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E DIN EN IEC 60079-28 VDE 0170-28:2026-01

Explosive atmospheres

Part 28: Protection of equipment and transmission systems using optical radiation

(IEC 31/1887/FDIS:2025); German and English version FprEN IEC 60079-28:2025
Class/Status: Draft, valid
Released: 2026 -01   Published: 2025-12 -05
VDE Art. No.: 1100846
End of objection deadline: 2026-02-05

This part of IEC 60079 specifies additional requirements for Ex Equipment, Ex associated equipment or Ex Components containing optical systems emitting optical radiation, which is exposed to explosive atmospheres. These additional requirements are applicable for all equipment groups and all Equipment Protection Levels (EPL).