{"id":1961,"date":"2019-11-18T20:15:41","date_gmt":"2019-11-18T19:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.germersdorf-beratung.de\/beratungsbereich\/explosion-protection\/"},"modified":"2020-06-07T20:10:05","modified_gmt":"2020-06-07T18:10:05","slug":"explosion-protection","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.germersdorf-beratung.de\/en\/consulting-areas\/explosion-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"Explosion protection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jkraf66f-6cdb8bc5d670a20d141ba00cec6c0041\">\n.avia-section.av-jkraf66f-6cdb8bc5d670a20d141ba00cec6c0041 .av-parallax .av-parallax-inner{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/www.germersdorf-beratung.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/slide-3_explosionsschutz.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 100%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-jkraf66f-6cdb8bc5d670a20d141ba00cec6c0041 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first  av-parallax-section avia-bg-style-parallax av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-25 av-height-25  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='no-repeat' data-av_minimum_height_pc='25' data-av_min_height_opt='25'><div class='av-parallax' data-avia-parallax-ratio='0.3' ><div class='av-parallax-inner main_color avia-full-stretch'><\/div><\/div><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1961'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'><\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1961'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-386b8cd750ed3a08fdc23f6610a68d3a\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-386b8cd750ed3a08fdc23f6610a68d3a{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-386b8cd750ed3a08fdc23f6610a68d3a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-386b8cd750ed3a08fdc23f6610a68d3a .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-386b8cd750ed3a08fdc23f6610a68d3a av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Explosion protection for manufacturers<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-sgly-59b44796961a032b6432cc27a4370713\">\n.flex_column.av-sgly-59b44796961a032b6432cc27a4370713{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-sgly-59b44796961a032b6432cc27a4370713 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_two_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jkraho6o-a78796a09e6258a6f6920e8ba03b9c8e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Electrical and non-electrical equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres may only be placed on the EU market if they comply with <a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/EN\/TXT\/?uri=celex%3A32014L0034\">ATEX 2014\/34\/EU<\/a> directive.<\/p>\n<p>For those products that have a potential source of ignition and can thereby cause an explosion, the manufacturer shall conduct a risk assessment in which the explosion protection protection measures are related to the likelihood of the occurrence of explosive atmospheres (so called ATEX Zones). Furthermore, the explosion characteristics are considered.<\/p>\n<p>If the products are to be used in areas (zones) with a high degree of danger, the protective measures for explosion protection must be more complex than in areas in which explosive atmospheres occur only rarely and for a short time. It also determines whether a <a href=\"http:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/nando\/index.cfm?fuseaction=directive.notifiedbody&#038;dir_id=153101\">notified body<\/a> needs to be involved.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-vtiq-8d193fe31691c16581df71feba6e0d2f\">\n.flex_column.av-vtiq-8d193fe31691c16581df71feba6e0d2f{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-vtiq-8d193fe31691c16581df71feba6e0d2f av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-animated-generic right-to-left av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-02b020ea072780bb45ddd43c5ad990f5\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-02b020ea072780bb45ddd43c5ad990f5{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-02b020ea072780bb45ddd43c5ad990f5 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-02b020ea072780bb45ddd43c5ad990f5 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-02b020ea072780bb45ddd43c5ad990f5 av-special-heading-h6  avia-builder-el-5  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h6 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Important items<\/h6><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jlpw6ngj-9a6e6cdebe0ac5bc12a5e5aabfaede90 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock important-points'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>Scope of ATEX 2014\/34\/EU<\/li>\n<li>Ignition source analysis \/ assessment<\/li>\n<li>Involve notified body<\/li>\n<li>Use protection types in a meaningful way<\/li>\n<li>Profitability and feasibility analysis<\/li>\n<li>Creating a technical file<\/li>\n<li>Internal production control<\/li>\n<li>Implementation of QMS acc. ISO 80079-34<\/li>\n<li>International HazLoc Systems (IECEx, NEC, INMETRO, CCCC