The ExplosionProtectionOptionSet defines flags for the category of explosion protection for devices according to EU Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX) in Table 118.

Table 118 – ExplosionProtectionOptionSet Values

Value

Bit No.

Description

M1

0

This category is intended for use in underground mines and their surface installations which may be endangered by firedamp and/or combustible dust. Category 1 comprises devices designed to be capable of functioning in conformity with the parameters specified by the manufacturer and ensuring a very high level of safety. (2014/34/EU)

M2

1

This category is intended for use in underground mines and their surface installations which may be endangered by firedamp and/or combustible dust. Category 2 comprises devices designed to be capable of functioning in conformity with the parameters specified by the manufacturer and ensuring a high level of safety. (2014/34/EU)

1G

2

Devices in this category are intended for use in areas in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture of air and gases, vapors or mists is present. Category 1 comprises devices designed to be capable of functioning in conformity with the parameters specified by the manufacturer and ensuring a very high level of safety. (2014/34/EU)

2G

3

Devices in this category are intended for use in areas in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture of air and gases, vapors or mists is present. Category 2 comprises devices designed to be capable of functioning in conformity with the parameters specified by the manufacturer and ensuring a high level of safety. (2014/34/EU)

3G

4

Devices in this category are intended for use in areas in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture of air and gases, vapors or mists is present. Category 3 comprises devices designed to be capable of functioning in conformity with the parameters specified by the manufacturer and ensuring a normal level of safety. (2014/34/EU)

1D

5

Devices in this category are intended for use in areas in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture of air and dust is present. Category 1 comprises devices designed to be capable of functioning in conformity with the parameters specified by the manufacturer and ensuring a very high level of safety. (2014/34/EU)

2D

6

Devices in this category are intended for use in areas in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture of air and dust is present. Category 2 comprises devices designed to be capable of functioning in conformity with the parameters specified by the manufacturer and ensuring a high level of safety. (2014/34/EU)

3D

7

Devices in this category are intended for use in areas in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture of air and dust is present. Category 3 comprises devices designed to be capable of functioning in conformity with the parameters specified by the manufacturer and ensuring a normal level of safety. (2014/34/EU)

The ExplosionProtectionOptionSet representation in the AddressSpace is formally defined in Table 119.

Table 119 – ExplosionProtectionOptionSet Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

ExplosionProtectionOptionSet

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

Other

Subtype of the OptionSet DataType defined in OPC 10000-5

0:HasProperty

Variable

OptionSetValues

0:LocalizedText[]

0:PropertyType

M, RO