Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosi ve atmospheres keywords. Instructions february 2016 new atex directive 201434eu. The ups supplies the output and charges the battery modules. New law system the reissue of the atex directive is part of a more extensive and systematic plan. This updated list is of importance to manufacturers of all types of equipment intended to be used in a potentially explosive atmosphere that have used european harmonized standards to prove ce. Guidelines on atex directive 949ec of 23 march 1994.
A guidance document on the atex directive transition from 949ec to 201434 eu 371 kb is available, with a list of frequently asked questions and answers. 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. New atex directive 201434eu instructions february 2016 the new atex directive 201434eu1 will apply from april 20, 2016 and at the same time will replace atex directive 949ec. Atex directive 949ec environment with an explosive. All certificates issued are available for download worldwide under online. 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. The atex directive main objectives are to guarantee the free circulation of. Directive 94 9 ec of the european parliament and of 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 3 has been substantially amended 4. These atex guidelines are intended to be a manual for all parties directly or. 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will remain valid, it will not be possible to have a variation under the old directive as the directive will be repealed after the transition period. Application of directive 949 ec to used, repaired or modified products and to spare parts 8.
Application of directive 949 ec alongside others that may apply 7. Since that date, complementary information on its application has been. Ec certificate of conformity eps atex 1 607 x description of equipment. Who implements the directive national authorities are responsible for implementing the directive in the eu by transposing its provisions into their legislation. Objectives of the atex directive 949ec atmospheres explosibles. Atex 94 9ec directive program responsibilities by acceptance of a formal quotation for atex directive certification or by reference to our use of the atex directive documents of conformity, the customer customer or you or your agrees with the responsibilities. Directive 949ec atex,instruments and components intended to be used in potentially explosive atmosphere starting from 2014, apr 20 th, the directive atex 201434 eu replaces the directive 949ec. Atex 949ec directive program responsibilities testing and. At the end of last week, the european commission published an update of the list of european harmonized standards for the atex directive 949ec. The directive 201434eu, which is a revision of the current 949ec directive, was published in the official journal of the european union dated march 29 th 2014. Since that date, contradictory information on its application has been issued. New atex directive 201434eu instructions february 2016 the new atex directive 201434eu1 will apply from april 20, 2016 and at the same time will replace atex directive 94 9 ec. Directive 949ec of the european parliament and the. Directive 201434eu of the european parliament and of the.
The aim of directive 949ec 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. 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. Equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres atex. It provides also guides of application for machinery directive and for atex directives. The atex 949eu that is dedicated to the manufacturer has changed. This ectype examination certificate relates only to the design, examination and tests of the specified equipment or protective system in accordance to the directive 949ec.
Atexrichtlinie 949eg maschinenrichtlinie 2006 42 eg. Atex marking 949ec the atex directive consists of two eu directives describing what equipment and work environment is allowed in an environment with an explosive atmosphere. More frequent product surveillance is expected under the new atex directive 201434eu. Atex 949ec 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 949ec. 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.
Manual override must be possible in order to shut down the equipment and protective systems. 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 949ec should be adapted to that decision. Directive 949ec of the european parliament and the council. Manual override must be possible in order to shut down the equipment and. The directive is to form the basis of the current regulations relating to electrical and nonelectrical equipment for explosive atmospheres. Directive 94 9 ec of the european parliament and the council of 23 march 1994 author. 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. Directive as amended by directive 9563 ec ojl335,30. Creation of directive 949ec also called atex or atex 100a in replacement of directives 76117eec, 79196 eec, 82eec.
Safety instructions for the use of air torque actuators series at and pt in potentially explosive atmospheres. 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. 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. Atex standard atex directive 949ec european law atex directive 949ec atex is named after the french atmosphere explosible 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.
Appareils destines a etre utilises en atmospheres explosibles 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. Still applicable up to 19 april 2016 the atex 94 9 ec will be removed and replaced by a new directive. Member states shall not prohibit, restrict or impede the placing on the market of components which, accompanied by a certificate of. As of april 20, 2016, directive 949ce has been replaced with.
