Safety notices on use in hazardous areas
General safety notices relating to protection against explosion
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Replacing components may impair suitability for Class 1, Division 2 or Zone 2.
WARNING
The device is intended for indoor use only.
WARNING
The device may only be operated in an environment of contamination class 1 or 2 (see EN/IEC
60664-1, GB/T 16935.1).
WARNING
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.
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:
The following information applies only to the SCALANCE X204RNA:
WARNING
To comply with EU Directive 2014/34 EU (ATEX 114), UK-Regulation SI 2016/1107 or the
conditions of IECEx or CCC-Ex, the housing or cabinet must meet the requirements of at least
IP54 (according to EN/IEC 60529, GB/T 4208) in compliance with EN IEC/IEC 60079‑7, GB
3836.8.
WARNING
If the temperature of the cable or housing socket exceeds 60 °C or the temperature at the
branching point of the cables 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 ℃.
Installation and disassembly
6.1 Safety notices for installation
SCALANCE X-200RNA
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Operating Instructions, 04/2022, C79000-G8976-C342-07