Intended use

The Embedded PC is designed for a working environment that meets the requirements of protection class IP20. This involves finger protection and protection against solid foreign objects up to 12.5 mm, but not protection against water. Operation of the devices in wet and dusty environments is not permitted, unless specified otherwise. The specified limits for electrical and technical data must be adhered to.

Potentially explosive atmospheres

The Embedded PC is suitable only for the following potentially explosive atmospheres:

  1. For Zone 2 atmospheres in which gas is present as a combustible material. Zone 2 means that an explosive atmosphere does usually not occur during normal operation, or only for a short time.
  2. For Zone 22 atmospheres in which dust is present as a combustible material. Zone 22 means that an explosive atmosphere in the form of a cloud does usually not occur during normal operation, or only for a short time.

The Embedded PC must be installed in a housing, which ensures protection class IP 54 for gas according to EN 60079-15. A housing with protection class IP 54 is required for non-conductive dust. IP 6X is required for conductive dust according to EN 60079-31.

Improper use

The Embedded PC is not suitable for operation in the following areas: