• BS EN 60079-25:2010

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    Explosive atmospheres Intrinsically safe electrical systems

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  30-09-2022

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-11-2013

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    FOREWORD
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations
    4 Descriptive system document
    5 Grouping and classification
    6 Levels of protection
    7 Ambient temperature rating
    8 Interconnecting wiring/cables used in an intrinsically safe
       electrical system
    9 Requirements of cables and multi-core cables
    10 Termination of intrinsically safe circuits
    11 Earthing and bonding of intrinsically safe systems
    12 Protection against lightning and other electrical surges
    13 Assessment of an intrinsically safe system
    14 Marking
    15 Predefined systems
    Annex A (informative) - Assessment of a simple intrinsically
            safe system
    Annex B (normative) - Assessment of circuits with more than one
            source of power
    Annex C (informative) - Interconnection of non-linear and linear
            intrinsically safe circuits
    Annex D (normative) - Verification of inductive parameters
    Annex E (informative) - A possible format for descriptive systems
            drawings and installation drawings
    Annex F (informative) - Surge protection of an intrinsically safe
            circuit
    Annex G (normative) - Testing of cable electrical parameters
    Annex H (informative) - Use of simple apparatus in systems
    Annex I (normative) - FISCO systems
    Bibliography
    Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to international
             publications with their corresponding European
             publications
    Annex ZZ (informative) - Coverage of essential requirements of the
             directive 94/9/EC

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    Provides the specific requirements for construction and assessment of intrinsically safe electrical systems, type of protection "i", intended for use, as a whole or in part, in locations in which the use of Group I, II or III apparatus is required.

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    Committee EXL/31/2
    Development Note Supersedes 99/240745 DC (03/2004) Supersedes BS 5501-9(1982). (04/2007) Supersedes 06/30149825 DC. (11/2010)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    09/30205684 DC : 0 BS 7375 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICITY ON CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING SITES

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    IEC 61158-2:2014 Industrial communication networks - Fieldbus specifications - Part 2: Physical layer specification and service definition
    EN 60079-27:2008 Explosive atmospheres - Part 27: Fieldbus intrinsically safe concept (FISCO)
    EN 60079-0:2012/A11:2013 EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - PART 0: EQUIPMENT - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (IEC 60079-0:2011, MODIFIED)
    EN 60079-15:2010 Explosive atmospheres - Part 15: Equipment protection by type of protection "n"
    EN 60060-1:2010 High-voltage test techniques - Part 1: General definitions and test requirements
    IEC 61241-0:2004 Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust - Part 0: General requirements
    IEC 61241-11:2005 Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust - Part 11: Protection by intrinsic safety 'iD'
    EN 60079-11:2012 Explosive atmospheres - Part 11: Equipment protection by intrinsic safety "i"
    IEC 60079-11:2011 Explosive atmospheres - Part 11: Equipment protection by intrinsic safety "i"
    IEC 60079-27:2008 Explosive atmospheres - Part 27: Fieldbus intrinsically safe concept (FISCO)
    IEC 60529:1989+AMD1:1999+AMD2:2013 CSV Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
    EN 61241-11:2006 Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust - Part 11: Protection by intrinsic safety "iD"
    IEC 60079-0:2011 Explosive atmospheres - Part 0: Equipment - General requirements
    EN 61241-0:2006 Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust - Part 0: General requirements
    IEC 60079-14:2013 Explosive atmospheres - Part 14: Electrical installations design, selection and erection
    EN 60079-14:2014/AC:2016 EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - PART 14: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS DESIGN, SELECTION AND ERECTION (IEC 60079-14:2013/COR1:2016)
    EN 61158-2:2014 Industrial communication networks - Fieldbus specifications - Part 2: Physical layer specification and service definition
    IEC 60060-1:2010 High-voltage test techniques - Part 1: General definitions and test requirements
    IEC 60079-15:2010 Explosive atmospheres - Part 15: Equipment protection by type of protection "n"
    1994/9/EC : 1994 DIRECTIVE 94/9/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 23 MARCH 1994 ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES CONCERNING EQUIPMENT AND PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS INTENDED FOR USE IN POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
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