What is a ZONE area?
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An analysis cabin with a “ZONE” area – what does that mean?
The classification of hazardous areas, as well as the explosion-proof classification of electrical components and the allowable temperature ranges – namely the “ZONES” – also fall under the category of hazardous area classifications: Zone 0: Explosive gases are present at all times or for extended periods. Zone 1: Flammable gases may occur or be present during the operation of the equipment. Zone 2: Under normal conditions, no flammable gases are present; and even if they do appear occasionally, their presence is brief
A classification system for explosive hazardous areas, represented by the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), which includes countries such as Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, and Australia. Zone 0: An environment where explosive gas mixtures are present continuously or for extended periods. Zone 1: An environment where explosive gas mixtures may occur during normal operation. Zone 2: An environment where explosive gas mixtures cannot occur during normal operation, or if they do appear, it is only for short periods of time