4 Rockwell Automation Publication 6200-IN001A-EN-P - October 2019
VersaView 5000 Thin Clients, Industrial Computers, and Accessories for Hazardous Locations
The following statement applies to applications in which the VersaView 5000 device is used in a
hazardous location.
Hot Surfaces
Restricted Access Location
Verify that restricted access locations meet these conditions for the VersaView 5000 devices for
hazardous locations:
• Access is gained only by service personnel or by users who have been instructed on the
reasons for restrictions to a location and about any precautions to be taken.
• Access is by using a tool, a lock and key, or other means of security controlled by the
authority responsible for the location.
WARNING: Explosion Hazard
• Substitution of components can impair suitability for hazardous locations.
• Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off and the area is known to be
non-hazardous.
• Do not connect or disconnect components unless power has been switched off.
• Use only peripheral equipment that is suitable for hazardous locations. For a list of suitable
peripheral equipment, see the table in Accessories and Replacement Parts
on page 6.
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In the U.S., all wiring must be in accordance with Class I, Division 2 wiring methods of Article 501
of the National Electrical Code, and in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction.
For power
wiring requirements, see the table in Installation Guidelines on page 8.
• In Canada, all wiring must be in accordance with Section 18-1J2 of the Canadian Electrical
Code, and in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction. For power wiring
requirements, see the table in Installation Guidelines
on page 8.
• In final applications, properly connect these devices to ground by using the ground terminal
screw on the device chassis, the ground screw on the factory-installed mounting bracket, or the
ground terminal on the terminal block.
ATTENTION: VersaView 5000 devices for hazardous locations must be installed in a restricted
access location.