European hazardous location approval, About the module – Rockwell Automation 1785-ENET PLC-5 Ethernet Interface Module Installation Instructions User Manual
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PLC-5 Ethernet Interface Module 5
Publication 1785-IN019B-EN-P - January 2007
European Hazardous Location Approval
About the Module
The PLC-5 Ethernet interface module is an EtherNet/IP-compliant, single-slot module that
attaches to the side of any PLC-5 controller, series B or later, to provide Ethernet connectivity
to the controller.
Module Functionality
Use the module with a programming software package that supports configuration for
channel 3A and the following controllers.
European Zone 2 Certification (The following applies when the product bears the EEx
marking.)
This equipment is intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres as defined by European
Union Directive 94/9/EC.
The LCIE (Laboratoire Central des Industries Electriques) 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 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.
IMPORTANT
This equipment is not resistant to sunlight or other sources of UV radiation.
Equipment must be installed in an enclosure providing at least IP54 protection
when applied in Class I, Zone 2 environments.
This equipment shall be used within its specified ratings defined by
Allen-Bradley.
This equipment must be used only with ATEX certified backplanes.
When used with
The module provides
Enhanced PLC-5 controller
Ethernet connectivity without sacrificing DH+/RIO ports.
ControlNet PLC-5 controller
Ethernet connectivity.
Ethernet PLC-5 controller
ability to operate dual Ethernet links.