SCALANCE X-100 
Operating Instructions, 12/2016, A2B00060666-08 
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Safety when connecting up 
Safety notices 
When connecting up the device, keep to the safety notices listed below. 
 
 
The equipment is designed for operation with Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) by a 
Limited Power Source (LPS). 
This means that only SELV / LPS complying with IEC 60950-1 / EN 60950-1 / VDE 0805-1 
must be connected to the power supply terminals. The power supply unit for the equipment 
power supply must comply with NEC Class 2, as described by the National Electrical Code 
(r) (ANSI / NFPA 70). 
If the equipment is connected to a redundant power supply (two separate power supplies), 
both must meet these requirements. 
 
 
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 
 
Do not connect or disconnect cables to or from the device when a flammable or 
combustible atmosphere is present.