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Translation - Operating/installation instructions 2020/01
2 Safety
2.5.3
Identification for Explosion Protection
Devices in explosion-proof design are identified by stating the device group, category, ignition protection
type, explosion group, temperature class and EPL on the type plate. A CE and Ex mark confirms
compliance of the device with ATEX Directive 2014/34 / EU.
Inside
Outside
Zone 0 or
Zone 1 or
Zone 20
Zone 21
Figure 2.5-2: Zone separation
For the intended use of the devices in the respective zones, the devices must have an appropriate
protection level.
The device protection levels specified in ISO 80079-36 are related to the corresponding device groups
and device categories according to the following table.
IEC 60079-10-X
Directive 2014/34/EU
ISO 80079-36
Zone
Device group
Device category
Group
EPL
Gas
Fumes
Mist
0
II
1G
---
---
II
Ga
---
---
1
2G
---
Gb
---
2
3G
Gc
Dust
20
II
1D
---
---
III
Da
---
---
21
2D
---
Db
---
22
3D
Dc
Table 2.5-1: Relationship between zones and device protection levels (EPL)
The owner is responsible for division into zones.
Identification of the Device:
II 1/2G Ex IIB/IIC T6/T6…T3
Ga/Gb
II 1G/2D Ex IIB/IIIC T6/T95°C…T140°C
Ga/Db
II 1/2D Ex IIIC/IIIC T60°C…T70°C/T95°C…T140° Da/Db
II 1D/2G Ex IIIC/IIC T60°C…T70°C/T6…T3
Da/Gb
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