Ansi - Isa-12 12 01-2007

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD
ANSI/ISA-12.12.01-2007
Nonincendive Electrical Equipment for
Use in Class I and II, Division 2 and
Class III, Divisions 1 and 2 Hazardous
(Classified) Locations
Approved 12 April 2007
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ANSI/ISA-12.12.01-2007
Nonincendive Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I and II, Division 2 and Class III, Divisions 1
and 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations
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Preface
This preface, as well as all footnotes and annexes, is included for information purposes and is
not part of ANSI/ISA-12.12.01-2007.
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This Standard has been prepared as part of the service of ISA toward a goal of uniformity in the
field of instrumentation. To be of real value, this document should not be static but should be
subject to periodic review. Toward this end, the Society welcomes all comments and criticisms
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The following people served as members of ISA Subcommittee SP12.12:
NAME COMPANY
R. Masek, Chair CSA International

M. Coppler*, Managing Director Ametek Inc.
N. Abbatiello Optimation Technology
R. Allen Honeywell Inc.
S. Arnold* Ametek Drexelbrook
A. Ballard Crouse Hinds Division of Cooper Industries
W. Bennett Mine Safety Appliances Company
D. Bishop David N. Bishop Consultant
H. Bockle R. Stahl Inc.
K. Boegli Phoenix Contact Inc.
J. Bossert Hazloc Inc.
E. Briesch Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
R. Cardinal Bentley Nevada LLC
J. Dolphin PSC Solutions
A. Engler Det Norske Veritas DNV
W. Fiske Intertek Testing Services
G. Garcha GE Energy
P. Hamer Chevron Texaco Corp. Research & Tech. Co.
D. Hohenstein Pepperl+Fuchs Inc.
G. Kozinski GE Infrastructure Sensing

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J. Kuczka Killark
C. Kurtzman Rosemount Inc.
B. Larson Turck Inc.
E. Legenski The WorleyParsons Group
N. Ludlam FM Approvals
E. Massey Rockwell Automation
J. Miller Detector Electronics Corporation
O. Murphy Brooks Instrument
C. Oudar ExLoc Corporation
D. Pace Olin Corporation
J. Propst Equilon Enterprises
V. Salupo Eli Lilly & Company
A. Stafford Consultant
D. Wechsler Dow Chemical Company
R. Wigg E-x Solutions International Pty. Ltd.
The following people served as members of ISA Committee SP12:
NAME COMPANY
T. Schnaare, Chair Rosemount Inc.

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W. Lawrence, Vice Chair FM Approvals

M. Coppler, Managing Director Ametek Inc.
D. Ankele Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
A. Ballard Crouse Hinds Division of Cooper Industries
D. Bishop David N Bishop Consultant
H. Bockle R. Stahl Inc.
K. Boegli Phoenix Contact Inc.
D. Burns Shell Exploration & Production Company
R. Cardinal Bently Nevada LLC
C. Casso Nabors Industries
S. Czaniecki Intrinsic Safety Concepts Inc.
J. Dolphin PSC Solutions
T. Dubaniewicz NIOSH
A. Engler Det Norske Veritas DNV
W. Fiske Intertek Testing Services
G. Garcha GE Energy
D. Hohenstein Pepperl+Fuchs Inc.
D. Jagger Bifold-Fluid Power
F. Kent Honeywell Inc.
P. Kovscek Industrial Scientific Corp.
J. Kuczka Killark
B. Larson Turck Inc.
R. Masek* CSA International
E. Massey Rockwell Automation
A. Mobley 3M Company
S. Nguyen Siemens Milltronics Ltd.
A. Page MSHA Approval & Certification Centre
P. Schimmoeller* CSA International
R. Seitz Artech Engineering
D. Wechsler Dow Chemical Company
R. Wigg E-x Solutions International Pty. Ltd.
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* One vote per company.

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This standard was approved for publication by the ISA Standards and Practices Board on
23 March 2007.
NAME COMPANY
T. McAvinew, Vice President Jacobs Engineering Group

M. Coppler Ametek Inc.
B. Dumortier Schneider Electric
D. Dunn Aramco Services Company
W. Holland Consultant
E. Icayan ACES Inc.
J. Jamison Husky Energy Inc.
K. Lindner Endress+Hauser Process Solutions AG
V. Maggioli Feltronics Corporation
A. McCauley Chagrin Valley Controls Inc.
G. McFarland Emerson Process Mgmt Power & Water Solutions
R. Reimer Rockwell Automation
N. Sands E I du Pont
H. Sasajima Yamatake Corporation
T. Schnaare Rosemount Inc.
J. Tatera Tatera & Associates Inc.
I. Verhappen MTL Instrument Group
R. Webb Robert C Webb PE
W. Weidman Worley Parsons
J. Weiss Applied Control Solutions LLC
M. Widmeyer Consultant
M. Zielinski Emerson Process Management
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Contents
1 Purpose ......................................................................................................................... 9
2 Scope ............................................................................................................................ 9
3 Definitions ................................................................................................................... 10
4 General requirements................................................................................................... 14
5 Requirements for Class I, Division 2 equipment ............................................................ 14
6 Requirements for Class II, Division 2, Class III, Divisions 1 and 2 equipment ................ 14
7 Nonincendive circuits and nonincendive field wiring ...................................................... 15
8 Normally nonarcing components................................................................................... 25
9 Marking........................................................................................................................ 25
10 Surface temperature requirements ............................................................................... 28
11 Evaluation of nonincendive circuits ............................................................................... 30
12 Evaluation of nonincendive components ....................................................................... 33
13 Evaluation of sealed device .......................................................................................... 34
14 Evaluation of enclosures for Class II and III .................................................................. 35
15 Drop tests and impact tests .......................................................................................... 37
16 Manufacturer's instructional manual ............................................................................. 38
Annex A Normative references ....................................................................................... 41
Annex B Common standards safety requirements for electrical equipment
(informative) ................................................................................................................ 43
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1 Purpose
The purpose of this standard is to provide minimum requirements for the design, construction,
and marking of electrical equipment or parts of such equipment for use in Class I and Class II,
Division 2 and Class III, Divisions 1 and 2 hazardous (classified) locations. This equipment, in
normal operation, is not capable of causing ignition of the surrounding atmosphere under the
conditions prescribed in this standard, although the equipment may contain electronic
components that operate at incendive levels and may also have field wiring that is incendive. In
addition, it is the intent of this document to establish uniformity in test methods for determining
the suitability of the equipment and associated circuits and components as they relate to
potential ignition of a specific flammable gas or vapour-in-air mixture, combustible dust, easily
ignitible fibers, or flyings.
2 Scope
2.1 This standard applies only to equipment, circuits, and components designed specifically
for use in Class I and II, Division 2 and Class III, Divisions 1 and 2 hazardous (classified)
locations as defined in the National Electrical Code (NEC ) ANSI/NFPA 70.

