IECExThe abbreviation of the International Electrotechnical Commission's Explosion proof Electrical Product Certification System refers to the certification of electrical equipment specifically used in industrial sectors such as petroleum, chemical, coal mining, textile, grain processing, and military industries where explosive gases, vapors, dust, or fibers may accumulate in hazardous areas.
The ultimate goal of the IECEx system is to be accepted worldwide
A series of standards for electrical equipment used in explosive hazardous environments developed by IEC TC31;
One certificate - IECEx Certification of Conformity;
One symbol - IECEx Mark of Conformity.
What standards are applicable for obtaining IECEx certification for explosion-proof equipment?
IEC 60079-0: 2017 Explosive Atmosphere Part 0: General Requirements for Equipment
IEC 60079-1: 2014 Explosive Environments Part 1: Equipment Protected by Explosion proof Enclosures "d"
IEC 60079-7: 2015 Explosive Atmosphere Part 7: Equipment Protected by Increased Safety Type "e"
IEC 60079-11: 2011 Explosive Atmosphere Part 11: Equipment Protected by Intrinsic Safety Type "i"
IEC 60079-2: 2014 Explosive Atmosphere Part 2: Equipment Protected by Positive Pressure Shell "p"
IEC 60079-6: 2015 Explosive Atmosphere Part 6: Equipment Protected by Liquid Immersion Type "O"
IEC 60079-5: 2015 Explosive Atmosphere Part 5: Equipment protected by sand filled mold "q"
IEC 60079-15: 2017 Explosive Atmosphere Part 15: Equipment Protected by "n" Type
IEC 60079-18: 2014 Explosive Atmosphere Part 18: Equipment Protected by Sealed Type "m"
ISO/IEC 80079-34: 2011 Explosive Environment Part 34: Application of Equipment Production Quality System
IEC 60079-28: 2006 Explosive Atmosphere Part 28: Protection Measures for Optical Radiation Equipment and Transmission Systems
IEC 60079-33: 2012 Explosive Atmosphere Part 33: Equipment Protected by Special Type "s"
ISO 80079-36: 2016 Explosive Atmosphere Part 36: Basic Methods and Requirements for Non Electrical Equipment Used in Explosive Environments
ISO 80079-37: 2016 Explosive Environment Part 37: Non electrical Equipment for Explosive Environments Non electrical Explosion proof Types Structural Safety Type "c", Controlled Ignition Source Type "b", Liquid Immersion Type "k"
IEC 60079-31: 2013 Explosive Atmosphere Part 31: Equipment Protected by Dust Ignition Prevention Shell "t"
IEC TS 60079-46: Explosive Atmosphere Part 46: Complete Equipment in 2017
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