Mounting   
4.1 Safety notices for installation 
  SCALANCE XC-200 
38  Operating Instructions, 07/2016, C79000-G8976-C442-01 
 
When used in hazardous environments corresponding to Class I, Division 2 or Class I, 
Zone 2, the device must be installed in a cabinet or a suitable enclosure. 
Safety notices for use according to ATEX and IECEx 
If you use the device under ATEX or IECEx conditions you must also keep to the following 
safety notices in addition to the general safety notices for protection against explosion: 
 
To comply with EC Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX 114) or the conditions of IECEx, this 
enclosure or cabinet must meet the requirements of at least IP54 in compliance with EN 
60529. 
 
If the cable or conduit entry point exceeds 70 °C or the branching point of conductors 
exceeds 80 °C, special precautions must be taken. If the equipment is operated in an air 
ambient in excess of 60 ℃, only use cables with admitted maximum operating temperature 
of at least 80 ℃. 
 
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.