Rockwell Automation 1756-DHRIO ControlLogix Data Highway Plus-Remote I/O Communication Interface Module I.I. - Manual (Page 4)

4 ControlLogix Data Highway Plus-Remote I/O Communication Interface Module
Publication 1756-IN003D-EN-P - July 2008
European Hazardous Location Approval
If you install the module in a European Zone 2 location, consider:
European Zone 2 Certification (The following applies when the product bears the
Ex or EEx Marking)
This equipment is intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres as defined by
European Union Directive 94/9/EC.
The LCIE (Laboratoire Central des Industries Electriques) certifies that this equipment 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 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.
WARNING When using this product, also consider the following:
• This equipment is not resistant to sunlight or other sources of UV
radiation.
• 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 must be used only with ATEX certified backplanes.
• 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.