
SCALANCE X-300M
Compact Operating Instructions, 10/2014, A5E02630801-06 3
1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Introduction to the X-300M .......................................................................................................5
1.2 Product group X-300M..............................................................................................................7
1.3 Type designation.......................................................................................................................8
2 Safety notes............................................................................................................................................ 9
2.1 Important notes on using the SCALANCE X-300 product family .............................................9
2.2 Important notes on using the device in hazardous areas.......................................................11
3 Description............................................................................................................................................ 13
3.1 Unpacking and checking.........................................................................................................13
3.2 X-300M components of the product........................................................................................13
3.3 Product group X-300M............................................................................................................14
3.3.1 SCALANCE X308-2M and X308-2M TS.................................................................................14
3.4 The SET / SELECT button......................................................................................................16
3.5 LED display.............................................................................................................................17
3.6 Area of application and function of the C-PLUG.....................................................................21
3.7 Removing and inserting the C-PLUG (compact housing).......................................................22
4 Assembling ........................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1 Installation...............................................................................................................................23
4.2 Installation options ..................................................................................................................24
4.3 General installation .................................................................................................................25
4.3.1 Installation on a DIN rail..........................................................................................................25
4.3.2 Installation on a standard rail..................................................................................................27
4.3.3 Wall mounting .........................................................................................................................28
4.4 Installation of modular devices ...............................................................................................29
4.4.1 Installation and removal of media modules ............................................................................29
4.4.2 SFP installation in SFP media module ...................................................................................33
5 Connecting ........................................................................................................................................... 35
5.1 Notes on commissioning.........................................................................................................35
5.2 Connecting functional ground .................................................................................................36
5.3 Signaling contact.....................................................................................................................36
5.3.1 Connecting the signaling contact............................................................................................37