ATEX (explosion protection directive)
WARNING
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas
When using SIMATIC NET products in hazardous area zone 2, make absolutely sure that the
associated conditions in the following document are adhered to:
"SIMATIC NET Product Information Use of subassemblies/modules in a Zone 2 Hazardous Area".
You will find this document here:
• On the data medium that ships with some products:
– Product CD / product DVD
– SIMATIC NET Manual Collection
• On the Internet pages of Siemens Industry Online Support (
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/78381013
The SIMATIC NET products described in these operating instructions meet the requirements of
the EU directive 2014/34/EU "Equipment and Protective Devices for Use in Potentially Explosive
Atmospheres".
Note
Type of protection of the device
The devices are approved for various types of protection. You can find the type of protection of
your device and the ATEX certificate number on the nameplate.
Approvals
SCALANCE XR-300WG
Operating Instructions, 03/2021, C79000-G8976-C454-07
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