NOTE Some equipment designed for use in unclassified locations is permitted by the NEC for
installing in Division 2 locations. The judgment of acceptability for the installation would be determined
by the authority having jurisdiction. Such equipment would not have the hazardous location marking or
documentation described in this standard. It is anticipated that such equipment would comply with the
other requirements in this standard and that the determination of compliance is elementary (e.g., a
nonarcing instrument inside a NEMA Type 4 or 12 enclosure used in a Class II, Division 2 location).
2.2 This standard also applies to certain unclassified location equipment specifically designed
to directly connect to nonincendive field wiring in Class I and II, Division 2 and Class III,
Divisions 1 and 2 hazardous (classified) locations as defined in the NEC .
2.3 This standard is primarily intended to provide requirements for electrical and electronic
test, measuring, and controlling equipment.
2.4 This standard is concerned only with equipment construction and test criteria related to
electrical or thermal ignition of specified flammable gases, vapors, combustible dusts,
fibers, and flyings in air.
2.5 This standard is not intended to cover equipment for use in Class I and Class II, Division
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1 locations, such as equipment constructed to be intrinsically safe, dust ignition-proof, or

explosion-proof. Such equipment is, however, suitable for use in Class I and Class II,
Division 2 locations in the same group and temperature class for which it is suitable in
Division 1.
2.6 This standard does not cover mechanisms of ignition from external sources, such as
static electricity or lightning, that are not related to the electrical characteristics of the
equipment.
2.7 This standard is not intended as an instructional manual for untrained persons. It is
intended to promote uniformity of practice among those skilled in the area of design,
construction, and application of equipment suitable for Class I and Class II, Division 2 and
Class III, Divisions 1 and 2 locations.
2.8 The requirements of this standard are based on consideration of ignition in locations
made hazardous by the presence of flammable gases, vapors, combustible dusts, fibers,
and flyings under the following ambient conditions:

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a) an ambient temperature of -25C to 40C

b) an oxygen concentration of not greater than 21 percent by volume
c) a pressure of 80 kPa (0.8 bar) to 110 kPa (1.1 bar)
NOTE If equipment is specified to operate in conditions outside the ranges listed above, the requirements of
this standard may not ensure the desired level of safety.
2.9 This standard covers portable battery-powered equipment other than flashlights and
lanterns for Class I and Class II, Division 2, and Class III, Divisions 1 and 2 hazardous
(classified) locations.
2.10 This standard does not cover electric luminaires for use in Division 2 hazardous
(classified) locations.
2.11 This standard does not cover electric motors, electric heaters, heat tracing cables, and
similar heat-producing devices, except where they are an integral part of the equipment
under evaluation, for use in Division 2 locations.
2.12 This standard does not cover AEx requirements for equipment for use in Class I, Zone 2
hazardous (classified) locations.
2.13 This standard does not cover the requirements for equipment for use in Zone 20, Zone 21
or Zone 22.
3 Definitions
For the purposes of this standard, the following definitions apply.
3.1
associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus
apparatus in which the circuits are not necessarily nonincendive themselves, but that affect the
energy in nonincendive field wiring circuits and are relied upon to maintain nonincendive energy
levels. Associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus may be either of the following:
a) Electrical apparatus that has an alternative type of protection for use in the appropriate
hazardous (classified) location
b) Electrical apparatus not so protected that shall not be used in a hazardous (classified)
location
NOTE Associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus has designated associated nonincendive field wiring
apparatus connections for nonincendive field wiring apparatus and may also have connections for other electrical
apparatus.
3.2
control drawing
a drawing or other document provided by the manufacturer of the nonincendive field wiring
apparatus or the associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus that details the allowed
interconnections with other circuits or equipment. The control drawing includes the applicable
electrical parameters to permit selection of equipment for interconnection.
3.3
dust-tight
enclosures constructed so that dust will not enter under specified test conditions.
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3.4
hermetically sealed device
a device that is sealed against the entrance of an external atmosphere and in which the seal is
made by fusion; e.g., soldering, brazing, welding, or the fusion of glass to metal.
3.5
maintenance, corrective
any maintenance activity that is not normal in the operation of the equipment and requires
access to the equipment's interior. Such activities are expected to be performed by qualified
personnel who are aware of the hazards involved. Such activities typically include locating
causes of faulty performance, replacing defective components, and adjusting service controls.
3.6
maintenance, operational
any maintenance activity, excluding corrective maintenance, that is intended to be performed by
the operator and is required for the equipment to serve its intended purpose. Such operational
maintenance activities typically include the correcting of "zero" on a panel instrument, changing
charts, keeping of records, and adding ink.
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3.7
make/break components
components having contacts that can interrupt a circuit (even if the interruption is transient in
nature). Examples of make/break components are relays, circuit breakers, servo potentiometers,
adjustable resistors, switches, and connectors.
3.8
maximum external capacitance (C a )
maximum value of capacitance in a circuit that can be connected to the connection facilities of
the associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus.
3.9
maximum external inductance (L a )
maximum value of inductance in a circuit that can be connected to the connection facilities of
the associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus.
3.10
maximum external inductance to resistance ratio (L a /R a )
ratio of inductance (L a ) to resistance (R a ) of any external circuit that can be connected to the
connection facilities of the associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus.
3.11
maximum input power (P i )
maximum power in an external circuit that can be applied to the connection facilities of the
nonincendive field wiring apparatus.
3.12
maximum input voltage (V max )
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3.13
maximum internal capacitance (C i )
total equivalent internal capacitance which is considered as appearing across the connection
facilities of the nonincendive field wiring apparatus.
3.14
maximum internal inductance (L i )
total equivalent internal inductance which is considered as appearing at the connection facilities
of the nonincendive field wiring apparatus.
3.15
maximum internal inductance to resistance ratio (L i /R i )
ratio of inductance (L i ) to resistance (R i ) that is considered as appearing at the connection
facilities of the nonincendive field wiring apparatus.
3.16
maximum output current (I sc )
maximum output current (peak a.c. or d.c.) in a circuit that can be taken from the connection
facilities of the associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus under normal operation.
3.17
maximum output voltage (V oc )
maximum output voltage (peak a.c. or d.c.) in a circuit that can appear under open-circuit
conditions at the connection facilities of the associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus
under normal operation.
3.18
maximum output power (P o )
maximum electrical power in a circuit that can be taken from the connection facilities of the
associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus under normal operation.
3.19
nonincendive circuit
a circuit, other than nonincendive field wiring, in which any arc or thermal effect produced under
normal operating conditions, is not capable of igniting the flammable gas-, vapor-, dust-air mixture,
fibers or flyings. The circuit is evaluated under prescribed test conditions.
3.20
nonincendive component
a component having contacts for making or breaking an incendive circuit and the contacting
mechanism is constructed so that the component, under normal operating conditions, is not
capable of igniting the flammable gas or vapor-air mixture. The housing of a nonincendive
component is not intended to exclude the flammable atmosphere or contain an explosion. The
component is evaluated under prescribed test conditions.
3.21
nonincendive equipment
equipment having electrical/electronic circuitry that is not capable, under normal operating
conditions, of causing ignition of a specified flammable gas-, vapor-, dust-air mixture fibers or
flyings due to arcing or thermal means.
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3.22
nonincendive field wiring
wiring that enters or leaves an equipment enclosure and, under normal operating conditions of
the equipment, is not capable, due to arcing or thermal effects, of igniting the flammable gas-,
vapor-, dust- air mixture, fibers or flyings. Normal operation includes opening, shorting, or
grounding the field wiring.
3.23
nonincendive field wiring apparatus
nonincendive equipment intended to be connected to nonincendive field wiring.
3.24
normal operating conditions
conditions under which equipment conforms electrically and mechanically with its design
specification and is used within the conditions specified by the manufacturer. These conditions
include
a) supply voltage, current, and frequency;