EX)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jt2wamgy-2fc1fbbd760b3c661aa6b2698578e861\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jt2wamgy-2fc1fbbd760b3c661aa6b2698578e861{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jt2wamgy-2fc1fbbd760b3c661aa6b2698578e861 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-29xly-98f743a413eab4728f640891fef9f147\">\n.flex_column.av-29xly-98f743a413eab4728f640891fef9f147{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-29xly-98f743a413eab4728f640891fef9f147 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_three_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jl9btm5x-112ad284c4da445f2c613a6545ada092\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-jl9btm5x-112ad284c4da445f2c613a6545ada092{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-jl9btm5x-112ad284c4da445f2c613a6545ada092 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-jl9btm5x-112ad284c4da445f2c613a6545ada092 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-jl9btm5x-112ad284c4da445f2c613a6545ada092 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-9  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Topics around the explosion protection acc. ATEX 2014\/34\/EU<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3yfm-cd85e6b71e9d48e3d77d41c39ac636d6\">\n.flex_column.av-3yfm-cd85e6b71e9d48e3d77d41c39ac636d6{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-3yfm-cd85e6b71e9d48e3d77d41c39ac636d6 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_two_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><div  class='togglecontainer av-jkrakdm6-c2e47213d276f0a3bdc46b055cdfc774  avia-builder-el-11  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-19qppt-71f7600a083e2d5e0a0fc4a2f91ff2c2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Scope of ATEX 2014\/34\/EU\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Scope of ATEX 2014\/34\/EU\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Scope of ATEX 2014\/34\/EU\">Scope of ATEX 2014\/34\/EU<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The <strong>ATEX 2014\/34\/EU<\/strong> directive harmonises the regulations of the member states for devices and protective systems for the <strong>intended use<\/strong> in potentially explosive atmospheres. It regulates the placing on the EU market of <strong>electrical and non-electrical equipment and protective systems<\/strong> and is directed at <strong>manufacturers <\/strong>and \/ or <strong>importers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>This directive <strong>applies:<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>a) <strong>Equipment and protective systems<\/strong> intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres,<\/p>\n<p>(b) <strong>safety, control and regulation devices<\/strong> for use <strong>outside potentially explosive atmospheres<\/strong>, but which are required or contribute to the safe operation of equipment and protective systems with respect to explosion risks;<\/p>\n<p>c) <strong>Components<\/strong> (U-mark in the certificate, no CE marking) intended for installation in the equipment and protective systems referred to (a).<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-9ca4047379070615f8a3c072378e3eb3'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Does my product even fall under the ATEX directive?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Does my product even fall under the ATEX directive?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Does my product even fall under the ATEX directive?\">Does my product even fall under the ATEX directive?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Answer the following <strong>questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"529\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"452\" \/>\n<col width=\"78\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"oa1\" width=\"452\" height=\"70\">\n<ul>\n<li>1. Device to be used <strong>in or in connection<\/strong> with potentially explosive areas?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"oa2\" width=\"78\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"oa3\" width=\"452\" height=\"84\">\n<ul>\n<li>2. Device with its own potential <strong>ignition source<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"oa4\" width=\"78\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>If both questions are answered &#8220;YES&#8221;, your product will <strong>most likely <\/strong>fall under the ATEX 2014\/34 \/ EU directive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-98c916e057b884446897f70e0fbac0e6'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Ignition hazard assessment\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Ignition hazard assessment\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Ignition hazard assessment\">Ignition hazard assessment<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>One of the <strong>first steps<\/strong> in implementing the requirements of your product is to perform an <strong>ignition source analysis<\/strong>. The standard EN 1127-1 and -2 (Mining industry) describes <strong>13 sources of ignition.