SR EN 50284:2003

This European Standard specifies the particular requirements for construction, testing and marking of electrical apparatus of equipment group II, conformity Category 1 G as defined in EN 50014:1997. Such apparatus comprises equipment designed to be capable of functioning in conformity with the operational parameters established by the manufacturer and ensuring a very high level of protection. Category 1 G apparatus is intended for use in hazardous areas, in which potentially explosive atmospheres caused by mixtures of air and gases, vapours or mists under normal atmospheric conditions (temperature = -20 °C to +60 °C, pressure = 0,8 bar to 1,1 bar) are present continuously, for long periods or frequently. This standard also applies to apparatus mounted across the boundary between hazardous and less hazardous areas where Category 1 and Category 2 equipment may normally be installed, respectively, for example in the wall of a storage vessel. This standard also makes provision for apparatus installed outside the hazardous area, but electrically connected to apparatus of Category 1