WARNING
Open equipment
The devices are "open equipment" according to the standard IEC 61010-2-201 or UL 61010-2-201 / CSA C22.2 No. 61010-2-
201. To fulfill requirements for safe operation with regard to mechanical stability, flame retardation, stability, and
protection against contact, the following alternative types of installation are specified:
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Installation in a suitable cabinet.
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Installation in a suitable enclosure.
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Installation in a suitably equipped, enclosed control room.
WARNING
If the temperature at the cable or housing socket or at the branching points of the cables exceeds 60 °C, special precautions
must be taken. If the equipment is operated at ambient temperatures in excess of 40 °C, only use cables with permitted
operating temperature of at least 80 ℃.
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Maintenance, cleaning, recycling and accessories
Maintenance and repair
The devices are maintenance-free. Repairs to the devices may only be carried out by the manufacturer.
WARNING
Impermissible accessories and spare parts
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Only use original accessories and original spare parts.
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Observe all relevant installation and safety instructions described in the manuals for the device or supplied with the
accessories or spare parts.
CAUTION
Hot surfaces
Risk of burns during maintenance work on parts with a surface temperature above 70 °C (158 °F).
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Take appropriate protective measures, for example, wear protective gloves.
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Once maintenance work is complete, restore the touch protection measures.
Cleaning
NOTICE
Damage to the device due to improper cleaning
Requirement: All supply voltages present on the device are switched off. Observe the five safety rules for working in and on
electrical installations.
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Clean the outer housing parts with a dry ESD cloth (adhering to the ESD protection measures).
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Do not use solvents when cleaning the device. Solvents can damage the surface of the housing.
Recycling and disposal
For environmentally sustainable recycling and disposal of your electronic waste, contact a company certified for the disposal
of electronic waste. Dispose of the devices according to the applicable regulations in your country.
Accessories
You can find information on the approved accessories in the documentation (Page 3).
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Approvals
The SIMATIC NET products described in these Operating Instructions have the approvals listed below.
Compact Switch Module CSM 1277 G2
A5E54595177-AA, 06/2025
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