Safety and commissioning information for Ex areas 
  14.1 Motor protection functions (overload protection, thermistor protection) 
SIMOCODE pro 
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14.1.3.5  Short-circuit protection for type of coordination 2 according to IEC 60947-4-1 
Short-circuit protection must be carried out by separately arranged overcurrent protection 
devices.  
 
Fuse protection of the contactor for type of coordination 2 
When combining with other contactors, observe the respective maximum fuse protection of 
the contactor for type of coordination 2. 
14.1.3.6  Cable protection 
 
 
Avoid impermissibly high cable surface temperatures by correctly dimensioning the cross 
sections!  
Choose a sufficient cable cross section, especially for heavy-starting motors CLASS 20 to 
CLASS 40 (see Chapter 
Short-circuit protection with fuses for motor feeders for short-
currents up to 100 kA and 690 V for 1st generation current / voltage measuring module 
(Page 364))!  
14.1.3.7  Test 
Testing - general information 
SIMOCODE pro offers users a convenient method of checking the complete motor protection 
chain (incl. actuators and sensors such as contactors, circuit breakers, thermistors). This can 
be used, for example, for testing according to IEC 60079-17 or VDE 0118 The test 
encompasses a full function test. For this purpose, all three test phases are to be carried out 
(hardware test, current feedback, motor protection tripping, see below). The test can be 
carried out using the "TEST / RESET" buttons provided, or automatically via the bus. 
Tripping currents do not need to be injected in order to carry out testing.