Rockwell Automation 1786-RPFS ControlNet Modular Repeater Short-distance Fiber Module Installation Instruction - Manual (Page 5)

ControlNet Modular Repeater Short-distance Fiber Module 5
Rockwell Automation Publication 1786-IN012B-EN-P - November 2010
European Hazardous Location Approval
Prevent Electrostatic Discharge
European Zone 2 Certification (The following applies when the product bears the
Ex Marking.)
This equipment is intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres as defined by
European Union Directive 94/9/EC and has been found to comply with the Essential Health
and Safety Requirements relating to the design and construction of Category 3 equipment
intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, given in Annex II to this Directive.
Compliance with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements has been assured by
compliance with EN 60079-15 and EN 60079-0.
WARNING: You must follow these guidelines:
• This equipment must be installed in an enclosure providing at least
IP54 protection when applied in Zone 2 environments.
• This equipment shall be used within its specified ratings defined by
Rockwell Automation.
• Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been removed or
the area is known to be nonhazardous.
ATTENTION: This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge,
which can cause internal damage and affect normal operation.
Follow these guidelines when you handle this equipment:
• Touch a grounded object to discharge potential static.
• Wear an approved grounding wriststrap.
• Do not touch connectors or pins on component boards.
• Do not touch circuit components inside the equipment.
• Use a static-safe workstation, if available.
• Store the equipment in appropriate static-safe packaging when not
in use.