Rockwell Automation 1794-PS13_PS3 FLEX I/O dc Power Supply Install. Instr User Manual
Installation instructions, Flex i/o dc power supply modules, North american hazardous location approval
 
Publication 1794-IN069D-EN-P - June 2004
Installation Instructions
FLEX I/O DC Power Supply Modules
Cat. No. 1794-PS13 and 1794-PS3
North American Hazardous Location Approval
The following devices are North American Hazardous Location approved: 
1794-PS13 and 1794-PS3.
Important User Information
Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of 
electromechanical equipment. Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and 
Maintenance of Solid State Controls (Publication SGI-1.1 available from your local Rockwell 
Automation sales office or online at http://www.ab.com/manuals/gi) describes some 
important differences between solid state equipment and hard-wired electromechanical 
devices. Because of this difference, and also because of the wide variety of uses for solid 
state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this equipment must satisfy themselves 
that each intended application of this equipment is acceptable.
In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or 
consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this equipment.
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. 
Because of the many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation, 
Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the 
examples and diagrams.
No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of 
information, circuits, equipment, or software described in this manual.
Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written permission of 
Rockwell Automation, Inc. is prohibited.
Throughout this manual we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.
WARNING
Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause 
an explosion in a hazardous environment, which may lead to personal 
injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.
IMPORTANT
Identifies information that is critical for successful application and 
understanding of the product.
ATTENTION
Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to 
personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss. Attentions 
help you:
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identify a hazard
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avoid a hazard
•
recognize the consequence
ATTENTION
Environment and Enclosure
This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution Degree 2 industrial 
environment, in overvoltage Category II applications (as defined in
IEC publication 60664-1), at altitudes up to 2000 meters without
derating.
This equipment is considered Group 1, Class A industrial equipment 
according to IEC/CISPR Publication 11. Without appropriate
precautions, there may be potential difficulties ensuring
electromagnetic compatibility in other environments due to
conducted as well as radiated disturbance.
This equipment is supplied as "open type" equipment. It must be 
mounted within an enclosure that is suitably designed for those
specific environmental conditions that will be present and
appropriately designed to prevent personal injury resulting from
accessibility to live parts. The interior of the enclosure must be
accessible only by the use of a tool. Subsequent sections of this
publication may contain additional information regarding specific
enclosure type ratings that are required to comply with certain
product safety certifications.
See NEMA Standards publication 250 and IEC publication 60529, as 
applicable, for explanations of the degrees of protection provided by
different types of enclosure. Also, see the appropriate sections in this
publication, as well as the Allen-Bradley publication 1770-4.1
("Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines"), for
additional installation requirements pertaining to this equipment.
ATTENTION
FLEX I/O is grounded through the DIN rail to chassis ground. Use
zinc plated yellow-chromate steel DIN rail to assure proper
grounding. The use of other DIN rail materials (e.g. aluminum,
plastic, etc.) that can corrode, oxidize, or are poor conductors, can
result in improper or intermittent grounding.
ATTENTION
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge, which can 
cause internal damage and affect normal operation. Follow these
guidelines when you handle this equipment:
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Touch a grounded object to discharge potential static.
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Wear an approved grounding wriststrap.
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Do not touch connectors or pins on component boards.
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Do not touch circuit components inside the equipment.
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If available, use a static-safe workstation.
WARNING
If you connect or disconnect wiring while the field-side power is 
on, an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in 
hazardous installations. Be sure that power is removed or the area is 
nonhazardous before proceeding.
The following information applies when operating this 
equipment in hazardous locations:
Informations sur l’utilisation de cet équipement en 
environnements dangereux :
Products marked “CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D” are suitable for 
use in Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D, Hazardous 
Locations and nonhazardous locations only. Each product is 
supplied with markings on the rating nameplate indicating 
the hazardous location temperature code. When combining 
products within a system, the most adverse temperature 
code (lowest “T” number) may be used to help determine the 
overall temperature code of the system. Combinations of 
equipment in your system are subject to investigation by the 
local Authority Having Jurisdiction at the time of installation.
Les produits marqués "CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D" ne conviennent 
qu’à une utilisation en environnements de Classe I Division 2 
Groupes A, B, C, D dangereux et non dangereux. Chaque produit 
est livré avec des marquages sur sa plaque d’identification qui 
indiquent le code de température pour les environnements 
dangereux. Lorsque plusieurs produits sont combinés dans un 
système, le code de température le plus défavorable (code de 
température le plus faible) peut être utilisé pour déterminer le 
code de température global du système. Les combinaisons 
d’équipements dans le système sont sujettes à inspection par les 
autorités locales qualifiées au moment de l’installation.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
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Do not disconnect equipment
unless power has been removed or 
the area is known to be 
nonhazardous. 
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Do not disconnect connections to
this equipment unless power has 
been removed or the area is known 
to be nonhazardous. Secure any 
external connections that mate to 
this equipment by using screws, 
sliding latches, threaded connectors, 
or other means provided with this 
product.
•
Substitution of components may
impair suitability for Class I, Division 
2.
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If this product contains batteries,
they must only be changed in an area 
known to be nonhazardous.
RISQUE D’EXPLOSION
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Couper le courant ou s’assurer que
l’environnement est classé non 
dangereux avant de débrancher 
l'équipement.
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Couper le courant ou s'assurer que
l’environnement est classé non 
dangereux avant de débrancher les 
connecteurs. Fixer tous les 
connecteurs externes reliés à cet 
équipement à l'aide de vis, loquets 
coulissants, connecteurs filetés ou 
autres moyens fournis avec ce 
produit.
•
La substitution de composants peut
rendre cet équipement inadapté à 
une utilisation en environnement de 
Classe I, Division 2.
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S’assurer que l’environnement est
classé non dangereux avant de 
changer les piles.
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT