seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann ATEX Guidelines 6th Edition (01/2026): What has changed – and why it matters In January 2026, the EU Commission published the 6th Edition of the ATEX Guidelines for Directive 2014/34/EU. The guidelines serve to ensure a consistent interpretation of the ATEX Product Directive a...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann “Explosion-proof” solar modules? Why a TÜV inspection according to GB 3836.3 is not an ATEX approval Recently, the market has increasingly advertised “explosion-proof” or “Ex-certified” solar modules. A TÜV SÜD inspection for modules...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann Understanding explosion protection correctly: Specialized seminars and training at HDT Explosion protection is one of the safety-critical topics in industry, chemistry, energy supply, plant engineering, and logistics. Errors in planning, selection of operating resources, or organization...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann i.safe MOBILE: Security updates for IS530.x and IS540.x – January 2026 On January 19, 2026 at 09:06:03 CET i.safe MOBILE has released the Android security updates for two proven ATEX smartphones. The affected models are the IS530.x - and IS540.x -series. There have been ...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann Ex-protected enclosures for non-explosion-proof devices Technical classification, normative limits, and why pressure-resistant enclosures are not a mobile concept 1. Classification: What an Ex-enclosure is – and what it is not An explosion-proof enclosure ...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann ATEX weekly update: Current norms, IEC standards and labelling issues for Ex equipment This week, the focus is less on completely new laws and more on implementation and transition issues: harmonised standards under ATEX, the (imminent) integration of IEC standards, and longer transitio...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann This is how the information sheet A 039-2 supports you in safety and compliance Das Merkblatt A 039-2 bietet eine klare, praxisorientierte Struktur für Unternehmen, die mit explosionsgefährdeten Bereichen arbeiten. Es zeigt, wie technischer Arbeitsschutz, organisatorische Abläufe...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann BAuA updates ExPyro guidelines (03.11.2025) The Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) has updated the section "Explosives and pyrotechnic articles" in the Risk Assessment Manual as of 01.11.2025. The dossier specifies requ...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann Explosion Protection Document: What it is, what it must achieve, and why companies are seeking support now The term "explosion protection document" is currently appearing on the agenda of many companies for the first time – not because it is new, but because operator responsibilities have often been long i...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann Security updates for i.safe MOBILE devices The manufacturer i.safe MOBILE regularly publishes security updates for its Android™-based devices. All currently supported models are listed on the official support page with the relevant details: 👉...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann Zener barriers in explosion protection - function, benefits and limits 1 What is a Zener barrier? A Zener barrier is a passive safety element that limits electrical signals or circuits between a safe and a potentially explosive area in such a way that no ignitable energy...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann Why ATEX-approved devices may only be operated with approved accessories - example display protection film Those who work in explosion-prone areas know: safety and certification come first. ATEX-certified devices are tested and approved according to strict standards. This applies not only to the device its...
