ATEX -anti-explosion

ATEX zone 2 certified Panel PC or LCD monitors can be used in "… An atmosphere where, under normal operation, a mixture of air and flammable substances in the form of gas, vapour or mist (or Combustible Dusts and Fibres) is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur, will persist for only a short period"

The main ATEX standard is IEC 60079

Classification of the Zones for Explosive Atmospheres according to the IEC 60079 standard	Flammable Gases and Vapours	Combustible Dusts and Fibres
… An atmosphere where, under normal operation, a mixture of air and flammable substances in the form of gas, vapour or mist (or Combustible Dusts and Fibres) is present frequently, continuously or for long periods.	0	20
… An atmosphere where, under normal operation, a mixture of air and flammable substances in the form of gas, vapour or mist (or Combustible Dusts and Fibres) is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally	1	21
… An atmosphere where, under normal operation, a mixture of air and flammable substances in the form of gas, vapour or mist (or Combustible Dusts and Fibres) is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur, will persist for only a short period	2	22