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  • CSA E60079.11:2002

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    ELECTRICAL APPARATUS FOR EXPLOSIVE GAS ATMOSPHERES - INTRINSIC SAFETY "i"

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  01-12-2011

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2011

    Publisher:  Canadian Standards Association

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    FOREWORD
    Clause
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 Grouping and classification of intrinsically safe
       apparatus and associated apparatus
    5 Categories of electrical apparatus
    6 Apparatus construction
    7 Components on which intrinsic safety depends
    8 Infallible components, infallible assemblies of
       components and infallible connections
    9 Diode safety barriers
    10 Type verifications and type tests
    11 Routine verifications and tests
    12 Marking
    13 Documentation
    Annex A (normative) Assessment of intrinsically safe
            circuits
    Annex B (normative) Spark test apparatus for intrinsically
            safe circuits
    Annex C (informative) Measurement of creepage distances,
            clearances and separation distances through casting
            compound and through solid insulation
    Annex D (normative) Encapsulation

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    Specifies the construction and testing of intrinsically safe apparatus, intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and for associated apparatus, which is intended for connection to intrinsically safe circuits which enter such atmospheres. It also contains details of the test apparatus previously published as IEC 60079-3.

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    Document Type Standard
    Product Note Reconfirmed EN
    Publisher Canadian Standards Association
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

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    IEC 60127-3:2015 Miniature fuses - Part 3: Sub-miniature fuse-links
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    IEC 60127-2:2014 Miniature fuses - Part 2: Cartridge fuse-links
    IEC 60085:2007 Electrical insulation - Thermal evaluation and designation
    IEC 60529:1989+AMD1:1999+AMD2:2013 CSV Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
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