Counterfeit Ex equipment is a growing concern. To verify a product’s certificate:
Check the full marking. Many LCIE 13 ATEX 3069 X products are dual-marked for gas and dust (II 2G + II 2D). Using a gas-only certified device in a dust zone is illegal. lcie 13 atex 3069 x
: This certification verifies that the product has undergone rigorous testing against standards like EN 60079-0 (general requirements) and specific protection methods like intrinsic safety ("i") or flameproof enclosures ("d") . Counterfeit Ex equipment is a growing concern
The product protected by this certificate is often the series of explosion-proof LED floodlights. These lights are built like tanks, using "flameproof" (Ex d) or "increased safety" (Ex e) housing to ensure that even if an internal component shorts out or explodes, the fire is contained within the lamp and cannot ignite the surrounding gas or dust. Using a gas-only certified device in a dust zone is illegal