Installation In Hazardous Areas; Atex Zone 2; Atex Marking - GE PACSystems RX3i User Manual

Chapter 2. Installation
2.3

Installation in Hazardous Areas

The following information is for products bearing the UL marking for Hazardous Areas or ATEX
marking for explosive atmospheres:
CLASS 1 DIVISION 2 GROUPS ABCD
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This equipment is an open-type device and is meant to be installed in an enclosure suitable
for the environment that is only accessible with the use of a tool.
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Suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D Hazardous Locations, or
nonhazardous locations only.
EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR
SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 2.
WHEN IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, TURN OFF POWER BEFORE REPLACING OR
WIRING MODULES; AND
DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN
SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NONHAZARDOUS.

2.3.1 ATEX Zone 2

The module must be mounted in an enclosure certified in accordance with EN60079-15 for use in
Zone 2, Group IIC and rated IP54. The enclosure shall only be able to be opened with the use of a tool.

2.3.2 ATEX Marking

II 3 G Ex nA IIC T5 X Ta: 0 - 60C
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