Mounting
5.4 Mounting with mounting plate
5.4.4
Fitting the mounting plate to a DIN rail
NOTICE
No DIN rail mounting when used on ships
If the SCALANCE W786 is used on ships, the DIN rail mounting is not adequate to hold the
device in place. In such cases, mount the SCALANCE W786 on an S7-300 rail or on an S7-
1500 rail.
Procedure
Figure 5-11
Follow the steps below to fit the mounting plate to a DIN rail:
1. Place the mounting plate with the two catches (position A in the figure above) on the
upper edge of the DIN rail.
2. Pull down the DIN rail sliding catch (position B in the figure above) and press the
mounting plate against the DIN rail until the sliding catch engages.
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Mounting plate with fittings for DIN rail mounting
SCALANCE W786 outdoor access point
Operating Instructions, 06/2013, A5E02280428-08