European hazardous location approval – Rockwell Automation 1794-ID2/B INSTALL INSTR 24v FLEX I/O 2 CHANNEL Incremental Encoder Module User Manual
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4 FLEX I/O 2-Channel Incremental Encoder Module
Publication 1794-IN063C-EN-E - February 2014
European Hazardous Location Approval
The following module is European Zone 2 approved: 1794-ID2 Series B.
The following applies when the product bears the Ex Marking
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. DEMKO certifies that this equipment 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 Zone 2 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 60079-15:2012 and EN 60079-0:2010.
WARNING: Observe the following additional Zone 2 certification
requirements:
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This equipment is not resistant to sunlight or other sources of UV
radiation.
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This equipment must be installed in an enclosure providing at least IP54
protection when applied in Zone 2 environments.
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This equipment shall be used within its specified ratings defined by
Rockwell Automation.
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Provision shall be made to prevent the rated voltage from being
exceeded by transient disturbances of more than 40% when applied in
Zone 2 environments.
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Secure any external connections that mate to this equipment by using
screws, sliding latches, threaded connectors, or other means provided
with this product.
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Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been removed or the
area is known to be nonhazardous.