Guide for hazardous areas

1 Hazardous areas definitions

2 as and dust groups
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3 emperature classifications
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4 ommon flammable gases, vapours and dust types

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5 Protection concepts ATEX and IECEx

6 rotection concepts North America and Canada

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7 I P Ratings and NEMA enclosure types

8 able gland selection for Ex d equipment

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9 ypical equipment marking and references

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10 E 2S signals, loudspeakers and callpoints

Hazardous areas definitions 1
Hazardous areas according to ATEX and IECEx zones Hazardous locations according to North American
classes and divisions

Zones - define the type of explosive atmosphere as well as the Classes - define the type of explosive atmosphere:
likelihood of an explosive atmosphere being present I - A location made hazardous by the presence of flammable gas
0 - E xplosive gas atmosphere present continuously or for long periods or vapor that may be present in the air in quantities sufficient
1 - Explosive gas atmosphere likely to occur in normal operation to produce an explosive or ignitable mixture
2 - Explosive gas atmosphere not likely to occur in normal operation II - A location made hazardous by the presence of combustible or
but may be present for short periods electrically conductive dust
20 - Explosive dust atmosphere present continuously or for long periods III - A location made hazardous by the presence of easily ignitable
21 - Explosive dust atmosphere likely to occur in normal operation fibers or flyings in the air, but not likely to be in suspension in
22 - Explosive dust atmosphere not likely to occur in normal quantities sufficient to produce ignitable mixtures
operation but may be present for short periods
Divisions - define the likelihood of an explosive atmosphere
being present
1 - A location where a classified hazard exists or is likely to exist under
normal conditions
2 - A location where a classified hazard does not normally exist but
is possible to appear under abnormal conditions

In Canada new installations must now use the ATEX / IECEx system of In the USA, all installations can use either the Class / Zone
Zones instead of Divisions. Existing installations may use either system. or the Class / Division system.

ATEX ATEX equipment Zone Required Class / Zone Class / Division

equipment category and classification equipment classification classification
group environment type ATEX / IECEx protection US / Canada US / Canada
level (EPL)
M1 Ma
I N/A N/A Mining
M2 Mb
1G Zone 0 Ga Class I, Zone 0
Class I, Division 1
2G Zone 1 Gb Class I, Zone 1
3G Zone 2 Gc Class I, Zone 2 Class I Division 2
II
1D Zone 20 Da Class II, Zone 20
Class II, Division 1
2D Zone 21 Db Class II, Zone 21
3D Zone 22 Dc Class II, Zone 22 Class II, Division 2, Class III

Gas and dust groups 2

ATEX, IECEx and US / Canada zones system US / Canada class / division system

Gas / dust Typical substances Gas / dust Typical substances

group group
IIC Acetylene Class I, Group A Acetylene
IIB + H2 Hydrogen Class I, Group B Hydrogen
IIB Ethylene Class I, Group C Ethylene
IIA Propane Class I, Group D Propane
IIIC Conductive Dust Class II, Group E combustible Metal Dust
Class II, Group F combustible carbonaceous dust
IIIB Non-conductive Dust
Class II, Group G combustible dusts not in group E or F
IIIA Combustible Flyings Class III combustible fibres and flyings

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Temperature classifications 3
Group II & III Class I, II & III
Maximum Temperature Ignition tem- Maximum Temperature Ignition
surface class perature of surface class temperature
temperature of gas/dust (˚C) ˚C temperature of of gas/dust
equipment (˚C) equipment (˚C) (˚C)
450 T1 >450 450 450 450 T1 >450
300 T2 >300 - 450 300 T2 >300 - 450
280 T2A >280 - 300
260 T2B >260 - 280
300 230 T2C >230 - 260
260 215 T2D >215 - 230
200 T3 >200 - 300 200 T3 >200 - 215
200 230 180 T3A >180 - 200
165
165 T3B >165 - 180
135
120 160 T3C >160 - 165
135 T4 >135 - 200 85 135 T4 >135 - 160
100
120 T4A >120 - 135
100 T5 >100 - 135 100 T5 >100 - 120
85 T6 >85 - 100 85 T6 >85 - 100
Note: For Group I mining applications, apparatus has rigid 150˚C coal dust and 450˚C methane limits rather than T classes.

