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___________________ SCALANCE W788C-2 Information on the Internet ___________________ Introduction ___________________ SIMATIC NET Description ___________________ Mounting Industrial Wireless LAN SCALANCE W788C-2 ___________________ Connection ___________________ Technical data Operating Instructions ___________________ Approvals 11/2014 A5E03692120-07...
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Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.
Noudata lyhyen käyttöoppaan sisältämiä varoituksia ja huomio sen muutkin tiedot. Oman kielisesi käyttöoppaan löydät internetistä osoitteesta: http://support.automation.siemens.com/ww/view/fi/10806097 Λάβετε υπόψη τις υποδείξεις προειδοποίησης και τις πρόσθετες πληροφορίες των συνοπτικών οδηγιών χρήσης που παρέχονται στη γλώσσα σας στο Διαδίκτυο: http://support.automation.siemens.com/ww/view/gr/10806097 SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03692120-07...
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Observera varningshänvisningarna och extrainformationerna i kompaktbruksanvisningen som finns på ditt språk på internet: http://support.automation.siemens.com/ww/view/se/10806097 İnternette kendi dilinizdeki kompakt işletim kılavuzunda yer alan uyarı notlarına ve ek bilgilere lütfen dikkat edin: http://support.automation.siemens.com/ww/view/tr/10806097 SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03692120-07...
SCALANCE W788C-2 RJ-45 6GK5 788-2FC00-1AA0 SCALANCE W788C-2 M12 6GK5 788-2GD00-1AA0 SCALANCE W788C-2 M12 EEC 6GK5788-2GD00-1TA0 If information relates to all the named products, the term SCALANCE W7x8 will be used. These operating instructions apply to the following software version: ● SCALANCE W7x8C with firmware as of version 8.31...
Introduction 2.2 Structure of the type designations Structure of the type designations The type designation of a SCALANCE W7x8 is made up of several parts that have the following meaning: SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03692120-07...
● SIMATIC NET Industrial Wireless LAN CD Please check that the consignment you have received is complete. If the consignment is incomplete, contact your supplier or your local Siemens office. Note The bracket for installation on a DIN rail does not ship with the product. You obtain a set of 3 under the following order number: 6GK5 798-8ML00-0AB3.
- reset button and the - PLUG compartment (not with W788C) ⑥ Connector for the digital input/output (not with W788C) ⑦ PLUG compartment (not with W788C) ⑧ Reset button Figure 3-1 Device description of the RJ-45 variant SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03692120-07...
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Screw-down cover for the - reset button and the - PLUG compartment (not with W788C) ⑥ PLUG compartment (not with W788C) ⑦ Reset button (covered in the figure) Figure 3-2 Device description of the M12 variant SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03692120-07...
On the front of the housing, several LEDs provide information on the operating status of the SCALANCE W7x8: LEDs with RJ-45 variants LEDs with M12 variants LED display of the SCALANCE W788C-2. You will find information on the significance of the individual elements in the documentation for the WLC700. SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03692120-07...
General notes on use according to ATEX and IECEx WARNING To comply with EC Directive 94/9 (ATEX95) or the conditions of IECEx, this enclosure or cabinet must meet the requirements of at least IP54 in compliance with EN 60529. SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03692120-07...
- The minimum distance to fluorescent lamps should be 0.5 m. - When installed in a cabinet, we recommend that you do not install relays on the same or on directly neighboring mounting rails. SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03692120-07...
Use the holes in the housing to screw the device to the wall or on a horizontal surface. The location of the holes can be seen in the following figure: Figure 4-1 Drilling pattern (dimensions in mm) SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03692120-07...
1. Place the device on the upper edge of the S7-300 standard rail (position A). 2. Screw the device to the rail using the supplied screw (position B). Figure 4-2 Installing on an S7-300 standard rail SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03692120-07...
The bracket consists of the following parts: ● 1 DIN rail slider ● 1 spring ● 2 screws Mount the bracket on the rear of the device as shown in the figure below: Figure 4-3 Fitting the DIN rail slider SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03692120-07...