b) environmental conditions (including process interface);
c) all tool-removable parts (e.g., covers) in place;
d) all operator-accessible adjustments at their most unfavorable settings; and
e) opening or grounding of any one or shorting of any two of the nonincendive field-wiring
conductors.
3.25
operator-accessible
readily accessible to the operator during normal use without use of a tool.
3.26
sealed device
a device so constructed that it cannot be opened during normal operational conditions or
operational maintenance; it is sealed to restrict entry of an external atmosphere.
3.27
unclassified locations
locations that have been evaluated by the classification process defined in ANSI/NFPA 70: and
determined to be not Class I, Division 1; Class I, Division 2; Class I, Zone 0; Class I, Zone 1;
Class I, Zone 2; Class II, Division 1; Class II, Division 2; Class III, Division 1; Class III, Division
2; Zone 20; Zone 21; Zone 22; or any combination thereof.
3.28
maximum input current (I max )
maximum current (peak a.c. or d.c.) that can be applied to the connection facilities of the
3.29
incendive circuit
a circuit, in which any arc or thermal effect produced under normal operating conditions, is
capable of igniting the flammable gas-, vapor-, dust-air mixture, fibers or flyings.
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4 General requirements
Requirements for equipment intended to be used in Class I and Class II, Division 2 and Class III,
Divisions 1 and 2 hazardous (classified) locations are established on the basis that the
equipment in its normal operating condition is not capable of causing ignition of a specified
flammable gas, vapor-in-air mixture, dust, fibers, or flyings. The tolerances associated with the
components of the equipment shall be considered. Subsequent arcs or thermal effects within the
equipment, resulting from opening, shorting, or grounding of nonincendive field wiring, shall be
taken into consideration as they affect the suitability of the equipment for use in Division 2
locations. Equipment also shall comply with the unclassified location requirements for the
particular category of equipment except as specifically amended herein (see Annex B).
5 Requirements for Class I, Division 2 equipment
5.1 Protection shall be provided according to 5.1.1 and 5.1.2 to ensure that under normal
operating conditions such equipment is not capable of igniting the specified flammable
gas or vapor-in-air mixture.
5.1.1 Each make/break component shall be either

a) a normally nonarcing component that meets the requirements of Clause 8;
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b) used in a nonincendive circuit that meets the requirements of Clause 7;

c) a nonincendive component that meets the requirements of Clause 12; or
d) a sealed device that meets the requirements of Clause 13.
5.1.2 Equipment shall comply with the thermal ignition requirements of Clause 10.
5.2 Enclosures shall provide a suitable degree of protection against deterioration of the
equipment that would adversely affect its suitability for use in Class I, Division 2 locations.
NOTE Although general-purpose enclosures normally will suffice, particular attention should be given to the possible
need for weatherproofing, general protection from corrosion (for further information see ANSI/UL 50 or ANSI/NEMA
250, Enclosures for Electrical Equipment) and to preventive maintenance .
5.3 Fuses used in circuits that are subject to overloading in normal use shall be of a type
suitable for use in Division 2 locations or housed in an enclosure suitable for Division 1
locations.
NOTE This subclause precludes a fuse housed in a general-purpose enclosure from being used in a motor circuit
where a possibility of a stalled motor opening the fuse exists, or where there is the possibility of an overload not
caused by a fault in the circuit.
5.4 If a replaceable fuse is provided, a switch suitable for the location where it is installed
shall also be provided to remove power from the fuse. The switch need not be integral to
the equipment if the equipment installation instructions indicate the need for such a
switch.
5.5 A circuit breaker that may be used as a switch shall be of a type suitable for use in
Division 2 locations or alternatively protected for use in Division 1 locations.
6 Requirements for Class II, Division 2, Class III, Divisions 1 and 2 equipment
6.1 For Class II, Division 2 equipment, protection shall be provided by the use of an enclosure
that meets the requirements of Clause 13 or 14 or shall be a nonincendive circuit meeting
the requirements of Clause 7, with consideration for possible ignition in accordance with
7.2 due to the ingress of dust or by a combination of these methods. For Class III

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locations, protection shall be provided by a dust-tight enclosure that meets the

requirements of Clause 14.
Consideration shall be given to shorting or bypassing components by Class II Group E or
Class II Group F dusts.
EXCEPTION: Portable battery-powered equipment marked for use in Class II Group G or Class
III only need not have all electrical components and wiring enclosed provided both the following
conditions are met:
a) Entrance or accumulation of dust does not result in ignition or charring of the dust
b) Circuits with make/break components shall be determined to be nonincendive with a
propane-air mixture in accordance with the spark-ignition test (see 11.1 through 11.5, or
7.1).
7 Nonincendive circuits and nonincendive field wiring
7.1 Either of the following two methods may be employed to determine that a circuit(s) or field
wiring is nonincendive:
a) Testing the circuit according to Clause 11
b) Comparing the maximum calculated or measured values of current, voltage, and associated
inductances and capacitances to the appropriate values in Figures 1 through 8 to establish
that the current and voltage levels are below those specified in 7.3; for Class II and III
locations the curves for propane are to be used.
7.2 When evaluating a circuit as nonincendive, the following ignition sources shall be
considered:
a) Discharge of capacitive circuits
b) Interruption of inductive circuits
c) Intermittent making and breaking of resistive circuits
d) opening or grounding of any one or shorting of any two of the nonincendive field-wiring
conductors
7.3 The maximum voltage and current levels (d.c. or a.c. peak) in circuits determined to be
nonincendive by the comparison method, for given circuit constants, shall be less than
a) the current from Figures 1 through 6; and
b) the voltage from Figures 7 and 8.
The maximum normal output voltage and the maximum short-circuit current shall be determined
under the worst-case normal operation.
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NOTE Figures 1 and 2 apply only to circuits whose output voltage/current characteristic is a straight line drawn
between open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current. Circuits with nonlinear outputs are subject to special
investigation.

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7.4 For evaluating associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus, use the maximum output
voltage (V oc ), and maximum output current (I sc ) with the applicable ignition Figures 1 to 8
to determine the maximum external capacitance (C a ) and maximum external inductance
(L a ).
7.5 For evaluating nonincendive field wiring apparatus, determine the maximum internal
capacitance (C i ) and maximum internal inductance (L i ). These parameters shall be below
the limits shown in Figures 1 to 8 based on the maximum input voltage (V max ) and the
maximum input current (I max ) of the nonincendive field wiring apparatus.
7.6 For nonincendive field wiring circuit evaluations the maximum input voltage (V max ) of the
nonincendive field wiring apparatus shall be equal to or greater than the maximum output
voltage (V oc ) of the associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus. Additionally, the
maximum input current (I max ) of the nonincendive field wiring apparatus shall be equal to
or greater than the maximum output current (I sc ) of the associated nonincendive field
wiring apparatus.
EXCEPTION: For nonincendive field wiring apparatus that controls its own operating current,
the maximum input current (I max ) of the nonincendive field wiring apparatus need not correspond
to the maximum output current (I sc ) of the associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus (e.g.,
4-20 mA measurement and control devices). Likewise, the maximum input voltage (V max ) of
nonincendive field wiring apparatus that controls its own normal operating voltage need not be
greater than the maximum output voltage (V oc ) of the associated nonincendive field wiring
apparatus (e.g., current to pressure valve controllers that are voltage clamped at the terminals).
Details of the permitted connections shall be provided on a control drawing.
7.7 Nonincendive field wiring enables interconnection of nonincendive field wiring apparatus
with associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus not specifically examined in
combination as a system when one of the following conditions is true:
a) Normal operating voltage or current not controlled by the nonincendive field wiring apparatus
V max V oc ; I max I sc ; C a C i + C cable ; L a L i + L cable
b) Normal operating current controlled by the nonincendive field wiring apparatus (I max of the
nonincendive field wiring apparatus need not be greater than the I sc of the associated
nonincendive field wiring apparatus)
V max V oc ; C a C i + C cable ; L a L i + L cable
c) Normal operating voltage controlled by the nonincendive field wiring apparatus (V max of the
nonincendive field wiring apparatus need not be greater than the V oc of the associated
nonincendive field wiring apparatus)
I max I sc ; C a C i + C cable ; L a L i + L cable
d) Normal operating current and voltage controlled by the nonincendive field wiring apparatus
(neither I max nor V max of the nonincendive field wiring apparatus need be greater than the
corresponding parameter of the associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus)
C a C i + C cable ; L a L i + L cable
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Figure 1 Resistance circuits (L5 H)

