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ATEX weekly update: Current norms, IEC standards and labelling issues for Ex equipment

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

ATEX weekly update: Current norms, IEC standards and labelling issues for Ex equipment

This week, the focus is less on completely new laws and more on implementation and transition issues: harmonised standards under ATEX, the (imminent) integration of IEC standards, and longer transitio...

Dec 30, 2025 News

So unterstützt Sie das Merkblatt A 039-2 bei Sicherheit und Compliance

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

So unterstützt Sie das Merkblatt A 039-2 bei Sicherheit und Compliance

Das Merkblatt A 039-2 bietet eine klare, praxisorientierte Struktur für Unternehmen, die mit explosionsgefährdeten Bereichen arbeiten. Es zeigt, wie technischer Arbeitsschutz, organisatorische Abläufe...

Dec 8, 2025 Ex tips

BAuA updates ExPyro guidelines (03.11.2025)

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

BAuA updates ExPyro guidelines (03.11.2025)

The Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) has updated the section "Explosives and pyrotechnic articles" in the Risk Assessment Manual as of 01.11.2025. The dossier specifies requ...

Dec 8, 2025 News

Explosion Protection Document: What it is, what it must achieve, and why companies are seeking support now

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

Explosion Protection Document: What it is, what it must achieve, and why companies are seeking support now

The term "explosion protection document" is currently appearing on the agenda of many companies for the first time – not because it is new, but because operator responsibilities have often been long i...

Nov 26, 2025 Ex tips

Security updates for i.safe MOBILE devices

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

Security updates for i.safe MOBILE devices

The manufacturer i.safe MOBILE regularly publishes security updates for its Android™-based devices. All currently supported models are listed on the official support page with the relevant details: 👉...

Nov 24, 2025 Ex tips

Zener barriers in explosion protection - function, benefits and limits

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

Zener barriers in explosion protection - function, benefits and limits

1 What is a Zener barrier? A Zener barrier is a passive safety element that limits electrical signals or circuits between a safe and a potentially explosive area in such a way that no ignitable energy...

Nov 3, 2025 Ex tips

Why ATEX-approved devices may only be operated with approved accessories - example display protection film

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

Why ATEX-approved devices may only be operated with approved accessories - example display protection film

Those who work in explosion-prone areas know: safety and certification come first. ATEX-certified devices are tested and approved according to strict standards. This applies not only to the device its...

Oct 20, 2025 Ex tips

Tragedy in Tennessee - A reminder of responsibility in explosion protection

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

Tragedy in Tennessee - A reminder of responsibility in explosion protection

Last Friday, there was a devastating explosion at an explosives factory of the company Accurate Energetic Systems (AES) in McEwen, west of Nashville, in the state of Tennessee. As of the latest update...

Oct 20, 2025 News

📱 i.safe MOBILE IS945.1 - the new 5G Windows tablet for Zone 1/21

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

📱 i.safe MOBILE IS945.1 - the new 5G Windows tablet for Zone 1/21

The wait is over: With the i.safe MOBILE IS945.1, i.safe MOBILE is launching a new, powerful 10.1″ Windows tablet for explosion-prone areas Zone 1/21. The device is now available for order and will be...

Oct 6, 2025 News

Smart-Ex 02: Last security update in October 2025 - check need for action now

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

Smart-Ex 02: Last security update in October 2025 - check need for action now

The Smart-Ex 02 from ecom instruments (Pepperl+Fuchs) is reaching the end of its product lifecycle. The manufacturer has announced that the model will receive its last security update in October 2025....

Sep 30, 2025 Ex tips

🚫 Why the use of aluminum in Ex zones is problematic

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

🚫 Why the use of aluminum in Ex zones is problematic

Aluminum is lightweight, stable, and corrosion-resistant – at first glance, it seems ideal for use in industry. However, in explosion-prone areas (Ex zones), the material poses a significant risk: it ...

Sep 30, 2025 Ex tips

ConformEx is the new notified body for ATEX certifications (NB 3113)

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

ConformEx is the new notified body for ATEX certifications (NB 3113)

Officially listed in the NANDO system since August 2025: With ConformEx S.r.l., the EU has recognized another notified body for the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU. The Italian testing company is now author...

Sep 29, 2025 News

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