Common flammable gases, vapours and dust types 4

Gas vapour Temper- Appa- Typical Dusts Apparatus Typical Typical
ature ratus ignition group ignition ignition
class group tempera- temperature temperature
ture (⁰C) cloud (⁰C) layer (⁰C)
Acetic acid T1 llA 427 Aluminium IIIC 590 >450
Acetone T1 llA 465 Coal dust (lignite) IIIB 380 225
Acetylene T2 llC 305 Flour IIIB 490 340
Ammonia T1 llA 651 Grain dust IIIB 510 300
Butane T2 llA 405 Methyl cellulose IIIB 420 320
Carbon Disulphide T6 IIC 95 Phenolic resin IIIB 530 >450
Cyclohexane T3 llA 245 Polythene IIIB 420 (melts)
Di-ethyl ether T4 llB 160 PVC IIIB 700 >450
Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) T2 llA 365 Soot IIIB 810 570
Ethylene T2 llB 490 Starch IIIB 460 435
Gasoline (petrol) T3 llA 280 Sugar IIIB 490 460
Hydrogen T1 llC 500
Kerosene T3 llA 295 Gas Groups
Methane (natural gas) (non-mining) T1 llA 580 IIA Propane
Methanol (methyl alcohol) T2 llA 470 IIB Ethylene
Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) T2 llB 505 IIC Hydrogen/Acetylene
Propane T1 llA 470 Dust Groups
Propan-1-ol (n-propyl alcohol) T2 llB 371 IIIA Combustible
Propan-2-ol (iso-propyl alcohol) T2 llA 399 IIIB Non-conductive
Toluene T1 llA 535 IIIC Conductive
Xylene T1 llA 463
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Protection concepts ATEX and IECEx 5
Symbol Type of protection Basic concept of protection Suitable for Typical EPL EN / IEC
Zones Standard
0 1 2 20 21 22 Ga Gb Gc Da Db Dc
e Increased safety No arcs, sparks or hot surfaces, •• • 60079-7
Type ‘n’ (non sparking) enclosure IP54 or better • •
n
Type ‘n’ (closed-break) Containment of the explosion • • 60079-15
Type ‘n’ (sealed and hermetically sealed)
Keep the flammable substance out
• •
Type ‘n’ (restricted breathing) • •
d Flameproof Containment of the explosion •• • 60079-1
q Powder filled Quenching of the flame •• • 60079-5
ia ••••••• •
Limitation of spark energy and
ib Intrinsic safety
surface temperatures •• •• • • 60079-11
ic • • • •
px •• •
py Pressurised enclosure •• • 60079-2
pz • •
ma Keep the flammable substance out ••••••• •
mb Encapsulation •• •• • • 60079-18
mc • • • •
o Oil immersion •• • 60079-6
Op pr •• •
Inherently safe, protected by
Op sh Optical radiation
shutdown ••• • 60079-28
Op is ••• •
ta ••• •
Dust ignition protection
tb
by enclosure
Dust-tight enclosure •• • 60079-31
tc • •
pd Pressurised enclosure Keep the flammable substance out
•• • 61241-4
• •

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Protection concepts North America and Canada 6
Electrical equipment for flammable gases, vapors and mist

US CAN Type of Basic concept Class I Div Class I Zone US Standard CA Standard
code code protection of protection 1 2 0 1 2
Increased
AEx e Ex e
safety • • ISA 60079-7 CSA E60079-7
No arcs,
sparks or
(NI) (NI) Non-incendive hot surfaces • ISA 12.12.01 / FM 3611 C22.2 No. 213

AEx nA EX nA Non-sparking • ISA 60079-15 CSA E60079-15

(XP) (XP) Explosion proof
Contain the • • UL 1203 / FM 3615 C22.2 No. 30
AEx d Ex d Flame proof explosion and • • ISA 60079-1 / UL 1203 / FM 3615 CSA 60079-1
AEx q Ex q Powder filled extinguish • • ISA 60079-5 CSA E60079-5
the flame
AEx nC Ex nC Enclosed break • ISA 60079-15 CSA E60079-15
(IS) (IS)
Limit energy • • UL 913 / FM 3610 C22.2 No. 157
AEx ia EX ia Intrinsic safety of sparks • • • ISA 60079-11 / FM 3616 CSA E60079-11
AEx ib Ex ib and surface • •
temperature
AEx nL Ex nL Limited energy • ISA 60079-15 CSA E60079-15
Type X Type X • •
Type Y Type Y • • NFPA 496 (FM 3620) NFPA 496
Type Z Type Z
Pressurised
•
AEx px Ex px • •
AEx py Ex py • • ISA 60079-2 CSA E60079-2
Keep
AEx pz Ex pz
flamable
•
Restricted gas out
AEx nR Ex nR
breathing • ISA 60079-15 CSA E60079-15