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Figure 2 Resistance circuits (L5 H)

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Figure 3 Inductance circuits

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8 Normally nonarcing components
8.1 Make/break components that are to be considered nonarcing in normal operation shall
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comply with the requirements of 8.2 through 8.7, as applicable.
8.2 Connectors and plug-in components used in incendive circuits and incorporated within
equipment shall be considered normally nonarcing if disconnection is not required under
operational conditions and if they require a separating force of at least 15 N. If accessible
during normal operating conditions, connectors in an incendive circuit shall be provided
with a warning marking in accordance with 9.2.
EXCEPTION: Plug-in components need only pass a pull test of 3 times the mass of the
component.
8.3 In incendive circuits, fuses that are removable during normal operating conditions shall be
removable only with the use of a tool and require a separating force of at least 15 N. The
fuseholders for such fuses shall be provided with a warning marking in accordance with
9.2 and located adjacent to the fuseholder.
EXCEPTION: Plug-in type fuses need only pass a pull test of 3 times the mass of the
component.
8.4 Circuit breakers that cannot be manually switched off, i.e., have only a reset button, may
be used in circuits that are not subject to overloading in normal use. All such circuit
breakers shall be provided with a warning marking in accordance with 9.3 and located
adjacent to the circuit breaker.
8.5 In incendive circuits, removable lamps that are accessible during normal operating
conditions shall be removable only with the use of a tool. The lamp holders for such
lamps shall be provided with a warning marking in accordance with 9.2 and located
adjacent to the lampholder. The lamp shall be protected to prevent breakage of the bulb.
EXCEPTION: A tool need not be required to remove the lamp if the lamp is accessible only after
removal of a separate protective cover. The cover need not require a tool to remove.
8.6 If accessible during normal operating conditions, connectors used for nonincendive field
wiring shall not be interchangeable with other field wiring connectors.
EXCEPTION: Where interchange does not affect nonincendive circuits or where connectors are
so identified that interchange is unlikely, interchangeable connectors are allowed.
8.7 If accessible only by the use of a tool, manually operated make/break components in an
incendive circuit are considered normally nonarcing components.
NOTE Circuit breakers may be used in circuits that are not subject to overloading in normal use.
9 Marking
9.1 In addition to the marking required for general-purpose equipment, the equipment shall be
marked with the following minimum information:
9.1.1 For equipment to be installed in a hazardous location, the hazardous location

suitability: Class, Division, and Group(s). In lieu of Group(s), a specific gas, vapor, or
dust, fiber, or flying. Apparatus that attains temperatures higher than 100C based on a

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40C ambient or a higher marked ambient shall be marked either by the temperature
code as given in Table 3, or by the specific temperature as measured according to 10.
9.1.2 For associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus, a statement that the equipment
provides nonincendive field wiring outputs and the hazardous location suitability of the
output: Class, Division, and Group(s). In lieu of Group(s), a specific gas, vapor, dust,
fiber, or flying
9.1.3 Any other markings or cautions necessary for the installation and safe operation of the
equipment
The international symbol may be used to refer the operator to an explanation in the
equipment instructions.
9.2 Connectors, fuseholders, and lampholders required to be marked according to 8.2, 8.3,
and 8.5 shall be marked with the following or an equivalent warning:
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE OR REPLACE WHILE CIRCUIT IS LIVE UNLESS THE AREA IS
KNOWN TO BE FREE OF IGNITIBLE CONCENTRATIONS OF FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES.
If practical, this marking shall be either on or adjacent to the component. Otherwise, this
marking shall be displayed on a prominent place on the enclosure.
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9.3 Circuit breakers, required to be marked according to 8.4, shall be marked with the
following or an equivalent warning:
WARNING: DO NOT RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN REMOVED
FROM THE EQUIPMENT OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE FREE OF IGNITIBLE
CONCENTRATIONS OF FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES.
9.4 The following information shall either be marked on the equipment or contained in the
Control drawing for equipment with nonincendive field wiring connections:
9.4.1 Connections for nonincendive field wiring shall be clearly identified
9.4.2 Associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus

a) V oc
b) I sc
c) C a
d) L a
e) P o - (optional)
NOTE In addition to the above, parameter L a /R a may also be marked.
9.4.3 Nonincendive field wiring apparatus
9.4.3.1 Normal operating voltage or current not controlled by the nonincendive field wiring
apparatus
a) V max
b) I max
c) C i
d) L i

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e) P i - (optional)
9.4.3.2 Normal operating current controlled by the nonincendive field wiring apparatus
a) Vmax
b) Ci
c) Li
d) Pi (optional)
9.4.3.3 Normal operating voltage controlled by the nonincendive field wiring apparatus
a) Imax
b) Ci
c) Li
d) Pi (optional)
9.4.3.4 Normal operating current and voltage controlled by the nonincendive field wiring
apparatus
a) Ci
b) Li
c) Pi (optional)
EXCEPTION: Equipment supplied, as a system, including cables supplied for field wiring, need
only comply with 9.4.1.
NOTE 1 In addition to the above, parameter L i /R i may also be marked,.

