IEC 60079-11 : 6.0

Table of Contents

FOREWORD
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Grouping and classification of intrinsically safe
   apparatus and associated apparatus
5 Levels of protection and ignition compliance
   requirements of electrical apparatus
6 Apparatus construction
7 Components on which intrinsic safety depends
8 Infallible components, infallible assemblies of
   components and infallible connections on which
   intrinsic safety depends
9 Supplementary requirements for specific apparatus
10 Type verifications and type tests
11 Routine verifications and tests
12 Marking
13 Documentation
Annex A (normative) - Assessment of intrinsically safe
                      circuits
Annex B (normative) - Spark test apparatus for intrinsically
                      safe circuits
Annex C (informative) - Measurement of creepage distances,
                        clearances and separation distances
                        through casting compound and through
                        solid insulation
Annex D (normative) - Encapsulation
Annex E (informative) - Transient energy test
Annex F (normative) - Alternative separation distances for
                      assembled printed circuit boards and
                      separation of components
Annex G (normative) - Fieldbus intrinsically safe concept
                      (FISCO) - Apparatus requirements
Annex H (informative) - Ignition testing of semiconductor
                        limiting power supply circuits
Bibliography

Abstract

This part of IEC 60079 specifies the construction and testing of intrinsically safe apparatus intended for use in an explosive atmosphere and for associated apparatus, which is intended for connection to intrinsically safe circuits which enter such atmospheres.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Electrotechnical Committee
Pages
ISBN
Committee	TC 31