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SCALANCE W786-x
SIMATIC NET
Industrial Wireless LAN
SCALANCE W786-x
Operating Instructions
11/2014
A5E03678337-07
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Information on the Internet
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Safety instructions
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Introduction
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Description
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Mounting
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Connecting up
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Technical specifications
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Certification
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  • Page 1 ___________________ SCALANCE W786-x Information on the Internet ___________________ Safety instructions ___________________ SIMATIC NET Introduction ___________________ Description Industrial Wireless LAN SCALANCE W786-x ___________________ Mounting ___________________ Connecting up Operating Instructions ___________________ Technical specifications ___________________ Certification 11/2014 A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting a power supply adapter ..................44 Connecting to Industrial Ethernet ................... 48 SFP/SFP+ transceiver ......................49 Suitable antenna cables and antennas ................... 51 Connecting external antennas ....................53 6.10 Replacing the PLUG (C-PLUG or KEY-PLUG) ..............55 SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 4 Contents Technical specifications ........................59 Dimension drawing SCALANCE W786 ................. 61 Radiation patterns diagrams of SCALANCE W786 internal antennas ........62 Certification ............................65 Index ..............................67 SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 5: Information On The Internet

    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 W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 6 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 W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Only authorized personnel is permitted to open the device and carry out any work on the open device (e.g. connection and disconnection of cables, operating the reset button, replacing the PLUG)! SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 8 Safety instructions 2.1 General safety information for the SCALANCE W786 SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    You will find detailed information about configuration in the SCALANCE W700 configuration manuals on the accompanying SIMATIC NET IWLAN CD under the file name: PH_SCALANCE-W700-WBM_76.pdf and PH_SCALANCE-W700-CLI_76.pdf Note Make sure that you read the explanations and instructions in the README.txt file SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 10: Structure Of The Type Designations

    Introduction 3.2 Structure of the type designations Structure of the type designations The type designation of a SCALANCE W786 is made up of several parts that have the following meaning: SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 11: Description

    You can obtain the installation set under the following order number: 6GK5 798-8ML00-0AB3. Please check that the consignment you have received is complete. If the consignment is incomplete, contact your supplier or your local Siemens office. SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 12: Led Display

    There is a connection over the Ethernet port. (Link). Green and yel- Data transfer over the Ethernet interface (traffic). low flashing alternately Green and yel- Data transfer over the first WLAN interface. low flashing alternately SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 13 A primary user was found on all enabled channels. flashing yellow simultaneously Flashing yellow "Flashing" enabled using SIMATIC NET Primary Setup Tool (PST). and green simul- taneously. (1) Not with the SCALANCE W786-2 SFP (2) Only with the SCALANCE W786-2 SFP SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 14 If no primary user is detected, data traffic is possible again. The wait time of 30 minutes is necessary due to legal requirements and cannot be shortened even by restarting the device. SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 15: Reset Button

    Functions of the reset button The reset button is located below the housing cover beside on the right-hand side above the cable feed: Figure 4-1 Position of the reset button with the housing cover removed SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 16 "Troubleshooting/FAQ" in the SCALANCE W700 WBM configuration manual. ● Restoring the default parameters (factory defaults) You will find more information is in the section "Restoring the default parameters" in the SCALANCE W700 WBM configuration manual. SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 17: Mounting

    70 °C. The device must therefore be installed so that it is only accessible to service personnel or users that are aware of the reason for restricted access and the required safety measures at an ambient temperature higher than 40 °C. SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 18: Removing / Fitting The Housing Cover

    Only authorized personnel is permitted to open the device and carry out any work on the open device (e.g. connection and disconnection of cables, operating the reset button, replacing the PLUG)! SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 19 3. Remove the housing cover (position C in the figure above). Fitting the housing cover Fitting the housing cover is carried out in the reverse order. Tightening torque for the cover screws 1.8 Nm. SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 20: Laying The Cables

    ● Cables inserted through a wall behind the SCALANCE W786 (position C in the previous schematic). In this case, you will need to mount the SCALANCE W786 so that the opening in the wall is located above the lower edge of the device. SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 21 Place the supplied toothed washer directly on the rear of the device before screwing on the ground cable. Only then can you be sure that there is ideal contact with the screwed-on cable. Figure 5-3 Chassis ground connector on the rear of the SCALANCE W786 SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 22: Mounting Without An Adapter (Wall Mounting Only)

    • There are no restrictions relating to devices without internal antennas. The location of the holes for mounting the SCALANCE W786 on a wall is shown in the following figure: Figure 5-4 Drilling template for wall mounting of the SCALANCE W786 SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 23 SCALANCE W786. The drilling template is a square with sides 100 mm long. The device can therefore be mounted on a wall with bolts through the wall. Calculate the length of the required M4 screws as follows: Screw length = wall thickness + 7 mm SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 24: Mounting With Mounting Plate

