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Vytenis.kibildis: /* Meanings of Letters and Numbers */

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Meanings of Letters and Numbers

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	'''II''' - Equipment Group <br>		'''II''' - Equipment Group <br>
	'''2''' - Equipment Category<br>		'''2''' - Equipment Category (Zone 1 & Zone 2)<br>
	'''G''' - Enviroment<br>		'''G''' - Enviroment<br>
	'''Ex''' - Explosion Protection<br>		'''Ex''' - Explosion Protection<br>

Donatas.urbonas at 09:21, 11 December 2023

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	EN1 (EN1 number): {{{EN1\|BTSXXX}}}<br>		EN1 (EN1 number): {{{EN1\|BTSXXX}}}<br>
	EN2 (EN2 number): {{{EN2\|BTSXXX}}}<br>		EN2 (EN2 number): {{{EN2\|BTSXXX}}}<br>

	~~You can the find PDF version of the EC declaration '''[[ATEX_Declaration_of_Conformity.pdf\|here]]'''.~~

Donatas.urbonas: /* Attachments */

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Attachments

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	EN1 (EN1 number): {{{EN1\|BTSXXX}}}<br>		EN1 (EN1 number): {{{EN1\|BTSXXX}}}<br>
	EN2 (EN2 number): {{{EN2\|BTSXXX}}}<br>		EN2 (EN2 number): {{{EN2\|BTSXXX}}}<br>

			You can the find PDF version of the EC declaration '''[[ATEX_Declaration_of_Conformity.pdf\|here]]'''.

Donatas.urbonas at 09:19, 11 December 2023

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	EN1 (EN1 number): {{{EN1\|BTSXXX}}}<br>		EN1 (EN1 number): {{{EN1\|BTSXXX}}}<br>
	EN2 (EN2 number): {{{EN2\|BTSXXX}}}<br>		EN2 (EN2 number): {{{EN2\|BTSXXX}}}<br>
	~~You can the find PDF version of the EC declaration '''[[ATEX_Declaration_of_Conformity.pdf\|here]]'''.~~

Donatas.urbonas at 09:17, 11 December 2023

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	EN1 (EN1 number): {{{EN1\|BTSXXX}}}<br>		EN1 (EN1 number): {{{EN1\|BTSXXX}}}<br>
	EN2 (EN2 number): {{{EN2\|BTSXXX}}}<br>		EN2 (EN2 number): {{{EN2\|BTSXXX}}}<br>
			You can the find PDF version of the EC declaration '''[[ATEX_Declaration_of_Conformity.pdf\|here]]'''.

Donatas.urbonas at 09:07, 11 December 2023

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	'''Gb''' - Equipment Protection Level<br>		'''Gb''' - Equipment Protection Level<br>

	<br><br>'''II''': There are two equipment groups - Group I, which concerns mines and is very restrictive due to the highly volatile methane gas and dust present, and Group II, which relates to all other above-ground industries.		<br><br>'''II''': There are two equipment groups - Group I, which concerns mines and is very restrictive due to the highly volatile methane gas and dust present, and '''Group II''', which relates to all other above-ground industries.
			[[File:ATEX ZONES EXAMPLE 08.png\|thumb\|right\|Zones example\|600px]]

	'''2''': There are three area category types, with Category 1 requiring a very high level of protection and defined as an area having a permanent or prolonged risk of explosions (Zone 0), Category 2 which requires a high level of protection and has a frequent risk of an explosive mix being present in the air (Zone 1), and Category 3, specified as requiring a normal level of protection with a small chance of an explosive mix forming (Zone 2).		'''2''': There are three area category types, with Category 1 requiring a very high level of protection and defined as an area having a permanent or prolonged risk of explosions (Zone 0), '''Category 2''' which requires a high level of protection and has a frequent risk of an explosive mix being present in the air ('''Zone 1'''), and Category 3, specified as requiring a normal level of protection with a small chance of an explosive mix forming (Zone 2).
	~~[[File:ATEX ZONES EXAMPLE 08.png\|thumb\|right\|Zones example]]~~
	'''G''': This specifies the type of explosive atmosphere. D for dust and G for gases.		'''G''': This specifies the type of explosive atmosphere. D for dust and '''G''' for gases.

