Intrinsically safe
Whenever work is performed in an area where combustible material is present it is essential to take steps to minimize the risk of ignition. Intrinsically safe (EX) tools play a role in these hazardous environments. EX tools reduce the available energy to a level where it is too low to cause ignition.
Have you ever wondered if you're using the right tool for the right job? Fluke offers the world's broadest line of intrinsically safe test tools including digital multimeters, pressure, mA loop and multifunction calibrators, infrared thermometers, and flashlights designed to increase safety without sacrificing performance. Our rugged, reliable tools are designed to go where other tools can't so you can troubleshoot and calibrate more, without sacrificing uptime. These tools are ideal for environments in chemical plants, petro-chemical plants, oil platforms, refineries and other locations where risk of explosion exists.
What organizations are defining intrinsically safe standards?
Intrinsically Safe is a protection method employed in potentially explosive atmospheres. There are no global intrinsically safe standards or certifications, but there are organizations that influence directives in certain world geographies.In Europe, the primary intrinsically safe standard is Directive 2014/34/EU commonly called "ATEX". ATEX is intended to serve as total harmonization directive, laying down essential health and safety requirements or the European Union.
The International Electrotechnical Commission System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres (IECEx System). The objective of the IECEx System is to facilitate international trade in equipment and services for use in explosive atmospheres, while maintaining the required level of safety.
In the United States Factory Mutual Research is a not-for-profit scientific and testing organization that has set certification guidelines for equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres.
The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 70, National Electrical Code, also known as the NEC, is the basis for all electrical codes in the United States. Classifications and related product markings for hazardous areas are covered in NEC 500 and 505. These are similar to, but not exactly the same as, those used in ATEX.
The Occupational Safety and health administration of the U.S. Department of Labor participates in the US-EU Cooperation on Workplace Safety and Health This is a project of the U.S. DOL, OSHA, and the EU European Agency for Health and Safety at Work. The goal is to promote sharing of information on current safety and health topics of common interest. Intrinsic safety is covered under Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR), Hazardous (classified) locations 1910.307 and 1926.407.
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![Fluke 725Ex Series Process Calibrator]( "Fluke 725Ex Series Process Calibrator")
Fluke 725Ex Series Process Calibrator
Fluke 725Ex provides an intrinsically safe, simple and powerful multifunction calibration solution
![Fluke 28 II Ex Intrinsically Safe True RMS Digital Multimeter]( "Fluke 28 II Ex Intrinsically Safe True RMS Digital Multimeter")
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![Fluke 718Ex Intrinsically Safe Pressure Calibrator]( "Fluke 718Ex Intrinsically Safe Pressure Calibrator")
Fluke 718Ex Intrinsically Safe Pressure Calibrator
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![Fluke 721Ex Precision Pressure Calibrator]( "Fluke 721Ex Precision Pressure Calibrator")
Fluke 721Ex Precision Pressure Calibrator
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![Fluke 568 Ex Intrinsically Safe Infrared Thermometer]( "Fluke 568 Ex Intrinsically Safe Infrared Thermometer")
568 Ex Intrinsically Safe Mini Infrared Thermometer
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![Fluke 707Ex Intrinsically Safe Loop Calibrator]( "Fluke 707Ex Intrinsically Safe Loop Calibrator")
Fluke 707Ex Intrinsically Safe mA Loop Calibrator
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![FL-120 EX Intrinsically Safe Flashlight]( "FL-120 EX Intrinsically Safe Flashlight")
Fluke FL-120 EX Intrinsically Safe Flashlight
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![Fluke FL-150 EX Intrinsically Safe Flashlight]( "Fluke FL-150 EX Intrinsically Safe Flashlight")
Fluke FL-150 EX Intrinsically Safe Flashlight
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![AC288 Terminal Block Probe with Retractable Probe Tip]( "AC288 Terminal Block Probe with Retractable Probe Tip")
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![Fluke 700P09Ex Gauge Pressure]( "Fluke 700P09Ex Gauge Pressure")
Fluke 700P01Ex Differential Pressure Module
Display pressure readings in any of 10 different pressure units you specify in the calibrator setup
![Fluke 700P09Ex Gauge Pressure]( "Fluke 700P09Ex Gauge Pressure")
Fluke 700P05Ex Gauge Pressure
Display pressure readings in any of 10 different pressure units you specify in the calibrator setup
![Fluke 700P09Ex Gauge Pressure]( "Fluke 700P09Ex Gauge Pressure")
Fluke 700P06Ex Gauge Pressure
Display pressure readings in any of 10 different pressure units you specify in the calibrator setup
![Fluke 700P09Ex Gauge Pressure]( "Fluke 700P09Ex Gauge Pressure")
Fluke 700P09Ex Gauge Pressure
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![Fluke 80AK-A Thermocouple Adapter]( "Fluke 80AK-A Thermocouple Adapter")
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![Fluke 80BK-A Integrated DMM Temperature Probe]( "Fluke 80BK-A Integrated DMM Temperature Probe")
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![Fluke 80PK-1 Bead Probe]( "Fluke 80PK-1 Bead Probe")
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![Fluke 80PK-27 SureGrip™ Industrial Surface Temperature Probe]( "Fluke 80PK-27 SureGrip™ Industrial Surface Temperature Probe")
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![Fluke 80PK-3A Surface Probe]( "Fluke 80PK-3A Surface Probe")
Fluke 80PK-3A Surface Probe
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![Fluke 80PK-10 Pipe Clamp Temperature Probe]( "Fluke 80PK-10 Pipe Clamp Temperature Probe")
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![Fluke 80T-150UA Universal Temperature Probe]( "Fluke 80T-150UA Universal Temperature Probe")
Fluke 80T-150UA Universal Temperature Probe
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![Fluke 80TK Thermocouple Module]( "Fluke 80TK Thermocouple Module")
Fluke 80TK Thermocouple Module
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![Fluke AC220 SureGrip™ Alligator Clips]( "Fluke AC220 SureGrip™ Alligator Clips")
Fluke AC220 SureGrip™ Alligator Clips
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![Fluke AC280 SureGrip™ Hook Clips]( "Fluke AC280 SureGrip™ Hook Clips")
Fluke AC280 SureGrip™ Hook Clips
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![Fluke AC283 SureGrip™ Pincer Clips]( "Fluke AC283 SureGrip™ Pincer Clips")
Fluke AC283 SureGrip™ Pincer Clips
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![Fluke AC285 SureGrip™ Alligator Clips]( "Fluke AC285 SureGrip™ Alligator Clips")
Fluke AC285 SureGrip™ Alligator Clips
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![Fluke AC87 Heavy Duty Bus Bar Clip Set]( "Fluke AC87 Heavy Duty Bus Bar Clip Set")
Fluke AC87 Heavy Duty Bus Bar Clip Set
One pair (red, black) of flat, right angle design for connecting to bus bars.
