Multiple Atex Certification
Multiple Atex Certification
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Hello,
I've seen this before but not taken much notice of it, but I got a quote through from Emerson for a 3051T pressure transmitter and it has multiple Atex codes. Can be used on Ex d, Ex ia and Ex n. How can this be? Am I being stupid (probably)?
Thanks
Lee
I've seen this before but not taken much notice of it, but I got a quote through from Emerson for a 3051T pressure transmitter and it has multiple Atex codes. Can be used on Ex d, Ex ia and Ex n. How can this be? Am I being stupid (probably)?
Thanks
Lee





RE: Multiple Atex Certification
That just means it meets those various requirements at the same time. For instance, it's intrinsically safe as it can't store energy or fail flaming with one part failure while at the same time it can be housed in an explosion proof case that it could actually explode in and not ignite a surrounding hazardous atmosphere.
If a company can pull that off with a single product it will for obvious reasons.
Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com
RE: Multiple Atex Certification
Ex 'd' certification is primarily a function of the enclosure design
Ex 'i' certification is primarily a function of circuit design
Ex 'n' is arguably just good design with a certificate to prove it.
Ironopolis... just off Marton Road?
RE: Multiple Atex Certification
Lee
UTB
RE: Multiple Atex Certification
I'm a missionary from the Church of St. James (Park)
RE: Multiple Atex Certification
Cheers Scotty, I was getting there slowly but that explanation was great.
St James park, I haven't been there for years. Looking forward to the new season.
Lee.
RE: Multiple Atex Certification
Wonder if Boro and the Toon will meet in a couple of years time? Hopefully we won't just swap places in nine months. In the meantime enjoy your visit to the Dark Place up the coast this season.