Permitted types of protection
The following types of protection are possible:
● nA
ATEX classification: II 3G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc
Certificate no.: KEMA 07ATEX0145 X
The products meet the requirements of the following standards:
– EN 60079-15 (Explosive atmospheres - Part 15: Equipment protection by type of
– EN 60079-0 (Explosive atmospheres - Part 0: Equipment - General requirements)
● nA [op is]
ATEX classification: II 3 (2) G Ex nA [op is Gb] IIC T4 Gc
Certificate no.: DEKRA 11ATEX0060 X
The products meet the requirements of the following standards:
– EN 60079-28 (Explosive atmospheres - Part 28: Protection of equipment and
– EN 60079-15 (Explosive atmospheres - Part 15: Equipment protection by type of
– EN 60079-0 (Explosive atmospheres - Part 0: Equipment - General requirements)
● ec
ATEX classification: II 3 G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc
Certificate no.: DEKRA 18ATEX0025 X
The products meet the requirements of the following standards:
– EN 60079-7 (Explosive atmospheres - Part 7: Equipment protection through increased
– EN 60079-0 (Explosive atmospheres - Part 0: Equipment - General requirements)
You will find the current versions of the standards in the currently valid ATEX certificates.
IECEx
The SIMATIC NET products described in these operating instructions meet the requirements
of explosion protection according to IECEx.
Note
Type of protection of the device
The devices are approved for various types of protection. You can find the type of protection of
your device and the IECEx certificate number on the nameplate.
Permitted types of protection
SCALANCE X-300
Compact Operating Instructions, 11/2019, A5E00982643-18
protection "n")
transmission systems using with optical radiation)
protection "n")
safety "e")
Certifications and approvals
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