![Fluke C800 Meter and Accessory Case]( "Fluke C800 Meter and Accessory Case")
Fluke C800 Meter and Accessory Case
Tough polyprophylene case. Accessories and manual compartments. Detachable lid. One year warranty.
![Fluke C90 Soft Case for DMM and Visual IR Thermometers]( "Fluke C90 Soft Case for DMM and Visual IR Thermometers")
Fluke C90 Soft Case for DMM and Visual IR Thermometers
Zippered carrying case with inside pocket and belt loop.
![Fluke 700P24Ex Differential Pressure Module Wet 1]( "Fluke 700P24Ex Differential Pressure Module Wet 1")
Fluke 700P24Ex Differential Pressure Module Wet
Display pressure readings in any of 10 different pressure units you specify in the calibrator setup
![Fluke TL220 SureGrip™ Industrial Test Lead Set]( "Fluke TL220 SureGrip™ Industrial Test Lead Set")
Fluke TL220 SureGrip™ Industrial Test Lead Set
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![Fluke TL222 SureGrip™ Silicone Insulated Test Leads]( "Fluke TL222 SureGrip™ Silicone Insulated Test Leads")
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![Fluke TL223 SureGrip™ Electrical Test Lead Set]( "Fluke TL223 SureGrip™ Electrical Test Lead Set")
Fluke TL223 SureGrip™ Electrical Test Lead Set
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![Fluke TL224 SureGrip™ Insulated Test Leads]( "Fluke TL224 SureGrip™ Insulated Test Leads")
Fluke TL224 SureGrip™ Insulated Test Leads
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![Fluke TL238 SureGrip™ Test Lead Set for High Energy Environments]( "Fluke TL238 SureGrip™ Test Lead Set for High Energy Environments")
Fluke TL238 SureGrip™ Test Lead Set for High Energy Environments
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![Fluke TL27 Heavy Duty Test Lead Set]( "IMAGE: Fluke TL27 Heavy Duty Test Lead Set 1500x1000")
Fluke TL27 Heavy Duty Test Lead Set
DMM test leads (red, black) with safety shrouded, standard diameter banana plugs
![Fluke TL40 Retractable Tip Test Lead Set]( "Fluke TL40 Retractable Tip Test Lead Set")
Fluke TL40 Retractable Tip Test Lead Set
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![Fluke TLK-225 SureGrip™ Master Accessory Set]( "Fluke TLK-225 SureGrip™ Master Accessory Set")
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Fluke TP38 Slim Reach Test Probe Set
One pair (red, black) of slender probe bodies for probing closely spaced or recessed terminals.
![Fluke TP1 Slim Reach Test Probes]( "Fluke TP1 Slim Reach Test Probes")
Fluke TP1 Slim Reach Test Probes
One pair (red, black) of slender probe bodies for probing closely spaced or recessed terminals.
![Fluke TP220 SureGrip™ Industrial Test Probes]( "Fluke TP220 SureGrip™ Industrial Test Probes")
Fluke TP220 SureGrip™ Industrial Test Probes
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Fluke TRM50 Coaxial Feed-through BNC Male to BNC Female Cable Terminator
TRM50 Coaxial Feed-through BNC male to BNC female Cable Terminator.
![Fluke 700P27Ex Gauge Pressure Module]( "Fluke 700P27Ex Gauge Pressure Module")
Fluke 700P27Ex Gauge Pressure Module
Display pressure readings in any of 10 different pressure units you specify in the calibrator setup
![Fluke 700P29Ex Gauge Pressure Module]( "Fluke 700P29Ex Gauge Pressure Module")
Fluke 700P29Ex Gauge Pressure Module
Display pressure readings in any of 10 different pressure units you specify in the calibrator setup
![Fluke 700PA4Ex Absolute Pressure Module]( "Fluke 700PA4Ex Absolute Pressure Module")
Fluke 700PA4Ex Absolute Pressure Module
Display pressure readings in any of 10 different pressure units you specify in the calibrator setup.
![Fluke TP74 Lantern Tip Test Probes]( "Fluke TP74 Lantern Tip Test Probes")
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![Fluke 80PK-8 Pipe Clamp Temperature Probe]( "Fluke 80PK-8 Pipe Clamp Temperature Probe")
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![Fluke TL81A Deluxe Electronic Test Lead Kit]( "Fluke TL81A Deluxe Electronic Test Lead Kit")
Fluke TL81A Deluxe Electronic Test Lead Kit
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Fluke TL80A Basic Electronic Test Lead Kit
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