Atex directive 201434eu, formerly 949ec atex 201434eu concerns equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Guidelines on atex directive 949ec of 23 march 1994. Readers attention is drawn to the fact that this guide is intended only to facilitate the application of directive 949ec and it is the relevant national transposition of the text of the directive which is legally binding. Directive 94 9 ec, commonly referred to as atex atmospheres explosibles products directive. Directive 949ec, commonly referred to as atex atmospheres. Creation of directive 94 9 ec also called atex or atex 100a in replacement of directives 76117eec, 79196 eec, 82eec. En 6007910 is the european standard for determining the classification of hazardous areas, giving guidance on determining the area classification and recommendations for detailing the zones on drawings. Safety instructions for the use of air torque actuators series at and pt in potentially explosive atmospheres. The sailor sp3500 atex versions conform to the 94 9 ec atex directive. Directive as amended by directive 9563 ec ojl335,30. Refrigeration systems in potentially explosive atex directive.
F2 labs can assist you in meeting the requirements of the atex standards for products intended to be used in potentially explosive atmospheres. Declaration of conformity with atex directive 949ec. The directive was implemented into gb law by the equipment and protective. The new directive, which came into force on the day after its publication on the official journal of the european union, march 30th, 2014, goes to repeal, with effect from april 20th, 2016 the atex directive 94 9 ec. If you design, manufacture or sell any equipment or protective system intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres you will need to comply with the atex directive 949ec. The atex guidelines for the application of the directive 949ec state that an eu typeexamination certificate does not necessarily become invalid when the standard is modified1. Compliance with the atex directive 949ec is a legal requirement in all european member states. Atex guidelines on the application of directive 949ec. Integrating iecex and atex for europe atex directive 949ec. You will find under this folder all the related documents that were applicable and are for some of them always applicable in order to comply with requirements of the directive. Other directives applicable to atex equipment in the last newsletter, we talked about the two atex directives.
The directive is commonly referred to as the atex directive. All certificates issued are available for download worldwide under online certificates at. This europump guideline part 1 basic requirements of atex directive 949ec is intended to give basic guidance to pump manufacturers who wish to supply products that will be within the scope of directive 949ec. Supplementary operating instructions for blower types nd. Directive 949ec formerly atex 100a of 23 march 1994 for the approximation of legal regulations of the member states for equipment and protection systems destined for the indended use in explosive areas. Atex 949ec directive documents machinery directive 2006. So, if a equipment has the characteristics that make it fall into the machinery directive, it must comply with both directives and, with regard to the safety requirements for explosion protection, you must. On the atex directive transition from 94 9 ec to 201434eu the new atex directive 201434eu1 is the result of the alignment of the previous atex directive 94 9 ec to the new legislative framework nlf2, in particular to decision no 7682008ec3, as well as to the provisions of the treaty on the functioning. It was adopted by the european parliament and the council in. Conformity directive atex d 949ec, en 50014, en 5028111, en 50020, en 50284, pr iec 612410, pr iec 612411 zone d dust 20 to be used in conjunction with intrinsically safe enclosures, see page 5 ec type examination certificate number marking ineris 04atex0016x dex iad 20 ip6667 t85c. Documents and correspondence relating to the procedures. Tips and faqs 6 after completion of the requirements of internal control of production per annex viii of the atex directive and receiving the attestation of lodge of the technical file by a notified body, for nonelectrical equipment of category 2.
The new directive was published on march 29, 2014 in the official journal of the european union and the full text. The classification criteria of areas where the risk of explosion exists are dictated by the en 6007910 and en 11271 standards. Under the atex directive 949ec, any product intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. It was adopted by the european parliament and the council in 1994 and came into force in europe in 1996. Application guide industrial refrigeration systems in potentially explosive atmospheres hazardous area. Compliance with the atex directive 94 9 ec is a legal requirement in all european member states. Directive 949ec also known as atex 95 or the atex equipment directive on the approximation of the laws of members states concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Although 949ec atex certificates will remain valid, it will not be possible to have a variation under the old directive as the directive will be repealed after the transition period. Technical article other directives applicable to atex equipment. Application of directive 949 ec to used, repaired or modified products and to spare parts 8. Directive 94 9 ec of the european parliament and the council of 23 march 1994 on the approximation of the laws of the member states concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres official journal l 100, 19041994 p. Yes, if the equipment installed complies with the previous regulations and the installation does not require adaptation to comply with directives atex 949ec and 199992ec. Yes, if the equipment installed complies with the previous regulations and the installation does not require adaptation to comply with directives atex 94 9 ec and 199992 ec. Atex 94 9 ec will be replaced april 2016 with 201434eu if you design, manufacture or sell any equipment or protective system intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres you will need to comply with the atex directive 94 9 ec.
