ATEX DIRECT IVE

EQUIPMENT MARKING OF PELI 3315Z0 LIGHT

II 1G E x i a IIC T4 G a B Ex marking for explosive Gas atmospheres

A CE mark (ATEX marking)
II 1D E x i a IIIC T130ºC Da C Ex marking for explosive Gas atmospheres

2014/3 4/EU
1725 TR AC13ATEX0009X
Explosion protection marking D EC/EU type examination certificate number
APPROVED FOR USE WITH THREE SIZE “AA” ALKALINE CELLS (DURACELL MN1500, PANASONIC AM-3PA/4B, OR SANYO SEC-AC4AA).WARNING: DO NOT
(ATEX marking) REPLACE BATTERIES WHEN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE IS PRESENT. DO NOT MIX CELLS FROM OTHER MANUFACTURERS. REPLACE ALL CELLS AT THE SAME TIME.
RISK OF IGNITION-DO NOT OPEN IN HAZARDOUS AREA, SUBSTITUTIONS OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR INTRINSIC SAFETY. PELITM, TORRANCE, CA, USA E General safety advises for safe use of the product
The ATEX markings in this document are just for illustration purpose only

A AT EX M ARK IN G FO R MI N I N G B ATE X MA R KI NG FOR G A S C ATEX MARKING FOR DUST D EC/EU T YPE EX AMINIAT ION CER T IF ICATE NUMBER

1725 I M1 Ex ia I Ma II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga II 1D Ex ia IIIC T130ºC Da TRAC 13 ATEX 0009 X

MINING GAS DUST Notified body responsible for
EC/EU-Type Examination
Year
Certificate
ATEX
Certificate
Serial
Number
Certificate
Number Suffix
I M1 Ex ia I Ma II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga II 1D Ex ia IIIC T130ºC Da (Test House) Issued

Equipment I Approved for mining I Approved for mining

I Approved for Mining X Suffix denotes special conditions of certification – refer to certificate. U Suffix denotes Ex component approval.
Group
II No mining II No mining

MI 2 Levels of protection / 2 independant faults

1G Category 1, use in Zone 0/1/2 1D Category 1, use in Zone 20/21/22
Equipment
Category and 2G Category 2, use in Zone 1/2 2D Category 2, use in Zone 20/21 E ATEX COMPLIANT B AT TER IES
Environment MII 1 Level of protection / based on normal operation
3G Category 3, use in Zone 2 3D Category 3, use in Zone 20
Hazardous location safety approvals for explosive areas, also affect the batteries that
BATTERY TYPE AA TEMPERATURE CLASS
Specific run the equipment. Different batteries might perform differently, so the ATEX certificate
Ex Explosion protection Ex Explosion protection Ex Explosion protection
marking might be different as the tests deliver a different result (i.e. on Temperature Rating). Panasonic LR44 T4
Type of Therefore, it is very important to ONLY use batteries that have performed the tests to Energizer LR44 T6
ia/ib Intrinsic safety level of the device in Zone 0/1 ia/ib/ic Intrinsic safety level of the device in Zone 0/1/2 ia/ib/ic Intrinsic safety level of the device in Zone 20/21/22
obtain the ATEX certificate.
protection Duracell LR44 T6
IIA i.e. Propane IIIA i.e. Flammable fibres The use of any other batteries invalidate the Ex Certificate.
Gas group i.e. Approved batteries for Peli L1 1930 LED Zone 0 light
(divided by
I Methane IIB i.e. Ethylene IIIB i.e. Non conductive dust
explosive
potential) IIC i.e. Hydrogen IIIC i.e. Conductive dust
IP R AT ING CH AR T
Temperature T1/T2/T3 Maximum surface temperature of 450°C / 300°C / 200°C
n/a T Maximum surface temperature level is to be indicated
IP (“Ingress Protection”) ratings are defined in international standard EN 60529 and
Class
T4/T5/T6 Maximum surface temperature of 135°C / 100°C / 85°C

IP 6 7
rate the degree of protection provided by electrical enclosures against intrusion
Equipment from solids and liquids (objects, particles, dust, water, etc.). The higher the value of
Protection Ma/Mb High, safe with 2 faults / high, safe with 1 fault Ga/Gb/Gc Rare failures / predictable failures / regular use Da/Db/Dc Rare failures / predictable failures / regular use Ingress Protection each digit, the greater the protection.
Level

