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Donatas.urbonas at 12:23, 22 May 2026

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

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	'''Ex''': This means the equipment is explosion-proof.		'''Ex''': This means the equipment is explosion-proof.

Donatas.urbonas at 12:21, 22 May 2026

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

	'''Ex''' - Explosion Protection<br>		'''Ex''' - Explosion Protection<br>

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	==Description==		==Description==

	The ~~European Union has mandated that ATEX compliance~~ is necessary wherever a potentially explosive atmosphere exists in order to keep workers safe. These atmospheres are characterized by possessing three things.		The IEC established IECEx, the IEC System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres. It is necessary wherever a potentially explosive atmosphere exists in order to keep workers safe. These atmospheres are characterized by possessing three things.

	* Air		* Air
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	** Mists or vapor		** Mists or vapor
	** Combustible dust		** Combustible dust
	Products that have received ~~ATEX~~ certification will have the official ~~“Ex” badge~~, indicating they are safe in explosive atmospheres.		Products that have received IECEx certification will have the official marking, indicating they are safe in explosive atmospheres.

	Non-ATEX/IECEx safe computing devices used in hazardous areas could be an ignition source, so it is critical that ATEX/IECEx certified computing devices are used in those areas. If they are not, the situation immediately poses great risk to workers’ safety. That’s why we’ve built rugged computing devices that are ATEX/IECEx certified.		Non-ATEX/IECEx safe computing devices used in hazardous areas could be an ignition source, so it is critical that ATEX/IECEx certified computing devices are used in those areas. If they are not, the situation immediately poses great risk to workers’ safety. That’s why we’ve built rugged computing devices that are ATEX/IECEx certified.
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	[[File:ATEX logo explanation.PNG\|thumb\|left\|Issued certification marking for devices\|480px]]		[[File:ATEX logo explanation.PNG\|thumb\|left\|Issued certification marking for devices\|480px]]

	~~'''II''' - Equipment Group <br>~~
	~~'''2''' - Equipment Category (Zone 1 & Zone 2)<br>~~
	~~'''G''' - Enviroment<br>~~
	'''Ex''' - Explosion Protection<br>		'''Ex''' - Explosion Protection<br>
	'''ib''' - Type of Protection<br>		'''ib''' - Type of Protection<br>
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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>
	~~[[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).

	~~'''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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==IECEx==

The IECEx is an international certification framework created by the International Electrotechnical Commission for equipment and services used in explosive atmospheres. It helps ensure that products such as electrical devices, control systems, and industrial equipment meet globally recognized safety standards for hazardous environments like oil & gas plants, chemical facilities, and mining operations. Devices with this certification 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==

The European Union has mandated that ATEX compliance is necessary wherever a potentially explosive atmosphere exists in order to keep workers safe. These atmospheres are characterized by possessing three things.

* Air
* An ignition source
* One of the following three substances:
** Flammable gases
** Mists or vapor
** Combustible dust
Products that have received ATEX certification will have the official “Ex” badge, indicating they are safe in explosive atmospheres.

Non-ATEX/IECEx safe computing devices used in hazardous areas could be an ignition source, so it is critical that ATEX/IECEx certified computing devices are used in those areas. If they are not, the situation immediately poses great risk to workers’ safety. That’s why we’ve built rugged computing devices that are ATEX/IECEx certified.

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

'''II''' - Equipment Group 
'''2''' - Equipment Category (Zone 1 & Zone 2) 
'''G''' - Enviroment 
'''Ex''' - Explosion Protection 
'''ib''' - Type of Protection 
'''IIC''' - Gas Group 
'''T6''' - Temperature Class (T1 - T6) 
'''Gb''' - Equipment Protection Level 

 '''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).

'''G''': This specifies the type of explosive atmosphere. D for dust and '''G''' for gases.

'''Ex''': This means the equipment is explosion-proof.

'''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.

'''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.