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Ex-protected enclosures for non-explosion-proof devices

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

Ex-protected enclosures for non-explosion-proof devices

Technical classification, normative limits, and why pressure-resistant enclosures are not a mobile concept 1. Classification: What an Ex-enclosure is – and what it is not An explosion-proof enclosure ...

Jan 9, 2026

This is how the information sheet A 039-2 supports you in safety and compliance

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

This is how the information sheet A 039-2 supports you in safety and 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

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

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

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

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

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

🚫 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

New guide to the ATEX Directive published - What will change with Guide No. 5?

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

New guide to the ATEX Directive published - What will change with Guide No. 5?

Brussels, June 2025 – The European Commission has published an updated version of Guideline No. 5 regarding the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU. The new guideline is an important document for manufacturers,...

Sep 29, 2025

Ex-protective cover for smartphones - what's the benefit and what's important?

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

Ex-protective cover for smartphones - what's the benefit and what's important?

Smartphones are indispensable in everyday working life - even where there is a risk of explosion. But: taking a normal smartphone into the Ex zone is grossly negligent. Nevertheless, the idea of simpl...

Aug 6, 2025

⚠️ Alarming rise in counterfeit ATEX devices threatens the safety of workers across Europe

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

⚠️ Alarming rise in counterfeit ATEX devices threatens the safety of workers across Europe

🌍 That's what it's all about Counterfeiting instead of safety: Counterfeit ATEX devices often lack technical designs or protective mechanisms that are essential for use in explosive atmospheres. Spark...

Aug 4, 2025

Why your old ATEX-certified drill remains safe - and where the manufacturer's responsibility lies

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

Why your old ATEX-certified drill remains safe - and where the manufacturer's responsibility lies

An ATEX certificate certifies that a device met the requirements of the ATEX directive and the technical standards in effect at the time of its first market introduction (the "State of the Art"). This...

Jul 31, 2025

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