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The following items are to be observed:
Operating conditions:
• It must be ensured that the device is not taken into hazardous locations clas-
sified Class I Division 1 and Class II and Class III hazardous locations.
• The device has to be protected against strong impacts.
• The device must be protected against exposure to UV-radiation.
• Tab-Ex 01 Rear Cover and Tab-Ex 01 Protective Case must be attached before
entering the hazardous location.
• The device shall not be repaired or dismantled except by personnel as menti-
oned in section 6.
Electrostatic:
• The unit must not be used in close proximity to processes generating high
electrostatic charges.
• Friction of the housing should be avoided as far as possible for electrostatic
charging reasons.
• Under certain extreme circumstances, exposed plastic and unearthed metal
parts of the enclosure may store an ignition-capable level of electrostatic
charge. Therefore, the user/installer shall implement precautions to prevent
the buildup of electrostatic charge, e.g. locate the equipment where a charge-
generating mechanism (such as wind-blown dust) is unlikely to be present
and clean the equipment with a damp cloth.
Charging and data connections:
• The tablet computer may only be charged outside the hazardous area and only
by using ecom-approved chargers.
• The tablet computer may only be charged in a temperature range of +23 °F to
+131 °F (-5 °C to +55 °C).
• The data connection via USB is only allowed outside the hazardous areas to
Standard 5V USB Connections.
Accessories inside gaseous hazardous areas of Division 2:
• No wired connections are allowed – see Control Drawing 100016EX06A.
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