SOLIDS DEFINITION LIQUIDS DEFINITION

ATEX ZONES AND CATEGO RIES CL A S SIF ICAT ION GAS DUST 0
No Protection against contact and ingress of
objects
0 No Protection

1 Protected against water drops

Protected against solid objects greater than
Potentially hazardous locations are divided into Zones: GAS GROUP DUST GROUP 1
50mm in size, like a hand 2 Protected against water drops at a 15 degree angle
• 0, 1, 2 for Gas, Vapor, Mist
Gases are divided into two groups based on the LEL and UEL values. Dust areas are defined as group III and refers to equipment intended for use
• 20, 21, 22 for Dust Protected against solid objects greater than
in spaces with an explosive dust atmosphere other than mines susceptible to 2 3 Protected against water spray at 60 degree angle
Torches approved for usage in these zones are divided in Categories (1, 2, 3). 12.5 mm in size, like a finger
firedamp.

PRODUCT Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Ex II 1G ia IIC T4 Ga Typical Equipment Marking

for Gas Atmospheres 3
Protected against solid objects greater than 4 Protected against water splashing from any angle
Ex II 1 D ia IIIC T130º C Da 2.5 mm in size like a screwdriver
5 Protected against water jets from any angle
USER ZONE Zone 0 / 20 Zone 1 / 21 Zone 2 / 22 Protected against solid objects greater than
MIE Typical Equipment Marking for Gas Atmospheres 4
GAS MINIMUM SELECTION OF 1 mm in size, like a thick wire 6 Protected against powerful jets of water
INDUSTRY SUBSTANCE
Where an explosive atmosphere Where an explosive atmosphere is Where an explosive atmosphere is not GROUP IGNITION EQUIPMENT DUST SELECTION OF
ENERGY SUBSTANCE EXAMPLES Dust protected. Limited ingress of dust
is continuously present, or likely to occur in normal operation. likely to occur in normal operation and GROUP EQUIPMENT 5 permitted. Will not interfere with operation Watertight against the effects of temporary submersion
Mining 7
Zone present for long periods of time. if it does occur it will exist only for a For mines susceptible of the equipment in water. Test requires 30 minutes at 1 meter depth
(Between 10 > 1000 h./year) industry I Methane 200 µJ Flammable fibers Explosive surface Wood
Criteria ( > 1000 h./year) short period of time. to methane IIIA
Increased safety under abnormal Group I > 0,5mm > 1000 hrs/yr shaving
Watertight against the effects of continuous submersion
Still safe with two faults. operating conditions. (< 10 h./ year) Equipment which 6 Dust tight. No ingress of dust 8
For atmospheres Non-conductive dust Explosive in water (up to 4 hours)
is appropriate under normal Saw dust,
conditions 180 µJ containing propane/ IIIB with electrical surface between
flour
IIA Propane and butane/ oil/ ammonia or resistivity > 103 Ωm 10 and 1000 hrs/yr
Hazard Certain to occur Likely to occur Not likely to occur higher gases of an equivalent
Conductive dust
hazard. Explosive surface
Approved 1G 1G / 2G 1G / 2G / 3G
Surface For atmospheres
IIIC with electrical
resistivity ≤ 103 Ωm
between 10 and 10 hrs/yr
Metal dust
US VER SUS EUR OPE AN CL A S SIF ICAT ION
categories 1D 1D / 2D 1D / 2D / 3D
industry 60 µJ - containing ethylene/
IIB Ethylene HAZARDOUS AREA ELECTRICAL GUIDELINES
Groupe II 180 µJ ether or gases of an
Above criteria is only a rough guidance. A local, authorised supervisor should decide the ATEX Category for each Zone after strict evaluation and equivalent hazard. TYPICAL US EUROPEAN
should decide which safety equipment is required. MAXIMUM SURFACE TEMPERATURE SUBSTANCE VOLATILITY*
For atmospheres ENVIRONMENTS CLASSIFICATIONS CLASSIFICATION
Group III electrical equipment is marked with a temperature with ‘T’ prefix MOST
20 µJ - containing hydrogen/ Flammable Gasses, Oil Refinery Division 1 Category 1 / Zone 0 (Hazard Certain)
IIC Hydrogen detailing the actual maximum temperature that may be found on any surface
60 µJ acetylene or gases CLASS Vapors or Liquids Paint Warehouse (Hazard Likely)
accessible by a potentially explosive dust atmosphere. Ignition temperature Category 2 / Zone 1 (Hazard Likely)
GA S E NVIRONMENT of an equivalent hazard.
of a specific dust hazard must be higher than maximum surface temperature I (Acetylene, Hydrogen, Offshore Oil Rig Division 2
Category 3 / Zone 2 (Hazard Not Likely)
displayed on electrical equipment. Ethylene, Propane) Spray Booth (Hazard Not Likely)

