seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann Seminar note: "Intrinsic safety in operational practice" (HDT) The intrinsic safety of electrical systems plays a central role in explosion protection - especially when measurement and control technology is used in hazardous areas. The Haus der Technik (HDT) offe...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann Further training: "Qualified person for explosion protection - electrical systems in potentially explosive atmospheres" (HDT) Anyone who works with electrical systems in potentially explosive areas cannot avoid the topic of explosion protection and the requirements for a "qualified person". The Haus der Technik (HDT) offers ...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann What needs to be certified – and what doesn't? ⚙️ Not everything needs an EX sign - but many things require attention There are often uncertainties when dealing with potentially explosive atmospheres: Does every tool have to be ATEX-certified? And...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann ⚙️ Harmonization of IEC 60079-11 (Ed. 7) under ATEX expected by the end of 2025 SGS confirms: The IEC 60079-11:2024 (Intrinsic Safety "Ex i", Edition 7) has already been published as EN IEC 60079-11:2024, but is not yet listed in ATEX Annex I. The official ATEX harmonization is e...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann New ATEX standard for mine gas equipment: Decision (EU) 2025/597 With the decision (EU) 2025/597, the EU Commission recognized the new EN 14983:2024 as a harmonized standard under the ATEX Directive in April 2025. It replaces the previous version from 2007 and pert...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann Harmonization of IEC 60079-11 (Ed. 7) under ATEX expected by December 2025 SGS reports that IEC 60079-11:2024 (Intrinsic Safety "Ex i") was adopted as EN in December 2024, but is not yet listed in the ATEX Annex I. Harmonization is expected by December 2025. Until then, the ...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann What are the different Ex zones – and what can be used where? What are ex-zones? "Explosive atmospheres" are not equally dangerous everywhere. They are therefore divided into so-called zones. These indicate how often and for how long an explosive atmosphere can ...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann A comparison of two-way radios: classic vs. software solutions - which is better for your company? 📡 Radio devices in comparison: classic vs. software - what suits your application? Introduction Radios have been a reliable means of communication for decades. But digitalization has opened up new pos...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann What does “ex” actually mean—and how does an explosion occur? What does "EX" actually mean? The abbreviation "Ex" stands for "potentially explosive". It identifies work areas in which gases, vapors or dusts can form an explosive atmosphere with air. As soon as a...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann Parker increases explosion protection with new solenoid valve coils Parker Hannifin has redesigned its 37 mm Ex d m solenoid valve coils, further improving explosion protection for industrial applications. The new models meet current ATEX and IECEx standards as well a...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann ⚙️ Altech introduces ATEX/IECEx DIN rail-mounted terminal blocks Altech has developed a new product range: DIN rail terminal blocks with ATEX/IECEx approval for Ex zones. Variants with push-in, spring cage and screw technology cover temperature ranges from -60 °C t...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann Megapixels aren't everything: Why sensor size is crucial for good pictures In the world of digital photography and surveillance technology, there is often talk of "high megapixel counts". The more megapixels, the better the image quality - right? It's not quite that simple. ...