Connecting 
  5.1 Commissioning 
SCALANCE XR-500 
Operating Instructions, 05/2017, A5E03275845-11 
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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. 
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: 
 
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). 
Safety notices when using the device according to Hazardous Locations (HazLoc) 
If you use the device under HazLoc conditions you must also keep to the following safety 
notices in addition to the general safety notices for protection against explosion: 
 
 
You may only connect or disconnect cables carrying electricity when the power supply is 
switched off or when the device is in an area without inflammable gas concentrations.