Note 4: Hazardous areas are classified in zones based upon the
frequency of the appearance and the duration of an explosive gas atmosphere as follows:
Zone 0: An area in which an explosive gas atmosphere is present continuously or is present for long periods. Zone 1: An area in which an explosive gas atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation.
Zone 2: An area in which an explosive gas atmosphere is not likely to occur in normal operation and if it does occur it will exist for a short period only.
(2) Ambient temperature limits for intrinsically safe apparatus
Intrinsically safe apparatus shall be installed in a location where the ambient temperature ranges from -20° to +40° C (for those certified under Technical Criteria) or -10° to +40°C (for those certified under the ^Recommended Practice for Explosion-Protected Electrical Installations in General Industries”(1979). However, some field-mounted intrinsically safe apparatus may be used at an ambient temperature up to 60°C. So, specifications should be checked before installing intrinsically safe apparatus.
If the intrinsically safe apparatus are exposed to direct sunshine or radiant heat from plant facilities, appropriate thermal protection measures shall be taken.