Notices About Use In Hazardous Areas According To Atex - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions Manual

Installation, connecting up, commissioning
3.1 Important notes on using the device
The equipment is designed for operation with Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) by a
Limited Power Source (LPS).
This means that only SELV / LPS complying with IEC 60950-1 / EN 60950-1 / VDE 0805-1
must be connected to the power supply terminals. The power supply unit for the equipment
power supply must comply with NEC Class 2, as described by the National Electrical Code
(r) (ANSI / NFPA 70).
If the equipment is connected to a redundant power supply (two separate power supplies),
both must meet these requirements.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT WHEN A FLAMMABLE OR
COMBUSTIBLE ATMOSPHERE IS PRESENT.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION
2 OR ZONE 2.
When used in hazardous environments corresponding to Class I, Division 2 or Class I,
Zone 2, the device must be installed in a cabinet or a suitable enclosure.
3.1.2

Notices about use in hazardous areas according to ATEX

Requirements for the cabinet/enclosure
To comply with EU Directive 94/9 (ATEX95), the enclosure or cabinet must meet the
requirements of at least IP54 in compliance with EN 60529.
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Operating Instructions, 02/2018, C79000-G8976-C385-03
CP 1243-8 IRC