TEMPERATURE CLASS Coal Mine Division 1 Category 1 / Zone 20 (Hazard Certain)

GAS STATION SERVICE GARAGE Combustible Dusts (Hazard Likely)
IGNITION TEMPERATURES FOR COMMON CLASS Grain Silo Category 2 / Zone 21 (Hazard Likely)
• The Auto-Ignition Temperature is the temperature, (Metals [Div.1 only],
COMBUSTIBLE DUSTS II Munitions Factory Division 2
in ºC, at which a gas will ignite spontaneously without Coal, Grain) Category 3 / Zone 22 (Hazard Not Likely)
Hay Storage Facility (Hazard Not Likely)
another source of ignition.
DUST DUST DUST LAYER (5MM) DUST CLOUD Paper Mill Division 1
• Because there is NO correlation between Ignition MINIMUM IGNITION MINIMUM IGNITION Ignitable Fibers N/A
TYPE GROUP TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C) CLASS Woodworking Facility (Hazard Likely)
Energy and Ignition Temperature for the gas groupings, & Flyings
a temperature code was established: III Textile Mill Division 2
Aluminium IIIC 450 560 (Machined Magnesium) N/A
Cotton Gin (Hazard Not Likely) LEAST
• The Temperature Class is based on use in an ambient
temperature of -20/*40ºC (no need to be shown). If the Blasting Dust
IIIB 270 390 * A torch certified to Category 1 (Zone 0) is safe for use in areas rated Category 2 (Zone 1) and Category 3 (Zone 2). Conversely the opposite is not possible. This information should be taken
(Paint Shreds) only as a guideline. Contact us for specific details on both, US and European Directives.
n Zone 0 n Zone 2 ambient temperature differs from that range, it needs to
be shown. Coal IIIB 380 560
n Zone 1 n Flammable Liquid
Flour (Wheat) IIIB 450 430

Ex II 1G ia IIC T4 Ga Grain IIIA 290 490

DIR ECT IVE 2014/3 4/EU
Iron Powder IIIC 450 520 The ATEX Directive is a Directive adopted by the EU These Directives state that each area needs to be
for products intended for use in Potentially Explosive classified according to the potential hazardous risk so
TEMPERATURE IGNITION Paper Fibre IIIA 335 470 Atmospheres. ATEX Directive 1994/9/EC became that only appropriate certified equipment can be used
EXAMPLES
CLASS TEMPERATURE mandatory for manufacturers and end users on the 1st of there. With the old CENELEC (previous Directive), different
PVC IIIB 440 680 9455 RALS.
July 2003. The new Directive, 2014/34/EU, was released on areas were divided into three classifications: Zone 2, Zone
T1 ≥ 4500C Propane, Lighting gas, Hydrogend Certified for:
Resin (Epoxy) IIIB 240 532 - ATEX Zone 0 the 26th of February 2014 and has been applicable since 1, and Zone 0 depending on the level of risk. With the
T2 ≥ 3000C Ethyl alcohol, Ethylene, Acetylene
(Cat. 1) (EU) the 20th of April 2016. ATEX Directive, every Zone is associated to a Category,
- Class I,
Rubber IIIB 450 470 and every electrical equipment is classified according to
Division I (US) The ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU regulates that
T3 ≥ 2000C Fuel these categories, certifying in which areas it can be safely
Soot IIIB 450 720 manufacturers are forced to supply properly certified
used.
electrical equipment to be used in potentially explosive
T4 ≥ 1350C Acetaldehyde, Ethylether Starch (Maize) IIIB 490 430 areas. From the workers side there is another ATEX Under the reviewed ATEX Directive for Zone 0 & 1 areas,
Directive (1999/92/EC) that regulates the requirements the standard EN 60079-0:2012 came into effect in April
T5 ≥ 1000C Hydroxylamine Sugar IIIB 460 360 for improving the safety and health protection of workers, 2015. The most significant change was the need to mould
of the potential risk from explosive atmospheres. Both in anti-static material or apply anti-static coating to the
T6 ≥ 850C Carbon disulfide Wood (Flour) IIIB 305 470
Directives are mandatory. products in order to successfully pass the strict ATEX test.

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