WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
For operation the device is intended to be installed within an enclosure/control cabinet. The
inner temperature of the enclosure/control cabinet corresponds to the ambient temperature of
the device. Use installation wiring connections with admitted maximum operating
temperature of at least 30 °C higher than maximum ambient temperature.
Safety notices when using the device as industrial control equipment according to UL
61010-2-201
If you use the device under UL 61010-2-201 conditions you must also keep to the following
safety notices in addition to the general safety notices for protection against explosion:
WARNING
Open equipment
The devices are "open equipment" according to the standard IEC 61010-2-201 or UL
61010-2-201 / CSA C22.2 No. 61010-2-201. To fulfill requirements for safe operation with
regard to mechanical stability, flame retardation, stability, and protection against contact, the
following alternative types of installation are specified:
• Installation in a suitable cabinet.
• Installation in a suitable enclosure.
• Installation in a suitably equipped, enclosed control room.
WARNING
If the temperature at the cable or housing socket or at the branching points of the cables
exceeds 60 °C, special precautions must be taken. If the equipment is operated at ambient
temperatures in excess of 40 °C, only use cables with permitted operating temperature of at
least 80 ℃.
Further notes
NOTICE
Warming and premature aging of the network component due to direct sunlight
Direct sunlight can heat up the device and can lead to premature aging of the network
component and its cabling.
Provide suitable shade to protect the network component against direct sunlight.
Installation and disassembly
4.1 Safety notices for installation
SCALANCE XC-100
Operating Instructions, 06/2022, C79000-G8976-C415-06
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