Atex directive 94/9/ec – Rockwell Automation 20-750-ATEX PowerFlex 750-Series ATEX Option Module User Manual
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Rockwell Automation Publication 750-UM003B-EN-P - July 2013
Preface
ATEX Directive 94/9/EC
The PowerFlex 750-Series drives, together with the ATEX and 11-Series I/O
option modules, are compliant safety devices under the ATEX directive
94/9/EC, and satisfy requirements for use in Group II, Category 2, (GD)
applications with ATEX approved motors as described below:
• Group II – The motor is installed in a potentially explosive atmosphere
that is not in a mine.
• Category 2 – The motor is likely to be exposed to an explosive atmosphere.
A high level of protection is required.
• GD – The explosive atmosphere consists of a mixture of (G) gas vapors and
(D) dust that can cause an explosion.
Certification of the drive for the ATEX group and category on its nameplate is
based on installation, operation, and maintenance according to this user manual
and to the requirements found in the drive user manual and installation
instructions, and the instruction manual for the motor.
ATTENTION: In addition to the procedures in the standard installation and user
manuals for the ATEX certified drive with an ATEX certified motor, you must
follow all additional instructions in this PowerFlex 750-Series ATEX Option
Module User Manual. Equipment damage and/or personal injury can result if all
additional instructions in this user manual are not followed.