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ATEXenclosures
Enclosures for explosive
atmospheres
Introduction
The final solution
must be certified
by a notified body
ATEX components
Three types of enclosures
b
All the wall-mounting enclosures presented in this brochure comply with standards
for protection against the increased risk of explosion in atmospheres charged with
gas (G) and/or dust (D).
b
The Schneider Electric offer, designed to be used in group II, is classified as
category 2.
b
Category 2 products can be used as category 3.
b
Our products are qualified for increased safety "e" (Ex e) but not for explosionproof
safety "d" (Ex d).
b
The marking of the wall-mounting enclosures is shown page 542.
b
The wall-mounting enclosures offer a degree of protection IP66 according
to EN 60529, exceeding the recommendations of the ATEX directive.
b
Certification of our production sites and inspection procedures guarantees
observance and consistency of the quality level.
Fields of application of Schneider Electric
ATEX enclosures
Steel
Stainless-steel
Polyester
Material solutions
for
wall-mounting enclosures
Destination Categories/presence
of potentially
explosive atmosphere
Hazardous zones Atmosphere
Group I Mines M1 and M2
Gas and dust (G & D)
Group II
surface
Industries
1
Permanent or frequent
Zone 0:
gas and vapour G
Zone 20:
mist and dust
D
2
Occasional
Zone 1:
gas and vapour G
Zone 21:
mist and dust
D
3
Rare
Zone 2:
gas and vapour G
Zone 22:
mist and dust
D
Zone of application of Schneider Electric ATEX wall-mounting enclosures.
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