AEx m Ex m • • CSA E60079-18

AEx ma
N/A
Encapsulated • • • ISA 60079-18
N/A
AEx mb • •
AEx o EX o Oil immersion • • ISA 60079-6 CSA E60079-6
Electrical Equipment for combustible Dust

US CAN Type of Basic Class II Class III Class II US Standard CA Standard

code code protection concept of Div Div 1&2 Zone
protection
1 2 0 20 21 22
Dust ignition CSA C22.2
(DIP) (DIP)
proof • • • UL 1203 / FM 3616
No. 25
(NI) (NI) Dust protected • • ISA 12.12.01 / FM 3611 CSA C22.2 No. 25
AEx ta Ex ta • • •
Protection by CSA C22.2
AEx tb Ex tb
enclosure • • ISA 60079-31
No. 60079-31
AEx tc Ex tc •
Keep
Fiber & flying CSA C22.2
N/A N/A
protection
combustible • UL 1203 / ISA 12.12.01
No. 25
dust out
AEx maD
N/A Encapsulation
• • • ISA 60079-18 N/A
AEx mbD • •
(PX) (PX) • • •
(PY) (PY)
Pressurisation
• • • NFPA 496 (FM 3620) NFPA 496
(PZ) (PZ) • •
AEx pD N/A • ISA 61241-2 N/A
(IS) (IS)
Limit energy • • • UL 913 / FM 3610 CSA C22.2 No. 157
AEx iaD
Intrinsic Safety
of sparks • • •
N/A and surface ISA 60079-11 N/A
AEx ibD temperature • •

IP Ratings and NEMA enclosure types 7

IP ratings according to EN / IEC 60529

First numeral Protection from solid objects Second Protection from water ingress
numeral
0 No special Protection 0 No special Protection
1 Objects > 50mm diameter 1 Vertically dripping water
2 Objects > 12.5mm diameter 2 Vertically dripping water when enclosure tilted by 15°
3 Objects > 2.5mm diameter 3 Sprayed water up to 60°
4 Objects > 1.0 mm diameter 4 Sprayed water from all directions
5 Dust protected 5 Water jets
6 Dust-tight 6 Powerful water jets
7 Temporary submersion to a depth of 1m
8 Extended submersion to a depth of > 1m

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Enclosure types according to NEMA 250

Type of enclosure
1 2 3 3X 3R 3RX 3S 3SX 4 4X 5 6 6P 12 12K 13
Indoor use • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Outdoor use • • • • • • • • • •
Access to hazardous parts • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Ingress of solid foreign objects (falling dirt) • • • • • • • • • •
Ingress of solid foreign objects (windblown dust,
lint, fibres and flyings) • • • • • • • •
Ingress of water (dripping and light splashing) • • • • • • • • •
Ingress of solid foreign objects (circulating dust,
lint, fibres and flyings) • • • • • • •
Ingress of solid foreign objects (settling airborne dust,
Protection lint, fibres and flyings) • • • • • • • •
against Ingress of water (hosedown and splashing water) • • • •
Oil and coolant seepage • • •
Oil or coolant spraying and splashing •
Corrosive agents • • • • •
Ingress of water (occasional temporary submersion) • •
Ingress of water (occasional prolonged submersion) •
Ingress of water (rain, snow and sleet) • • • • • • • • • •
External mechanisms operable when ice laden • •
Approximate IP rating equivalent 20 22 55 55 24 24 55 55 66 66 52 67 68 54 54 54

Ingress protection / enclosure types NEMA enclosure types follow a different system and cannot be directly
EN and IEC standard 60529 defines a two-digt IP code. The first converted. NEMA enclosure types can approximately converted to IP
number the protection against solid objects and dust, the second rating, but IP rating can’t be converted to NEMA enclosure types.
number protection against water ingress. Equipment may carry several NEMA ratings.

