Standards and Certifications

Description

The Modicon MC80 PLCs are designed to comply with the relevant standards or rules related to an electrical equipment as PLCs for the industrial use.

Introduction

MC80 PLCs have been designed to comply with the relevant standards and rules for electrical equipment in an industrial automation environment.

Industrial Standards

Requirements specific to the PAC functional characteristics, immunity, robustness, and security:

IEC/EN 61131-2 Ed 3, completed by IEC 61010-2-201
CSA-E 1131-2
UL 61010-2-201

European directives for EC Marking:

low voltage: 2006/95/EC
electromagnetic compatibility: 2004/108/EC

Installation in Classified Ex Area

Hazardous locations class I, division 2, groups A, B, C, and D according to CSA 22.2 No.213

Specific Countries

For Australia and New Zealand: ACMA requirements for RCM marking

DANGER

HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION

Disconnect all power before removing components, if installed in a hazardous location where flammable gases or combustible dusts may be present. Electrical sparks in a hazardous location will cause an explosion.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.