ATEX marking

The device must include the markings described in the following table.

Mark	Description
	ATEX logo
II 3 G Ex nA IIC T6 Gc	ATEX symbol and classification: — The ATEX symbol. This symbol indicates certification for use in an explosive atmosphere. The symbols that follow it provide the details of that certified use. II — This indicates Group II (Clause 4.2). The equipment is intended for use in places with an explosive gas atmosphere other than mines susceptible to firedamp. 3 — This indicates Equipment category 3. Category 3 comprises products designed to be capable of keeping within its operational parameters, stated by the manufacturer, and based upon a normal level of protection for its intended use, considering areas in which explosive atmospheres caused by mixtures of air and gases, vapors, mists or air/dust mixtures are unlikely to occur and if they do occur, do so infrequently and for a short period of time only. G — This indicates that the Environment is based on International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60079-0, Clause 29.4. Ex — This indicates that the product has been evaluated for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. nA — This indicates that the product provides ignition protection by using components that are non-sparking during normal operations. IIC — The Group symbol where IIC is electrical equipment for places with an explosive gas atmosphere other than mines susceptible to firedamp. T6 — This is the Temp Code, indicating a maximum surface temperature of 85° C. Gc — This indicates the Equipment Protection Level. Gc means equipment for explosive gas atmospheres, having an “enhanced” level of protection, which is not a source of ignition in normal operation and which may have some additional protection to ensure that it remains inactive as an ignition source in the case of regular expected occurrences (for example, failure of a lamp).

Mark

Description

ATEX logo

II 3 G Ex nA IIC T6 Gc

ATEX symbol and classification:

— The ATEX symbol. This symbol indicates certification for use in an explosive atmosphere. The symbols that follow it provide the details of that certified use.
II — This indicates Group II (Clause 4.2). The equipment is intended for use in places with an explosive gas atmosphere other than mines susceptible to firedamp.
3 — This indicates Equipment category 3. Category 3 comprises products designed to be capable of keeping within its operational parameters, stated by the manufacturer, and based upon a normal level of protection for its intended use, considering areas in which explosive atmospheres caused by mixtures of air and gases, vapors, mists or air/dust mixtures are unlikely to occur and if they do occur, do so infrequently and for a short period of time only.
G — This indicates that the Environment is based on International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60079-0, Clause 29.4.
Ex — This indicates that the product has been evaluated for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
nA — This indicates that the product provides ignition protection by using components that are non-sparking during normal operations.
IIC — The Group symbol where IIC is electrical equipment for places with an explosive gas atmosphere other than mines susceptible to firedamp.
T6 — This is the Temp Code, indicating a maximum surface temperature of 85° C.
Gc — This indicates the Equipment Protection Level. Gc means equipment for explosive gas atmospheres, having an “enhanced” level of protection, which is not a source of ignition in normal operation and which may have some additional protection to ensure that it remains inactive as an ignition source in the case of regular expected occurrences (for example, failure of a lamp).