Rockwell Automation 1769-IR6 Compact I/O 1769-IR6 RTD/Resistance Input Module - Manual (Page 29)

Rockwell Automation Publication 1769-UM005B-EN-P - March 2012 29
Installation and Wiring Chapter 3
Hazardous Location Considerations
This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D or
non-hazardous locations only. The following WARNING statement applies to
use in hazardous locations.
Prevent Electrostatic Discharge
WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD
· Substitution of components may impair suitability for
Class I, Division 2.
· Do not replace components or disconnect equipment
unless power has been switched off or the area is
known to be non-hazardous.
· Do not connect or disconnect components unless
power has been switched off or the area is known to
be non-hazardous.
· This product must be installed in an enclosure.
· All wiring must comply with N.E.C. article 501-4(b).
ATTENTION: Electrostatic discharge can damage
integrated circuits or semiconductors if you touch analog
I/O module bus connector pins or the terminal block on
the input module. Follow these guidelines when you handle
the module:
· Touch a grounded object to discharge static potential.
· Wear an approved wrist-strap grounding device.
· Do not touch the bus connector or connector pins.
· Do not touch circuit components inside the module.
· If available, use a static-safe work station.
· When it is not in use, keep the module in its
static-shield box.