Rockwell Automation 1797-Series ControlNet Ex Media Plannng Installation Manual - Manual (Page 9)

1 Publication CNET-IN003A-EN-P - January 2006
Chapter
1
Overview of the ControlNet Ex Media System
What This Chapter Contains Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with the ControlNet Ex media
system. The following table describes what this chapter contains and
where to find specific information.
This system is an intrinsically-safe system specifically designed for use
in hazardous areas.
For Information On See Page
Understand the ControlNet Ex Media System 1-2
Understand ControlNet Ex Components 1-4
ControlNet Ex System Installation Requirements 1-9
TIP
For information on installation requirements for
hazardous areas, refer to NFPA 70 (National Electrical
Code NEC), Article 500.
TIP
This publication describes how to plan and install a
ControlNet Ex media system in a hazardous area.
Refer to the following publications for information
on how to plan and install a coax and fiber media
system in a non-hazardous environment:
•
CNET-IN002, ControlNet Coax Media Planning
and Installation Manual
•
CNET-IN001, ControlNet Fiber Media Planning
and Installation Manual
ATTENTION
The ControlNet Ex media system cannot be used in a
safe environment after it has been exposed to signals
from a hazardous area.