This classification is defined in the standard IEC 61140 / EN 61140 (VDE 0140-1). Class I equipment features basic insulation between live parts and the conductive enclosure, plus a protective earth conductor (PE) that connects the enclosure to earth potential. First part indicates the protection of the. In electrical engineering, equipment is classified into three protection classes according to the type of protection provided against electric shock: Protection Class I (with protective earth), Protection Class II (with double or reinforced insulation) and Protection Class III (with safety. ATEX Directives are designed to protect employees, the public and the environment from accidents owing to explosive atmospheres and since July 1st 2006 all existing sites, as well as new sites, must be fully ATEX compliant. The ATEX directive 2014/34/UE applies to end users. Electronic or electrical equipment of any type for use in European hazardous areas must be ATEX certified as required by the EU directive 94/9/EC - also known as the ATEX directive. In the electrical appliance manufacturing industry, the following appliance classes are defined in IEC.
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