Rockwell Automation 1756-Enxxx_Ewxxx EtherNet/IP Modules Installation Instructions - Manual (Page 13)

Rockwell Automation Publication ENET-IN002F-EN-P - January 2014 13
Install a 1756 EtherNet/IP Communication Module Chapter 1
European Hazardous Location Approval
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: Special Conditions for Safe Use
• This equipment shall be mounted in an ATEX Zone 2 certified enclosure with a minimum ingress protection rating of at least
IP54 (as defined in EN 60529) and used in an environment of not more than Pollution Degree 2 (as defined in EN 60664-1)
when applied in Zone 2 environments. The enclosure must be accessible only by the use of a tool.
• This equipment shall be used within its specified ratings defined by Rockwell Automation.
• 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.
• The USB port is intended for temporary local programming purposes only and not intended for permanent connection and do
not use the USB port in hazardous locations.
• 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.
• The instructions in the user manual shall be observed.
ATTENTION: Prevent Electrostatic Discharge
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.
ATTENTION: This equipment is not resistant to sunlight or other sources of UV radiation.