NOTE 2 Ordinary locations standards such as ANSI/ISA-61010-1 require the marking of the rated values of the supply
voltages or rated range of the supply voltages, and either;
a) the maximum rated power in either watts or volt-amperes or
b) the maximum rated input current.
9.4.4 The control drawing reference shall be marked on the associated nonincendive field
wiring apparatus and on the nonincendive field wiring apparatus.
9.5 In addition, equipment may be marked Class I, Zone 2 Group IIA (or IIB, or IIC as
applicable) and the operating temperature or temperature class. The temperature class
shall be in accordance with 10.2. The correlation between Groups for Zones and Groups
for Divisions are shown below.
Where the electrical equipment is suitable for use in a particular gas, the chemical formula or
name of the gas shall follow the symbol II.
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Class I Division 2 Groups Class I Zone 2 Groups
A IIC
B (IIB + H 2 )
C IIB
D IIA

NOTE (IIB +H 2 ) is not a Group as defined by the NEC .
9.6 For practical reasons the symbols used for voltage, current capacitance, inductance, and
L/R ratio may be replaced by the symbols defined in ANSI/ISA-60079-0, Electrical
Apparatus for Use in Class I, Zones 0, 1, & 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations General
Requirements. A comparison is shown in the following table. Division and zone
parameters should not be mixed.
Table 1 Nonincendive field wiring apparatus parameters
Division Zone
Electrical Parameter parameters parameters
Associated Nonincendive Field Wiring Apparatus

Maximum output voltage V oc Uo
Maximum output current I sc Io
Maximum output power Po Po
Maximum external capacitance Ca Co
Maximum external inductance La Lo
Maximum external inductance to resistance ratio L a /R a L o /R o
Nonincendive Field Wiring Apparatus
Maximum input voltage V m ax Ui
Maximum input current I m ax Ii
Maximum internal capacitance Ci Ci
Maximum internal inductance Li Li
Maximum input power Pi Pi
Maximum internal inductance to resistance ratio L i /R i L i /R i
10 Surface temperature requirements
10.1 Determination of maximum surface temperature
The maximum temperature of any surface that may come in contact with a flammable gas or
vapor-in-air mixture, dust, fibers, or flyings shall be determined under normal operational
conditions. Such measurements need not be made on the internal parts of sealed devices.
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Measurements shall be made at any convenient ambient temperature, corrected linearly to 40C
or higher marked ambient.
Maximum surface temperature shall be determined for rated duty of the electrical equipment but
with the most unfavorable supply voltage between 90% and 110% of the rated voltage of the
electrical equipment, unless other applicable standards prescribe wider tolerances.
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10.2 Surface temperature
The maximum surface temperature obtained during testing shall be used to determine the
applicable temperature class. The maximum surface temperature may be exceeded for small
components meeting the requirements of 10.3.
10.3 Small components
Small components, for example transistors or resistors, whose temperature exceeds that
permitted for the temperature classification, shall be acceptable providing that they conform to
one of the following.
a) When tested in accordance with Clause 26.5.3 of ANSI/ISA-60079-0, small components shall
not cause ignition of the flammable mixture and any deformation or deterioration caused by
the higher temperature shall not impair the type of protection; or
b) For T4 classification, small components shall conform to Table 2; or
c) For T5 classification, the surface temperature of a component with a surface area smaller
than 1 000 mm 2 (excluding lead wires) shall not exceed 150 C.
Table 2 Assessment for T4 classification according to component size

and ambient temperature
Total surface area excluding wire Requirement for T4 classification

terminations
2
< 20 mm Surface temperature 275 C
20 mm Power dissipation 1,3 W*

2
20 mm 1 000 mm Surface temperature 200 C

2 2
* Reduced to 1,2 W with 60 C ambient temperature or 1,0 W with 80 C ambient temperature.
For potentiometers, the surface to be considered shall be that of the resistance element and not
the external surface of the component. The mounting arrangement and the heat-sinking and
cooling effect of the overall potentiometer construction shall be taken into consideration during
the test. Temperature shall be measured on the track with that current which flows under the
test conditions required by this standard. If this results in a resistance value of less than 10 % of
the track resistance value, the measurements shall be carried out at 10 % of the track resistance
value.
The surface temperature of components having a total surface area of not more than 1 000 mm 2
may exceed the temperature class marked on the electrical equipment, if they are not ignition
capable with a safety margin of:
50 K for T1, T2 and T3;
25 K for T4, T5 and T6.
This safety margin shall be ensured by tests of the electrical equipment.

NOTE During the tests, the safety margin may be provided by increasing the ambient temperature.
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Table 3 Temperature classifications (T codes)
Degrees C Temperature Code

450 T1
300 T2
280 T2A
260 T2B
230 T2C
215 T2D
200 T3
180 T3A
165 T3B
160 T3C
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135 T4
120 T4A
100 T5
85 T6
11 Evaluation of nonincendive circuits
11.1 The spark test apparatus used for performing ignition tests on circuits shall consist of an
explosion chamber at least 250 cm 3 in volume, in which circuit-making and circuit-
breaking sparks can be produced in the presence of the prescribed test gas.
11.2 Components of the contact arrangement are a cadmium disc with 2 slots and 4 tungsten
wires of 0,2 mm diameter, which slide over the disc. The free length of the tungsten wires
shall be 11 mm. The driving spindle, to which the tungsten wires are attached, shall make
80 revolutions per minute. The spindle on which the cadmium disc is mounted shall
revolve in the opposite direction. The ratio of the speeds of the driving spindle to the disc
spindle shall be 50 to 12. The spindles shall be insulated from one another and from the
housing. See Figure 9. The explosion chamber shall be able to withstand pressures of 1
470 kPa or shall be provided with suitable pressure relief. When cadmium, zinc, or
magnesium will not be present, the cadmium disc may be replaced by a tin disc.
11.3 Gas mixture
11.3.1 For Group D, the test mixture shall be 5,25 0,25 percent propane by volume in air.
11.3.2 For Group C, the test mixture shall be 7,8 0,5 percent ethylene by volume in air.
11.3.3 For Groups A and B, the test mixture shall be 21 2 percent hydrogen by volume in air.
11.3.4 For Classes II and III, the test mixture shall be 5,25 0,25 percent propane by volume
in air.
11.3.5 Apparatus that is intended for use in a specific gas or vapor-in-air may be tested in the
most easily ignitable concentration of that gas or vapor-in-air mixture in lieu of the
mixtures specified in 11.3.1 through 11.3.4.

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11.4 Sensitivity verification of spark test apparatus
11.4.1 The sensitivity of the spark test apparatus shall be verified before and after each test
series conducted in accordance with 11.4.2. The test apparatus shall be operated in
a 24 V d.c. circuit containing a 95 mH air-core coil. The currents in these circuits shall
be set at the corresponding value given for the appropriate group in Tables 4 or 5, as
applicable.
11.4.2 Verification of the apparatus shall be satisfactory if ignition of the gas occurs within 400
revolutions of the tungsten wire holder.
Table 4 Current in verification circuit - cadmium disk
Group Inductive Circuit

D 100 mA
C 65 mA
A&B 30 mA
Table 5 Current in verification circuit - tin disk
Group Inductive Circuit

D 110 mA
C 90 mA
A&B 50 mA
11.5 Tests
11.5.1 The spark test apparatus shall be connected in the circuit under test at each point
where a spark can normally occur, taking into account the requirements of this
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standard.
11.5.2 Ignition test conditions
There shall be no ignition of the test mixture under any of the following conditions:
a) For line-connected apparatus, the input voltage shall be increased to 110 percent of nominal
line voltage.
b) All adjustments shall be set at their most unfavorable positions.
c) All circuits shall be tested for the following number of revolutions of the tungsten wire holder
in the spark test apparatus:
1) For d.c. circuits, not less than 400 revolutions - 200 revolutions at each polarity
2) For a.c. circuits, not less than 1000 revolutions

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11.5.3 The test apparatus shall be verified according to 11.4 after each ignition test. The
ignition test shall be considered invalid if the verification test is unsatisfactory.
12 Evaluation of nonincendive components
12.1 Nonincendive components shall be subjected to the tests specified in 12.2.
12.1.1 A nonincendive component is limited in use to the rating for which it has been
satisfactorily tested according to 12.2.
12.1.2 Nonincendive components shall be preconditioned by being operated a minimum of 6

