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Installation
5.1 Safety notices for installation
Safety notices for use according to ATEX and IECEx
If you use the device under ATEX or IECEx conditions you must also keep to the following safety
notices in addition to the general safety notices for protection against explosion:
To comply with EC Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX 114) or the conditions of IECEx, this enclosure
or cabinet must meet the requirements of at least IP54 in compliance with EN 60529.
If the cable or conduit entry point exceeds 70 °C or the branching point of conductors exceeds
80 °C, special precautions must be taken. If the equipment is operated in an air ambient in
excess of 60 ℃, only use cables with admitted maximum operating temperature of at least 80
℃.
Additional notes
Use only approved components
If you use components and accessories that are not approved for SIMATIC NET devices or their
target systems, this may violate the requirements and regulations for safety and
electromagnetic compatibility.
Only use components approved for the SIMATIC NET devices.
NOTICE
Warming and premature aging of the IE switch due to direct sunlight
Direct sunlight can heat up the device and can lead to premature aging of the IE switch and its
cabling.
Provide suitable shade to protect the IE switch against direct sunlight.
Note
During installation and operation, keep to the installation guidelines and safety notices
described in this document and in the system manuals "Industrial Ethernet / PROFINET Industrial
Ethernet" and "Industrial Ethernet / PROFINET passive network components".
You will find information on the system manuals in the section "Introduction", under "Further
documentation".
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Operating Instructions, 03/2021, C79000-G8976-C306-10
SCALANCE XM-400
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