IECEx 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?

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This course assumes that you already know about gas and dust groups and about zones. The course covers the applicable marking standards and directives outside the EU and 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 for a potentially hazardous area.

Goal

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 euipment to use in an installation in a potentially hazardous area.

Target group

Electrotechnical and automation personnel and other personnel planning or working on electrical installations in potentially hazardous areas. The course will also be useful for manufacturers and suppliers of Ex equipment.

The course covers these topics

  • How to read a marking plate?
  • Protection types for electrical equipment
  • Markings that follow the IEC standard
  • A short introduction to markings that follow the ATEX Directive
  • Certification references
  • A brief introduction to marking mechanical equipment
  • Marking associated equipment and associated apparatus
  • A short history of 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.

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Course manual

No, a course manual is not included for this course.

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Type
eLearning
Duration
45 minutes
Language
Norwegian
Provider
Trainor

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