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What Is Nexar, and Who Is It For?

By
Claire Murray - Head of Business Development
Date Published:
November 14, 2025
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Date Updated:
November 14, 2025
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Technology and Innovation
ATEX Inspection
Hazardous Area Monitoring
“A woman standing with arms crossed, smiling, wearing a patterned dark blue shirt against a plain grey background.”

In my role, I spend a lot of time speaking to prospective and current clients, understanding their daily challenges with inspections in hazardous environments. Some companies face the same issues, while others have challenges unique to them. I aim to understand each use case and demonstrate how our software can make people's working lives that little bit easier.



So, what is Nexar?

Nexar is Arnlea’s inspection and asset management software that helps teams carry out inspections quickly, safely, and accurately.

Nexar holds digital register of your equipment which can be organised by site, location, or area.  It stores inspection history, maintenance records, certifications, drawings, and photos so inspectors have everything they need in on place.

Nexar works online or offline on any mobile device.  It replaces paper checklists with digital ones based on IECEx standards, making inspections easier to complete and simpler to report on.

There are many other features within Nexar, and its flexibility allows us to build a Nexar environment that meets the needs of each individual clients.

Who’s it for?

Nexar is designed for inspectors, technicians, and engineers working in hazardous environments, as well as operations and maintenance teams who need full visibility across multiple sites.

Please get in touch to find out how Nexar can simplify your inspections. Email: enquiries@arnlea.com

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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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