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1. Place the device on the upper edge of the DIN rail (position A). 2. Pull the spring-mounted DIN rail slider (position B) down and press the device against the DIN rail until it locks in place. Figure 4-4 Installing on a DIN rail SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03692120-07...
Installing this lightning protector between an antenna and a SCALANCE W700 is not adequate protection against a lightning strike. The LP798-1N lightening protector only works within the framework of a comprehensive lightning protection concept. If you have questions, ask a qualified specialist company. SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03692120-07...
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25 VAC or 60 VDC. WARNING Transient overvoltage Take measures to prevent transient voltage surges of more than 40% of the rated voltage. This is the case if you only operate devices with SELV (safety extra-low voltage). SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03692120-07...
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DO NOT DISCONNECT WHILE CIRCUIT IS LIVE UNLESS AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS. This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D or non- hazardous locations only. SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03692120-07...
8. This corresponds to alternative B according to IEEE 802.3af. Note Disabling the PoE power supply Before you pull a plug via which the device is supplied with power using PoE, disable the relevant PoE power supply. SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03692120-07...
RJ-45 interface or via an M12 interface. Antenna connectors R-SMA for degree of protection IP30 The SCALANCE W788C-2 RJ-45 has antenna sockets of the type R-SMA, 3 on the top and 3 on the underside of the device. N-Connect for degree of protection IP65 The SCALANCE W788C-2 M12 has antenna sockets of the type N-Connect, 3 on the top and 3 on the underside of the device.
Flexible adapter cable of antennas with QMA socket for antenna connecting cable. pack of 3 Length Order number 6XV1875-5JH10 Suitable antennas Note When you select an antenna, keep in mind the national approvals for your SCALANCE W7x8. SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03692120-07...
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2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, IP30, R-SMA con- nector male for direct mounting on the device, connector angle adjustable 0° to 180°. ANT792-4DN RCoax helical antenna, circular polariza- 6GK5 792-4DN00-0AA6 tion, 4 dBi, 2.4 GHz, N-connect female. SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03692120-07...
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The antenna ANT793-8DK may only be used with the antenna cable 6XV1875-5CN10 (10 m length). Other antenna cables are not permitted. Notice for USA/Canada Only one antenna per device can be used (connected to R1A1, R1A2 or R2A1, R2A2). SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03692120-07...
IEEE 802.3at type 1 (802.3af) and 802.3at type 2 (Power over Ethernet) Note You will find detailed information on the transmit power and receiver sensitivity in the document "Leistungsdaten 802.11abgn PCIe Minicard / Characteristics 802.11abgn PCIe Minicard" (REF_W700-RadioInterface_74.pdf). SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03692120-07...
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(H x W x D) 158 mm x 200 mm x 79 mm W7x8x M12 (IP65): 175.2 mm x 200 mm x 79 mm Weight: W7x8-x RJ-45 (IP 30): 1.7 kg W7x8-x M12 (IP65): 1.7 kg SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03692120-07...
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Operating temperature -20 °C to +60 °C Transportation/storage temperature -40 °C to +70 °C Degree of protection Tested to IP65 or IP30 MTBF (mean time between failure) W788-1 41 years W788-2, W788C-2 35 years SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03692120-07...
6.1 Dimension drawings Dimension drawings The following dimensions are specified in mm. Dimension drawing of the SCALANCE W7x8-2 RJ45 (degree of protection IP30) Figure 6-1 Front view RJ-45 Figure 6-2 View from above RJ-45 SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03692120-07...
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Technical data 6.1 Dimension drawings Dimension drawing of the SCALANCE W7x8-2 M12 (degree of protection IP65) Figure 6-3 Front view M12 Figure 6-4 View from above M12 SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03692120-07...
Approvals You will find the approvals of the products in the reference work "Approvals SCALANCE W700 802.11n" on the Internet pages of Siemens Industry Online Support: ● Using the search function: support.automation.siemens.com (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en) Enter the entry ID of the relevant manual as the search item.