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Description / Abstract:
this standard is to provide guidance for the use of selected
general-purpose portable electronic products in certain hazardous
(classified) locations and is primarily intended for use by an
owner/operator of the Hazardous Classified Location.
This standard does not apply to products that are powered by
premises wiring or connected to a communication line during use in
the hazardous (classified) location.
Purpose
The purpose of this standard is to provide guidance for the use
of selected general-purpose portable electronic products in certain
hazardous (classified) locations and is primarily intended for use
by an owner/operator of the Hazardous Classified Location. This
standard does not address other considerations involving the use of
portable electronic products which may result in these devices
being considered unsafe due to creation of a distraction from
important work tasks or radio frequency interference with
measurement and control equipment.
NOTE Portable and battery powered equipment is often unavailable
as listed or labeled for use in classified locations due to:
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Rapidly changing technology
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Limited market
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Time consuming testing
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Product upgrading
As a result, additional requirements are needed to take
advantage of this technology in a hazardous (classified) location
in a safe and workable manner.