ABB VortexMaster FSV430 - 2 Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres; 2.1 Obligations of the Owner; 2.1.1 Ex-Marking; 2.1.2 ATEX, IECEX, NEPSI

VortexMaster FSV430, FSV450 SwirlMaster FSS430, FSS450 | CI/FSV/FSS/430/450-EN Rev. G 5
2 Use in potentially explosive
atmospheres
2.1 Obligations of the owner
2.1.1 Ex-marking
If the device manufacturer has not specified the type of
protection on the name plate, the operator must specify the
type of protection used on the name plate, by permanent
means, during installation of the device.
2.1.2 ATEX, IECEx, NEPSI
The installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of
devices in potentially explosive atmospheres must only be
carried out by appropriately trained personnel. Works may be
carried out only by persons, whose training has included
instructions on different types of protection and installation
techniques, concerned rules and regulations as well as general
principles of zoning. The person must possess the appropriate
competences for the type of work to be conducted.
When operating with combustible dusts, comply with
EN 60079-31.
The safety instructions for electrical apparatus in potentially
explosive areas must be in accordance with Directive
2014/34/EC (ATEX) and IEC60079-14 (Installation of electrical
equipment in potentially explosive areas).
Comply with the applicable regulations for the protection of
employees to ensure safe operation.
2.1.3 FM / CSA
The installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of
devices in areas with explosion hazard must only be carried
out by appropriately trained personnel.
The operator must strictly observe the applicable national
regulations with regard to installation, function tests, repairs,
and maintenance of electrical devices. (e.g. NEC, CEC).
The following tables provide an overview of the approvals
available for explosion protection.
Type of protection "intrinsic safety" (Ex ia / IS)
Approval Order code
ATEX (Europe) A4
IECEx N2
NEPSI (China) S6
FM (USA and Canada) F4
Type of protection "flameproof enclosure" (Ex d ia / XP-IS)
Approval Order code
ATEX (Europe) A9
IECEx N3
NEPSI (China) S1
FM (USA and Canada) F1
Type of protection "non-sparking" (Ex n / NA)
Approval Order code
ATEX (Europe) B1
IECEx N1
NEPSI (China) S2
FM (USA and Canada) F3
Combined approvals
In the case of combined approvals, the user decides on the
type of protection during installation.
Type of protection Order code
ATEX Ex n + Ex ia B8 = B1 + A4
ATEX Ex n + Ex ia + Ex d B9 = B1 + A4 + A9
IEC Ex Ex n + Ex ia N8 = N1 + N2
IEC Ex Ex n + Ex ia + Ex d N9 = N1 + N2 + N3
NEPSI Ex n + Ex ia S8 = S2 + S6
NEPSI Ex n + Ex ia + Ex d S9 = S2 + S1 + S6
cFMus NA + IS F8 = F3 + F4
cFMus NA + IS + XP-IS F9 = F3 + F4 + F1