Important Notes On Using The Device In Hazardous Areas - Siemens SCALANCE MM900 Compact Operating Instructions

Safety notes

2.2 Important notes on using the device in hazardous areas

Notices on use in hazardous areas according to ATEX and IECEx
Requirements for the cabinet/enclosure
To comply with EC Directive 94/9 (ATEX95) or the conditions of IECEx, this enclosure must
meet the requirements of at least IP54 in compliance with EN 60529.
The fiber-optic bus connections labeled SCALANCE MM900 (see type plate) may also be
led through a hazardous area zone1 (see also Approvals (Page 47), section "Explosion
Protection Directive (ATEX)").
Suitable cables for temperatures in excess of 70 °C
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 50 °C - 70 °C, only use cables with admitted maximum operating
temperature of at least 80 °C.
Protection against transient voltage surges
Provisions shall be made to prevent the rated voltage from being exceeded by transient
voltage surges of more than 40%. This criterion is fulfilled, if supplies are derived from
SELV (Safety Extra-Low Voltage) only.
2.2 Important notes on using the device in hazardous areas
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD -
DO NOT DISCONNECT WHILE CIRCUIT IS LIVE UNLESS AREA IS KNOWN TO BE
NON-HAZARDOUS.
Restricted area of application
This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D or non-
hazardous locations only.
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Compact Operating Instructions, 05/2016, A5E02630805-12
SCALANCE MM900