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...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann Tragedy in Tennessee - A reminder of responsibility in explosion protection Last Friday, there was a devastating explosion at an explosives factory of the company Accurate Energetic Systems (AES) in McEwen, west of Nashville, in the state of Tennessee. As of the latest update...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann 📱 i.safe MOBILE IS945.1 - the new 5G Windows tablet for Zone 1/21 The wait is over: With the i.safe MOBILE IS945.1, i.safe MOBILE is launching a new, powerful 10.1″ Windows tablet for explosion-prone areas Zone 1/21. The device is now available for order and will be...
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann Smart-Ex 02: Last security update in October 2025 - check need for action now The Smart-Ex 02 from ecom instruments (Pepperl+Fuchs) is reaching the end of its product lifecycle. The manufacturer has announced that the model will receive its last security update in October 2025....
seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann 🚫 Why the use of aluminum in Ex zones is problematic Aluminum is lightweight, stable, and corrosion-resistant – at first glance, it seems ideal for use in industry. However, in explosion-prone areas (Ex zones), the material poses a significant risk: it ...
