ATEX Equipment

What you will be able to do

• Link zones to equipment groups and categories
• Select types of protection for electrical and non-electrical equipment
• Choose the conformity assessment route for each category
• Prepare markings, instructions and the technical file

Course modules

1. Explosive atmospheres

   Gas and dust, ignition sources and zone classification.

2. Groups, categories and EPL

   Linking equipment to the zones where it is used.

3. Types of protection

   The EN IEC 60079 series and EN ISO 80079-36/37 for non-electrical equipment.

4. Conformity assessment

   Routes by category and the role of notified bodies.

5. Marking, instructions and assemblies

   What goes on the label and in the manual.