EN 50017:1994
(Main)Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres - Powder filling "q"
Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres - Powder filling "q"
This European Standard contains the specific requirements for the construction, testing and marking of electrical apparatus, parts of electrical apparatus and Ex components in the type of protection powder filling 'q', intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres of gas, vapour and mist. Note: Powder-filled electrical apparatus and Ex Components may contain electronic circuits, transformers, protection fuses, relays, intrinsically safe electrical apparatus, associated electrical apparatus, switches, etc. This European Standard supplements EN 50014, insofar as it applies to powder-filled electrical apparatus. This European Standard applies only to electrical apparatus, parts of electrical apparatus and Ex components with a rated supply voltage less than or equal to 1000 V; a rated current less than or equal to 16 A; a rated power less than or equal to 1000 VA
Elektrische Betriebsmittel für explosionsgefährdete Bereiche - Sandkapselung "q"
Matériel électrique pour atmosphères explosibles - Remplissage pulvérulent "q"
Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres - Powder filling "q"
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Withdrawal Date
- 28-Feb-2006
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 31 - Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres - General requirements
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/TC 31 - Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres
- Parallel Committee
- IEC/TC 31 - Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 01-Mar-2006
- Completion Date
- 10-Feb-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 10-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Refers
EN 50014:1997 - Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres - General requirements - Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Refers
EN 60079-7:2015 - Explosive atmospheres - Part 7: Equipment protection by increased safety "e" - Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Refers
EN IEC 60079-11:2024 - Explosive atmospheres - Part 11: Equipment protection by intrinsic safety "i" - Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Referred By
EN 50014:1992 - Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres - General requirements - Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Revised
EN 50017:1998 - Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres - Powder filling "q" - Effective Date
- 29-Jan-2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 50017:1994 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres - Powder filling "q"". This standard covers: This European Standard contains the specific requirements for the construction, testing and marking of electrical apparatus, parts of electrical apparatus and Ex components in the type of protection powder filling 'q', intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres of gas, vapour and mist. Note: Powder-filled electrical apparatus and Ex Components may contain electronic circuits, transformers, protection fuses, relays, intrinsically safe electrical apparatus, associated electrical apparatus, switches, etc. This European Standard supplements EN 50014, insofar as it applies to powder-filled electrical apparatus. This European Standard applies only to electrical apparatus, parts of electrical apparatus and Ex components with a rated supply voltage less than or equal to 1000 V; a rated current less than or equal to 16 A; a rated power less than or equal to 1000 VA
This European Standard contains the specific requirements for the construction, testing and marking of electrical apparatus, parts of electrical apparatus and Ex components in the type of protection powder filling 'q', intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres of gas, vapour and mist. Note: Powder-filled electrical apparatus and Ex Components may contain electronic circuits, transformers, protection fuses, relays, intrinsically safe electrical apparatus, associated electrical apparatus, switches, etc. This European Standard supplements EN 50014, insofar as it applies to powder-filled electrical apparatus. This European Standard applies only to electrical apparatus, parts of electrical apparatus and Ex components with a rated supply voltage less than or equal to 1000 V; a rated current less than or equal to 16 A; a rated power less than or equal to 1000 VA
EN 50017:1994 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.260.20 - Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 50017:1994 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 565:1990, EN 13168:2001, EN 12503-2:2001, EN 13167:2001, EN 60529:1991, EN 50014:1997, EN 60079-7:2015, EN IEC 60079-11:2024, EN 1834-2:2000, EN 1834-1:2000, EN 50014:1992, EN 50017:1998. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 50017:1994 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 79/196/EEC, 97/53/EC; Standardization Mandates: BC/CEN/CLC/08-92. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-avgust-1995
Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres - Powder filling "q"
Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres - Powder filling q
Elektrische Betriebsmittel für explosionsgefährdete Bereiche - Sandkapselung q
Matériel électrique pour atmosphères explosibles - Remplissage pulvérulent q
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50017:1994
ICS:
29.260.20 (OHNWULþQLDSDUDWL]D Electrical apparatus for
HNVSOR]LYQDR]UDþMD explosive atmospheres
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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