Cable gland selection for Ex d equipment 8

Does the Does the

equipment contain hazardous gas
an internal ignition Yes require IIC Yes For further information please refer
source? apparatus?
to standard IEC60079-14 Electrical
installations in hazardous areas
(other than mines).
No

What Zone
No is the equipment Zone
installed in? 1

Zone
2

Use certified Is the volume

Use certified
Ex d cable gland No of the enclosure Yes Ex d barrier gland
with sealing ring > 2 dm3?

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Ex d IIB T6 Gb Ta. -60ºC to +50ºC
2) The label shown

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Ex d IIB T5 Gb Ta. -60ºC to +65ºC
0518 Ex d IIB T4 Gb Ta. -60ºC to +70ºC 260V ac/dc Soun
B IP66
Year / Serial No.
13 / 1GS23000001
SIRA 13ATEX1139X
IECEx SIR 13.0029X The other Sounder v
Typical equipment marking and references WARNINGS - DO NOT OPEN WHEN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
MAY BE PRESENT
• GNExS1
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ELECTROSTATIC HAZARD - CLEAN ONLY WITH A DAMP CLOTH
M20x1.5 ENTRIES - IF TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 70º C AT ENTRY OR 80º C
• GNExS1
AT BRANCHING POINT USE SUITABLY RATED CABLE AND CABLE GLANDS • GNExS1
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• GNExL1
1 2 3• GNExL1
ATEX / IECEx Protection 60Apparatus T class (Gas) • GNExL1
concepts group Temperature
Equipment group and category shown for dust
C 60
Specific marking A GNExS2 Alarm Sounder Series of type designation
of explosion protection GNExS2AC230..... Notes
Voltage Range: 100 - 260V ac
Nominal Voltage: 115V ac 230V ac
Type of explosive atmosphere Nominal Current: ...mA ...mA GNExS1 Alarm1)Sounder
The type number
G - gases, vapours or mists II 2G
Ex d IIC T4 Gb Ta. -60ºC to +50ºC GNExS1AC230.....Ambient temperature • GNExS2
Ex d IIC T3 Gb Ta. -60ºC to +58ºC
D - dust
Voltage Range: 100 - 260V ac/dc 2) The label shown
Nominal Voltage: 115V ac 230V ac
260V ac Sounder

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Ex d IIB T6 Gb Ta. -60ºC to +50ºC
Nominal Current: ...mA ...mA
0518 Ex d IIB T5 Gb Ta. -60ºC to +58ºC
Ex d IIC T4 Gb Ta. -60ºC to +50ºC
CE Mark and number of notified IP66 Certificate number ATEX
Year / Serial No. SIRA 13ATEX1139X
II 2G The other
Ex d IIC T3 Gb Ta. -60ºC to +70ºC Sounder v
body responsible for quality audit Ex d IIB Certificate number
T6 Gb Ta. -60ºC IECEx
to +50ºC
13 / 1GS23000001 IECEx SIR 13.0029X
• GNExS2

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Ex d IIB T5 Gb Ta. -60ºC to +65ºC
DCAT 1 & 2 electrical
WARNINGS - DO NOT OPEN WHEN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
MAY BE PRESENT
ELECTROSTATIC HAZARD - CLEAN ONLY WITH A DAMP CLOTH
0518 Ex d IIB T4 Gb Ta. -60ºC to +70ºC• GNExS2
CAT 1 non-electrical B M20x1.5 ENTRIES - IF TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 70º C AT ENTRY OR 80º C
IP66
Year / Serial No.
AT BRANCHING POINT USE SUITABLY RATED CABLE AND CABLE GLANDS
•
SIRA 13ATEX1139X
GNExS2
13 / 1GS23000001 IECEx SIR 13.0029X
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ELECTROSTATIC HAZARD - CLEAN ONLY WITH A DAMP CLOTH
M20x1.5 ENTRIES - IF TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 70º C AT ENTRY OR 80º C

