What is IEC 60079-25? Intrinsically Safe Systems (IS Systems)
Short answer: IEC 60079-25 defines Intrinsically Safe Systems (IS systems). This refers not to a single device, but to a field device + barrier + cabling…
What is IEC 60079-19? Repair and Overhaul of Explosive Atmosphere Equipment.
Short answer: IEC 60079-19 regulates the repair, revision, and reclamation processes for explosive atmosphere equipment. When an Ex equipment malfunctions, haphazard repair…
What is IEC 60079-17? Periodic Inspection of Electrical Installations in Explosive Atmospheres.
Short answer: IEC 60079-17 covers the service life of electrical installations and equipment located in explosive atmospheres (gas, vapor or dust) after initial installation…
What is IEC 60079-14? Design and Installation of Electrical Systems in Explosive Atmospheres.
Short answer: IEC 60079-14 regulates the design, equipment selection and installation of electrical installations in explosive atmospheres. It also includes area classification (60079-10) and periodic inspections…
What is IEC 60079-10-2? Area Classification in Flammable Dust Environments.
Short answer: IEC 60079-10-2 defines zone classification in combustible dust environments. Zones are classified according to the frequency of dust occurrence in clouds or sheets…
What is IEC 60079-10-1? Area Classification in Explosive Gas Atmospheres.
Short answer: IEC 60079-10-1 defines the classification of areas as 'zones' in explosive gas/vapor environments. This classification is based on the frequency and duration of hazardous atmosphere occurrences…
What is IEC 60079-11? Intrinsically Safe (Ex i) Protection Type.
Short answer: IEC 60079-11 defines the intrinsically safe (Ex i) protection type. The electrical energy (current, voltage, capacitance, inductance) going to the site is explosive…
What is IEC 60079-7? Enhanced Safety (Ex e) Protection Type.
Short answer: IEC 60079-7 defines the Enhanced Safety (Ex e) protection type for equipment used in explosive atmospheres. In normal operation, a spark or…
What is IEC 60079-1? Flameproof Enclosure (Ex d) Protection Type
Short answer: IEC 60079-1 defines the Flameproof Enclosure (Ex d) protection type. This method does not attempt to prevent an explosion; rather, it aims to create a...
What is IEC 60079-0? General Requirements for Explosive Atmosphere Appliances.
Short answer: IEC 60079-0 is the main standard that defines the general (basic) requirements that all electrical and non-electrical equipment used in explosive atmospheres must comply with.
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