Manual for Induction Motors and Generators
Conformity according to standards
Incoming inspection
Notice following rules during any operations!
6 - Safety Instructions
As well as conforming to the standards relating to mechanical and electrical characteristics,
motors designed for explosive atmospheres must also conform to the following IEC or EN
standards:
EN 60079-0;
Std. concerning General Requirements for Explosive Atmospheres
EN 60079-2;
Std. concerning Ex p protection
EN 60079-7;
Std. concerning Ex e protection
EN 60079-15;
Std. concerning Ex nA protection
EN 61241-1;
Std. concerning combustible dust, Ex tD protection
IEC 60079-0;
Std. concerning General Requirements for Explosive Atmospheres
IEC 60079-2;
Std. concerning Ex p protection
IEC 60079-7;
Std. concerning Ex e protection
IEC 60079-15;
Std. concerning Ex nA protection
IEC 61241-0;
Std. concerning General Requirements for combustible dust
IEC 61241-1;
Std. concerning combustible dust, Ex tD protection
NFPA 70;
National Electric Code (NEC)
C 22-1-98;
Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (CE Code)
ABB machines (valid only for group II) can be installed in areas corresponding to following
marking:
Zone (IEC)
Category (EN)
1
2
Atmosphere (EN);
G - explosive atmosphere caused by gases
D - explosive atmosphere caused by dust
•
Immediately upon receipt check the machine for external damage and if found, inform the
forwarding agent without delay.
•
Check all rating plate data, especially voltage, winding connection (star or delta), category,
type of protection and temperature marking.
WARNING: Disconnect and lock out before working on the machine or the driven equipment.
Ensure no explosive atmosphere is present while the work is in progress.
Marking
2
Ex px, Ex pxe, Ex e
3
Ex nA, Ex N, Ex pz, Ex
pze
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