UL-508A; UL-698A – Systems Interface Inc.

UL-508A, & UL-698A, ICP’s for Hazardous Locations

Systems Interface is a UL Certified Panel Manufacturer. We label both enclosed and open panels.

The standard for Industrial Control Panels is UL-508A.

The standard for Industrial Control Panels Relating to Hazardous (Classified) Locations is UL-698A.

UL-698A requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use and installation in unclassified locations with intrinsically safe circuit extensions into the following hazardous (classified) locations in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC), NFPA 70.

The Standards for Industrial Control Panels (ICP’s) for use in Hazardous Locations are UL-1203, NFPA 496 and ANSI/ISA 12.12.01. These standards apply when the entire control panel is located in a hazardous location. Includes Explosion-Proof, Purged/ Pressurized and Nonincendive type panels.

Systems Interface is certified by Underwriter Laboratories under the following Standards and Procedures:

UL508A Industrial Control Panels, (NITW, NIYW7) UL File Number E122893
UL698A Industrial Control Panels Relating to Hazardous Locations, (NRBX) UL File Number E200552
Control Panels and Assemblies For Use In Hazardous Locations,(NNNY) UL File Number E204310
- Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D;
- Class 1, Division 1 (Explosion-Proof) – UL 1203, Explosion-Proof and Dust-ignition – Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous {Classified} Locations
- Class 1, Division 1 (Purged/Pressurized Type X) – NFPA 496, Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment
- Class 1, Division 2 (Purged/Pressurized Type Z) – NFPA 496, Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment
- Class 1, Division 2 (Nonincendive) – ANSI/ISA12.12.01-2007, Nonincendive Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I and II, Division 2, and Class III, Divisions 1 and 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations

If you have questions about UL-508A, UL-698A or Industrial Control Panels (ICP’s) listed for use in Hazardous Locations – Please give us a call at 425-481-1225 or – – – Click on “Request a Quote” and e-mail us your information – we can answer your questions and take the mystery out of the process.

UL-508A and UL-698A labeling issues comes up quite often, so we can help you take some of the pain and cost out of the process of getting your panels labeled.