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Arnlea
Date Published:
July 2, 2025
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Date Updated:
October 15, 2025
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ATEX Inspection

Using SAP for Work Orders but Falling Short on Ex Inspections?

Many companies use SAP to create work orders for their Ex inspections. But when it comes to executing those inspections, too often they fall back on spreadsheets, outdated tools, or manual processes that simply don’t cut it.

The result? A painful cycle of inefficiency. Data is manually duplicated between systems, inspections are delayed or incomplete, and teams lack real-time visibility into progress, compliance, or asset condition. It slows everything down and puts safety, compliance, and productivity at risk.

That’s why we built Nexar.

Nexar integrates directly with SAP to enable a two-way data flow — meaning work orders can be created, updated, and closed automatically, without switching between systems or re-entering data.

Here’s how it works:

1. SAP creates the work order

2. Nexar syncs and pushes tasks to technicians in the field

3. Ex inspections are completed using Nexar on any device, online or offline

4. All data — including photos, reports, and risk-based recommendations — flows back into SAP

5. Work orders are updated or closed in real time

The benefits?

✅ No manual duplication

✅ Full traceability and compliance

✅ Accurate, audit-ready data

✅ Real-time reporting and decision-making

If your team is still bridging SAP with spreadsheets, there’s a better way.

Book a demo and see how Nexar transforms your Ex inspection process: Request a Demo

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about the product and billing.
What equipment needs ATEX inspection?
Everything in a classified hazardous area. That covers electrical items (motors, lighting, junction boxes, panels, instrumentation) and non-electrical equipment where it has been assessed as a potential ignition source, such as rotating machinery or equipment that could generate static.‍
What standard governs ATEX inspections?
IEC 60079-17 (BS EN 60079-17 in the UK). It defines the three inspection grades, the four inspection types (initial, periodic, sample, special), and the requirements for inspection intervals and documentation.
How often should ATEX inspections be carried out?
IEC 60079-17 states that the interval between periodic inspections should not exceed three years, though this can be adjusted based on a documented risk assessment. Initial inspections must happen before commissioning. Portable apparatus typically needs inspecting every 12 months.
What are the three grades of Ex inspection?
Grade V (Visual) covers defects visible without tools, with equipment energised. Grade C (Close) covers defects found using hand tools and access equipment. Grade D (Detailed) covers defects found by opening enclosures and using test equipment, with the equipment de-energised.
What is ATEX/IECEx inspection?
It is the systematic examination of equipment installed in hazardous areas to verify it remains safe, correctly installed, and compliant with explosion protection standards. The process is governed by IEC 60079-17 and is a legal requirement under ATEX (in Europe) and DSEAR (in the UK).
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