European zone 2 certification, European zone 2 certification -3 – Rockwell Automation 1784-PCIC ControlNet PCI Communication Interface Card Installation Instructions User Manual
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Install the 1784-PCIC or 1784-PCICS Communication Interface Card 1-3
Publication 1784-IN003D-EN-P - January 2006
European Hazardous Location Approval (1784-PCIC only)
European Zone 2 Certification
The following applies when the product bears the 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. The examination and test results are recorded in confidential report No.
28 682 010.
Compliance with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements has been assured by
compliance with EN 50021.
IMPORTANT
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 Class I, Zone 2 environments.
Equipment of lesser Enclosure Type Rating must be installed in an
enclosure providing at least IP54 protection when applied in Class
I, 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 Class I, Zone 2 environments.