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    I.S. EN 60079-15:2010

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    EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - PART 15: EQUIPMENT PROTECTION BY TYPE OF PROTECTION 'N'

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  05-03-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2010

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    FOREWORD
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 General
    5 Temperatures
    6 Requirements for electrical equipment
    7 Connection facilities and terminal compartments
    8 Supplementary requirements for non-sparking
       electrical machines
    9 Supplementary requirements for non-sparking fuses
       and fuse assemblies
    10 Supplementary requirements for non-sparking plugs
       and sockets
    11 Supplementary requirements for non-sparking luminaires
    12 Supplementary requirements for equipment incorporating
       non-sparking cells and batteries
    13 Supplementary requirements for non-sparking low power
       equipment
    14 Supplementary requirements for non-sparking current
       transformers
    15 Other non-sparking electrical equipment
    16 General supplementary requirements for equipment producing
       arcs, sparks or hot surfaces
    17 Supplementary requirements for enclosed-break devices
       and non-incendive components producing arcs, sparks or
       hot surfaces
    18 Supplementary requirements for hermetically sealed
       devices producing arcs, sparks or hot surfaces
    19 Supplementary requirements for sealed devices producing
       arcs, sparks or hot surfaces
    20 Supplementary requirements for restricted-breathing
       enclosures protecting equipment producing arcs, sparks
       or hot surfaces
    21 General information on verification and tests
    22 Type tests
    23 Routine verifications and tests
    24 Marking
    25 Documentation
    26 Instructions
    Annex A (informative) - Application, installation, and testing
            considerations for Ex 'nA' asynchronous machines
    Bibliography
    Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to international
             publications with their corresponding European
             publications
    Annex ZY (informative) - Significant changes between this
             European Standard and EN 60079-15
    Annex ZZ (informative) - Coverage of essential requirements
             of the directive 94/9/EC

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    Describes requirements for the construction, testing and marking for Group II electrical equipment with type of protection, 'n' intended for use in explosive gas atmospheres.

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    Development Note Supersedes I.S. EN 50021. (11/2003) For CENELEC adoptions of IEC publications, please check www.iec.ch to be sure that you have any corrigenda that may apply. (01/2017)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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

    I.S. 3216:2010 CODE OF PRACTICE - BULK STORAGE OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) - (EDITION 2)

