Eaton Crouse-hinds series Instruction Manual - page 6
DRAFT - 04 March 2016
DRAFT - 04 March 2016
INM MTL GECMA RT COM rev 2
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Installation
a. The installation must comply with the appropriate European, national and local
regulations, which may include reference to the IEC code of practice IEC
60079-14. In addition, particular industries or end users may have specific
requirements relating to the safety of their installations and these requirements
should also be met. For the majority of installations the Directive 1999/92/EC
[the ATEX Directive - safety of installations] is also applicable.
b. Unless already protected by design, this equipment must be protected by a
suitable enclosure against:
i. mechanical and thermal stresses in excess of those noted in the
certification documentation and the product specification
ii. aggressive substances, excessive dust, moisture and other contaminants.
Read also the Special Conditions for Safe Use (below) for any additional or more
specific information.
Special Conditions of Safe Use for Zone 1 and 2 applications
a. The MTL GECMA RT COM module shall only be powered from an MTL
GECMA PSU module, IECEx SIR 14.0030X.
b. The LVDS connector shall only be connected to an MTL GECMA Display
module, IECEx SIR 14.0032X.
c. The MTL GECMA RT COM module shall be housed in an enclosure that
provides protection against damage to the cables.
d. The MTL GECMA RT COM module enclosure is manufactured from
aluminium alloy. In rare cases, ignition sources due to impact and friction
sparks could occur. This shall be considered during installation.
e. The intrinsically safe circuit is not isolated from the enclosure; this shall be
considered during installation.
Inspection and maintenance
a. Inspection and maintenance should be carried out in accordance with
European, national and local regulations which may refer to the IEC standard
IEC 60079-17. In addition specific industries or end users may have specific
requirements which should also be met.
b. Access to the internal circuitry must not be made during operation.
Repair
a. This product cannot be repaired by the user and must be replaced with an
equivalent certified product.