Installation Regulations - WAGO -I/O-SYSTEM 750 Technical Description

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Installation regulations

6.6 Installation regulations
In the Federal Republic of Germany, various national regulations for the in-
stallation in explosive areas must be taken into consideration. The basis being
the ElexV complemented by the installation regulation DIN VDE 0165/2.91.
The following are excerpts from additional VDE regulations:
DIN VDE 0100
DIN VDE 0101
DIN VDE 0800
DIN VDE 0185
The USA and Canada have their own regulations. The following are excerpts
from these regulations:
NFPA 70
ANSI/ISA-RP
12.6-1987
C22.1
Installation in power plants with rated voltages up to
1000 V
Installation in power plants with rated voltages above
1 kV
Installation and operation in telecommunication plants
including information processing equipment
lightning protection systems
National Electrical Code Art. 500 Hazardous Locations
Recommended Practice
Canadian Electrical Code
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