TheExplosionProtectionOptionSet 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 ExplosionProtectionOptionSetrepresentation in the AddressSpace is formally defined in Table 119.
