National Instruments NI 9478 User Manual
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NI 9478 Operating Instructions and Specifications
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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.
Caution
For Zone 2 applications, install a protection
device across the external power supply and the COM
pin. The device must prevent the external power supply
voltage from exceeding 70 V if there is a transient
overvoltage condition.
Special Conditions for Hazardous Locations Use in Europe
This equipment has been evaluated as Ex nA IIC T4 equipment
under DEMKO Certificate No. 07 ATEX 0626664X. Each module
is marked
II 3G and is suitable for use in Zone 2 hazardous
locations. If you are using the NI 9478 in Gas Group IIC hazardous
locations or in ambient temperatures of –40 °C
≤ Ta ≤ 70 °C, you
must use the device in an NI chassis that has been evaluated as
EEx nC IIC T4, Ex nA IIC T4, or Ex nL IIC T4 equipment.