Rockwell Automation 1734-IE8C Installation Instructions - Manual (Page 5)

POINT I/O 8 Channel High Density Current Input Modules
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Publication 1734-IN033B-EN-P - November 2010
European Hazardous Location Approval
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 Observe the following additional Zone 2 certification requirements.
• This equipment is not resistant to sunlight or other sources of UV
radiation.
• The secondary of a current transformer shall not be open-circuited when
applied in Zone 2 environments.
• 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
Rockwell Automation.
• 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.
• 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.