WARNINGEx zone entrainmentDanger of explosion in hazardous areasIt is in the responsibility of the customer to implement a safety concept that ensures that Exzone entrainment cannot occur when using purging.• A possible solution may be the use of non-return valves in the purging gas flow to ensurethat no gas can leave the process through the purging gas connection.WARNINGConnecting or disconnecting device in energized stateRisk of explosion in hazardous areas.• Connect or disconnect devices in hazardous areas only in a de-energized state.• Install a suitable switch-off device.Exceptions:• Devices having exclusively the type of protection "Intrinsic safety Ex i" may also beconnected in energized state in hazardous areas.NoteAfter switching the device off, wait at least 10 minutes.WARNINGImproper power supplyRisk of explosion in hazardous areas as result of incorrect power supply.• Connect the device in accordance with the specified power supply and signal circuits. Therelevant specifications can be found in the certificates, in Technical data (Page 87) or onthe nameplate.WARNINGLack of equipotential bondingRisk of explosion through compensating currents or ignition currents through lack ofequipotential bonding.• Ensure that the device is potentially equalized• The cable cross-section of the equipotential bonding cable must be greater than or equal tothe connecting cable of the electronicsConnecting4.2 Safety notes for hazardous areasSIPROCESS GA700 rack and wall mounted devicesCompact Operating Instructions, 06/2023, A5E35134047-AB 39