<\/strong> For non-electrical devices there is a good procedure in the standard ISO 80079-36 (ignition hazard assessment). Which apply to <strong>your product?<\/strong> And how are these made <strong>ineffective<\/strong> (= types of protection). It usually takes 1-3 days, and one thing is for sure: you will get to know your product from a completely different side.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-82b0496fb75504e962823f8ae90a3860'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Zones, categories and EPL\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Zones, categories and EPL\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Zones, categories and EPL\">Zones, categories and EPL<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>An <strong>operator<\/strong> thinks in <strong>zones<\/strong>, a <strong>manufacturer<\/strong> thinks in <strong>categories \/ EPL<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>There are two ATEX directives: <strong>User directive 1999\/92\/EG<\/strong> and\u00a0<strong>producer directive 2014\/34\/EU<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>I support you in choosing the right and possible\u00a0<strong>category (1,2 or 3)\u00a0<\/strong>and its impact on your customers (<strong>possible zones<\/strong> for operators).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-m5wm9-f5ce4a2a4811ee3d70dc5b82be2d247f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Electrical types of protection\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Electrical types of protection\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Electrical types of protection\">Electrical types of protection<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>In the field of <strong>electrical devices<\/strong>, I will gladly advise you on the selection and implementation of the type of protection \/ s for your product. The holistic approach also takes into account the choice of the <strong>notified body<\/strong>, the appropriate type of <strong>surveillance<\/strong>, the safe manufacturing and specific <strong>training<\/strong> of your staff. The following lists the common types of protection for electrical equipment:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>EN 60079-0, General requirements<\/li>\n<li>EN 60079-1, &#8220;Ex d&#8221;, Flameproof Enclosure<\/li>\n<li>EN 60079-2, &#8220;Ex p&#8221;, Pressurization<\/li>\n<li>EN 60079-5, &#8220;Ex q&#8221;, Powder Filling<\/li>\n<li>EN 60079-6, &#8220;Ex o&#8221;, Liquid immersion<\/li>\n<li>EN 60079- 7, Ex e&#8221;, Enhanced safety<\/li>\n<li>EN 60079-11, &#8220;Ex i&#8221;, Intrinsically safety<\/li>\n<li>EN 60079-15, &#8220;Ex nR&#8221;, Restricted breathing<\/li>\n<li>EN 60079-18, &#8220;Ex m&#8221;, Encapsulation<\/li>\n<li>EN 60079-25, Intrinsically safe systems<\/li>\n<li>EN 60079-28, &#8220;Ex op_&#8221;, Optical Protection<\/li>\n<li>EN 60079-31, &#8220;Ex t&#8221;, Protection by enclosure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-8n68p-2a964a3162943caf73078a375d5f0bc8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Non-electrical types of protection\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Non-electrical types of protection\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Non-electrical types of protection\">Non-electrical types of protection<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>In the field of <strong>non-electrical devices<\/strong>, I will gladly advise you on the selection and implementation of the type of protection \/ s for your product. The holistic approach also takes into account the choice of the <strong>notified body<\/strong>, the appropriate type of <strong>surveillance<\/strong>, the safe manufacturing and specific <strong>training<\/strong> of your staff.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ISO 80079-36, Basic requirements<\/li>\n<li>ISO 80079-37, &#8220;Ex h&#8221;\n<ul>\n<li>c = Ex h = Non-electrical type of protection constructional safety &#8220;c&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>b = Ex h = control of ignition sources &#8220;b&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>k = Ex h = liquid immersion &#8220;k&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>EN 13463-ff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-er9up-86e7c7f428a5d95908fe6d4ba46cbad8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Technical documentation\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Technical documentation\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Technical documentation\">Technical documentation<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The manufacturer of an ex-product must keep the <strong>technical documentation up to date.<\/strong> This is another reason why a documented process (procedure instruction) is required for <strong>certified manufacturers (Annex IV or VII).<\/strong> This makes sense in general and should also be part of <strong>&#8220;Internal Production Control&#8221; (Annex VIII).