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Identification of Equipment
Identification of Equipment
Equipment intended for use in hazardous areas must be uniquely identified by the
manufacturer. To comply with EN 50014 or EN 60079-0 / EN 50020 or EN 60079-11
the equipment must be labeled with the following information:
For the equipment group II the letter “G” (for areas in which potentially explosive gas, vapor,
mist and air mixtures are present) and/or the letter “D” (for areas where dust may form
potentially explosive atmospheres).
Parts Description
1. ATEX approval
2. IECEx approval
3. Order number
4. Full model number
5. Power supply and maximum power consumption
6. Nom. diameter and degree of protection
7. Ambient temperature
8. Process conn. and pressure rating
9. Meas. tube material and calibr. factor
10. Type of communication
11. TAG number
12. Calibration accuracy
13. Max. flow rate
II = Explosion group
1/2 = Category 1 and Category 2
G = Gases, vapors, mists
Ex = Identification of the degree of explosion protection
d = Type of protection flameproof enclosure
e = Type of protection increased safety
ia = Type of protection intrinsic safety, 2-fault safety
ib = Type of protection intrinsic safety, 1-fault safety
IIC = Explosion group IIC
T6 …T2 = Temperature class