Key points for preparation ATEX product conformity evaluation report

the following crtiteria are relevant to evaluation the conformity of explosion-proof products with the applicable harmonized standards and other specifications and mainly used for module B and G of EU directive 2014/34/EU.

1- Test reports issued by accredited lab must exist for all standards which are applicable to the product under assessment.

Note 1: the accreditation body logo must exist in the test reports and the relevant accreditation body must be ILAC signatory.

Note 2: the assessment reports which are issued under IECEx system (ExTRs) may be accepted only if:

They cover all clauses of the standards applicable to the product including the clauses relevant to the “requirements” and also “type tests”;
for the parts relevant to the standard clauses under subject of “type test”, in the ExTR or in the documents referred to in the ExTR, there must be sufficient evidence that the tests were performed in the laboratory. (e.g. the date collected relevant to the test)
The information of the laboratory where the tests have been performed, must be clearly stated in ExTRs, and the lab must be accredited.
The report shall include authorized signature of the issuing lab and dated.

2- Information about the manufacturer and product should be fully stated.

3- Be sure to check the relevant checkboxes.

4- Specify the type and location of inspection of the product sample.

Note: the product sample(s) shall be examined visually (physically or by checking video/picture of the sample), prior to be dispatch to partner lab to be tested.

5- One of the below options regarding assessment result, must be selected in assessment checklist:

Compliant Product
Non-compliant Product, made compliant during the inspection
Non-compliant Product, Client must identify resolutions and provide documentary evidences of the solutions
Non-compliant Product, further inspection needed

6- If the assessment report is related to a re-branding project, refer to this issue in the "Location of testing" section and specify the laboratory where the original manufacturer's product was tested.

7- In the "Equipment Identification" section, if the evaluation is related to a group of products with a diverse range of rated values (voltage, current, power, etc.), if necessary, tables explaining the relevant models and nominal values should be included and referred to.

8- in the case of diverse ambient temperatures and temperature classes, it is useful to include a separate table and refer to it.

9- The information provided in the evaluation report about the tests (including the number, method, and results of the tests) must be consistent with the test report and not inconsistent.

10- In the marking sections, an image of the nameplate and marking should be included or a reference should be made to the relevant document.

11- In cases where compliance with the dimensions and specifications of the drawings has been achieved (flameproof joints, clearances and creepage distances, etc.), reference should be made to the drawing number.

12- In cases where reference is made to technical documents and instructions, reference should be made to the relevant document number.

13- If the not applicability of a clause of standard is due to the interpretation of the standard text and cannot be clearly deduced, the reasons should be explained.

14- in the case of components, for clauses that are not applicable according to Annex B of Standard EN 60079-0, reference should be made to this Annex and its reasons.

15- in clauses where material specifications are used (such as clauses 7 and 8 of Standard 60079-0), reference should be made to the data sheet or technical documents from which those specifications were extracted.

16- if the equipment or equipment enclosure requires an internal and external earth connection, the specifications and location of this connection should be stated in the drawings and instructions.

17- in all of the parts of conformity assessment checklist which are relevant to “type tests”, a reference should be made to the test report number at the

beginning in general part; and also
in the clauses relevant to each test.

Key points for preparation ATEX product conformity evaluation report

Key points for preparation ATEX product conformity evaluation report

Key points for preparation ATEX product conformity evaluation report

the following crtiteria are relevant to evaluation the conformity of explosion-proof products with the applicable harmonized standards and other specifications and mainly used for module B and G of EU directive 2014/34/EU.

1- Test reports issued by accredited lab must exist for all standards which are applicable to the product under assessment.

Note 1: the accreditation body logo must exist in the test reports and the relevant accreditation body must be ILAC signatory.

Note 2: the assessment reports which are issued under IECEx system (ExTRs) may be accepted only if:

They cover all clauses of the standards applicable to the product including the clauses relevant to the “requirements” and also “type tests”;

for the parts relevant to the standard clauses under subject of “type test”, in the ExTR or in the documents referred to in the ExTR, there must be sufficient evidence that the tests were performed in the laboratory. (e.g. the date collected relevant to the test)

The information of the laboratory where the tests have been performed, must be clearly stated in ExTRs, and the lab must be accredited.

The report shall include authorized signature of the issuing lab and dated.

2- Information about the manufacturer and product should be fully stated.

3- Be sure to check the relevant checkboxes.

4- Specify the type and location of inspection of the product sample.

Note: the product sample(s) shall be examined visually (physically or by checking video/picture of the sample), prior to be dispatch to partner lab to be tested.

5- One of the below options regarding assessment result, must be selected in assessment checklist:

Compliant Product

Non-compliant Product, made compliant during the inspection

Non-compliant Product, Client must identify resolutions and provide documentary evidences of the solutions

Non-compliant Product, further inspection needed

6- If the assessment report is related to a re-branding project, refer to this issue in the "Location of testing" section and specify the laboratory where the original manufacturer's product was tested.

7- In the "Equipment Identification" section, if the evaluation is related to a group of products with a diverse range of rated values ​​(voltage, current, power, etc.), if necessary, tables explaining the relevant models and nominal values ​​should be included and referred to.

8- in the case of diverse ambient temperatures and temperature classes, it is useful to include a separate table and refer to it.

9- The information provided in the evaluation report about the tests (including the number, method, and results of the tests) must be consistent with the test report and not inconsistent.

10- In the marking sections, an image of the nameplate and marking should be included or a reference should be made to the relevant document.

11- In cases where compliance with the dimensions and specifications of the drawings has been achieved (flameproof joints, clearances and creepage distances, etc.), reference should be made to the drawing number.

12- In cases where reference is made to technical documents and instructions, reference should be made to the relevant document number.

13- If the not applicability of a clause of standard is due to the interpretation of the standard text and cannot be clearly deduced, the reasons should be explained.

14- in the case of components, for clauses that are not applicable according to Annex B of Standard EN 60079-0, reference should be made to this Annex and its reasons.

15- in clauses where material specifications are used (such as clauses 7 and 8 of Standard 60079-0), reference should be made to the data sheet or technical documents from which those specifications were extracted.

16- if the equipment or equipment enclosure requires an internal and external earth connection, the specifications and location of this connection should be stated in the drawings and instructions.

17- in all of the parts of conformity assessment checklist which are relevant to “type tests”, a reference should be made to the test report number at the

beginning in general part; and also

in the clauses relevant to each test.

7- In the "Equipment Identification" section, if the evaluation is related to a group of products with a diverse range of rated values (voltage, current, power, etc.), if necessary, tables explaining the relevant models and nominal values should be included and referred to.