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  4.1 Safety notices for installation 
SCALANCE XR-500 
Operating Instructions, 05/2017, A5E03275845-11 
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The device may only be operated in an environment with pollution degree 1 or 2 (see IEC 
60664-1). 
 
 
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. 
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: 
 
The devices are "open equipment" acc. to the standard UL 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. 
 
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 ℃.