000 times at the rate of approximately 6 times per minute while carrying their normal
electrical load.
12.2 Spark ignition test for nonincendive components
12.2.1 Following the preconditioning test, the nonincendive component shall be placed in a
suitable test chamber of at least ten (10) times the volume of the device and connected
to an electrical load of 150 percent of the a.c. or d.c. current (maximum 75 percent
power factor if for a.c.) and at maximum voltage of the circuit for which the component
is being tested.
EXCEPTION: The 75 percent power factor requirement may be neglected for totally resistive
loads only.
12.2.1.1 Components intended for use with high inrush current loads (e.g., motor or tungsten
lamp loads) shall be subjected to overload testing that is representative of actual
circuit applications. Preconditioning and overload conditions shall be according to the
requirements of national standards that cover these applications.
12.2.2 Nonincendive components shall be filled with and surrounded by a gas mixture
according to 11.3.1 through 11.3.5. The samples should be prepared by using one of
the methods in 12.2.2.1 to 12.2.2.3 and then successfully withstand the test in 12.2.3.
12.2.2.1 Remove the housing adjacent to the contacts to permit free access of the air-gas
mixture to the contacts.
12.2.2.2 Drill at least two holes in the enclosure that will assure propagation of an ignition
from the inside to the outside of the enclosure. The test gas shall flow through the
device. A tube may be connected to one of the holes for this purpose.
12.2.2.3 Draw a vacuum within the chamber and maintain the vacuum for 100 seconds. Fill
the test chamber with the specified air-gas mixture and maintain the concentration for
100 seconds before applying the required electrical load. An explosion detection
device (e.g., a pressure transducer) shall be connected to the device under test to
detect ignition.
12.2.3 The component shall be operated a minimum of 50 times at not less than 10-second
intervals, renewing the air-gas mixture after each set of 10 operations (or more
frequently, if necessary to ensure the presence of the air-gas mixture within the
nonincendive component). There shall be no ignition of the air-gas mixture.
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13 Evaluation of sealed device
13.1 This subclause covers the requirements for electrical equipment or parts of electrical
equipment or components that contain normally arcing parts or heat-producing surfaces
that, by their location in a sealed enclosure, are intended to be made incapable of causing
ignition of the specified gas or vapor-in-air mixtures at their most easily ignitable
concentration.
13.1.1 Hermetically sealed devices (see definition in Clause 3) shall be considered to meet
these requirements without test.
13.2 Except as permitted in 13.1.1, the free internal volume of the device shall be less than
100 cm 3 .
13.3 Resilient gasket seals or poured seals shall be arranged so that they are not subject to
mechanical damage during normal operational conditions and shall retain their sealing
properties for the intended conditions of use.
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13.3.1 Sealing and encapsulating material shall have softening or melting points at least 20K
higher than the maximum temperature of the material achieved during the tests
specified in this standard.
13.4 A sealed device shall have structural integrity and shall be constructed of materials
suitable for the intended environment with full consideration for anticipated atmospheric
contaminants and corrosive compounds. The enclosure shall be sufficiently rugged to
withstand normal handling and assembly operations without damage to any seals
provided.
13.5 To ensure that damage affecting safety of operation will not occur during normal
operational conditions of the sealed device, three samples shall be preconditioned by
oven aging according to 13.5.1 and subjected to an air leakage test according to 13.5.2.
13.5.1 Oven aging
If the device contains a gasket or seal of elastomeric or thermoplastic material or a composition

gasket utilizing an elastomeric material, each sample shall be subjected to temperature aging in
a circulating air oven in accordance with the following formula:
t = 2685e (0.0693 )(T T1)

where
t = the test time in hours

e = 2.7183
T = the aging temperature in C
T1 = the maximum rated operating temperature in C (40C minimum)
13.5.2 Air leakage test
Each of the samples shall pass one of the following tests:
a) At an initial temperature of 25C the test samples shall be immersed in water at a

temperature of 50C to a minimum depth of 25 mm for a minimum of 1 minute. If no bubbles
emerge from the samples during this test, they are considered to be "sealed" for the purpose
of this standard.

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b) The test sample shall be immersed to a minimum depth of 75 mm in water contained in an

enclosure that can be partially evacuated. The air pressure within the enclosure shall then
be reduced by 120 mm of mercury. If no visible bubbles emerge from the samples during
this test, samples are considered to be sealed for the purpose of this standard.
c) The test sample shall be shown to leak at a rate not greater than 10 -5 ml of air per second at
a pressure differential of 1 atmosphere (101.3 kPa) by means of a suitable leak rate
detector.
13.5.3 As an alternative to the test detailed in 13.5.1 a gasket of an elastomeric or

thermoplastic material, or a composition gasket utilizing an elastomeric material, shall be
tested by submitting the enclosures to continuous storage for one week in an ambient of
(90 5) % relative humidity and at a temperature of (20 2) K above the maximum
service temperature but at least 80 C.
In the case of a maximum service temperature above 75 C the period of one week
specified above will be replaced by a period of 85 hours at (95 2) C and (90 5) %
relative humidity followed by a period of 85 hours at a temperature of (20 2) K higher
than the maximum service temperature.
14 Evaluation of enclosures for Class II and III
14.1 An enclosure that is required to exclude the entry of dust shall pass any one of the tests
according to 14.2, 14.3, or 14.4.
14.1.1 For the tests in 14.2 or 14.4 a length of conduit may be installed in the enclosure under
test to equalize the internal and external pressures, but it shall not serve as a drain.
14.1.2 A gasket used to make an enclosure dust-tight shall be made of material acceptable for
the purpose, e.g., plant-fiber sheet packing or similar material. A gasket of elastomeric
or thermoplastic material may be used if it is resistant to aging when tested in
accordance with 14.1.3. Gaskets shall be either secured or captive if they could be
dislodged during installation or maintenance of the apparatus.
14.1.3 Aging test
A gasket of an elastomeric or thermoplastic material, or a composition gasket utilizing an

elastomeric material, shall be of such quality that samples have a tensile strength of not less
than 75 percent and an elongation of not less than 60 percent of values determined for unaged
samples, when subjected to temperature aging in a circulating air oven in accordance with the
following formula:
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t = 2685e (0.0693 )(T T1)
where
t = the test time in hours

e = 2,7183
T = the aging temperature in C
T1 = the maximum rated operating temperature in C (40C minimum)
14.1.4 As an alternative to the test detailed in 14.1.3 a gasket of an elastomeric or

thermoplastic material, or a composition gasket utilizing an elastomeric material, shall
be tested by submitting the enclosures to continuous storage for one week in an

