European hazardous location approval – Rockwell Automation 1771-OBD Series C INSTL INSTR DC(10-60V) OUTPUT User Manual
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14 dc (10…60V) Output Module
Publication 1771-IN054C-EN-P - November 2006
European Hazardous Location Approval
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
Observe the following additional Zone 2 certification requirements:
• This equipment is not resistant to sunlight or other sources of UV radiation.
• This 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.
• Provision shall be made to prevent the rated voltage from being exceeded by
transient disturbances of more than 40% when applied in Class I, Zone 2
environments.