NI 9478 Operating Instructions and Specifications 4 ni.com
Caution Substitution of components may impair
suitability for Class I, Division 2.
Caution For Zone 2 applications, install the system
in an enclosure rated to at least IP54 as defined by
IEC60529 and EN 60529.
Caution For Zone 2 applications, install a protection
device across the external power supply and the COM
pin. The device must prevent the external power supply
voltage from exceeding 70 V if there is a transient
overvoltage condition.
Special Conditions for Hazardous Locations Use in Europe
This equipment has been evaluated as ExnA IIC T4 equipment
under DEMKO Certificate No.07 ATEX 0626664X. Each module
is marked II 3G and is suitable for use in Zone 2 hazardous
locations. If you are using the NI9478 in Gas Group IIC hazardous
locations or in ambient temperatures of –40°C ≤Ta ≤70 °C, you
must use the device in an NI chassis that has been evaluated as
EExnC IIC T4, Ex nA IIC T4, or Ex nL IIC T4 equipment.