Mounting and wiring
EL6731 27Version: 2.8
Standards
The fundamental health and safety requirements are fulfilled by compliance with the following standards:
• EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013
• EN 60079-15:2010
Marking
The Beckhoff fieldbus components with extended temperature range (ET) certified according to the ATEX
directive for potentially explosive areas bear the following marking:
II 3GKEMA 10ATEX0075 X Ex nA IIC T4 GcTa: -25…+60°C
or
II 3GKEMA 10ATEX0075 X Ex nC IIC T4 GcTa: -25…+60°C
3.10 ATEX Documentation
Notes about operation of the Beckhoff terminal systems in potentially explosive ar-
eas (ATEX)
Pay also attention to the continuative documentation
Notes about operation of the Beckhoff terminal systems in potentially explosive areas (ATEX)
that is available in the download area of the Beckhoff homepage http:\\www.beckhoff.com!
3.11 UL notice
Application
Beckhoff EtherCAT modules are intended for use with Beckhoff’s UL Listed EtherCAT Sys-
tem only.
Examination
For cULus examination, the Beckhoff I/O System has only been investigated for risk of fire
and electrical shock (in accordance with UL508 and CSAC22.2 No.142).
For devices with Ethernet connectors
Not for connection to telecommunication circuits.
Basic principles
UL certification according to UL508. Devices with this kind of certification are marked by this sign: