Rockwell Automation 1768-L43_L45_L43S_L45S CompactLogix Controllers Installation Instructions - Manual (Page 4)

4 CompactLogix Controllers
Publication 1768-IN004D-EN-P - December 2009
European Hazardous Location Approval
Consider the following if you install a 1768-L43S or 1768-L45S
controller in a European Zone 2 location.
General Safety Information for 1768-L43S and 1768-L45S Controllers
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
• 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
Allen-Bradley.
•
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.
• This equipment is not resistant to sunlight or other sources of UV
radiation.
•
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.
ATTENTION
Personnel responsible for the application of safety-related programmable
electronic systems (PES) shall be aware of the safety requirements in the
application of the system and shall be trained in using the system.