<\/strong> It is always important to have <strong>effective change management<\/strong> and to ensure <strong>certificate loyalty<\/strong> (type examination). We will gladly assist you in updating your technical documents, of course also against the background of your certificate. The <strong>technical documentation<\/strong> consists of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>General description of the product<\/li>\n<li>manufacturing drawings<\/li>\n<li>drawings<\/li>\n<li>Documentation of components, assemblies, circuits, etc.<\/li>\n<li>List of applied harmonized standards Reference<\/li>\n<li>Tests<\/li>\n<li>Used (calibrated) measuring devices<\/li>\n<li>Test reports<\/li>\n<li>List of approved suppliers<\/li>\n<li>EU Declaration of conformity<\/li>\n<li>Manual<\/li>\n<li>Maintenance \/ installation instructions<\/li>\n<li>Type plate, etc. CE\/EX-Marking<\/li>\n<li>Procedural instructions, work instructions, forms, checklists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-f5397f28f3ec96136095c454c446fce1'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-8' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Surveillance options \/ modules for ex-manufacturers\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Surveillance options \/ modules for ex-manufacturers\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Surveillance options \/ modules for ex-manufacturers\">Surveillance options \/ modules for ex-manufacturers<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-8' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>For manufacturers there are <strong>different methods (modules) of monitoring<\/strong> by a notified body.<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"768\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"108\" \/>\n<col width=\"660\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"oa1\" width=\"108\" height=\"39\">ANNEX IV<\/p>\n<p>(Cat. 1)<\/td>\n<td class=\"oa1\" width=\"660\">MODULE D: CONFORMITY TO THE MODEL BASED ON A QUALITY ASSURANCE RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION PROCESS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"oa2\" width=\"108\" height=\"39\">ANNEX V<\/p>\n<p>(Cat. 1)<\/td>\n<td class=\"oa2\" width=\"660\">MODULE F: CONFORMITY TO THE MODEL BASED ON A PRODUCT TEST<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"oa3\" width=\"108\" height=\"39\">ANNEX VI<\/p>\n<p>(Cat. 2)<\/td>\n<td class=\"oa3\" width=\"660\">MODULE C1: CONFORMITY TO THE MODEL BASED ON INTERNAL MANUFACTURING CONTROL WITH MONITORED PRODUCT CHECKS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"oa4\" width=\"108\" height=\"39\">ANNEX VII<\/p>\n<p>(Cat. 2)<\/td>\n<td class=\"oa4\" width=\"660\">MODULE E: CONFORMITY TO THE MODEL BASED ON THE QUALITY ASSURANCE RELATED TO THE PRODUCT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>If you choose <strong>Annex IV or VII<\/strong>, you need an ATEX quality management system. If you pass the audit, you will receive a <strong>Quality assurance notification (QAN).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the <strong>IECEx Equipment Scheme<\/strong>, there are only <strong>audits<\/strong> possible (except for single unit verification). You will get a <strong>&#8220;Quality Assessment Report&#8221; (QAR)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In both cases, the basis is <strong>ISO 80079-34<\/strong>, based on ISO9001.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1dbjl-03dff6674d68646c78b7a7ad053bb2cf'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-9' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Ex-Authority acc. ISO 80079-34, Chapter 5.3\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Ex-Authority acc. ISO 80079-34, Chapter 5.3\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Ex-Authority acc. ISO 80079-34, Chapter 5.3\">Ex-Authority acc. ISO 80079-34, Chapter 5.3<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-9' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The <strong>tasks<\/strong> of an ex-authority are <strong>complex and challenging<\/strong>. In ISO 80079-34 an ex-authority is <strong>mandatory.<\/strong> So, if you want to have an audit accordance with <strong>Annex IV or VII <\/strong>of the ATEX Directive 2014\/34 \/ EU or even have to do so in the IECEx, then you need this <strong>important key function<\/strong> in your company. Gladly I advise you here to all essential questions!<\/p>\n<p>For further information you will find a professional <a href=\"http:\/\/www.germersdorf-beratung.de\/2018\/02\/19\/der-ex-schutzbeauftragte\/\">article here!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-4405ad38be1bc6186f00651b75e596a1'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-10' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"International explosion protection\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: International explosion protection\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: International explosion protection\">International explosion protection<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-10' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Unfortunately, the ideal global system does not exist. Although the IECEx Scheme already offers substantial relief, a &#8220;global approval&#8221; is still a vision of the future. 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