
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 cable or housing socket exceeds 70 °C or the branching point of the cables exceeds 60 °C,
special precautions must be taken. If the equipment is operated in an air ambient in excess of
40 °C, only use cables with admitted maximum operating temperature of at least 80 ℃.
Additional notes
CAUTION
Use only approved components
If you use components and accessories that are not approved for SIMATIC NET devices or their
target systems, this may violate the requirements and regulations for safety and
electromagnetic compatibility.
Only use components approved for the SIMATIC NET devices.
Installation
3.1 Safety notices for installation
SCALANCE XR-100WG
Operating Instructions, 09/2020, C79000-G8976-C455-04
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