If pressure sensors, pressure transmitters along with other field equipment are used near flammable gases or dust, they might be subject to marking in accordance with the ATEX product guideline 94/9/EC. ATEX requires the type label of the sensor to add the ATEX marking, so usually this is labelled directly onto the sensor during production.
Next to the Notified Body and the approval number, the marking of pressure sensors also includes important information for an individual. For example, an ?X? after the approval number indicates that special conditions must be observed with all the device. Scandalous are either given in the approval document and in the corresponding manual. Above all, marking according to ATEX gives information on the possible areas of application and the sort of protection used for the pressure sensor:
Explosion group:
I Mining industry, II the areas of use Device class:
Use in zone 0/20 near von flammable gases (1G), dust (1D)
Use in zone 1/21 in the vicinity of flammable gases (2G), dust (2D)
Used in zone 2/22 in the vicinity of flammable gases (3G), dust (3D)
However, there are also devices where only certain parts may be installed in other zones, for instance, a pressure sensor marked 1/2G may be installed in a tank with flammable content. Argumentative is located on the outside of the tank, and therefore in zone 1.
Examples for forms of protection:
i intrinsic safety (Limitation of electrical ignition energy by limiting current and voltage)
ia for Zone 0 or Zone 20 (for Zone 20 also iaD)
ib for Zone 1 or Zone 21 (for Zone 21 also ibD)
ic for Zone 2 d
flameproof / explosion proof enclosure, ideal for zone 1/21 and 2/22 n
non-incendive, ideal for zone 2/22 m
encapsulation suitable for zone 1/21 and 2/22 Gas group and temperature class: i.e. IIC T1 for hydrogen
Note:
Further information about hydrogen can be found on the WIKA website. When you have any more questions, your contact will gladly assist you to.