	'''Ex''': This means the equipment is explosion-proof.		'''Ex''': This means the equipment is explosion-proof.
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	'''ib''': This indicates the type of protection. Intrinsic safety ("ib") is a technique used to ensure that electrical and electronic equipment can be used in explosive atmospheres without the risk of ignition.		'''ib''': This indicates the type of protection. Intrinsic safety ("ib") is a technique used to ensure that electrical and electronic equipment can be used in explosive atmospheres without the risk of ignition.

	'''IIC''': This indicates the level of protection against specific types of explosive gases. Group IIC certification is the highest possible, so also covers the other levels.		'''IIC''': This indicates the level of protection against specific types of explosive gases. Group '''IIC''' certification is the highest possible, so also covers the other levels.

	'''T6''': Different substances may combust at different temperatures. The lower the combustion temperature is, the more dangerous the substance is. Therefore, each piece of equipment used in an explosive environment is classified according to the maximum surface temperature it generates. The maximum surface temperature of the equipment should always be well below the ignition temperature of the gases present. If Max Surface Temperature of Equipment does not exceed 85 °C its certified for T6 and is the highest possible rating, so also covers other classes. <br><br>		'''T6''': Different substances may combust at different temperatures. The lower the combustion temperature is, the more dangerous the substance is. Therefore, each piece of equipment used in an explosive environment is classified according to the maximum surface temperature it generates. The maximum surface temperature of the equipment should always be well below the ignition temperature of the gases present. If Max Surface Temperature of Equipment does not exceed 85 °C its certified for '''T6''' and is the highest possible rating, so also covers other classes. <br><br>
	{{certification disclaimer}}		{{certification disclaimer}}

Donatas.urbonas: /* Meanings of Letters and Numbers */

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Meanings of Letters and Numbers

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	'''2''': There are three area category types, with Category 1 requiring a very high level of protection and defined as an area having a permanent or prolonged risk of explosions (Zone 0), Category 2 which requires a high level of protection and has a frequent risk of an explosive mix being present in the air (Zone 1), and Category 3, specified as requiring a normal level of protection with a small chance of an explosive mix forming (Zone 2).		'''2''': There are three area category types, with Category 1 requiring a very high level of protection and defined as an area having a permanent or prolonged risk of explosions (Zone 0), Category 2 which requires a high level of protection and has a frequent risk of an explosive mix being present in the air (Zone 1), and Category 3, specified as requiring a normal level of protection with a small chance of an explosive mix forming (Zone 2).
			[[File:ATEX ZONES EXAMPLE 08.png\|thumb\|right\|Zones example]]
	'''G''': This specifies the type of explosive atmosphere. D for dust and G for gases.		'''G''': This specifies the type of explosive atmosphere. D for dust and G for gases.

Donatas.urbonas at 09:08, 22 November 2023

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	ATEX certification is given to equipment that has gone through rigorous testing outlined by European Union directives. Products that are ATEX compliant have been proved safe to use in specific environments with explosive atmospheres, according to the zone/s they are certified to be used in.		ATEX certification is given to equipment that has gone through rigorous testing outlined by European Union directives. Products that are ATEX compliant have been proved safe to use in specific environments with explosive atmospheres, according to the zone/s they are certified to be used in.


	==Description==		==Description==
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	==Meanings of Letters and Numbers==		==Meanings of Letters and Numbers==
	[[File:ATEX logo explanation.PNG\|left\|480px]]		[[File:ATEX logo explanation.PNG\|thumb\|left\|Issued certification marking for devices\|480px]]

	'''II''' - Equipment Group <br>		'''II''' - Equipment Group <br>
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	'''Gb''' - Equipment Protection Level<br>		'''Gb''' - Equipment Protection Level<br>

	~~'''Issued certification marking added on devices:'''~~		<br><br>'''II''': There are two equipment groups - Group I, which concerns mines and is very restrictive due to the highly volatile methane gas and dust present, and Group II, which relates to all other above-ground industries.

	'''II''': There are two equipment groups - Group I, which concerns mines and is very restrictive due to the highly volatile methane gas and dust present, and Group II, which relates to all other above-ground industries.