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ambient of (90 5) % relative humidity and at a temperature of (20 2) K above the

maximum service temperature but at least 80 C .
In the case of a maximum service temperature above 75 C the period of one week
specified above will be replaced by a period of 85 hours at (95 2) C and (90 5) %
relative humidity followed by a period of 85 hours at a temperature of (20 2) K higher
than the maximum service temperature.
14.2 Dust-blast method
The enclosure shall be subjected to a blast of compressed air mixed with dry Type 1 general-
purpose Portland cement (or equivalent) using a suction-type sandblast gun that is equipped
with a 4.8-mm diameter air jet and a 9.5-mm diameter nozzle. The air shall be at a supply
pressure of 620-690 kPa. The cement is to be supplied by a suction feed. A minimum of 6 kg/m
of test length (sum of height, width, and depth) of the enclosure under test is to be applied at a
minimum rate of 2.3 kg per minute. The nozzle is to be held 305-381 mm from the enclosure,
and the blast of air and cement is to be directed at all points of potential dust entry, such as, but
not limited to, seams, joints, and external operating mechanisms. There shall be no visible dust
inside the enclosure at the end of this test.
14.3 Circulating dust method
The test is made using equipment in which talcum powder is maintained in suspension in a
suitable closed chamber. The talcum powder used shall pass through a square-meshed sieve
whose nominal wire diameter is 50 m and whose nominal width between wires is 75 m. The
amount of talcum powder used shall be 2 kg/m 3 of the test chamber volume. It shall not have
been used for more than 20 tests.
Enclosures shall be determined to fit in one of two categories:
a) enclosures where the normal working cycle of the apparatus causes a reduction in the air
pressure within the enclosure below the surrounding atmosphere (e.g., caused by thermal
cycling effect); or
b) enclosures where reductions in pressure below the surrounding atmospheric pressure are
not caused by normal cycles of the apparatus.
For enclosures of category (a) the enclosure under test shall be supported inside the test
chamber and the pressure inside the enclosure is maintained below the surrounding
atmospheric pressure by a vacuum pump. The suction connection shall be made to a hole
specifically provided for this test. If not otherwise specified in the relevant product standard, this
hole shall be in the vicinity of the vulnerable parts. If it is impracticable to make a special hole,
the suction connection shall be made to the cable inlet hole. If there are other holes (e.g. more
cable inlet holes or drain holes) these shall be treated as intended for normal use on site. The
object of this test is to draw into the enclosure, by means of depression a volume of air 80 times
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the volume of the sample enclosure tested without exceeding the extraction rate of 60 volumes
per hour. In no event shall the depression exceed 2 kPa (20 mbar). If an extraction rate of 40 to
60 volumes per hour is obtained the duration of the test is 2 hours. If, with a maximum
depression of 2 kPa (20 mbar) of water, the extraction rate is less than 40 volumes per hour, the
test shall be continued until 80 volumes have been drawn through, or a period of 8 hours has
elapsed. For an enclosure of category (b), the apparatus under test should be supported in its
normal operating position inside the test chamber, but the test chamber shall not be connected
to a vacuum pump. Any drain hole normally open shall be left open for the duration of the test.
The test shall continue for a period of 8 hours.

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If it is not possible to place the complete assembly in the test chamber, one of the following
procedures shall be used:
a) Individual testing of separate enclosed sections of the apparatus

b) Testing of representative parts of the apparatus (such as doors, ventilating openings, joints,
and shaft seals), with the vulnerable parts of the apparatus (such as terminals and slip rings)
in position at the time of testing
c) Testing of smaller apparatus having the same full-scale design details
The enclosure shall be deemed to pass the test if no visible dust is detected inside the
enclosure at the end of the test.
14.4 Atomized-water method
The enclosure shall be sprayed with atomized water using a nozzle that produces a round
pattern 76-102 mm in diameter, 305 mm from the nozzle. The air pressure shall be 207 6 kPa.
The water is to be supplied by a suction feed with a siphon height of 102-204 mm. A minimum of
485 ml/m of test length (sum of height, width, and depth) of the enclosure under test shall be
applied at a minimum rate of 11 liters per hour. The nozzle shall be held 305-381 mm from the
enclosure, and the spray of water shall be directed at all points of potential dust entry including,
but not limited to, seams, joints, and external operating mechanisms. To pass the test there
shall be no visible water inside the enclosure at the end of this test.
15 Drop tests and impact tests
15.1 Portable equipment (equipment intended to be carried by hand) shall be subjected to a

drop test as specified in 15.2. There shall be no damage to the equipment that may affect
its acceptability for use in hazardous (classified) locations.
15.2 Equipment is to be dropped six times, not more than once on any one equipment surface,
from a height of 0,9 m onto a smooth concrete floor. A nonrestrictive guide may be used.
15.3 Equipment with non-metallic enclosures or parts of enclosures intended for use in Class
II, or Class III hazardous (Classified) locations shall be subject to a 2,7 joules impact test
prior to dust tests.
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15.3.1 The point(s) of impact shall be the place(s) considered to be the weakest. No location
shall be subjected to more than one impact. The equipment shall be tested completely
assembled, and with any guards installed that are normally supplied as part of the
equipment. Ambient temperature for the test shall be 20C 5C except where the
electrical enclosure or parts of the enclosure are made from polymeric material. In this
case, the impact tests shall be repeated at the lower ambient temperature of the device
as marked on the equipment label or listed in the product literature.
15.3.2 The test mass shall be fitted with a steel hemisphere of 25 mm diameter. The
equipment shall be positioned on a steel or concrete base so the direction of impact is
normal to the surface being tested. The base shall have a mass of at least 20 kg.
15.4 Class I equipment shall be examined to ensure there is no damage to the equipment that
may affect its acceptability for use in Division 2 locations after impact test specified in the
applicable standards for products in unclassified locations.

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16 Manufacturer's instructional manual
16.1 The manufacturer's instructional material shall include, in addition to the information
required for unclassified locations, the information shown in 16.2 through 16.5 to
emphasize the precautions required when operating the equipment in a Division 2
location.
16.2 The following or equivalent specification for the location of the equipment shall be
included:
This apparatus is suitable for use in Class (as applicable), Division 2 groups (as applicable), or
unclassified locations.
16.3 The following or equivalent information for use of the equipment shall be included.
A control drawing shall be provided for all nonincendive field wiring apparatus or associated
nonincendive field wiring apparatus. A nonincendive field wiring system could consist of
equipment investigated as a system or equipment investigated under the nonincendive field
wiring concept. If the nonincendive field wiring and the associated nonincendive field wiring are
investigated as a system, the control drawing shall provide information for proper connection
and installation. If the nonincendive field wiring or associated nonincendive field wiring
apparatus is investigated separately the control drawing shall include applicable electrical
parameters to permit selection of apparatus for interconnection.
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The control drawing shall contain notes to explain the following if applicable:
a) The polarity requirements for associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus

b) That associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus shall not be connected in parallel unless
this is permitted by the associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus approval
c) How to calculate the allowed capacitance and inductance values for the field wiring used in
the nonincendive field wiring circuit
d) The hazardous (classified) locations in which the apparatus may be located
e) Permissible connections to simple apparatus
The control drawing shall provide the following information where applicable, either the Division
parameters, the Zone parameters, or both, as shown in Table 1, may be used to designate
electrical parameters on the apparatus and in the installation documents and control drawing.
16.4 If equipment contains sealed components the following shall be provided:
16.4.1 A warning such as: " WARNING : EXPOSURE TO SOME CHEMICALS MAY DEGRADE
THE SEALING PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS USED IN THE FOLLOWING DEVICES";
identification of the sealed devices
16.4.2 The list of materials used in the construction of these devices

Name of sealed device - generic name of the material and the supplier's name and type
designation.

