Do our ATV process drives comply ATEX with motor type EX de? ATEX manual mentions only type Ex d

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Do our Altivar Process variable speed drives comply to the ATEX certification with EX de motor type? ATEX manual mentions only type Ex d

The EX "de" motors are similar to EX "d" motors. Except terminal blocks and terminal boxes.
Our drives also comply with EX "de" motors.

The EX "de" means that motors must comply with the standards
- Standard IEC 60079-0 : Equipment – General requirements
- Standard IEC 60079-14 : Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmosphere
- Standard IEC 60079-1 : Equipment protection for EX "d" motor
- Safety devices in EX applications