Siemens RUGGEDCOM RS900 User Manual

Installing the Device
2.2Installing the Device in Hazardous Locations
3. Verify all items are included.
IMPORTANT
If any item is missing or damaged, contact Siemens for assistance.
2.2 Installing the Device in Hazardous Locations
The RUGGEDCOM RS900 is designed to comply with the safety standards for Class
I, Division 2, Zone 2 hazardous locations where concentrations of flammable gases,
vapors or liquids may be present, as opposed to normal operating environments.
Special Conditions for Safe Use
Installation and use of the device in a hazardous location must meet the following
special conditions for safe use:
• The equipment shall be installed in an enclosure that is considered to be not
accessible in normal operation without the use of a tool providing a degree of
protection of not less than IP54 according to CSA/UL/IEC/EN 60079-0 and CSA/
UL/IEC/EN 60079-15. The enclosure shall have a minimum service temperature
range of -40 to 100 °C (-40 to 212 °F).
• The equipment shall be used in an area of not more than pollution degree 2 as
defined in IEC/EN 60664-1.
• The serial DB9 console port shall only be used in the safe area.
• The equipment must be appropriately connected to safety Earth upon
installation.
Note
For further details of the device's compliance with Class I, Division 2, Zone 2
standards, refer to "Approvals (Page 29)".
IMPORTANT
Do not disconnect or open equipment unless power has been switched off or the
area is known to be non-hazardous.
IMPORTANT
Substitution of the components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2.
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RUGGEDCOM RS900
Installation Manual, 12/2020, C79000-G8976-1024-12

Siemens RUGGEDCOM RS900 Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	RUGGEDCOM RS900
Category	Network Router
Language	English