The atex 100a directive 949ec embodies the european requirements for equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres and became mandatory in july 2003. Directive 94 9 ec, commonly referred to as atex atmospheres explosibles products directive. In great britain, the requirements of the directive were put into effect through bis equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially. Directive 94 9 ec should be adapted to that decision. Atex directive 949ec environment with an explosive atmosphere. The objective is to improve the directives and therefore the safety of the products they apply to, and to reach a level of higher protection for the customers.
According to 94 9 ec, equipment is divided into equipment groups, categories and types of protection. Compliance with the atex directive 949ec is a legal requirement in all european member states. Directive 949ec, commonly referred to as atex atmospheres. Atex stands for atmosphere explosive in french and it is the law in the eu. The word atex itself is derived from an older european directive, the french title of the 949ec directive. Atex is the term used when referring to the european unions eu directive 949 ec. Sometimes the atex product directive 949ec until 19 april 2016.
If the input supply fails, the output of the ups is powered from the battery modules. Drive engineering practical implementation explosionproof drives to eu directive 949 ec 9 the new protection concept 4 categories according to eu directive 949 ec also referred to as atex 100a, explosionproof equipment is divided into categories. This ec type examination certificate relates only to the design, examination and tests of the specified equipment or protective system in accordance to the directive 94 9 ec. 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. Eccertificate of conformity eps atex 1 607 x description of equipment. Further requirements of the directive apply to the manufacturing process and supply of this equipment or protective system. The catego ry indicates the level of protection of the. Employers must classify into zones those areas where. The atex product directive when people refer to atex colloquially, they usually mean 949ec adoption in all countries has been on an equal basis in order to ensure an even playing field for trade the only differences relate to criminal penalties for noncompliance subsidiarity because of the equality, it is normal to refer. Explosionproof drives edition to eu directive 949ec. 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 of the european union tfeu after the treaty of lisbon.
This download center provides all the european directives related to atex directive 949ec atex directive 201434eu machinery directives 1989392eu, 199834eu and 200642eu. With this document the manufacturer takes responsibility for the products compliance. It is also important to note that type examination certificates to the 949ec will still remain to be valid. Equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres atex european. Equipment specifically excluded from directive 949 ec 6. Member states shall not prohibit, restrict or impede the placing on the market of components which, accompanied by a certificate of conformity as. This download center provides all the european directives related to atex directive 94 9 ec atex directive 201434eu machinery directives 1989392eu, 199834eu and 200642eu. Since further amendments are to be made, that directive should be recast. Atex 201434eu guidelines 1st edition april 2016 issep.
The atex 949eu, that is dedicated to the manufacturer, has changed. Atex guidelines 4th edition september 2012 dekra testing. Creation of directive 94 9 ec also called atex or atex 100a in replacement of directives 76117eec, 79196 eec, 82eec. Explosionproof drives edition in accordance with eu. Earthing and neutral busbar assembly see schedule for components. The new directive was published on march 29, 2014 in the official journal of the european union and the full text. Directive 949ec, commonly referred to as atex atmospheres explosibles products directive. Whereas this directive merely lays down the requirements vital to freedom of. The atex directive 949ec has been updated with the new atex directive 201434eu, this new directive will come into compliance on the 20th of april 2016.
Directive 949ec of the european parliament and the council of 23 march 1994 author. 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. The ups is supplied from the output of a power supply. Compliance with the atex directive 94 9 ec is a legal requirement in all european member states. The atex directive 94 9 ec is one of a number of ce marking directives that are getting a makeover to bring them into line with eu decision no.
The european commission has introduced updates to the legislative framework of several of its european directives. Member states shall not prohibit, restrict or impede the placing on the market and putting into service in their territory of equipment, protective systems, or devices referred to in article 1 2 which comply with this 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. Directive 949ec of the european parliament and of 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 3 has been substantially amended 4. Directive 199992 ec of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 1999. The atex 94 9 eu that is dedicated to the manufacturer has changed. Atex 949ec directive program responsibilities testing. Atex is the term used when referring to the european unions eu directive 949ec. According to 949ec, equipment is divided into equipment groups, categories and types of protection. 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 949ec. Still applicable up to 19 april 2016 the atex 949ec will be removed and replaced by a new directive. Atex directive 949ec european directives asco numatics. The atex directive main objectives are to guarantee the free circulation of goods within the european union by aligning the technical and legal requirements of the member states.
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