European Hazardous Location Approval - Allen-Bradley ControlNet 1786-RPFM Installation Instructions Manual

ControlNet Modular Repeater Medium-distance Fiber Module 5

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 and 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 and EN 60079-0.
WARNING: You must follow these guidelines:
• This equipment must be installed in an enclosure providing at
least IP54 protection when applied in Zone 2 environments.
• This equipment shall be used within its specified ratings
defined by Rockwell Automation.
• Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been removed
or the area is known to be nonhazardous.
Prevent Electrostatic Discharge
ATTENTION: This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic
discharge, which can cause internal damage and affect normal
operation. Follow these guidelines when you handle
this equipment:
• Touch a grounded object to discharge potential static.
• Wear an approved grounding wriststrap.
• Do not touch connectors or pins on component boards.
• Do not touch circuit components inside the equipment.
• Use a static-safe workstation, if available.
• Store the equipment in appropriate static-safe packaging when
not in use.
Rockwell Automation Publication 1786-IN011C-EN-P - November 2010
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