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If An Enclosure Is Marked Ii 2 Gd And Also Eexd 11c T5 T100 Ip 66, What Is The Meaning Of The Upper Case And The Lower Case‘d’s? |
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Answer» The upper case D is part of the ATEX labelling and indicates that the equipment is for use in areas where the explosion hazard is Dust (the G indicates Gas Hazard). The LOWER case d indicates the method of Ex PROTECTION, in this case flameproof (d from the German Druckefest Kapselung meaning PRESSURE PROOF enclosure). The upper case D is part of the ATEX labelling and indicates that the equipment is for use in areas where the explosion hazard is Dust (the G indicates Gas Hazard). The lower case d indicates the method of Ex protection, in this case flameproof (d from the German Druckefest Kapselung meaning pressure proof enclosure). |
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