2 No. 25 combustible Ingress Protection Codes Atmosphere Groups
Encapsulation
AEx maD US Zone 20 ISA 61241-18 dust out Manufacturers holding certificates of conformity may affix the IECEx Mark of Conformity to equipment [ATEX and IECEx]
AEx mbD US Zone 21 ISA 61241-18 that they have verified complies with the certified design.
First Number (protect Second Number (protect Group Environment Location Typical Substance
(PX) US Class II Division 1 NFPA 496 (FM 3620) Intertek is an IECEx Testing Laboratory and has IECEx Accepted Certification Body status. For more
from solid bodies) from water)
(PX) CA Class II Division 1 NFPA 496 information on the IECEx Scheme contact us or visit www.IECEx.com. Coal Methane (Fire
I
(PY) US Class II Division 1 NFPA 496 (FM 3620) 0 No protection 0 No protection Mining damp)
The IECEx Scheme can help you obtain these and other certification marks for countries around the world:
Pressurization (PY) CA Class II Division 1 NFPA 496 1 Objects > 50mm 1 Vertical drip Gases, Methane,
IIA
(PZ) US Class II Division 2 NFPA 496 (FM 3620) Vapours and Surface Propane etc.
2 Objects > 12.5mm 2 Angled drip
(PZ) CA Class II Division 2 NFPA 496 Mists and
IIB Ethylene
AEx pD US Zone 21 ISA 61241-2 3 Objects > 2.5mm 3 Spraying other
Brazil Russia China Korea locations Hydrogen,
(IS) US Class II Division 1 UL 913 / FM 3610 4 Objects > 1.0mm 4 Splashing IIC
Limit Acetylene etc.
(IS) CA Class II Division 1 CSA C22.2 No. 157 5 Dust-protected 5 Jetting
energy of Combustible
Intrinsic Safety
AEx iaD US Zone 20 ISA 61241-11
sparks and Other Applicable CE Directives 6 Dust-tight 6 Powerful jetting
IIIA
Surface flyings
AEx ibD US Zone 21 ISA 61241-11
surface Combustible and
(IS) US Class III Division 1 UL 913 / FM 3610 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EC 7 Temporary immersion IIIB Non-conductive
temperature Dusts other
(IS) CA Class III Division 1 CSA C22.2 No. 157 Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC locations Conductive
8 Continuous immersion IIIC
Note: For associated intrinsically safe apparatus suitable for installation in a hazardous location, the symbol for the type of
Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC
protection “ia” or “ib” are enclosed within square brackets on the marking, e.g. AEx d [ia] IIC T4.
Note: For intrinsically safe apparatus not suitable for installation in a hazardous location, both the symbol “Ex” or “AEx” and the Low voltage (exludes equipment for use in explosive atmospheres - see Directive 2006/95/EC
symbol for the type of protection “ia” or “ib” are enclosed within the same square brackets on the marking, e.g. [AEx ia] IIC; ATEX Annex II 1.2.7) Equipment Groups [ATEX and IECEx]
in this case, a temperature class is not included.
Radio equipment and Telecommunications terminal equipment (R&TTE) Directive 1999/5/EC Equipment Protection Required Protection
Equipment Group Atmosphere
Category Level Performance & Operation
I (Mines with • Two Faults, Remain
M1 Methane & Dust Very High
firedamp) energised and functioning
I (Mines with • Severe normal operation,
M2 Methane & Dust High
firedamp) De-energise in exp. atm.
II (all other areas) 1 Gas, Vapour, Mist, Dust Very High • Two Faults

Email: icenter@intertek.com Americas: 1-800-WORLDLAB (967-5352) II (all other areas)

II (all other areas)
2
3
Gas, Vapour, Mist, Dust
Gas, Vapour, Mist, Dust
High
Low
• One Fault
• Normal operation

Web: www.intertek.com/hazloc Europe: +44 1244 882590 Equipment Categories & ATEX Categories v Zones
Protection Levels of Use
Equipment Zone of Use
ATEX Equipment
Protection Typical Zone Suitability
Category Category Gas, Vapours,
Levels Dust
ATEX 94/9/EC & Mist
1G Ga Equip. suitable for Zones 0,1,2
Cat 1 Zone 0, 1 & 2 Zone 20, 21 & 22
1D Da Equip. suitable for Zones 20,21,22
Cat 2 Zone 1 & 2 Zone 21 & 22
2G Gb Equip. suitable for Zones 1,2
Cat 3 Zone 2 Zone 22
2D Db Equip. suitable for Zones 21,22
Note: Unless the explosion protection risk assessment states
BE0111 3G Gc Equip. suitable for Zone 2 otherwise.

3D Gd Equip. suitable for Zone 22