MANUAL MOTOR STARTER GUIDE
APRIL 19
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1.4 CCC (China Compulsory Certification)
Since the manual motor starters standard is listed according to the CCC-regulation in China, it is mandatory to have
the product approved and labelled with a CCC-mark to be allowed to be put on the Chinese market. The Chinese
GB14048.2 and GB14048.4 standard is based on the IEC-standard IEC 60947-2 and IEC 60947-4-1.
1.5 Other local approvals based on IEC-standard
In addition to IEC and UL standards, many countries have their own local certifications. Some examples of the major
ones besides the already mentioned CSA and CCC are listed below:
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EAC
– The
Eurasian Conformity
mark for Russia, Ukraine etc.
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RCM
– The
Regulatory Compliance Mark
for Australian & New Zealand
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NOM
– The
Norma Oficial Mexicana
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KC
– The
Korea Certification
mark
1.6 Marine approvals
For manual motor starters used on board ships, maritime insurance companies sometimes require different marine
certificates of approvals. Some examples include: DNV GL (Det Norske Veritas together with Germanischer Lloyd), BV
(Bureau Veritas), LR (Lloyds Register EMEA) which are based on the IEC standard, or from ABS (the American Bureau
of Shipping) which is based on UL standards or on some other independent certification organization. Typically, ma-
rine approvals have special requirements regarding shock, vibrations and humidity.
1.7 Potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX)
Explosive atmospheres occur when flammable gases, mist, vapors or dust are mixed with air. This creates a risk of an
explosion. The amount of a substance needed to create an explosive atmosphere depends on the substance in ques-
tion. The area where this possibility exists is defined as a potentially explosive atmosphere. These atmospheres can
be found throughout industries, from chemical, pharmaceutical, and food, to power, mining and wood processing.
The areas may also be known as “hazardous areas” or “hazardous locations.”
1.7.1 International IECEx System
The IECEx System (http://www.iecex.com/) from the International Electrotechnical Commission, is a voluntary certi-
fication system that verifies compliance with IEC standards related to safety in explosive atmospheres. The IECEx
System covers four main areas:
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Certification of service facilities
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IECEx equipment certification
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Ex marking conformity
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Certification of Personnel Competencies
1.7.2 IECEx Conformity Mark System
In order for equipment to receive a conformity “Ex” marking under the IECEx System, it must obtain a certificate of
conformity. To obtain a certificate of conformity, there must be:
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An accepted IECEx Quality Assessment Report (QAR)
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An accepted IECEx Test Report for type testing (ExTR)
Products with the IECEx conformity mark have received the IECEx Certificate of Conformity, which confirms the
product has the appropriate protection for use in explosive atmospheres and that it has been manufactured under a
system subject to ongoing surveillance by certification bodies. The marking also indicates that the product can be
supplied to the market without the need for additional testing. The exception is the increased safety (EX e) motor
protection type, which must always be tested with the drive it is used with.