| Definition: | situation where equipment or components do not perform their intended function with respect to explosion protection Note 1 to entry: A malfunction can happen due to a variety of reasons, including: - failure of one (or more) of the component parts of the equipment or components;
- external disturbances (e.g. shocks, vibration, electromagnetic fields);
- design error or deficiency (e.g. software errors);
- disturbance of the power supply or other services;
- loss of control by the operator (especially for portable equipment).
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