seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann 🔄 IEC 60079-11 Ed. 7 is coming - Do end customers have to switch now? Many operators are currently wondering what will really change for them with the new Edition 7 of IEC 60079-11. The answer is clear: for end customers, everything (still) remains the same. 📌 Backgroun...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann New EN 17348 standard for ATEX-compliant extraction systems Delfin informs about the EN 17348, a new ATEX standard specifically for industrial extraction systems in explosion hazardous areas 🔍 What's inside? Clearer zoning classification: New labeling for Zone...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann Oil film detection as an early warning system - Why modern sensor technology is becoming indispensable in hazardous areas Oil pollution on water surfaces not only poses an environmental and safety risk but also requires the highest sensor technology, especially in explosion-prone areas (ATEX zones). The EXD system from L...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann ⚙️ POSITAL launches explosion-proof IXARC encoders with ATEX/IECEx certification Technically and standard-compliant certified encoders for Ex zones - a pragmatic extension in the field. Their availability from July 2025 makes them an interesting solution for modern systems. Certif...
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 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 New announcement: IS440.RG and IS440.2 - Available from September i.safe MOBILE is further expanding its professional radio series. Now available on the manufacturer's website www.isafe-mobile.com two new models listed as "Coming soon": IS440.RG - industrial-grade A...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann Irish inspection body closes gaps in ATEX compliance Atex & Verification Services (AVS) – Irlands einzige akkreditierte, unabhängige Prüfstelle für Explosionsschutz – berichtet von erheblichen Mängeln bei der Umsetzung der ATEX-Vorschriften in vielen Br...
seeITnow GmbH, Tabea Jeckel IntelliZone: Mine safety system receives ATEX approval The award-winning IntelliZone proximity protection system for mining has received ATEX certification and thus fulfills the EU requirements for explosion protection. This collision avoidance system for...