European hazardous location approval – Rockwell Automation 1734-IE4C POINT I/O 4 Channel High Density Current Input Module Installat User Manual

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POINT I/O 4 Channel High Density Current Input Module 5

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1734-IN032C-EN-P - June 2012

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 Zone 2 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

Observe the following additional Zone 2 certification requirements.

• This equipment is not resistant to sunlight or other sources of UV

radiation.

• The secondary of a current transformer shall not be open-circuited when

applied in Zone 2 environments.

• 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.

• Provision shall be made to prevent the rated voltage from being exceeded

by transient disturbances of more than 40% when applied in Zone 2
environments.

• Secure any external connections that mate to this equipment by using

screws, sliding latches, threaded connectors, or other means provided
with this product.

• Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been removed or the area

is known to be nonhazardous.

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