Connecting
5.1 Commissioning
SCALANCE XR-500
Operating Instructions, 05/2017, A5E03275845-11
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NOTICE
Failure of the data traffic due to contamination of optical plug-in connections
Optical sockets and plugs are sensitive to contamination of the end face. Contamination
can lead to the failure of the optical transmission network.
Close unused optical sockets and plugs as well as pluggable transceivers and slots with the
supplied protective caps.
Remove the protective caps only immediately before you use the plug-in connection.
Safety notices on use in hazardous areas
General safety notices relating to protection against explosion
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Do not connect or disconnect cables to or from the device when a flammable or
combustible atmosphere is present.
Safety notices for use according to ATEX and IECEx
If you use the device under ATEX or IECEx conditions you must also keep to the following
safety notices in addition to the general safety notices for protection against explosion:
WARNING
Take measures to prevent transient voltage surges of more than 40% of the rated voltage.
This is the case if you only operate devices with SELV (safety extra-low voltage).
Safety notices when using the device according to Hazardous Locations (HazLoc)
If you use the device under HazLoc conditions you must also keep to the following safety
notices in addition to the general safety notices for protection against explosion:
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
You may only connect or disconnect cables carrying electricity when the power supply is
switched off or when the device is in an area without inflammable gas concentrations.