Parker PowerStation XT Series, User Manual

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Installation Guidelines
The following section provides installation guidelines to ensure the use of best practices regarding agency,
thermal, safety, and EMI considerations.
Regulatory Guidelines
This family of PowerStations have been designed for use in industrial environments. They are to be
installed and factory wired according to National Electric Code (NEC) guidelines.
When providing power to the units, you can either use a 12VDC or 24VDC, Class 2, power circuit available
in the control cabinet, a purchased Class 2 power supply, or an optional Parker model PS-60W Class 2
power supply, purchased separately.
WARNING: XT/IX/PCA PowerStation models purchased from Parker with the
following suffixes XTx-xxx-xxx-x 5 , IXx-xxx-xxx-x 5 , PCA-xxx-xxx-x 5
have been investigated for use in CLASS I, DIVISION 2, GROUPS A, B, C
and D HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS or NONHAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY as
described in UL File E317576. The following installation guidelines must
be followed for Hazardous Location:
1. THESE DEVICES ARE OPEN-TYPE DEVICES AND MEANT TO BE
INSTALLED IN AN ENCLOSURE SUITABLE FOR THE
ENVIRONMENT, SUCH THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS ONLY
ACCESSIBLE WITH THE USE OF A TOOL.
2. SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS I, DIVISION 2, GROUPS A, B, C AND D
HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS OR NONHAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY.
TEMPERATURE RATING T5.
3. WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT
EQUIPMENT WHILE THE CIRCUIT IS LIVE OR UNLESS THE AREA IS
KNOWN TO BE FREE OF IGNITABLE CONCENTRATIONS.
Thermal Guidelines
You can safely operate these products within the temperature limits specified in the Environmental
Specifications in
Appendix A of this document. When using a protective enclosure, remember that the
temperature within an enclosure is generally higher than the external temperature. Read the following
guidelines to fully understand temperature implications.
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in order to minimize maintenance and repair costs.
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Choose an area for the product that is free from moisture or condensing humidity.
Heat builds up rapidly in enclosed environments, compromising the performance and life span of
electrical equipment. If the PowerStation operates inside an enclosure at temperature levels above its
rated ambient temperature, you must cool the enclosure.