DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE
Explosive atmospheres - Part 7: Equipment protection by increased safety "e"
Abstract
This part of IEC 60079 specifies the requirements for the design, construction, testing and marking of electrical apparatus with type of protection increased safety "e" intended for use in explosive gas atmospheres. This standard applies to electrical apparatus where the rated voltage does not exceed 11 kV r.m.s. a.c. or d.c. Additional measures are applied to ensure that the apparatus does not produce arcs, sparks, or excessive temperatures in normal operation or under specified abnormal conditions.
Begin
2004-11-05
Planned document number
IEC ÎEC 60079-7
Responsible national committee
DKE/K 241 - Schlagwetter- und explosionsgeschützte elektrische Betriebsmittel
