Siemens 3RK1308‑0 00‑0CP0 Series Equipment Manual page 61

ATEX-certified motor overload protection
ET 200SP fail-safe motor starters are approved under device group II, Category 2) in the
"GD" area. This means that the fail-safe motor starters can protect motors that are located in
hazardous gas, vapor, mist and air mixtures and also combustible dust.
The motor starter is not suitable for installation in hazardous areas.
Due to the increased danger in hazardous areas, observe the following standards:
• EN 60079-14 / VDE 0165-1 Explosive atmospheres - Part 14: Electrical installations
• EN 60079-17 Explosive atmospheres - Part 17: Electrical installations inspection and
• EN 50495 Safety devices required for the safe functioning of equipment with respect to
Motor starter (3RK1308‑0**00‑0CP0)
Equipment Manual, 11/2019, A5E34821005002A/RS-AC/003
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maintenance
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Product features
5.8 Operating motor starters
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