Zone Equipment Checker — What Ex Rating Do You Need?
This free tool helps with Zone Equipment Checker — What Ex Rating Do You Need?. Use this zone equipment checker to determine the minimum Ex protection level required for each hazardous area zone. Find out which EPL and protection types are acceptable for Zone 0, 1, 2, 20, 21, and 22.
How to Use
Use the reference information below to make the correct decision for your specific scenario. Always verify your selection against the relevant IEC 60079 standard and the equipment certificate before installation or specification.
EX Academy's equipment selection simulator puts you through the complete decision process — zone, gas group, T-class, EPL, gland type, accessories, earthing — for 15 different scenarios. Try Scenario 01 completely free. No card required.
Further Reading
See the related articles in our knowledge base for detailed explanations of the rules and requirements behind each decision.
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