Installing the Device
2.3 Installing the Device in Hazardous Locations
Special Conditions for Safe Use
Installation and use of the device in a hazardous location must meet the following
special conditions for safe use:
• The equipment shall be installed in an enclosure that is considered to be not
accessible in normal operation without the use of a tool providing a degree of
protection of not less than IP54 according to IEC 60079-0 and IEC 60079-7 or IEC
60079-15. The installer shall ensure that the maximum ambient temperature of
the equipment when installed is not exceeded.
• The equipment shall be used in an area of not more than pollution degree 2 as
defined in IEC 60664-1.
• Transient protection shall be provided that is set at a level not exceeding 140% of
the peak rated voltage value at the supply and failsafe relay contact terminals to
the equipment.
• The console ports (USB Type-B) shall be used in a non-hazardous area only.
• Pluggable communication modules shall not be connected or disconnected in
hazardous locations.
• The equipment must be appropriately connected to safety Earth upon
installation.
Note
For further details of the device's compliance with Class I, Division 2, Zone 2
.
IMPORTANT
Do not disconnect or open equipment unless power has been switched off or the
area is known to be non-hazardous.
IMPORTANT
Substitution of the components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2.
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