Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Automation System System Manual page 164

Technical specifications
15.1 Standards and Approvals
Safety information
Personal injury and damage to property may occur
In hazardous areas, injury to persons and material damage may occur if you disconnect
plug-in connections during operation of an S7-1500 automation system.
Always switch off the power to the S7-1500 automation system when disconnecting plug-in
connections in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Explosion hazard
If you replace components, compliance with Class I, DIV. 2 could be compromised.
Deployment requirements
This device is only appropriate for use in Class I, Div. 2, Group A, B, C, D, or in non-
hazardous areas.
CE mark
The S7-1500 automation system meets the requirements and protection targets of the
following EC guidelines and complies with the harmonized European standards (EN) for
programmable logic controllers published in the official gazettes of the European
Community:
● 2006/95/EC "Electrical Equipment Designed for Use within Certain Voltage Limits"
● 2004/108/EC "Electromagnetic Compatibility" (EMC Directive)
● 94/9/EC on "equipment and protective systems for use in hazardous areas" (explosion
The EC declaration of conformity is held on file available to competent authorities at:
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
Industry Sector
I IA AS FA WF AMB
Postfach 1963
D-92209 Amberg, Germany
These files are also available for download on the Customer Support Internet pages, under
the keyword "Declaration of Conformity".
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S7-1500 Automation System
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