RUGGEDCOM WIN5237
Installation Guide
Chapter 2
Installing the Subscriber Station
Installing the Subscriber Station in Hazardous Locations
9
Safety Precautions
When installing the subscriber station or an antenna, make sure to adhere to the following safety precautions:
• Always install the subscriber station with the help of a partner.
• Always use the most appropriate mounting method for the site and the equipment being installed. For
assistance, contact a Siemens representative.
• Always assume an overhead line can cause serious injury or death. Note that electric power lines and phone
lines look alike.
• Always wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the task, including but not limited to
rubber boots, rubber gloves, hard hat, harness and lanyard, etc.
• Always use a ladder made of a non-conductive material, such as wood or fiberglass. Do not use a metal ladder.
• Always work under favorable conditions. Do not work on wet or windy days.
• If the subscriber station or antenna begins to drop, step away immediately and allow it to fall. The subscriber
station, cables, metal guy wires and pole (in the case of pole mount installations) are all excellent conductors.
Any contact between these components and an electrical power line will complete an electrical path through
the subscriber station/antenna and the installer.
• If any part of the subscriber station or an antenna comes in contact with an electrical power line, contact the
local power utility. Do not attempt to touch or remove the component.
Section 2.5
Installing the Subscriber Station in Hazardous
Locations
The RUGGEDCOM WIN5237 is designed to comply with the safety standards for Class I, Division 2, Zone 2
hazardous locations where concentrations of flammable gases, vapors or liquids may be present, as opposed to
normal operating environments.
Special Conditions for Safe Use
Installation and use of the subscriber station in a hazardous location must meet the following special conditions
for safe use:
• Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2
• Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non-hazardous
• Use only Lambda DPP50-48 Power Supply in conjunction with the unit
NOTE
For further details of the subscriber station's compliance with Class I, Division 2, Zone 2 standards, refer
Sample Hazardous Location Label
The following is an example of the RUGGEDCOM WIN5237 hazardous location label:
