European hazardous location approval – Rockwell Automation 1734-SSI POINT I/O Synchronous Serial Interface Encoder Module Installation Instructions User Manual
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POINT I/O Synchronous Serial Interface Absolute Encoder Module 5
Publication 1734-IN581D-EN-E - January 2014
European Hazardous Location Approval
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.
ATTENTION: This equipment is not resistant to sunlight or other sources of
UV radiation.
WARNING: This equipment shall be mounted in an ATEX certified enclosure
with a minimum ingress protection rating of at least IP54 (as defined in
IEC60529) and used in an environment of not more than Pollution Degree 2 (as
defined in IEC 60664-1) when applied in Zone 2 environments. The enclosure
must utilize a tool removable cover or door.
WARNING: This equipment shall be used within its specified ratings defined
by Rockwell Automation.
WARNING: Provision shall be made to prevent the rated voltage from being
exceeded by transient disturbances of more than 140% of the rated voltage
when applied in Zone 2 environments.
WARNING: Secure any external connections that mate to this equipment by
using screws, sliding latches, threaded connectors, or other means provided
with this product.
WARNING: Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been removed or
the area is known to be nonhazardous.