ATEX 94/9/EC DirectiveDirective implementation by ASCO NUMATICS

• ASCO NUMATICS equipment concerned by this directive
• Equipment marking
• Conformity documents supplied by ASCO NUMATICS

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ASCO NUMATICS equipment concerned by this directive:

Every apparatus involving its own potentienly source of ignition during operation.

• Electrical apparatus:
• Solenoid valves, solenoid-air valves, distribution islands
• Compact Positioner and Posimatic (Series 290, 390), signaling boxes for pressure operated valves (Series 290, 390), watertight contacts for pressure operated valves (AD type)
• Magnetic position detectors for cylinders
• Pilot valve boxes for Dust Collector Systems
• Cylinders
• Air and solenoid air operated valves
• Air service equipment, isolation valve, shut off valve and soft start device included.

Equipment marking:

Products must bear an identification plate. This marking must mention:

For a solenoid valve

The specific marking of explosion protection specific "Ex" followed by the symbol of the equipment group and category of equipment (i.e. II2G) - See chapter Groups and zones

The number of the EC type examination certificate

A complementary marking concerning the identfication of the protection

The identification number of the Notified Body (NoBo) involved in the manufacturing phase (i.e. LCIE 0081)

Name and address of the manufacturer

For a cylinder

The specific marking of explosion protection specific "Ex" followed by the symbol of the equipment group and category of equipment (i.e. II2G)- See chapter Groups and zones

A complementary marking concerning the identfication of the protection

Name and address of the manufacturer

File number or Notified Body certificate

The CE Marking is a legal requirement for products covered by one or more of the EU directives. It indicates the compliance to low voltage directive, the ElectroMagnetic Compatibility and the Pressurised Equipment Directive for a solenoid valve.

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Identification of the protection

An electrical apparatus is provided with a marking conforming to the EN 50014 Standard:
EEx d IIB + H2 IP65
EEx	This symbol means that the electrical apparatus complies with one or several types of protection conforming specifically to the European Standards EN 50015 to EN 50028.
d	Types of protection	"c" "d" "e" "i" "m" "o" "p" "q"	: Protection by constructional safety : Flameproof enclosure : Increased safety (EN 50019) : Intrinsic safety "ia" "ib" (EN 50020) : Encapsulation (EN 50028) : Oil immersion (EN 50015) : Pressurization (EN 50016) : Powder filing (EN 50017)
II	Groups of equipment	I	Electrical apparatus intented for use in mines susceptible to firedamp (methane).
		II	Electrical apparatus intented for use in locations with explosive atmospheres other than in mines.
			Gas Ignition temperature A acetone acetic acid ammonia ethane methylene chloride methane (CH4) carbon monoxide propane n-butane n-butyl hydrogen sulfide n-hexane acetaldehyde ethyl ether ethyl nitrite 540°C 485°C 630°C 515°C 556°C 595°C 605°C 470°C 365°C 370°C 270°C 240°C 140°C 170°C 90°C B ethylene ethyl oxide 425°C 429°C - 440°C C acetylene (C2H2) carbon bisulphide (CS2) hydrogen (H2) 305°C 102°C 560°C
H2	This symbol mention that the coil is particulary adapted to Hydrogen (H2)
IP65	Protection degree	(click on the image to enlarge)

Conformity documents supplied by ASCO NUMATICS:

• With products
  • declaration of CE conformity
  • Installation & maintenance sheet
• On demand
  • EC-type-examination certificate
  • Notification of the Quality Assurance System

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