What is an Intrinsically Safe device?
Intrinsically safe electronics allow for safe operation in hazardous areas by limiting the electrical or thermal energy available for ignition.
ATEX is the name commonly given to the two European Directives for controlling explosive atmospheres – Directive 99/92/EC (also known as ‘ATEX 137’) and Directive 94/9/EC (also known as ‘ATEX 95’).