
System overview
SIRIUS System Manual
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DMT-BVS
The DMT-BVS is, like the PTB, a certified German testing organization in
compliance with the EU directive 76/117/EEC and EIExV. Like the PTB and
other testing institutes in Europe, the DMT-BVS tests and awards certifi-
cates in acc. with the explosion protection directive 94/9/EC and is accred-
ited accordingly.
Over 100 years ago, the DMT-BVS became the first testing station for explo-
sion protection in Germany, and it has been a testing station for electrical
equipment as well since 1912. DMT-BVS certificates are recognized through-
out the world. For support in export matters, the DMT-BVS works with the
chemical industry and is of course recognized by it.
KEMA
KEMA, which is a testing institute that enjoys worldwide recognition, is a
certified European institute with many years of experience of testing for
explosion protection.
For support in export matters, KEMA also works with testing stations
throughout the world.