Operating instructions

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Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations
The cRIO-9030 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4 hazardous
locations; Class 1, Zone 2, AEx nA IIC T4 and Ex nA IIC T4 hazardous locations; and
nonhazardous locations only. Follow these guidelines if you are installing the cRIO-9030 in a
potentially explosive environment. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in serious injury
or death.
Caution Do not disconnect the power supply wires and connectors from the
controller unless power has been switched off.
Caution Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2.
Caution For Zone 2 applications, install the CompactRIO system in an enclosure
rated to at least IP 54 as defined by IEC 60529 and EN 60529.
Caution Do not insert or remove SD cards unless power has been switched off or
the area is known to be nonhazardous.
Caution The USB host ports, USB device port, mini DisplayPort, and SD card slot
require the retention accessories listed in Table 1 for hazardous locations. All cables
must be used in a conduit or cable gland to wire to a nonhazardous location. Do not
disconnect a cable unless the cRIO-9030 is powered off or the area is known to be
nonhazardous.
Special Conditions for Hazardous Locations Use in Europe
Some chassis have been evaluated as Ex nA IIC T4 Gc equipment under DEMKO Certificate
No. 12 ATEX 1202658X. Each such chassis is marked II 3G and is suitable for use in Zone 2
hazardous locations, in ambient temperatures of -20 ≤ Ta ≤ 55 °C.
Caution You must ensure that transient disturbances do not exceed 140% of the
rated voltage.
Caution The system must be mounted in an ATEX certified enclosure with a
minimum ingress protection rating of at least IP 54 as defined in IEC/EN 60529 and
used in an environment of not more than Pollution Degree 2.
Table 1. Hazardous Location Retention Accessories
Port Required Accessory NI Part Number
Mini DisplayPort Mini DisplayPort Cable Retention Bracket 156866-01
SD Card Slot SD Door Kit 783660-01
USB Device Port NI Locking USB Cable 157788-01
USB Host Port NI Industrial USB Extender Cable 152166-xx