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increases end user confidence that the motor vendor will be
committed to maintaining the necessary quality systems.
The quality based approach of IECEx can be contrasted
with ATEX, which is based on type testing. ATEX certification
allows Notified Bodies to make their own individual
interpretations of the standards, whereas under IECEx
certification the same interpretation is shared throughout the
31 participating countries and individual interpretations by
Notified Bodies are not allowed. Another advantage of IECEx
is that the Certificate of Conformity also covers Zone 2,
whereas Zone 2 coverage is voluntary with ATEX.
Internationally certified safety
in hazardous areas
The mandatory requirements for hazardous area motors
– such as the ATEX Directives in Europe or NEC in the
USA – are complemented by IECEx, a voluntary, international
system operated by the IEC.
As the world market leader, ABB welcomes the increasing
harmonization provided by international standards and
systems like IECEx. ABB was the first motor manufacturer
to gain IECEx certification, and all ABB cast iron flameproof
and non-sparking low voltage motors are now IECEx certified.
In addition, many other types of ABB motor can be supplied
with IECEx certification on request.
IECEx is a conformity assessment system which provides
an interna tionally accepted means of proving that products
and services are in compliance with IEC and ISO standards
relating to hazardous areas. The IECEx system comprises
certification schemes for equipment, service facilities,
conformity mark licenses and personnel.
IECEx certification is a quality based system and involves
– in addition to product tests – assessment of quality control
procedures and testing plans, audits of manufacturing
plants, and routine on-going surveillance and inspections.
A significant advantage of IECEx is that vendor certificates
are available for inspection on the IECEx website. End users
can therefore confirm the validity of IECEx certificates at any
time – which is not possible with ATEX, for example. This
In addition to local approvals, many of ABB’s hazardous area
products – including all LV cast iron motors – have been tested and
certified under IECEx.
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JIS
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Korean MEPS
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Kosha
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EU MEPS
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ATEX
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AU MEPS
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GOST
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GOST-K
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STB
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ANZEx
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SABS
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ATEX
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