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GNExL2 25W Loudspeaker
EUS / Canada
GNExL2V100.....
T class
Notes
100V Line: Max Input Voltage : 100V
C 70V Line: Max Input Voltage : 70V
GNExS2 Alarm1)Sounder
The type number
II 2G
Ex d IIC T4 Gb Ta. -60ºC to +50ºC GNExS2AC230..... • GNExL2
Ex d IIC T3 Gb Ta. -60ºC to +65ºC
Voltage Range: 100 - 260V ac2) The label shown
Nominal Voltage: 115V ac 230V ac
line loudspeaker.
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Ex d IIB T6 Gb Ta. -60ºC to +50ºC

21UL SOUNDER E2xS121UL
0518 Ex d IIB T5 Gb Ta. SOUNDER
-60ºC to +65ºC
Nominal Current: ...mA ...mA
: 10-30V DC Current: 280mA Voltage: 48V IP66DC Current: 215mA Ambient
Ex d IIC temperature
T4 Gb Ta. -60ºC to +50ºC

R. TEMP. / CODE AT +55ºC AMBIENT

Year / Serial No.
MAX. OPER. TEMP. / CODE AT +55ºC SIRA 13ATEX1139X
AMBIENT
II 2G Ex d IIC T3 Gb Ta. The other Loudspea
-60ºC to +58ºC

sion 2 ABCD T3C (160ºC) Class / division

13 / 1GL25000001
Class I Division 2 ABCD T3C (160ºC)
IECEx SIR 13.0029X
• GNExL2

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WARNINGS - DO NOT OPEN WHEN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
Ex d IIB T6 Gb Ta. -60ºC to +50ºC
sion 2 FG T6 (85ºC)
classification Class
MAY II Division 2 FG
BE PRESENT
ELECTROSTATIC HAZARD - CLEAN
T6 (85ºC)
ONLY WITH A DAMP CLOTH
0518 •
Ex d IIB T5 Gb Ta. -60ºC to +58ºC
UL Mark for products listed GNExL2
ision 1 T6 (85ºC)
R. TEMP. / CODE AT +40ºC AMBIENT
Class III Division 1
AT BRANCHING
MAX. OPER.POINT
TEMP.
T6 (85ºC)
M20x1.5 ENTRIES - IF TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 70º C AT ENTRY OR 80º C
USE/ SUITABLY
CODE AT RATED CABLE
+40ºC AND CABLE GLANDS
AMBIENT
IP66
Year / Serial No. for Canada SIRA • GNExL2
and13ATEX1139X
US
13 / 1GS23000001 IECEx SIR 13.0029X
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DRAWN SURFACE FINISH WEIGHT (Kg)
DRAWING TO BS8888:2000 DATE 28-04-13
GEOMETRIC TOLERANCES TO ISO1101:1983
LINEAR DIMENSIONAL TOLS +/-0.35mm S T CHU
ANGULAR DIMENSIONAL TOLS +/-2 deg GNExL2 MATERIAL
25W Loudspeaker
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GNExL2V100.....
G 100V Line: SEE
Max Input Voltage NOTE
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21UL STANDARDS
SOUNDER R.N.POTTS
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70V Line: Max Input Voltage : 70V

230V 50/60Hz AC Current: 76mA Voltage: 120V 50/60Hz AC Current: 142mA

GNExS2, GNExS1
R. TEMP. / CODE AT +55ºC AMBIENT APPROVED
MAX. OPER. DATE
TEMP. / CODE AT +55ºC AMBIENT 22-05-13
II 2G
Ex d IIC T4 Gb Ta. -60ºC to +50ºC
ALTERNATIVE MATERIAL
Ex d IIC T3 Gb Ta. -60ºC to +65ºC
SOUNDERS
sion 2 ABCD T3C (160ºC) Class I Division 2 ABCD T3C (160ºC)
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sion 2 FG T6 (85ºC) R.N.POTTS

Class II Division 2 FG T6 (85ºC)
0518
Ex d IIB T6 Gb Ta. -60ºC to +50ºC
Ex d IIB T5 Gb Ta. -60ºC to +65ºC
ision 1 T6 (85ºC) Class III Division 1 T6 (85ºC)
IP66
R. TEMP. / CODE AT +40ºC AMBIENT MAX. OPER. TEMP. / CODE AT +40ºC AMBIENT Year / Serial No. SIRA 13ATEX1139X
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