Installation
4.1 Safety notices for installation
SCALANCE XR-300WG
30 Operating Instructions, 05/2017, C79000-G8976-C454-01
Use only approved components
If you use components and accessories that are not approved for SIMATIC NET devices or
their target systems, this may violate the requirements and regulations for safety and
electromagnetic compatibility.
Only use components approved for the SIMATIC NET devices.
Warming and premature aging of the IE switch due to direct sunlight
Direct sunlight can heat up the device and can lead to premature aging of the IE switch and
its cabling.
Provide suitable shade to protect the IE switch against direct sunlight.
Note
During installation and operation, keep to the installation guidelines and safety notices
described in this document and in th
e system manuals "Industrial Ethernet / PROFINET
Industrial Ethernet" and "Industrial Ethernet / PROFINET passive network components".
You will find information on the system manuals in the section "AUTOHOTSPOT", in "Further
documentati
on".