Direttiva atex 949ce atex directive 949ec atex richtlinien 949ec directives atex 949ce istruzioni di sicurezza per luso degli attuatori serie at e pt in atmosfere potenzialmente esplosive. Understanding atex and iecex labels the atex directive 949ec controls all manufacture and import of equipment for use in explosive atmospheres, including nonelectrical items. Communication is vital for the safety and efficiency on board all vessels operating in hazardous environments, such as tankers, supply vessels and. Directive 949ec of the european parliament and the council of 23 march.
Is it possible to repair an old nonatex product for use in an explosive atmosphere. Accessories has been approved together with the sp3500 atex radios. The atex 949ec directive is one of the new european directives. Directive 949ec of the european parliament and the.
In particular, we have treated the atex directive 949ec which must be applied to equipment used in areas with potentially explosive. Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosi ve atmospheres keywords. What is the new atex directive 201434eu and when does it take effect. Page 1 of 3 1 type examination certificate 2 equipment or protective system intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres directive 949ec 3 type examination certificate number. Creation of directive 949ec also called atex or atex 100a in. A guidance document on the atex directive transition from 94 9 ec to 201434eu 371 kb is available, with a list of frequently asked questions and answers. Guidance documents are approved by the formal atex committee working group, and. The aim of directive 94 9 ec is to allow the free trade of atex equipment and protective systems within the eu by removing the need for separate testing and documentation for each member state. Conformity directive atex d 949ec, en 50014, en 5028111, pr iec 612410, pr iec 612411 zone d dust 21 22.
Industrial refrigeration systems in potentially explosive. It combines two eu directives atex 95 equipment directive and atex 7 workplace directive which. Equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres atex. Equipment and protective systems intended for use in explosive atmospheres. The atex directive consists of two eu directives describing what equipment and work space is allowed in an environment with an explosive atmosphere. The atex directive consists of two eu directives describing what equipment and work. Atex requires that the equipment be safe, and bear a label indicating the conditions under which it is approved for use. Readers attention is drawn to the fact that this guide is intended only to facilitate the application of directive 949ec and it is the relevant national transposition of the. Still applicable up to 19 april 2016 the atex 949ec will be removed and replaced by a new directive.
The equipment bearing the ce marking can be traded freely within european economic area eea. Objectives of the atex directive 949ec atmospheres explosibles. Atex regulations on safety in explosive atmospheres are put into effect by two eu directives, atex 7 and atex 95. Europump recommends that manufacturers should use this document as guidance only. More frequent product surveillance is expected under the new atex directive 201434eu. Further requirements of the directive apply to the manufacturing process and supply of this equipment or protective system. The directive is to form the basis of the current regulations relating to electrical and nonelectrical equipment for explosive atmospheres. Who implements the directive national authorities are responsible for implementing the directive in the eu by transposing its provisions into their legislation. Manual override must be possible in order to shut down the equipment and protective systems. Atex directive 949ec european directives asco numatics. Sometimes the atex product directive 949ec until 19 april 2016.
Directive 949ec of the european parliament and the council. March 30th, 2014, goes to repeal, with effect from april 20th, 2016 the atex directive 949ec. The sailor sp3500 atex versions conform to the 949ec atex directive. Atex 949ec directive documents machinery directive. Atex 949ec will be replaced april 2016 with 201434eu. The atex 949eu that is dedicated to the manufacturer has changed. A professional risk assessment determines hazardous area zones. The atex guidelines for the application of the directive 94 9 ec state that an eu typeexamination certificate does not necessarily become invalid when the standard is modified1. By affixing the ce marking on atex the manufacturer or importer confirms that the equipment meets essential health and safety requirements of atex directive 201434eu previously.
Creation of directive 949ec also called atex or atex 100a in replacement of directives 76117eec, 79196 eec, 82eec. New law system the reissue of the atex directive is part of a more extensive and systematic plan. Manual override must be possible in order to shut down the equipment and protective. Since 20 april 2016, atex 949ec has beeen replaced by atex 201434ue directive. On the atex directive transition from 949ec to 201434eu the new atex directive 201434eu1 is the result of the alignment of the previous atex directive 949ec to the new legislative framework nlf2, in particular to decision no 7682008ec3, as well as to the provisions of the treaty on the functioning. Application of directive 949 ec alongside others that may apply 7. Readers attention is drawn to the fact that this guide is intended only to facilitate the application of directive 94 9 ec and it is the relevant national transposition of the text of the directive which is legally binding. Directive 949ec should be adapted to that decision.
