Rockwell Automation 1769-ASCII Compact I/O ASCII Module - Manual (Page 12)

12 Rockwell Automation Publication 1769-UM012B-EN-P - January 2014
Chapter 1 Compact I/O ASCII Module
European Hazardous Location Approval
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 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 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:
• 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.
• Provisions 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.
ATTENTION: This equipment is not resistant to sunlight or other sources of
UV radiation.