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    EN 60999-2:2003 Connecting devices - Electrical copper conductors - Safety requirements for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units - Part 2: Particular requirements for clamping units for conductors above 35 mm² up to 300 mm² (included)
    IEC 60079-1:2014 RLV Explosive atmospheres - Part 1: Equipment protection by flameproof enclosures "d"
    IEC 61347-2-3:2011+AMD1:2016 CSV Lamp control gear - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for a.c. and/or d.c. supplied electronic control gear for fluorescent lamps
    IEC 60238:2016+AMD1:2017 CSV Edison screw lampholders
    IEC 60947-7-2:2009 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 7-2: Ancillary equipment - Protective conductor terminal blocks for copper conductors
    IEC 60228:2004 Conductors of insulated cables
    EN 60079-1:2014 Explosive atmospheres - Part 1: Equipment protection by flameproof enclosures "d"
    EN 61048:2006/A1:2016 AUXILIARIES FOR LAMPS - CAPACITORS FOR USE IN TUBULAR FLUORESCENT AND OTHER DISCHARGE LAMP CIRCUITS - GENERAL AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (IEC 61048:2006/A1:2015)
    EN 60238 : 2004 AMD 2 2011 EDISON SCREW LAMPHOLDERS (IEC 60238:2004/A2:2011)
    EN 61347-2-9:2013 Lamp controlgear - Part 2-9: Particular requirements for electromagnetic controlgear for discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps)
    IEC 60068-2-27:2008 Environmental testing - Part 2-27: Tests - Test Ea and guidance: Shock
    IEC 61048:2006+AMD1:2015 CSV Auxiliaries for lamps - Capacitors for use in tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits - General and safety requirements
    EN 60034-1:2010/corrigendum Oct. 2010 ROTATING ELECTRICAL MACHINES - PART 1: RATING AND PERFORMANCE
    IEC 60998-2-4:2004 Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar purposes - Part 2-4: Particular requirements for twist-on connecting devices
    EN 60079-0:2012/A11:2013 EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - PART 0: EQUIPMENT - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (IEC 60079-0:2011, MODIFIED)
    IEC 60079-17:2013 Explosive atmospheres - Part 17: Electrical installations inspection and maintenance
    IEC 61347-2-9:2012 Lamp controlgear - Part 2-9: Particular requirements for electromagnetic controlgear for discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps)
    IEC 60050-411:1996 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 411: Rotating machinery
    IEC 60999-2:2003 Connecting devices - Electrical copper conductors - Safety requirements for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units - Part 2: Particular requirements for clamping units for conductors above 35 mm2 up to 300 mm2 (included)
    IEC 60079-18:2014 RLV Explosive atmospheres - Part 18: Equipment protection by encapsulation “m”
    EN 60400:2017 Lampholders for tubular fluorescent lamps and starterholders
    IEC 61347-1:2015 RLV Lamp controlgear - Part 1: General and safety requirements
    EN 60228:2005 COR 2005 CONDUCTORS OF INSULATED CABLES
    EN 61347-2-1:2001/A2:2014 LAMP CONTROLGEAR - PART 2-1: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR STARTING DEVICES (OTHER THAN GLOW STARTERS) (IEC 61347-2-1:2000/A2:2013)
    EN 61347-2-4:2001/corrigendum:2010 LAMP CONTROLGEAR - PART 2-4: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR D.C. SUPPLIED ELECTRONIC BALLASTS FOR GENERAL LIGHTING
    IEC 60400:2017 Lampholders for tubular fluorescent lamps and starterholders
    IEC 60947-7-1:2009 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 7-1: Ancillary equipment - Terminal blocks for copper conductors
    IEC TS 60034-18-41:2006 Rotating electrical machines - Part 18-41: Qualification and type tests for Type I electrical insulation systems used in rotating electrical machines fed from voltage converters
    IEC 60050-426:2008 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 426: Equipment for explosive atmospheres
    IEC 61347-2-1:2000+AMD1:2005+AMD2:2013 CSV Lamp controlgear - Part 2-1: Particular requirements for startingdevices (other than glow starters)
    EN 60998-2-4:2005 Connecting devices for low voltage circuits for household and similar purposes - Part 2-4: Particular requirements for twist-on connecting devices
    IEC 61347-2-4:2000 Lamp controlgear - Part 2-4: Particular requirements for d.c. supplied electronic ballasts for general lighting
    IEC 60999-1:1999 Connecting devices - Electrical copper conductors - Safety requirements for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units - Part 1: General requirements and particular requirements for clamping units for conductors from 0,2 mm2 up to 35 mm2 (included)
    EN 61347-2-3:2011/A1:2017 LAMP CONTROL GEAR - PART 2-3: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR A.C. AND/OR D.C. SUPPLIED ELECTRONIC CONTROL GEAR FOR FLUORESCENT LAMPS (IEC 61347-2-3:2011/A1:2016)
    EN 60927:2007/A1:2013 AUXILIARIES FOR LAMPS - STARTING DEVICES (OTHER THAN GLOW STARTERS) - PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS (IEC 60927:2007/A1:2013 (34C/951/CDV))
    IEC 60085:2007 Electrical insulation - Thermal evaluation and designation
    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"
    EN 60068-2-27:2009 Environmental testing - Part 2-27: Tests - Test Ea and guidance: Shock
    EN 61347-2-7:2012 Lamp controlgear - Part 2-7: Particular requirements for battery supplied electronic controlgear for emergency lighting (self-contained)
    IEC TS 60034-25:2014 Rotating electrical machines - Part 25: AC electrical machines used in power drive systems - Application guide
    EN 61347-1:2015 Lamp controlgear - Part 1: General and safety requirements
    IEC 61347-2-7:2011+AMD1:2017 CSV Lamp controlgear - Part 2-7: Particular requirements for battery supplied electronic controlgear for emergency lighting (self-contained)
    IEC 60529:1989+AMD1:1999+AMD2:2013 CSV Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
    IEC 60269-3:2010+AMD1:2013 CSV Low-voltage fuses - Part 3: Supplementary requirements for fuses foruse by unskilled persons (fuses mainly for household or similar applications) - Examples of standardized systems of fuses A to F
    IEC TS 60034-17:2006 Rotating electrical machines - Part 17: Cage induction motors when fed from converters - Application guide
    IEC 60079-29-2:2015 RLV Explosive atmospheres - Part 29-2: Gas detectors - Selection, installation, use and maintenance of detectors for flammable gases and oxygen
    IEC 60598-1:2014+AMD1:2017 CSV Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests
    EN 60664-1:2007 Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests
    IEC 60079-0:2011 Explosive atmospheres - Part 0: Equipment - General requirements
    IEC 60061-1:2005 CSV Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - Part 1: Lamp caps
    CLC/TS 60034-25:2008 Rotating electrical machines - Part 25: Guidance for the design and performance of a.c. motors specifically designed for converter supply
    IEC 60034-1:2017 Rotating electrical machines - Part 1: Rating and performance
    IEC 61347-2-2:2011 Lamp controlgear - Part 2-2: Particular requirements for d.c. or a.c. supplied electronic step-down convertors for filament lamps
    IEC 60927:2007+AMD1:2013 CSV Auxiliaries for lamps - Starting devices (other than glow starters)- Performance requirements
    EN 60155:1995/A2:2007 GLOW-STARTERS FOR FLUORESCENT LAMPS
    EN 61184:2017 Bayonet lampholders
    EN 60999-1:2000 Connecting devices - Electrical copper conductors - Safety requirements for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units - Part 1: General requirements and particular requirements for clamping units for conductors from 0,2 mm² up to 35 mm² (included)
    EN 60529:1991/AC:2016-12 DEGREES OF PROTECTION PROVIDED BY ENCLOSURES (IP CODE) (IEC 60529 EDITION 2.2 CORRIGENDUM 2:2015)
    IEC 60155:1993 Glow-starters for fluorescent lamps
    EN 60947-7-1:2009 LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 7-1: ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT - TERMINAL BLOCKS FOR COPPER CONDUCTORS
    IEC 60664-1:2007 Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests
    HD 60269-3:2010/A1:2013 LOW-VOLTAGE FUSES - PART 3: SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR FUSES FOR USE BY UNSKILLED PERSONS (FUSES MAINLY FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR APPLICATIONS) - EXAMPLES OF STANDARDIZED SYSTEMS OF FUSES A TO F
    IEC 61347-2-8:2000+AMD1:2006 CSV Lamp controlgear - Part 2-8: Particular requirements for ballasts for fluorescent lamps
    IEC 61184:2017 Bayonet lampholders
    EN 61195:1999/A2:2015 DOUBLE-CAPPED FLUORESCENT LAMPS - SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS (IEC 61195:1999/A2:2014)
    EN 61347-2-2:2012 Lamp controlgear - Part 2-2: Particular requirements for d.c. or a.c. supplied electronic step-down convertors for filament lamps
    IEC 61195:1999+AMD1:2012+AMD2:2014 CSV Double-capped fluorescent lamps - Safety specifications
    EN 60947-7-2:2009 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 7-2: Ancillary equipment - Protective conductor terminal blocks for copper conductors
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