Installing A ControlNet Cable System
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Publication 1786-6.2.1 - April 1998
European Union Directive Compliance
If this product is installed within the European Union or EEA regions
and has the CE mark, the following regulations apply.
EMC Directive
This product is tested to meet Council Directive 89/336
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) using a technical construction
file and the following standards, in whole or in part:
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EN 50081-2EMC - Generic Emission Standard, Part 2 - Industrial
Environment
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EN 50082-2EMC - Generic Immunity Standard, Part 2 - Industrial
Environment
The product described in this manual is intended for use in an industrial
environment.
Low Voltage Directive
This product is also designed to meet Council Directive 73/23 Low
Voltage, by applying the safety requirements of EN 61131-2
Programmable Controllers, Part 2 - Equipment Requirements and
Tests.
For specific information that the above norm requires, see the
appropriate sections in this manual, as well as the following
Allen-Bradley publications:
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Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines,
publication 1770-4.1
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Guidelines for Handling Lithium Batteries, publication AG-5.4
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Automation Systems Catalog, publication B111
Selecting Where To Mount The Repeater(s)
The repeater should be mounted:
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so that air can flow in/out of the air holes on the top and bottom of
the repeater — for proper ventilation, make sure there is a minimum
of 5.1cm (2”) from surrounding equipment
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in a NEMA enclosure to provide protection from dust, moisture or
corrosive atmospheres
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to a grounded metal plate if possible