1 Electronic motor starter EMS
1.1 Foreword
Elektronischer Motorstarter EMS/Electronic Motor Starter EMS
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1 Electronic motor starter EMS
1.1 Foreword
In addition to the regulations in accordance with EN 60079-14 and VDE 0165-1,
separate regulations for the corresponding types of protection apply to the
protection of motors in potentially explosive atmospheres.
The standard EN 60079-7 requires additional measures for motors with igni-
tion protection type “e” “Increased Safety”. These measures improve the
degree of safety and prevent impermissible high temperature and develop-
ment of sparking and arcing, which is usually not found when motors are
operated under normal conditions. The motor-protective devices for this that
are themselves not located in the Ex area must be certified by an accredited
certification body.
For for motors in potentially explosive dust-air mixtures, standard norm
EN 60079-14 specifies additional measures. Directive 94/9/EC (ATEX 100a)
on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning devices
and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive areas has
been in force since 06.30.2003.