Safety guidelines for hazardous locations – National Instruments NI 9481 User Manual

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NI 9481 Operating Instructions and Specifications

Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations

The NI 9481 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B,
C, D, T4 hazardous locations; Class I, Zone 2, AEx nC IIC T4
hazardous locations; and nonhazardous locations only. Follow
these guidelines if you are installing the NI 9481 in a potentially
explosive environment. Not following these guidelines may result
in serious injury or death.

Caution

Do not disconnect I/O-side wires or connectors

unless power has been switched off or the area is known
to be nonhazardous.

Caution

Do not remove modules unless power has been

switched off or the area is known to be nonhazardous.

Caution

Substitution of components may impair

suitability for Class I, Division 2.

Caution

For Zone 2 applications, install the system

in an enclosure rated to at least IP 54 as defined by
IEC 60529 and EN 60529.

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