Honeywell ST 3000 User Manual
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International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
Classification of Hazardous Locations,
Continued
IEC Methods of
Protection
The following table summarizes available methods of protection for use
in given locations.
Protection Concept
Designation
Permitted Use
Principle
Flameproof
d
Zone 1 & 2
Contains explosion and
quenches flame.
Intrinsic Safety
ia
Zone 0, 1 & 2
Limits energy of sparks under
2 faults.
ib
Zone 1 & 2
Limits energy of sparks under
1 fault
Pressurized
p
Zone 1
Keeps flammable gases out.
Encapsulation
m
Zone 1 & 2
Keeps flammable gases out.
Increased Safety
e
Zone 1 & 2
No arcs, sparks or hot
surface.
Powder Filled
q
Zone 1 & 2
Contains explosion and
quenches flame.
Oil Immersion
o
Zone 1 & 2
Keeps flammable gases out.
Non-sparking
nA
Zone 2
No arcs, sparks or hot
surfaces under normal
conditions.
Enclosed Break
nC
Zone 2
Contains explosion and
quenches flame.
Limited Energy
nA
Zone 2
Limits energy of sparks and
surface temperature under
normal conditions.
Restricted Breathing
nR
Zone 2
Keeps flammable gases out.
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