Caution  Do not disconnect the power supply wires and connectors from the
controller unless power has been switched off.
Caution  Do not disconnect I/O-side wires or connectors unless power has been
switched off or the area is known to be nonhazardous.
Caution  Do not remove modules unless power has been switched off or the area is
known to be nonhazardous.
Caution  Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2.
Caution  For Division 2 and Zone 2 applications, install the system in an enclosure
rated to at least IP54 as defined by IEC/EN 60079-15.
Caution  The USB device port requires NI locking USB cable, NI part number
157788A-01. The cable must be used in a conduit or cable gland to wire to a
nonhazardous location. Do not disconnect the cable unless the NI 9149 is powered
off or the area is known to be nonhazardous.
Special Conditions for Hazardous Locations Use in Europe and
Internationally
The NI 9149 has been evaluated as Ex nA IIC T4 Gc equipment under DEMKO Certificate
No. 12 ATEX 1202658X and is IECEx UL 14.0089X certified. Each device is marked   II
3G and is suitable for use in Zone 2 hazardous locations, in ambient temperatures of -40 °C ≤
Ta ≤ 70 °C.
Caution  You must make sure that transient disturbances do not exceed 140% of
the rated voltage.
Caution  The system shall only be used in an area of not more than Pollution
Degree 2, as defined in IEC 60664-1.
Caution  The system shall be mounted in an ATEX/IECEx-certified enclosure with
a minimum ingress protection rating of at least IP54 as defined in IEC/EN 60079-15.
Caution  The enclosure must have a door or cover accessible only by the use of a
tool.
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines
This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. These requirements
and limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is
operated in the intended operational electromagnetic environment.
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