{"id":5656,"date":"2022-12-24T10:18:52","date_gmt":"2022-12-24T09:18:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.germersdorf-beratung.de\/beratungsbereich\/explosion-protection-for-machine-builders\/"},"modified":"2022-12-24T10:18:56","modified_gmt":"2022-12-24T09:18:56","slug":"explosion-protection-for-machine-builders","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.germersdorf-beratung.de\/en\/consulting-areas\/explosion-protection-for-machine-builders\/","title":{"rendered":"Explosion protection for machine builders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jkraf66f-b3d73cbbceee02d0a6d8ac0aae084aa3\">\n.avia-section.av-jkraf66f-b3d73cbbceee02d0a6d8ac0aae084aa3 .av-parallax .av-parallax-inner{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/www.germersdorf-beratung.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/exschutz_maschienenbau.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 100%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-jkraf66f-b3d73cbbceee02d0a6d8ac0aae084aa3 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-5656'><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-5656'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4ohc91-919edb7d8b675a449f83942f73b8ab44\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-4ohc91-919edb7d8b675a449f83942f73b8ab44{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-4ohc91-919edb7d8b675a449f83942f73b8ab44 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-4ohc91-919edb7d8b675a449f83942f73b8ab44 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-4ohc91-919edb7d8b675a449f83942f73b8ab44 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 machine builders<\/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-e5f5b95a1245d2b8aa9f6ad2be8efdfc\">\n.flex_column.av-sgly-e5f5b95a1245d2b8aa9f6ad2be8efdfc{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-sgly-e5f5b95a1245d2b8aa9f6ad2be8efdfc 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-c1756a366322698f2d569a25d77d450e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Various requirements are placed on machines in potentially explosive areas. It is important not only to think of explosion protection, but also of other applicable EU\/EC directives and their interaction with each other. Of course, the machine (whether &#8220;complete&#8221; or &#8220;incomplete&#8221;) must comply with the provisions of the European Directive <a href=\"http:\/\/www.germersdorf-beratung.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/atex-2014-34-eu-de.pdf\">ATEX 2014\/34\/EU<\/a> .<\/p>\n<p>Machine builders often use Ex-certified equipment, components and protective systems and then equip the machine electrically. Among other things, it is important to select the correct electrical and non-electrical Ex devices in accordance with EN IEC 60079-14. The resulting intended use of the machine must always be observed.<\/p>\n<p>Most machine manufacturers also have to think about ignition sources that they bring in themselves. As a rule, the harmonized standards EN 80079-36 and EN 80079-37 are used. If the machine manufacturer uses the concept of &#8220;ignition source monitoring&#8221;, functional safety requirements (e.g. ISO 13849, EN 61508, etc.) are also applied.<\/p>\n<p>If the machines are to be used in areas (zones) with a high level of risk, the protective measures (categories) for explosion protection must be more complex than in areas in which an explosive atmosphere occurs 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&amp;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-2e9dlx-b7cf49df884907c45fb07da9f5e9d414\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2e9dlx-b7cf49df884907c45fb07da9f5e9d414{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2e9dlx-b7cf49df884907c45fb07da9f5e9d414 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2e9dlx-b7cf49df884907c45fb07da9f5e9d414 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2e9dlx-b7cf49df884907c45fb07da9f5e9d414 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-138da6c4738b645b96ab9e594dd595fd '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock important-points'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>Apply ATEX Directive 2014\/34\/EU correctly<\/li>\n<li>Perform ignition hazard assessment<\/li>\n<li>Evaluation of Ex-certified equipment<\/li>\n<li>Consideration of functional safety<\/li>\n<li>Understanding interactions with the Machinery Directive<\/li>\n<li>Operating instructions and type plate<\/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-l7rsbx94-04e0ab440b3a9f53bc251ca9fc4d2f44\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-l7rsbx94-04e0ab440b3a9f53bc251ca9fc4d2f44{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-l7rsbx94-04e0ab440b3a9f53bc251ca9fc4d2f44 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l7rsbx94-04e0ab440b3a9f53bc251ca9fc4d2f44 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-l7rsbx94-04e0ab440b3a9f53bc251ca9fc4d2f44 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-9  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Explosion protection topics for mechanical engineers<\/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-jkrakdm6-54d07d03e8e0b6940e64ef74247d2609  avia-builder-el-11  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-5z0d6d-e48d5ca3a43e933e4030e2d0b3ca8327'  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=\"Does my machine even fall under the ATEX Directive?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Does my machine even fall under the ATEX Directive?