AXC F 1050
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PHOENIX CONTACT 107709_en_00
Installation in zone 2
1. Observe the specified conditions for use in potentially explosive areas.
2. Install the device in a suitable approved housing (with at least IP54 protection in accor-
dance with EN 60529) that meets the requirements of EN 60079-15:2010. Pay atten-
tion to the requirements of EN 60079-14.
3. The following work is only permitted in potentially explosive areas when the power is
disconnected:
– Snapping on or disconnecting the bus base modules
– Snapping the devices onto the bus base modules and the DIN rail
– Removing the devices from the bus base modules and the DIN rail
– Connection and disconnection of cables
– Inserting and removing the SD card
4. Connect the DIN rail to protective earth ground.
5. Only devices that are designed for operation in zone 2 Ex areas and for the conditions
at the specific installation location may be connected to the circuits in zone 2.
6. The device may only be operated in potentially explosive areas when all connectors are
fully plugged in.
7. To ensure safe operation, the RJ45 connector must have a fully functioning locking clip.
Repair any damaged connectors immediately.
8. For safe operation with the SD card, it must be completely plugged and snapped in.
9. The service interface may only be used if there is no potentially explosive atmosphere.
Restrictions/limit values
1. Only connect Axioline F modules that have been approved for potentially explo-
sive areas to the controller.
Before using an Axioline F module in a zone 2 potentially explosive area, check that the
Axioline F module is approved for installation in this area. For a list of modules that are
approved for zone 2 potentially explosive areas, please refer to the
AH EN AXC/AXL F EX ZONE 2 application note.
2. Observe the restrictions/limit values specified in the product documentation for the de-
vices.
3. Make sure that the maximum permitted current consumption on the U
Bus
is not exceed-
ed.
Refer to the “Power supply to UBus” value applicable to the controller (see section “Ax-
ioline F local bus supply (UBus)” on page 127).
4. The maximum permissible current for each spring-cage contact is 8 A.