Rockwell Automation 1756-L7x GuardLogix 5570 Controllers - Manual (Page 21)

Rockwell Automation Publication 1756-UM022A-EN-P - November 2012 21
Install the Controller Chapter 2
European Hazardous Location Approval
Prevent Electrostatic Discharge
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.
ATTENTION: This equipment is not resistant to sunlight or other sources of
UV radiation.
WARNING:
• This equipment shall be mounted in an ATEX certified enclosure with a
minimum ingress protection rating of at least IP54 (as defined in IEC60529)
and used in an environment of not more than Pollution Degree 2 (as defined
in IEC 60664-1) when applied in Zone 2 environments. The enclosure must
utilize a tool removable cover or door.
• This equipment shall be used within its specified ratings defined by
Rockwell Automation.
• Provision shall be made to prevent the rated voltage from being exceeded by
transient disturbances of more than 140% of the rated voltage when
applied in Zone 2 environments.
• This equipment must be used only with ATEX-certified Rockwell Automation
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.
ATTENTION: This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge, which
can cause internal damage and affect normal operation. Follow these
guidelines when you handle this equipment:
• Touch a grounded object to discharge potential static.
• Wear an approved grounding wriststrap.
• Do not touch connectors or pins on component boards.
• Do not touch circuit components inside the equipment.
• Use a static-safe workstation, if available.
• Store the equipment in appropriate static-safe packaging when not in
use.