EATON Crouse Hinds Series MTL ATEX Directive Poster Installation Guide

: June 12, 2024
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Crouse Hinds Series MTL ATEX Directive Poster
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Crouse Hinds Series MTL ATEX Directive Poster

Product Information:

The ATEX directive, also known as Directive 94/9/EC, is a
European Union directive that governs the safety of equipment used
in potentially explosive atmospheres. Eaton’s MTL product range is
compliant with the ATEX directive. The directive classifies
equipment into different groups and categories based on the type of
explosive atmosphere it is designed for. It also specifies
equipment marking requirements, including the ATEX symbol,
identification number of the Notified Body responsible for
surveillance, CE mark for European compliance, and equipment
protection level.

The ATEX directive is implemented in the UK through Statutory
Instrument SI 1996, No. 192 and amendments. The UK implementation
also includes the Equipment and Protective Systems Regulation (EPS
Regulation) by the Office of Public Service Information.

The product is designed for use in both gas and dust explosive
atmospheres. It belongs to Group II, which covers non-mining
applications, and has a Category 1 equipment classification.

The product complies with all relevant directives, including the
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, Electro Magnetic Compatibility
2004/108/EC, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, and the ATEX or
parallel Flammable Atmospheres Directive 94/9/EC.

For more detailed information on gas, temperature, area
classification, and types of electrical protection, please refer to
Eaton’s MTL flammable facts poster.

Product Usage Instructions:

Ensure that you are familiar with the ATEX directive and its
requirements.
Check the equipment marking to ensure compliance with the ATEX
directive. Look for the ATEX symbol, identification number of the
Notified Body responsible for surveillance, CE mark, and equipment
protection level.
Determine the type of explosive atmosphere (gas or dust) in
which the product will be used.
Verify the equipment group and category. The product belongs to
Group II (non-mining) and has a Category 1 classification.
Refer to Eaton’s MTL flammable facts poster for detailed
information on gas, temperature, area classification, and types of
electrical protection.
Follow the safety guidelines and requirements of the ATEX
directive for the installation and use of the product.
Ensure compliance with all relevant directives, including the
Low Voltage Directive, Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive,
Machinery Directive, and the ATEX or parallel Flammable Atmospheres
Directive.
If using the product in the UK, refer to the implementation
regulations specified in Statutory Instrument SI 1996, No. 192 and
amendments.
For further information on compliance with the ATEX directive,
refer to the Harmonised European Standards and the ATEX
guidelines.

ATEX
Eaton’s MTL product range and the ATEX directive

SAFETY OF EQUIPMENT
DIRECTIVE 94/9/EC 23 March 94 Implementation date 1 July03
SCOPE – THE ARTICLES · Placing on the market and putting into service · Equipment and protective systems for use in potentially explosive atmospheres · Conformity assessment procedures
EQUIPMENT GROUPS & CATEGORIES – ANNEX I
ESSENTIAL HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS – (EHSR’s) – ANNEX II · Principle of integrated safety · Consideration of environment · Marking · Choice of materials · All potential ignition sources · Risk caused by software · Risk from gas, vapours, mist and dust
UK IMPLEMENTATION
Statutory Instrument SI 1996, No. 192 and amendments. Office of Public Service Information (www.opsi.gov.uk) Equipment and Protective Systems Regulation (EPS Regulation)
Your country implementation…………………………………………………………..

EQUIPMENT MARKING

ATEX (European Union)

IEC/CENELEC (Global/Europe)

0999

II 1 G

GAS

DUST

Ex d IIB T6 Gb (-40°C Tamb +50°C) Ex t IIIC T80°C Db

Type of explosive atmosphere (Group II) G : Gas, vapour, mist D : Dust (Group I) M1 : energised M2 : de-energised
Equipment Category (Group II) 1, 2, 3
Equipment Group I : Mining II : Non-Mining
EU Explosive Atmosphere Symbol
Identification number of Notified Body responsible for surveillance
CE mark (European Compliance)

Equipment Protection Level
Maximum external surface temperature
Apparatus Group Type of protection
Explosion protection symbol

Ambient temperature range of -20°C to +40°C unless stated on label

Equipment Protection Level (EPL)

Temperature Classification (Group II)

Apparatus Group Type of protection Explosion protection symbol

Alternate marking format possible :Ex db IIB T6 (-40°C Tamb +50°C) Ex tb IIIC T80°C

For further explanation of gas, temperature, area classification and the various types of electrical protection please refer to Eaton’s MTL flammable facts poster

SAFETY OF THE INSTALLATION
DIRECTIVE 1999/92/EC 16 December 99 Implementation date 1 July03
SCOPE – THE ARTICLES · Prevention, avoidance, mitigation · Assessment of explosion risks · Classify into hazardous zones · Explosion protection document
CLASSIFICATION OF PLACES WHERE POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES MAY OCCUR – ANNEX I
· Hazardous zones – gas, vapours or mist and combustible dusts
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPROVING SAFETY & HEALTH – ANNEX II
· Training, working procedures · Criteria for selection of equipment and protective systems WARNING SIGN WHERE EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES MAY OCCUR – ANNEX III
UK IMPLEMENTATION
Dangerous Substances & Explosive Atmosphere Regulation 2002. Health & Safety Executive. (www.hse.gov.uk/fireandexplosion/dsear.htm)
Your country implementation………………………………………………………

