EN 60079-1 / EN 60079-31 Standards
EN 60079-1 / EN 60079-31 Standards
EN 60079-1, for electrical equipment used in explosive atmospheres
EN-60079-1
EN 60079-1 is a standard safety standard for electrical equipment used in explosive atmospheres. This standard specifies the requirements related to the design, manufacture, and selection of electrical equipment to reduce the risks of fire and explosion in explosive atmospheres, in compliance with the European Union's (EU) ATEX directives. EN 60079-1 includes all the technical measures required to eliminate or reduce hazards in explosive atmospheres and also specifies the requirements for 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 specifies the requirements related to the design, manufacture, and selection of electrical equipment specifically designed to reduce the risks of fire and explosion in explosive atmospheres, in compliance with the European Union's (EU) ATEX directives.
EN 60079-31 is based on a standard that includes the following special requirements:
- Electrical equipment surface temperature limits
- Protection level of electrical equipment (IP rating)
- Resistance of electrical equipment to explosion pressure
- Electrical and mechanical suitability of electrical equipment
- Usage instructions for 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 especially in the control of complex industrial processes.
The features of the EN 60079-31 standard are as follows:
- Electrical equipment surface temperature limits: The surface temperature of electrical equipment must be lower than the ignition temperature of gases or vapors in the explosive atmosphere. The EN 60079-31 standard defines 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 the electrical equipment. The EN 60079-31 standard specifies the IP rating requirements for electrical equipment.
- Resistance of electrical equipment to explosion pressure: The resistance of electrical equipment to explosion pressure relates to its durability against high pressures that may be caused by explosive gases or vapors. The EN 60079-31 standard sets the requirements for the explosion pressure resistance of electrical equipment.
- Electrical and mechanical suitability of electrical equipment: The electrical and mechanical suitability of electrical equipment means compliance with standards set for safe use in explosive atmospheres. The EN 60079-31 standard defines the electrical and mechanical suitability requirements for electrical equipment.
- Usage instructions for electrical equipment: Instructions must be provided for the correct use and operation of electrical equipment. The EN 60079-31 standard specifies the provision of necessary instructions for the correct use of electrical equipment.
- Operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment: Compliance with specific standards is required for the safe operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment. The EN 60079-31 standard specifies the necessary standards for the safe operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment.