    • There are no restrictions relating to devices without internal antennas. The location of the holes for fitting the mounting plate to a wall is shown in the following figure: Figure 5-6 Drilling template for fitting the mounting plate to a wall SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 25 ● for concrete walls: 4 x 50 mm with 5 mm concrete plug ● for metal walls: M4 x 25 mm with machine thread in the wall Figure 5-7 Fitting the mounting plate for the SCALANCE W786 to a wall SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 26: Screwing The Cover Plate For The Cable Feedthrough To The Mounting Plate

    There is then a risk of electric shock. Make sure that you use the cover plate for the cable feedthrough if you do not mount the SCALANCE W786 on a wall. SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 27 1. Fit the cover plate on the mounting plate from below until the two lugs (position A in the figure above) engage the lower edge of the mounting plate. 2. Secure the cover plate to the mounting plate with two M4 screws. The screws are supplied with the assembly kit. SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 28: Fitting The Mounting Plate To An S7-300 Standard Rail

    2. At the bottom, the mounting plate has two lugs with holes. Screw the lugs to the S7-300 standard rail (position B in the figure above). The required screws are supplied with the mounting plate. SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 29: Fitting The Mounting Plate To A Din Rail

    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. SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 30: Fitting The Mounting Plate To A Mast

    (position B in the figure above) to the side to adapt a fastening strap to the diameter of the mast. 4. Press the tensioning screw against the fastening strap and tighten the tensioning screw, tightening torque 4.5 Nm. SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 31: Fitting/Removing The Scalance W786 To/From A Mounting Plate

    Note the information in the section "Connecting up cables". 2. Fit the SCALANCE W786 so that the upper edge of the rear of the housing is below the two catches of the mounting plate (position B in the figure above). SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 32 3. Pull out the lower edge of the SCALANCE W786 to the front and then release it from the two clips on the mounting plate (position B in the first figure in this section). SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 33: Connecting Up

    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 W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 34 (two separate power supplies), both power supplies must meet these requirements. Exception: Power supply with PELV (according to VDE 0100-410 or IEC 60364-4-41) is also possible if the generated rated voltage does not exceed the voltage limits 25 VAC or 60 VDC. SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 35 - Do not connect any external LAN-circuit, powersupply or antenna coming from outdoor. WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT WHEN A FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE ATMOSPHERE IS PRESENT. SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 36 Article 501.10 (B)(1)(4) of the NEC. - The PLTC cable for the power supply must be installed in accordance with Article 725.154 (D)(1) through (D)(4) of the NEC. SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 37: Suitable Cables For Power Supply And Ethernet

    Power supply adapter 100 to 240 VAC Round cable cross-section with • 6 to 8 mm diameter. Three-core cable with 0.5 - 1.5 mm cross sec- • tion of the individual cores. Permitted tensile load at least • 100 N. SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 38 80 °C, special measures need to be taken. If the equipment is operated in an air ambient at 45 - 60 °C, only use cables with admitted maximum operating temperature of at least 90 °C. SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 39: Connecting The Cables

    For this reason, do not connect the contacts of the supply cable to the mains power supply using a plug-in connector but screw the contacts to a terminal block that can be disconnected from the mains power by a switch. SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 40 (as shown by position B in the figure above). 3. Press the strain relief clamp into the housing until the cable is located completely in the opening in the housing seal (position C in the figure above). SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 41 Figure 6-2 Securing a sealing plug with a strain relief clamp Note Keep unused sealing plugs and strain relief clamps for later use. SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 42: Connecting The Power Supply

    6GK5 791-2AC00-0AA0 Power over Ethernet (PoE) With the SCALANCE W786-x RJ-45, power supply using Power over Ethernet (PoE) is also possible. The devices support the standards 802.3at Type 1 (IEEE 802.3af) and IEEE 803.at Type 2. With SCALANCE W786-2SFP, Power over the Ethernet is not possible in any situation.
  • Page 43 2. Press the plug into the left-hand half of the socket until it locks in place. 3. Secure the power supply with a strain relief clamp as shown in the section "Connecting the cables". SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 44: Connecting A Power Supply Adapter

    Connect or disconnect power supply cables only when the power is turned off. Start the SCALANCE W786 only when you have screwed down the housing cover again so that there is once again protection against touching live parts. SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 45 For a line with 100 to 240 VAC use an insulated strain relief clamp only; this ships with the power supply adapter. SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 46 3. Connect the cable for the power supply. The assignment of the terminals is shown above. 4. Secure the power supply cable with a strain relief clamp. For more detailed information on this topic, refer to the section "Connecting the cables". SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 47 2. Remove the securing screw of the power supply adapter (position B). 3. Pull the loop (position A) to remove the plug on the rear of the power supply adapter from the socket in the housing. 4. Remove the power supply adapter. SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 48: Connecting To Industrial Ethernet

    Follow the steps below to connect an Ethernet cable to a SCALANCE W786 with an RJ-45 jack: 1. Insert the RJ-45 plug of the Ethernet cable in the jack of the SCALANCE W786-x RJ-45. 2. Secure the Ethernet cable with a strain relief clamp.

