3.1.3
Conformity with European directives
The CE marking on the device symbolizes the conformity with the following European
directives:
Electromagnetic compatibili‐
ty EMC
2014/30/EU
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to elec‐
tromagnetic compatibility
Low voltage directive LVD
2014/35/EU
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the
making available on the market of electrical equipment designed
for use within certain voltage limits
Atmosphère explosible
ATEX
2014/34/EU
Directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the har‐
monisation of the laws of the Member States relating to equip‐
ment and protective systems intended for use in potentially ex‐
plosive atmospheres
2011/65/EU RoHS
Directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the re‐
striction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical
and electronic equipment
The applicable directives can be found in the EU declaration of conformity of the specific device.
WARNING
Improper device modifications
Risk to personnel, system and environment can result from modifications to the device,
particularly in hazardous areas.
● Only carry out modifications that are described in the instructions for the device. Failure
to observe this requirement cancels the manufacturer's warranty and the product
approvals.
3.2
Requirements for special applications
Due to the large number of possible applications, each detail of the described device versions
for each possible scenario during commissioning, operation, maintenance or operation in
systems cannot be considered in the instructions. If you need additional information not
covered by these instructions, contact your local Siemens office or company representative.
Note
Operation under special ambient conditions
We highly recommend that you contact your Siemens representative or our application
department before you operate the device under special ambient conditions as can be
encountered in nuclear power plants or when the device is used for research and development
purposes.
Safety notes
3.2 Requirements for special applications
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