Reciprocation of UL/FM with ATEX
Reciprocation of UL/FM with ATEX
(OP)
All-
I am currently specifying a electromechanical component for use in hazardous location (hydrogen) typically defined as Class 1 Div 2 Group B.
The device I want to use does not have the typical UL/FM approvals that I know of. It is approved per the ATEX directeive as Ex nA II T3 X for gas service. The only UL approval I can find is cULus recognized (OL) which does not qualify as the HL verification as far as I know.
Is there any reciprocity or validation that can be done to certify this device for US based approvals?
(Keep in mind, I am not the manufacturer, only an end user and do not plan on personally paying to certify this device w/ UL Demko or some other UL agency).
Thanks,
Brian
I am currently specifying a electromechanical component for use in hazardous location (hydrogen) typically defined as Class 1 Div 2 Group B.
The device I want to use does not have the typical UL/FM approvals that I know of. It is approved per the ATEX directeive as Ex nA II T3 X for gas service. The only UL approval I can find is cULus recognized (OL) which does not qualify as the HL verification as far as I know.
Is there any reciprocity or validation that can be done to certify this device for US based approvals?
(Keep in mind, I am not the manufacturer, only an end user and do not plan on personally paying to certify this device w/ UL Demko or some other UL agency).
Thanks,
Brian





RE: Reciprocation of UL/FM with ATEX
ps: if you're not sure that the component will pass US construction and test requirements, you can ask UL for a preliminary review project quote (they will review the design/construction against the requirements, but will not test) or again, you can do this yourself by reviewing the standards' materials and construction requirements, and test details, and see if you think it will pass.