Marking of Electrical Equipment
Ex equipment carries a marking plate that includes details about what surroundings and external influences the equipment has been certified for. Can you interpret the codes?
This course assumes that you already know about gas and dust groups and about zones. The course covers the applicable marking standards and directives within the EU and the EEA.
Interpreting the markings on Ex equipment can be demanding. The plate can carry codes for both IEC standards and the ATEX equipment directive. So what do all these letters and numbers really mean? How can you be sure the equipment has sufficient explosion protection to be installed in the necessary zone? This information is critical if you need to select and install equipment in a potentially hazardous area.
The goal of IECEx and ATEX marking of electrical equipment
Having completed this course, participants will have gained good insight into how electrical equipment is Ex-marked, and what the different markings mean. Participants will learn to distinguish between the different types of markings and make good decisions when selecting equipment to use in an installation in a potentially hazardous area.
The target group of IECEx and ATEX marking of electrical equipment
Electrotechnical and automation personnel and other personnel planning or working on electrical installations in potentially hazardous areas within the EU/EEA. The course will also be useful for manufacturers and suppliers of Ex equipment within the EU/EEA.
Topics covered in IECEx and ATEX marking of electrical equipment
- How to read a marking plate
- Protection types for electrical equipment
- Markings that follow the IEC standard
- Certification references
- A brief introduction to marking mechanical equipment
- Marking associated equipment and associated apparatus
- A short history of markings
- A summary of markings given by the ATEX directive
- Types of ATEX markings
Technical information
System requirements
This course can be completed on a computer, tablet, or smartphone – whenever and wherever it suits you. To ensure the best possible experience, we recommend using an up-to-date web browser (such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, or Firefox) and a stable internet connection with a minimum speed of 5 Mbps. If you are using a mobile network, a 4G connection or higher is recommended.
Course manual
No, a course manual is not included for this course.
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