Directive 199992 ec of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 1999. Equipment specifically excluded from directive 949 ec 6. Directive 949ec, commonly referred to as atex atmospheres explosibles products directive. Since 20 april 2016, atex 94 9 ec has beeen replaced by atex 201434ue directive. These guidelines are intended to be a manual for all parties directly or indirectly affected by. Directive 949ec eu offshore authorities group european union. The new directive was published on march 29, 2014 in. Directive 201434eu of the european parliament and of the. The directive on equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres 949ec was adopted on 23 march 1994 and entered into force on 1 march 1996. Atex product directive 949ec of the european parliament and the council of 23 march 1994 on the approximation of the laws of the member states concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The atex 94 9 eu, that is dedicated to the manufacturer, has changed.
These guidelines are intended to be a manual for all parties directly or indirectly affected by directive 949ec commonly called the atex atmospheres explosibles products. European commission atex product directive 949ec of the european parliament and the council of 23 march 1994 on the approximation of the laws of the member states concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Directive 949ec of the european parliament and the council of 23 march 1994 author. The decisive factor is whether or not there have been substantial changes in the new edition of the. Therefore, as regards the protection against explosions, the atex directive 94 9 ec prevails on the machinery directive and must be applied. The atex directive consists of two eu directives describing what equipment and work space is the atex 95 equipment directive 949ec, equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres the atex. Sp3530 meets the atex requirement for gas environments of class ii 2 g ex ib iic t4 sp3530 also meets the requirement for ingress protection to the level of ip67. Explosive atmospheres atex dust the essential guide. Atex stands for atmosphere explosive in french and it is the law in the eu. A guidance document on the atex directive transition from 949ec to 201434eu 371 kb is available, with a list of frequently asked questions and answers.
A guidance document on the atex directive transition from 949ec to 201434eu 371 kb. Atex directive, doc and the technical file atex directive 949ec the atex directive applies to electrical and mechanical equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Since july 1st 2003 it has been mandatory under european law, that all equipment for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere must conform to specific safety standards. Atex regulations on safety in explosive atmospheres are put into effect by two eu directives, atex 7 and atex 95 atex 95 is known as the equipment directive. Directive 201434eu 3 eu type examination certificate number. Atex 95 refers to the equipment and protective systems intended for use in explosive atmospheres. The directive on equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres 94 9 ec was adopted on 23 march 1994 and entered into force on 1 march 1996. Directive 94 9 ec of the european parliament and the council of 23 march 1994 author. Appareils destines a etre utilises en atmospheres explosibles. Whereas this directive merely lays down the requirements vital to freedom of movement for the. The requirement with respect to the atex directive 949ec is met by conforming to the harmonized eu standards en 600790. Atex efdn atex safety manual for centrifugal and positive displacement pumps user instructions. Application guide industrial refrigeration systems in potentially explosive atmospheres hazardous area 4 dkrci.
The requirement with respect to the atex directive 94 9 ec is met by conforming to the harmonized eu standards en 600790. Directive 949ec of the european parliament and the council of 23 march 1994 on the approximation of the laws of the member states concerning equipment. Directive 949ec of the european parliament and the council of 23 march 1994 on the approximation of the laws of the member states concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres official journal l 100, 19041994 p. Instructions february 2016 new atex directive 201434eu.
New atex directive 201434 eu instructions february 2016 the new atex directive 201434 eu1 will apply from april 20, 2016 and at the same time will replace atex directive 949ec. Atex directive, doc and the technical file atex directive 94 9 ec the atex directive applies to electrical and mechanical equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Is it possible to repair an old non atex product for use in an explosive atmosphere. Technical article other directives applicable to atex. Pressure gauges, thermometers and fittings without connection are not subject to directive 949ec atex directive. Still applicable up to 19 april 2016 the atex 94 9 ec will be removed and replaced by a new directive. The atex 949eu, that is dedicated to the manufacturer, has changed. These atex guidelines are intended to be a manual for all parties directly or. Atex is the term used when referring to the european unions eu directive 949 ec.
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