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Does my machine even fall under the ATEX Directive?\">Does my machine 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-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' 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. Machinery intended for use <strong> in or in connection<\/strong> with potentially explosive atmospheres?<\/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. Machine 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-4g5wxh-64e536d7e6e2000d0dc693a925b50548'  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=\"Ignition Sources (EN 1127-1)\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Ignition Sources (EN 1127-1)\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Ignition Sources (EN 1127-1)\">Ignition Sources (EN 1127-1)<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>One of the <strong>first steps<\/strong> in implementing the requirements for your product is to perform an ignition <strong>source analysis or ignition hazard assessment.<\/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). What device-related effective ignition sources does <strong>your product have?<\/strong> And how are these <strong>rendered 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-qcthl-587c3d931211491cfcbf9e8296d8d5f9'  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=\"Zones and categories\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Zones and categories\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Zones and categories\">Zones and categories<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>An <strong>operator<\/strong> thinks in <strong>zones<\/strong>, a <strong>manufacturer<\/strong> thinks in <strong>categories<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>There are two ATEX directives: <strong>Operator directive 1999\/92\/EG<\/strong> and<strong>producer directive 2014\/34\/EU<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>I support you in choosing the right <strong>category (1,2 or 3)<\/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-4jusvp-09f2a0d92401cc5e875ed08a976e2dc1'  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=\"Electrical equipment of Ex machines  \" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Electrical equipment of Ex machines  \" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Electrical equipment of Ex machines  \">Electrical equipment of Ex machines  <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>The electrical equipment of the machines is carried out in accordance with EN 60079-14. This standard actually comes from the scope of the Operator Directive 1999\/92\/EC and is nevertheless applicable in the manufacturing process of the machine. EN 60079-14 places requirements on e.g.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoidance of ignitable sparks (PA, PE, electrostatics, light metals, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Requirements for cables and wires<\/li>\n<li>Requirements for intrinsically safe circuits<\/li>\n<li>Use of cable\/wire entries<\/li>\n<li>Requirements for electric drives (Ex e, Ex d, Ex t, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2r2mjp-f10076cde463c660fc36f008f0632d87'  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=\"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-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' 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 effective <strong>change management<\/strong> and to ensure compliance with <strong>certificates<\/strong> (EU 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-ayj0h-087005f2d26993628da894adbc7f2936'  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=\"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-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' 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-20lwph-d3b3143b652433e6bf373adc5f2717f1'  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=\"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-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 <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-26alj9-5baa9f0a6213e6bf1e0724b358e12f39'  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=\"Assemblies \/ Combined devices\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Assemblies \/ Combined devices\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Assemblies \/ Combined devices\">Assemblies \/ Combined devices<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>The term &#8220;assembly&#8221; does not exist in ATEX Directive 2014\/34\/EU. There these are described as &#8220;combined devices&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>The term &#8220;assembly&#8221; is only defined in the ATEX guidelines. Assemblies are placed on the market as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fully specified combination of parts<\/li>\n<li>Various combinations possible (modular system), not necessarily assembled by the manufacturer<\/li>\n<li>Determination of conformity by checking that all components meet the conformity requirements<\/li>\n<li>Consideration of the risks in the worst case of the combinations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If no ignition hazard can be identified in the systemic context of the assembly, it is not absolutely necessary to undergo a new complete conformity assessment procedure. 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