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What Does Nexar Do?

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Arnlea
Date Published:
November 5, 2025
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Date Updated:
November 11, 2025
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ATEX Inspection
Hazardous Area Monitoring
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A laptop displaying Nexar inspection software on an offshore oil platform, with the sea and rig in the background.

The Challenge: Manual Inspections in Hazardous Environments

In hazardous environments like offshore platforms and refineries, paper-based inspections are time-consuming, error-prone, and difficult to track. Teams often struggle with incomplete records, disconnected systems and limited visibility into inspection data.

That’s where Nexar comes in.

The Solution: Nexar by Arnlea

Nexar is Arnlea’s cloud-based inspection and asset management software, purpose-built for hazardous industries such as oil and gas, chemical, and energy.

It enables teams to:

  • Carry out Ex inspections quickly, safely, and accurately.
  • Create and maintain a digital item register that can be organised by site, location, or area.
  • Access all key data — including inspection history, maintenance records, certifications, manuals, and photos — in one place.
  • Use smart digital checklists powered by an IECEx algorithm to ensure compliance and consistency.

With Nexar, inspectors have everything they need at their fingertips — even in remote or offshore environments.

Work Anytime, Anywhere — Online or Offline

One of Nexar’s biggest advantages is its ability to work on any device, whether online or offline.
That means inspections can continue without disruption, even when there’s no internet connection. When the device reconnects, data syncs back to the cloud, keeping teams and managers aligned in real time.

Digital Transformation for Inspection Teams

By replacing paper checklists with digital ones, Nexar simplifies workflows, improves accuracy, and provides instant access to inspection analytics and reports.
It not only saves time but also supports data-driven decision-making, helping organisations plan maintenance, prevent downtime, and ensure compliance with IEC standards.

Find Out More

Ready to transform your inspection processes?
👉 Visit www.arnlea.com/nexar or contact enquiries@arnlea.com to find out how Nexar can streamline your operations.

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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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