User's Manual
iPOINT X – Hardware User Manual | 18.06.2020 
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ATEX Certification 
Equipment or protected system intended for use in potentially explosive atmosphere directive 2014/53/EU. 
Compliance with the essential health and safety Requirements has been assured by compliance with the following 
standards: 
EN 60079-0, EN 60079-11 
IECEx Certification 
The electrical apparatus and any acceptable variations to it specified in the schedule of this certificate and the 
identified documents, was found to comply with the following standards: 
IEC 60079-0:2017, IEC 60079-11:2011 
Special conditions for safe use – ATEX and IECEx 
WARNING – Maintenance under voltage is not permitted. 
WARNING – Electrostatic Hazard: Clean only with a damp cloth. 
WARNING - Electrostatic Hazard: Do not install in locations with increased electrostatic 
charge such as close to ventilations systems or electric drives. 
WARNING - This product should be installed by personnel trained in installation of equipment 
in Hazardous Locations and meet the representative country’s National Electrical Code. 
WARNING - Not to be connected to equipment that uses or generates more than 250V with 
respect to earth ground 
WARNING - This product contains components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharges. 
Please observe the special instructions for their protection. Incorrect handling can damage 
the unit and cause the invalidation of the warranty. 
Minimum safety precautions against electrostatic discharge: 
  Establish earth contact before you touch the unit. (For example, touch the earthing screw on the unit.) Best 
practice is to use an antistatic ribbon and earth yourself permanently for the time you handle the unit. 
  Avoid unnecessary contact with the unit connectors and assemblies inside the unit. 
  Only open the unit if the operational settings (as described in the manual) expressly requires it. 
  Use antistatic tools for the setting of the unit. (Warning: Do not touch life-threatening voltages with these tools). 
  Do not store unit and components without protective packaging. 
  Remove unit and components from the packaging only prior to installation. 
EPS 19 ATEX 1 019 X  iPOINT X 
II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb 
-40°C ≤ Ta ≤ +70°C 
Gas 
I M2 Ex ib I Mb 
-40°C ≤ Ta ≤ +70°C 
Mining 
IECEx EPS 19.0010X   iPOINT X   
Type of Protection  Ex i   
Marking  Ex ib IIC T4 Gb  Gas 
    Ex ib I Mb  Mining 










