Explosive atmospheres - Part 15: Equipment protection by type of protection "n" (Adopted IEC 60079-15:2017, fifth edition, 2017-12, with Canadian deviations)

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 60079-15:18
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard
Standard Development Activity:
Reaffirmation
ICS code(s):
29.260.20
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

This part of IEC 60079 specifies requirements for the construction, testing and marking for Group II electrical equipment with type of protection n which includes; sealed devices nC, hermetically sealed devices nC, non-incendive components nC and restricted breathing enclosures nR intended for use in explosive gas atmospheres. This part of IEC 60079 applies to electrical equipment where the rated input voltage does not exceed 15 kV r.m.s. AC or DC including where the internal working voltages of the Ex product exceeds 15 kV, for example starters for HID luminaires.

Project need:

To review the Standard within the required 5 year period.

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