  • Page 49: Sfp/Sfp+ Transceiver

    NOTICE Use only approved SFP transceivers If you use SFPs not approved by Siemens AG, Siemens cannot accept any responsibility for the correct functioning of the device according to the specification. If components are used that have not been Siemens approved, Siemens cannot vouch for their compatibility or for risk-free use of these components.
  • Page 50 Position of the SFP slots The SFP slots are located below the housing cover to the left of the antenna sockets. Figure 6-7 Position of the SFP slots with the housing cover removed SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 51: Suitable Antenna Cables And Antennas

    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 W786. SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 52 90° con- nector. ANT795-4MA Omni antenna, directly on the device, 3/5 6GK5 795-4MA00-0AA3 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, IP30, R-SMA con- nector male for direct mounting on the device, connector angle adjustable 0° to 180°. SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 53: Connecting External Antennas

    • First, connect the cables to the "R2" sockets if you are using more than one antenna for an interface. After connecting the cables to the "R1" sockets, the "R2" sockets are difficult to reach. SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 54 You will find information on the configuration of the antennas in the following documents: • SCALANCE W786 SCALANCE W700 configuration manual, section "Configuring antennas" • SCALANCE W786C SCALANCE WLC711 User Guide, section "Configuring wireless AP radio properties" SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 55: Replacing The Plug (C-Plug Or Key-Plug)

    PLUG was removed, there is a restart. If a KEY-PLUG was inserted in the device, the device changes to a defined error state following the restart. With SCALANCE W, the available wireless interfaces are deactivated in this case. SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 56 Insert the PLUG correctly oriented into the slot. The PLUG is correctly inserted when it is completely inside the device and does not jut out of the slot. 4. Screw the housing cover back onto the device. SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 57 KEY-PLUG also contains a license with which you can enable special functions, for example iFeatures: Type Order number KEY-PLUG W780 iFeatures AP 6GK5907-8PA00 KEY-PLUG W740 iFeatures Client 6GK5907-4PA00 KEY-PLUG W700 Security 6GK5907-0PA00 SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 58 Connecting up 6.10 Replacing the PLUG (C-PLUG or KEY-PLUG) SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 59: Technical Specifications

    36 VDC, max. 57 VDC via RJ-45 jack, electrically isolated according to IEEE802.3at, dielectric resistance > 2 Mohms. 12 to 24 VDC min. 9.6 VDC, max. 28.8 VDC via optional power supply adapter 100 to 240 VAC via optional power supply adapter SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 60 W786C-2 SFP, the maximum operating SFP992-1LD 55 ℃ temperature depends on the transceiver SFP992-1LH 50 ℃ you are using: SFP992-1LH+ 50 ℃ SFP992-1ELH 45 ℃ Transportation/storage temperature -40 °C to +70 °C Degree of protection Tested to IP65 SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 61: Dimension Drawing Scalance W786

    Technical specifications 7.1 Dimension drawing SCALANCE W786 MTBF (mean time between failure) W786-1 41 years W786-2 36 years W786C-2 Dimension drawing SCALANCE W786 Front view and view from above of the SCALANCE W786 SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 62: Radiation Patterns Diagrams Of Scalance W786 Internal Antennas

    Technical specifications 7.2 Radiation patterns diagrams of SCALANCE W786 internal antennas Radiation patterns diagrams of SCALANCE W786 internal antennas Horizontal radiation pattern 2500 MHz SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 63 Technical specifications 7.2 Radiation patterns diagrams of SCALANCE W786 internal antennas Vertical radiation pattern 2500 MHz Horizontal radiation pattern 5800 MHz SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 64 Technical specifications 7.2 Radiation patterns diagrams of SCALANCE W786 internal antennas Vertical radiation pattern 5800 MHz SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 65: Certification

    Certification 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.
  • Page 66 Certification SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

  • Page 67: Index

    Ethernet, 48 Grounding, 33 LED display, 12 Lightning protection, 33 Loading firmware, 15 Power supply, 42 Primary user radar, 12 Protective caps, 11 Reset button, 15 Resetting the device, 15 Restart of the device, 15 SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...
  • Page 68 Index SCALANCE W786-x Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07...

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