ADICOS fire gas detectors of the type GSME are integrated with their sensors in an aluminum die-cast housing. The gases pass through a sintered metal filter via diffusion to the sensor elements. A robust and dust-tight design is thus achieved. A type-tested housing variant is available for areas endangered by dust explosion.

The infrared detectors of the HOTSPOT product line are each available in variants for use in gas or dust explosive atmospheres. They are either approved by manufacturer’s declaration or certified according to ATEX directive or IECEx Scheme. Due to their robust design and small size, the detectors are ideally suited for use even in difficult installation environments.

Zones that are at risk of explosion exist in many areas of industry, trade and craft: for example in silos, bunkers and coal transport systems, in power plants and chemical parks, with wood pellets, plasterboard, grain or similar materials and systems. An explosive atmosphere can be present partly continuously or for a long time, for example due to high dust exposure. Sometimes even the smallest amounts of flammable substances, liquids, gases, vapors or dusts pose a risk.

ATEX stands for ATmosphères EXplosibles and includes two European Union directives for explosion protection: the ATEX Product Directive 2014/34/EU and the ATEX Operational Directive 1999/92/EC. They are mandatory for equipment and systems in potentially explosive atmospheres. In addition, the IECEx certification system applies. Furthermore, DIN EN 60079-0, -14, -31 or VDE 0165 and VDE 0170 apply.