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16.4.3 A recommendation for the user to periodically inspect the devices named above for any
degradation of properties and replace if degradation is found
16.5 The following warning or equivalent warnings for repair of the equipment shall be
included:
16.5.1 If replacement of a component (e.g., fuse, lamp or plug-in module) could ignite the
flammable atmosphere
WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD. DO NOT REMOVE OR REPLACE LAMPS, FUSES OR

PLUG-IN MODULES (AS APPLICABLE) UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED OR
THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE FREE OF IGNITIBLE CONCENTRATIONS OF FLAMMABLE
GASES OR VAPORS.
16.5.2 If disconnecting the equipment supply could ignite the flammable atmosphere
WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD. DO NOT DISCONNECT WHILE THE CIRCUIT IS LIVE OR

UNLESS THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE FREE OF IGNITIBLE CONCENTRATIONS.
16.5.3 If components are relied upon to make the equipment suitable for Division 2 locations,
these components shall be individually identified. The following is an example of
identifying such components:
WARNING : SUBSTITUTION OF THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY

FOR DIVISION 2:
Reference designation Description Type of Protection

K3 Relay Sealed contacts
OL1 Thermal switch Hermetically sealed contacts
M1 Fan Brushless motor
S6 Switch Nonincendive component
16.6 Documentation accompanying nonincendive components that are not factory-installed in

equipment shall state the circuit parameters for which the components have been
determined to be safe.
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Annex A Normative references
The following referenced documents may be necessary for the application of this document. For
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ANSI/NFPA 70:2005, National Electrical Code
ANSI/ISA-60079-0 (12.00.01)-2005, Electrical Apparatus for Use in Class I, Zones 0, 1 & 2

Hazardous (Classified) Locations: General Requirements
ANSI/ISA-61010-1 (82.02.01)-2004, Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for

Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use Part 1: General Requirements
NEMA 250-2003, NEMA 250-2003, Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum)
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Annex B Common standards safety requirements for electrical

equipment (informative)
The following are common standards used to verify conformance with safety requirements for
electrical equipment. This list is not comprehensive.
ANSI/ISA 61010-1 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control,
and Laboratory Use Part 1: General Requirements
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ANSI/UL 20 General-Use Snap Switches

ANSI/UL 50 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment
ANSI/UL 67 Panelboards
ANSI/UL 94 Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and
Appliances
ANSI/UL 153 Portable Electric Lamps
ANSI/UL 298 Portable Electric Hand Lamps
ANSI/UL 347 High Voltage Industrial Control Equipment
ANSI/UL 427 Refrigerating Units
ANSI/UL 429 Electrically Operated Valves
ANSI/UL 464 Audible Signal Appliances
ANSI/UL 486A Wire Connectors and Soldering Lugs for Use with Copper Conductors
ANSI/UL 486B Wire Connectors for Use with Aluminum Conductors
ANSI/UL 486C Splicing Wire Connectors
ANSI/UL 486E Equipment Wiring Terminals for Use with Aluminum and/or Copper A
Conductors
ANSI/UL 489 Molded-Case Circuit Breakers and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures
ANSI/UL 498 Attachment Plugs and Receptacles
ANSI/UL 508 Industrial Control Equipment
ANSI/UL 512 Fuseholders
ANSI/UL 514A Metallic Outlet Boxes
ANSI/UL 514B Fittings for Conduit and Outlet Boxes
ANSI/UL 514C Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Flush-Device Boxes, and Covers
ANSI/UL 595 Marine-Type Electric Lighting Fixtures
ANSI/UL 746A Polymeric Materials Short Term Property Evaluations
ANSI/UL 746B Polymeric Materials Long Term Property Evaluations
ANSI/UL 746C Polymeric Materials Use in Electrical Equipment Evaluations
ANSI/UL 746D Polymeric Materials Fabricated Parts
ANSI/UL 746E Polymeric Materials Industrial Laminates, Filament Wound Tubing
ANSI/UL 840 Insulation Coordination Including Clearances and Creepage Distances
for Electrical Equipment
ANSI/UL 864 Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
ANSI/UL 873 Temperature-Indicating and -Regulating Equipment
ANSI/UL 924 Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment
ANSI/UL 943 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters
ANSI/UL 984 Hermetic Refrigerant Motor-Compressors
ANSI/UL 1004 Electric Motors
ANSI/UL 1053 Ground-Fault Sensing and Relaying Equipment
ANSI/UL 1059 Terminal Blocks
ANSI/UL 1097 Double Insulation Systems for Use in Electrical Equipment
UL 1104 Marine Navigation Lights
ANSI/UL 1480 Speakers for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
ANSI/UL 1481 Power Supplies for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 1562 Transformers, Distribution, Dry-Type Over 600 Volts
ANSI/UL 1585 Class 2 and Class 3 Transformers
ANSI/UL 1598 Luminaires

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ANSI/UL 1638 Visual Signaling Appliances Private Mode Emergency and General
Utility Signaling
UL 1682 Plugs, Receptacles, and Cable Connectors of the Pin and Sleeve Type
ANSI/UL 1740 Industrial Robots and Robotic Equipment
ANSI/UL 60950-1 Safety of Information Technology Equipment, Including Electrical
Business Equipment (Second Edition)
ANSI/UL 1971 Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired
UL 2111 Overheating Protection for Motors
UL 2225 Metal-Clad Cables and Cable-Sealing Fittings for Use in Hazardous
(Classified) Locations
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Developing and promulgating sound consensus standards, recommended practices, and
technical reports is one of ISAs primary goals. To achieve this goal the Standards and
Practices Department relies on the technical expertise and efforts of volunteer committee
members, chairmen and reviewers.
ISA is an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited organization. ISA

administers United States Technical Advisory Groups (USTAGs) and provides secretariat
support for International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) committees that develop process measurement and control standards. To
obtain additional information on the Societys standards program, please write:
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ISA
Attn: Standards Department
67 Alexander Drive
P.O. Box 12277
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
ISBN: 978-1-934394-12-0


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The following people served as members of ISA Subcommittee SP12.12:

R. Masek, Chair CSA International

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The following people served as members of ISA Committee SP12:

T. Schnaare, Chair Rosemount Inc.

W. Lawrence, Vice Chair FM Approvals

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T. McAvinew, Vice President Jacobs Engineering Group

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1 locations, such as equipment constructed to be intrinsically safe, dust ignition-proof, or

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a) an ambient temperature of -25C to 40C

For the purposes of this standard, the following definitions apply.

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a) supply voltage, current, and frequency;

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5 Requirements for Class I, Division 2 equipment

5.1.1 Each make/break component shall be either

b) used in a nonincendive circuit that meets the requirements of Clause 7;

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locations, protection shall be provided by a dust-tight enclosure that meets the

7 Nonincendive circuits and nonincendive field wiring

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Figure 1 Resistance circuits (L5 H)

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Figure 2 Resistance circuits (L5 H)

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Figure 3 Inductance circuits

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Figure 4 Inductance circuits

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Figure 5 Inductance circuits

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Figure 6 Inductance circuits

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Figure 7 Capacitance circuits

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Figure 8 Capacitance circuits

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8 Normally nonarcing components

comply with the requirements of 8.2 through 8.7, as applicable.

9.1.1 For equipment to be installed in a hazardous location, the hazardous location

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9.4.1 Connections for nonincendive field wiring shall be clearly identified

9.4.2 Associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus

9.4.3 Nonincendive field wiring apparatus

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NOTE 1 In addition to the above, parameter L i /R i may also be marked,.

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Class I Division 2 Groups Class I Zone 2 Groups

Associated Nonincendive Field Wiring Apparatus

10 Surface temperature requirements

10.1 Determination of maximum surface temperature

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