Type of protectionSpecial measures taken on devices to prevent the ignition of the surrounding atmosphere. More safeguarding electrical equipmentAll objects serving the application of electrical energy, either as a whole or in part. These include, amongst others, objects or the generation, transmission, distribution, storage, measuring, control, conversion and consumption of electrical energy, as well as telecommunication devices. More by being immersed in oil to avoid contact between an ignition source and explosive atmosphere.