	'''2''': There are three area category types, with Category 1 requiring a very high level of protection and defined as an area having a permanent or prolonged risk of explosions (Zone 0), Category 2 which requires a high level of protection and has a frequent risk of an explosive mix being present in the air (Zone 1), and Category 3, specified as requiring a normal level of protection with a small chance of an explosive mix forming (Zone 2).		'''2''': There are three area category types, with Category 1 requiring a very high level of protection and defined as an area having a permanent or prolonged risk of explosions (Zone 0), Category 2 which requires a high level of protection and has a frequent risk of an explosive mix being present in the air (Zone 1), and Category 3, specified as requiring a normal level of protection with a small chance of an explosive mix forming (Zone 2).

Arnas.Zeb at 08:57, 22 November 2023

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	'''T6''' - Temperature Class (T1 - T6)<br>		'''T6''' - Temperature Class (T1 - T6)<br>
	'''Gb''' - Equipment Protection Level<br>		'''Gb''' - Equipment Protection Level<br>

			'''Issued certification marking added on devices:'''

	'''II''': There are two equipment groups - Group I, which concerns mines and is very restrictive due to the highly volatile methane gas and dust present, and Group II, which relates to all other above-ground industries.		'''II''': There are two equipment groups - Group I, which concerns mines and is very restrictive due to the highly volatile methane gas and dust present, and Group II, which relates to all other above-ground industries.

Arnas.Zeb at 06:36, 22 November 2023

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	'''IIC''': This indicates the level of protection against specific types of explosive gases. Group IIC certification is the highest possible, so also covers the other levels.		'''IIC''': This indicates the level of protection against specific types of explosive gases. Group IIC certification is the highest possible, so also covers the other levels.

	'''T6''': Different substances may combust at different temperatures. The lower the combustion temperature is, the more dangerous the substance is. Therefore, each piece of equipment used in an explosive environment is classified according to the maximum surface temperature it generates. The maximum surface temperature of the equipment should always be well below the ignition temperature of the gases present. If Max Surface Temperature of Equipment does not exceed 85 °C its certified for T6 and is the highest possible rating, so also covers other classes.		'''T6''': Different substances may combust at different temperatures. The lower the combustion temperature is, the more dangerous the substance is. Therefore, each piece of equipment used in an explosive environment is classified according to the maximum surface temperature it generates. The maximum surface temperature of the equipment should always be well below the ignition temperature of the gases present. If Max Surface Temperature of Equipment does not exceed 85 °C its certified for T6 and is the highest possible rating, so also covers other classes. <br><br>
			{{certification disclaimer}}

	==Attachments==		==Attachments==

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	EN1 (EN1 number): {{{EN1\|BTSXXX}}}<br>		EN1 (EN1 number): {{{EN1\|BTSXXX}}}<br>
	EN2 (EN2 number): {{{EN2\|BTSXXX}}}<br>		EN2 (EN2 number): {{{EN2\|BTSXXX}}}<br>

	~~You can the find PDF version of the EC declaration '''[[ATEX_Declaration_of_Conformity.pdf\|here]]'''.~~

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	EN1 (EN1 number): {{{EN1\|BTSXXX}}}<br>		EN1 (EN1 number): {{{EN1\|BTSXXX}}}<br>
	EN2 (EN2 number): {{{EN2\|BTSXXX}}}<br>		EN2 (EN2 number): {{{EN2\|BTSXXX}}}<br>

			You can the find PDF version of the EC declaration '''[[ATEX_Declaration_of_Conformity.pdf\|here]]'''.

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	EN1 (EN1 number): {{{EN1\|BTSXXX}}}<br>		EN1 (EN1 number): {{{EN1\|BTSXXX}}}<br>
	EN2 (EN2 number): {{{EN2\|BTSXXX}}}<br>		EN2 (EN2 number): {{{EN2\|BTSXXX}}}<br>
	~~You can the find PDF version of the EC declaration '''[[ATEX_Declaration_of_Conformity.pdf\|here]]'''.~~

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	EN1 (EN1 number): {{{EN1\|BTSXXX}}}<br>		EN1 (EN1 number): {{{EN1\|BTSXXX}}}<br>
	EN2 (EN2 number): {{{EN2\|BTSXXX}}}<br>		EN2 (EN2 number): {{{EN2\|BTSXXX}}}<br>
			You can the find PDF version of the EC declaration '''[[ATEX_Declaration_of_Conformity.pdf\|here]]'''.