IEC60079-26 Ed4 published with expanded scope
IEC 60079-26 has been published with a major extension The scope of the standard was extended for separation elements between all EPLs for Gas and Dust hazardous areas as well as for non-electrical equipment. Suffice to say IEC 60079-26 now covers just about...
IEC 60079-10-1:2015 (Area Classification) Withdrawn
IEC 60079-10-1:2015 (Area Classification) Withdrawn IEC 60079-10-1:2015 (Area Classification) is now withdrawn as of 18-Dec-2020. The new standard is IEC 60079-10-1:2020 Explosive atmospheres – Part 10-1: Classification of areas – Explosive gas...
IEC 60079-11:2011/ISH6:2019 – A significant change for ‘ib’ batteries.
IEC 60079-11:2011/ISH6:2019 Pease be aware that IEC 60079-11:2011/ISH6:2019 ( intrinsic safety “i”) Interpretation sheet 6 has been published and this may have a massive impact on anyone making battery powered...
New EN 60079-0:2018 Published
New EN 60079-0:2018 Published A significant new General Requirements Standard has been published as a European Standard for ATEX (and IEC 60079-0:2017 for IECEx) Significant Changes include: Service temp – clarification included that Da and Db equipment needs dust...