CE MARK CONFIRMS COMPLIANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT DIRECTIVES SUCH AS:

EXAMPLES OF BODIES NOTIFIED UNDER
DIRECTIVE 94/9/EC

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
Electro Magnetic Compatibility 2004/108/EC
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
ATEX or parallel Flammable Atmospheres Directive 94/9/EC

Oganisation
SGS Baseefa TÜV Nord Group DNV LCIE PTB TÜV Product Service GmbH

Identification No
1180 0158 0344 0081 0102 0123

Full list can be found on: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/atex/nb/nblist.htm

ATEX GUIDELINES FOURTH EDITION

COMPLIANCE

Guidelines on the application of European Parliament and Council Directive 94/9/EC of 23 March 1994 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Visit: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/mechanical/files/atex /guide /atex-guidelines_en.pdf

Compliance with the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC can be demonstrated by using the Harmonised European Standards. Reference to these standards relating to the various methods of electrical protection can be found on Eaton’s MTL flammable facts poster or the EU ATEX website listed below.
NEW ATEX DIRECTIVE

A new ATEX equipment directive 2014/34/EU, dated 26th February 2014 has been published, as part of the New Legislative Framework (NLF).
Compliance will be mandatory for all manufacturers from 20th April 2016.

SURFACE INDUSTRY

ATEX EQUIPMENT CATEGORY & INTENDED USE

Equipment category
II 1G 1D
II 2G 2D
II 3G 3D
Mining industries (I) has categories M1 and M2

Level of protection
{ Two independent faults (ia) or Two types of protection
{ One fault (ib) or One type of protection
{ Safe in normal operation (n)

Area classification
Zone 0 (gas) Zone 20 (dust)
Zone 1 (gas) Zone 21 (dust)
Zone 2 (gas) Zone 22 (dust)

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Equipment category

1

2

3

Annex of

Electrical

Non-electrical

100a

Directive

CERTIFICATION PHASE Certification by notified body Certification by manufacturer Unit verification by notified body SURVEILLANCE QA of production by notified body QA of product by notified body QA by manufacturer

UNIVERSAL OPTION

NOTE. Internal combustion engines are electrical equipment Unit verification is normally used for special small quantity apparatus

III

VIII

IX

IV

VII

VIII

European (ATEX) Directive European (CENELEC) standards International (IEC) standards

http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/atex/index_en.htm www.cenelec.eu www.iec.ch

`SIMPLE APPARATUS’ & THE ATEX DIRECTIVES

Simple apparatus has been in use as a valuable part of intrinsically safe systems for many years. It was necessary to reassess the use of this apparatus with the introduction of the two ATEX directives. The following has been agreed at EU level; “Simple apparatus is considered not to require certification by a notified body. The responsibility for compliance with the relevant parts of the standard rests with the persons claiming compliance. Certification to the ATEX Directive is not required because of the low levels of energy, which are added to the intrinsically safe circuit by this apparatus. Simple apparatus is required to be clearly identified when it is installed.”

GUIDE OF GOOD PRACTICE RELATING TO DIRECTIVE 1999/92/EC

FUNCTIONAL SAFETY
IEC 61508

A non – binding code of practice was published in 2003 identifying how this directive could be implemented, a link can be found on the web site –
http://bookshop.europa.eu/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/EU-Bookshop-Site/ en_GB/-/EUR/ViewPublication-Start?PublicationKey=KE6404175
Eaton’s MTL product range is manufactured under a quality management system in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001:2008
THE NEW APPROACH

Safety Instrumented systems are widely used in industrial process plants where there is threat to life or environment should something go wrong. The IEC 61508 set of standards Functional safety of electrical / electronic / programmable electronic safety-related systems’ are now considered industry good practice’ for both manufacturers and users designing products and systems for safety related applications.
Our application note AN9025 provides an introduction to the subject.
MTL Instruments are members of `The 61508 Association’
The 61508 Association
http://www.61508.org/

To gain a better understanding of directives based on the new approach to technical harmonisation and global approach to conformity assessment e.g. ATEX, Pressure Equipment, Machinery directives, refer to the European Commissions guide available to order or download from:
http://ec.europa.eu/DocsRoom/documents/4942/attachments/1/translations/ en/renditions/pdf

QUALITY ASSURANCE NOTIFICATION
SGS Baseefa (2001) Ltd
Measurement Technology Ltd SGS Baseefa ATEX 0703 Eaton’s MTL products are manufactured under a quality control system satisfying the ATEX Directive

Eaton Electric Limited, Great Marlings, Butterfield, Luton, Beds, LU2 8DL, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1582 723633 Fax: +44 (0)1582 422283

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www.mtl-inst.com mtlenquiry@eaton.com For technical advice or further information call:
+44 (0)1582 723633
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