Info-graphic: The Very Basics of ATEX & explosion safety

Within Europe, when electronic or electrical equipment of any kind is intended for use in a potentially hazardous area, the equipment must be ATEX-certified – per the EU directive 2014/34, which is more commonly known as the ATEX 114 directive (derived from the French: ATmospheres EXplosives). ATEX equipment is classified into groups and categories which are defined by ...

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The article "The Definition of Intrinsically Safe" on cobic-ex.com explains the concept of intrinsic safety in the context of electrical equipment in hazardous areas. It describes 'intrinsically safe' as a design approach that limits the generation of sparks and heat to prevent ignition in explosive atmospheres. The article compares intrinsic safety to other protection m...