Connecting Up; Safety When Connecting Up - Siemens SIMATIC NET SFP Operating Instructions Manual

Connecting up

6.1

Safety when connecting up

Safety notices
When connecting up the device, keep to the safety notices listed below.
Safety notices on use in hazardous areas
General safety notices relating to protection against explosion
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Do not connect or disconnect cables to or from the device when a flammable or combustible
atmosphere is present.
Unsuitable cables or connectors
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas
• Only use connectors that meet the requirements of the relevant type of protection.
• Close unused cable openings for electrical connections.
• Check the cables for a tight fit after installation.
Notes for use in hazardous locations according to ATEX, IECEx, UKEX and CCC Ex
If you use the device under ATEX, IECEx, UKEX or CCC Ex conditions you must also keep to
the following safety instructions in addition to the general safety instructions for protection
against explosion:
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).
Provisions shall be made to prevent the rated voltage from being exceeded by transient
disturbances of more than 119 V.
Transceiver SFP/SFP+/SCP/STP
Operating Instructions, 10/2023, A5E02630804-18
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