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Rockwell Automation Publication 6181X-IN002D-EN-P - February 2020
Industrial Computers for Hazardous Locations
Conditions for Safe Use in North American Hazardous Locations
The following statements apply to when the computer is used in a North American hazardous
location.
Hot Surfaces
Restricted Access Location
Verify that restricted access locations for the equipment meet these conditions:
• Access is gained only by service personnel or by users who have been instructed on the
reasons for restrictions to a location and about any precautions to be taken.
• Access is by using a tool, a lock and key, or other means of security controlled by the
authority responsible for the location.
Computer Options
This table summarizes the options that are available for industrial computers for hazardous
locations. A comparative summary of features for the computers is in
.
WARNING: Explosion Hazard
•
Do not connect or disconnect the device or any connected peripheral equipment unless
power has been switched off and the area is known to be non-hazardous.
•
Peripheral equipment must be suitable for the location where it is used.
•
In the U.S., all wiring must be in accordance with Class I, Division 2 wiring methods of Article 501
of the National Electrical Code, and in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction.
•
In Canada, all wiring must be in accordance with Section 18-1J2 of the Canadian Electrical
Code, and in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction.
•
In final applications, properly connect these devices to ground by using the ground terminal
screw on the computer chassis.
•
PCIe and PCI add-in cards must be rated Class I, Division 2, T4 (max), 4W (max), 90 °C (194 °F)
(min) surrounding ambient temperature.
IMPORTANT
The Rockwell Automation approved sun shield (Cat. No. 6189X-SUNSHIELD) must be used if
the computer is exposed to direct sunlight.
Cat. No.
Model
Series
Display Size
Touch Screen
Windows OS
6181X-00N2SW71DC
NDM
H
—
7 Professional 64-bit SP1
6181X-12A2SW71DC
1200XT
12.1 in.
Resistive
6181X-00N2SWX1DC
NDM
—
10 IoT Enterprise 64-bit
6181X-12A2SWX1DC
1200XT
12.1 in.
Resistive
6181X-12P2SWX1DC
PCAP
(1)
(1)
PCAP touch screen supports multi-touch operation.
