Safety guidelines for hazardous locations – National Instruments NI 9229 User Manual
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NI 9229/9239
Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations
The NI 9229/9239 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2,
Groups A, B, C, D, T4 hazardous locations; Class I, Zone 2,
AEx nA IIC T4, and Ex nA IIC T4 hazardous locations; and
nonhazardous locations only. Follow these guidelines if you are
installing the NI 9229/9239 in a potentially explosive environment.
Not following these guidelines may result in serious injury or
death.
Caution
Do not disconnect I/O-side wires or connectors
unless power has been switched off or the area is known
to be nonhazardous.
Caution
Do not remove modules unless power has been
switched off or the area is known to be nonhazardous.
Caution
Substitution of components may impair
suitability for Class I, Division 2.
Caution
For Zone 2 applications, install the system
in an enclosure rated to at least IP 54 as defined by
IEC 60529 and EN 60529.