EN 60079-1 / EN 60079-31 Standarts
EN-60079-1
EN 60079-1 is a standard safety standard for electrical equipment used in explosive atmospheres. This standard establishes requirements for the design, manufacture and selection of electrical equipment to reduce the risks of fire and explosion in explosive atmospheres, in accordance with the ATEX directives of the European Union (EU). EN 60079-1 contains all technical measures necessary to eliminate or reduce hazards in explosive atmospheres and also establishes requirements for the classification, labeling and approval of electrical equipment.
EN-60079-31
EN 60079-31 is a safety standard for electrical equipment used in explosive atmospheres. This standard establishes requirements for the design, manufacture and selection of electrical equipment specifically designed to reduce the risks of fire and explosion in explosive atmospheres, in accordance with the ATEX directives of the European Union (EU).
EN 60079-31 is based on a standard that includes the following specific requirements:
- Surface temperature limits of electrical equipment
- Protection level of electrical equipment (IP rating)
- Resistance of electrical equipment to explosion pressure
- Electrical and mechanical suitability of electrical equipment
- Instructions for use of electrical equipment
- Operation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment
- EN 60079-31 is designed for electrical equipment that does not comply with standard EN 60079-0, such as special-purpose electrical equipment used in the control of particularly complex industrial processes.
EN 60079-31 standard features are:
- Surface temperature limits of electrical equipment: The surface temperature of electrical equipment must be lower than the explosion temperature of gases or vapors in the explosive atmosphere. The EN 60079-31 standard specifies specific temperature limits for different types of explosive gases and vapors.
- Protection level of electrical equipment (IP rating): The protection level of electrical equipment is determined to prevent dust, moisture or other substances from damaging electrical equipment. The EN 60079-31 standard specifies the IP rating requirements for electrical equipment.
- Explosion pressure resistance of electrical equipment: Explosion pressure resistance of electrical equipment relates to resistance to high pressures that can be caused by explosive gases or vapors. The EN 60079-31 standard specifies the requirements for explosion pressure resistance of electrical equipment.
- Electrical and mechanical conformity of electrical equipment: Electrical and mechanical conformity of electrical equipment means that it complies with standards established for safe use in explosive atmospheres. The EN 60079-31 standard specifies the electrical and mechanical suitability requirements for electrical equipment.
- Instructions for use of electrical equipment: Instructions must be given for the correct use and operation of electrical equipment. The EN 60079-31 standard specifies the provision of instructions for the correct use of electrical equipment.
- Operation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment: Certain standards must be adhered to for the safe operation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment. The EN 60079-31 standard sets the standards for the safe operation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment.