Siemens SCALANCE XCM-100 Equipment Manual page 44

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6.3 Safety instructions on use in hazardous areas
Unprotected cable ends
There is a risk of explosion due to unprotected cable ends in hazardous areas.
• Protect unused cable ends according to IEC/EN 60079-14.
Improper installation of shielded cables
There is a risk of explosion due to equalizing currents between the hazardous area and the non-
hazardous area.
• Ground shielded cables that cross hazardous areas at one end only.
• Lay a potential equalization conductor when grounding at both ends.
Insufficient isolation of intrinsically safe and non-intrinsically safe circuits
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas
• When connecting intrinsically safe and non-intrinsically safe circuits, ensure that the
• Observe the device approvals applicable for your country.
Notes for use in hazardous locations according to ATEX, IECEx, UKEX and CCC Ex
If you use the device under ATEX, IECEx, UKEX or CCC Ex conditions you must also keep to
the following safety instructions in addition to the general safety instructions for protection
against explosion:
Transient overvoltages
Take measures to prevent transient overvoltages of more than 40% of the rated voltage (or
more than 119 V). This is the case if you only operate devices with SELV (safety extra-low
voltage).
Suitable cables at high ambient temperatures in hazardous area
At an ambient temperature of ≥ 60 °C, use heat-resistant cables designed for an ambient
temperature at least 20 °C higher. The cable entries used on the housing must comply with the
IP degree of protection required by EN IEC / IEC 60079-0, GB/T 3836.1.
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galvanic isolation is performed properly in compliance with local regulations (e.g. IEC
60079-14).
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