The suffix "X" at the end of an ATEX certificate number indicates Special Conditions for Safe Use.
Why this matters: It means the equipment cannot be used in a standard way. There are specific restrictions or requirements you must follow, or the certification is void and the equipment becomes dangerous.
Common "X" conditions include:
Action Item: You must check the actual PDF of the certificate or the user manual for a section titled "Special conditions for safe use". If you ignore these, the equipment is not legal to use in a hazardous zone.
While the exact product varies, LCIE 13 ATEX 3069 X is commonly found on electrical equipment intended for Zone 1 and Zone 2 gas hazards. Specifically, the certificate is associated with protection modes such as: lcie 13 atex 3069 x
Based on historical certification data, LCIE 13 ATEX 3069 X appears on:
To be 100% certain, you must request the certificate from your supplier or download it from the LCIE certificate database (via Bureau Veritas, which now manages LCIE).
A product certified under LCIE 13 ATEX 3069 X will typically carry the following additional markings:
LCIE 13 ATEX 3069 X
II 2G Ex db eb IIC T5/T6 Gb
II 2D Ex tb IIIC T85°C Db
Let’s interpret:
| Symbol | Meaning | |--------|---------| | II | Equipment Group – Surface industry (not mining) | | 2G | Category 2 for Gas – Suitable for Zone 1 | | Ex db | Flameproof (Ex d) with improved design | | Ex eb | Increased safety (Ex e) terminals | | IIC | Gas group – Hydrogen, acetylene (most explosive) | | T5/T6 | Temperature class – T5 = 100°C, T6 = 85°C (very safe) | | Gb | Equipment protection level – High level for gas | | 2D | Category 2 for Dust – Zone 21 | | Ex tb | Protection by enclosure for dust | | IIIC | Conductive dust (e.g., carbon, metal powders) | | T85°C | Maximum surface temperature 85°C | | Db | High protection level for dust |
If you have encountered the code LCIE 13 ATEX 3069 X on a piece of machinery, you are likely looking at a piece of equipment designed for use in hazardous environments. This string of characters is an EC-Type Examination Certificate number. It certifies that the equipment meets the strict safety standards of the European Union for use in explosive atmospheres.
Here is a breakdown of what each part of the code signifies:
Owning equipment with LCIE 13 ATEX 3069 X does not automatically make your site safe. Under Directive 1999/92/EC (also called ATEX 137), the end user must: The suffix "X" at the end of an
Example: If the X-condition requires “cable entry via Ex d certified glands only,” using a plastic PG gland is a criminal offense in many EU jurisdictions.
The final letter X is crucial for safety. It indicates that the certification is subject to "Special Conditions for Safe Use."
This means the equipment cannot be used in every generic hazardous situation. There are specific limitations or requirements outlined in the certificate's annex that the user must follow to ensure safety. For example, an "X" might indicate that:
ATEX certificates do not expire. However, the Directive’s version may evolve. LCIE 13 ATEX 3069 X (from 2013) remains valid indefinitely unless the product is modified or withdrawn. What expires is the manufacturer’s quality system notification (which must be renewed every 5 years). Practically, older certificates are acceptable unless a new harmonized standard invalidates them (rare). Action Item: You must check the actual PDF