| WHAT CHANGES WITH ATEX? The most important points are: The definition of equipment categories and assignment to the hazardous areas (zones] The regulation of Ex protection for dust (previously only addressed nationally); also associated with this is the redefinition of the Ex zones for dust (previously zones 10 and 11] The inclusion of non-electrical equipment into the directive The creation of an explosion protection document concerning the safety of the workplace and materials by the employer The requirement for a formal assessment of explosion risks The conformity evaluation process for the equipment by the manufacturer or by a "notified body" (dependent category] The production of an EC Declaration of Conformity and affixing the CE mark to the product by the manufacturer and - depending on the category - of an EC Type Examination Certificate (previously Certificate of Conformity] by a "notified body" for all electrical products The certification of the manufacturer's QA system (DIN EN ISO 9001 is not sufficient). The provision of a mounting and operating manual with the equipment. |