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Siemens SIMATIC SCALANCE W788C-2 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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SCALANCE W788C-2
SIMATIC NET
Industrial Wireless LAN
SCALANCE W788C-2
Operating Instructions
07/2019
A5E03692120-14
Introduction
Security recommendations
Description
Mounting
Connection
Technical data
Dimension drawings
Approvals
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  • Page 1 SCALANCE W788C-2 Introduction Security recommendations Description SIMATIC NET Mounting Industrial Wireless LAN SCALANCE W788C-2 Connection Technical data Operating Instructions Dimension drawings Approvals 07/2019 A5E03692120-14...
  • 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

    Table of contents Introduction ............................. 5 Information on the Operating Instructions ................5 Security recommendations ........................7 Description ............................11 Description of the device ......................11 Structure of the type designations ..................13 Components of the product ....................14 Accessories ..........................15 3.4.1 Flexible connecting cables and antennas ................

  • Page 4: Operating Instructions, 07/2019, A5E03692120-14

    Table of contents SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 07/2019, A5E03692120-14...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Information on the Operating Instructions Validity of the Operating Instructions These operating instructions cover the following products: Product Article number SCALANCE W788C-2 RJ-45 6GK5788-2FC00-1AA0 SCALANCE W788C-2 M12 6GK5788-2GD00-1AA0 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: ●...
  • Page 6 Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customers’...

  • Page 7: Security Recommendations

    ● Keep the firmware up to date. Check regularly for security updates of the product. You will find information on this on the Internet pages "Industrial Security (https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)". ● Inform yourself regularly about security advisories and bulletins published by Siemens ProductCERT (https://www.siemens.com/cert/en/cert-security-advisories.htm). ● Only activate protocols that you really require to use the device.
  • Page 8 Security recommendations ● Use a central logging server to log changes and access operations. Operate your logging server within the protected network area and check the logging information regularly. ● Use WPA2/ WPA2-PSK with AES to protect the WLAN. If iPCF or iPCF-MC is used, use the AES encryption.
  • Page 9 Security recommendations Secure/non-secure protocols and services ● Avoid and disable non-secure protocols, for example Telnet and TFTP. For historical reasons, these protocols are still available, however not intended for secure applications. Use non-secure protocols on the device with caution. ● Check whether use of the following protocols and services is necessary: –...

  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    Security recommendations ● Port status – Open The port is always open and cannot be closed. – Open (when configured) The port is open if it has been configured. ● Factory setting – Open The factory setting of the port is "Open". –...

  • Page 11: Description

    Description Description of the device SCALANCE W7x8x-x RJ45 - IP30 degree of protection ① LEDs ② Connecting connectors, R-SMA type female Devices with one IWLAN interface: 3 connectors on the top (covered in the figure). • Devices with two IWLAN interfaces: 3 connectors on the top and 3 on the underside. •...
  • Page 12 Description 3.1 Description of the device SCALANCE W7x8x-x M12 - IP65 degree of protection ① Connecting connectors, N-Connect type female Devices with one IWLAN interface: 3 connectors on the top (covered in the figure). • Devices with two IWLAN interfaces: 3 connectors on the top and 3 on the underside. •...

  • Page 13: Structure Of The Type Designations

    Description 3.2 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, 07/2019, A5E03692120-14...

  • Page 14: Components Of The Product

    The mounting set with the holding plate does not ship with the device, see Accessories (Page 15). Please check that the consignment you have received is complete. If the consignment is incomplete, contact your supplier or your local Siemens office. SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 07/2019, A5E03692120-14...

  • Page 15: Accessories

    Description 3.4 Accessories Accessories Technical data subject to change. You will find further information on the range of accessories in the Industry Mall (https://mall.industry.siemens.com) Mounting set Component Description Article number Mounting set Mounting set can only be used in conjunction with 6GK5798-8MG00-0AA0 SCALANCE W-786;...
  • Page 16 Description 3.4 Accessories Cabinet feedthrough Component Description Article number IE M12 PANEL Cabinet feedthrough for conversion from M12 con- 6GK1901-0DM40-2AA5 FEEDTHROU nector technology (X-coded, IP65/67) to RJ-45 con- GH 4 x 2 nector technology (X-coded, IP20) pack of 5 N-Connect/N- Panel feedthrough for wall thicknesses up to a maxi- 6GK5798-2PP00-2AA6 Connect fe-...

  • Page 17: Flexible Connecting Cables And Antennas

    Description 3.4 Accessories Lightning protection Component Description Article number LP798-1N Lighting protector with N/N female/female connector 6GK5798-2LP00-2AA6 with gas discharge technology LP798-2N Lighting protector with N/N female/female connector 6GK5798-2LP10-2AA6 with quarter wave technology Terminating resistor Component Description Article number TI795-1N Electrical connection 6GK5795-1TN00-1AA0 N-Connect, male...

  • Page 18: Antennas

    Note When you select an antenna, keep in mind the national approvals for your device. You can find additional information under Wireless approvals (https://www.siemens.com/wireless-approvals) The SCALANCE W786C-2IA RJ-45 uses internal omni antennas (3/4 dBi at 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz).
  • Page 19 Description 3.4 Accessories Type Properties Article number ANT792-4DN RCoax helical antenna, circular polarization, 6GK5792-4DN00-0AA6 4 dBi, 2.4 GHz, N-Connect female. ANT792-6MN Omni antenna, mast/wall mounting, 6 dBi 6GK5792-6MN00-0AA6 2.4 GHz, N-Connect female ANT792-8DN Directional antenna, mast/wall mounting, 14 6GK5792-8DN00-0AA6 dBi 2.4 GHz, N-Connect female ANT793-6DG Wide angle antenna, mast/wall mounting, 9 6GK5793-6DG00-0AA0...
  • Page 20 Description 3.4 Accessories Type Properties Article number ANT896-6MM Omnidirectional antenna for mobile wireless, 6GK5896-6MM00-0AA0 WLAN and GPS, WLAN: 6/7 dBi, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, IP68, IP69 K, QMA-Connect female, port 2 IWLAN RCoax Cable Omni antenna, 0 dBi 2.400 - 2.485 GHz, N- 6XV1875-2A 2,4 GHz PE 1/2"...

  • Page 21: Led Display

    Description 3.5 LED display LED display Information on operating status and data transfer 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 The LED display of the SCALANCE W788C-2. You can find information on the significance of the individual elements in the documentation of the WLC700.
  • Page 22 Description 3.5 LED display SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 07/2019, A5E03692120-14...

  • Page 23: Mounting

    Mounting CAUTION Minimum distance to antennas Fit the device so that there is a minimum clearance of 20 cm between antennas and persons. WARNING If a device is operated in an ambient temperature of more than 50 °C, the temperature of the device housing may be higher than 70 °C.

  • Page 24: Securing The Housing

    Mounting 4.1 Securing the housing Securing the housing Grounding connector WARNING Operation of the W7x8 only with connected grounding cable To operate the SCALANCE W7x8 safely, the housing must make contact with a grounding cable. Do not use the SCALANCE W7x8 without a grounding cable connected. The grounding cable is fixed to the housing with a screw.

  • Page 25: Wall Mounting

    Mounting 4.2 Wall mounting Wall mounting Use the holes in the housing to screw the device to the wall or on a horizontal surface. The location of the drill holes can be seen in the following figure. The following dimensions are specified in mm.

  • Page 26: Installing On The S7-300 Standard Rail

    Mounting 4.3 Installing on the S7-300 standard rail Installing on the S7-300 standard rail Follow the steps below to install the SCALANCE W7x8 on a vertical S7-300 rail: 1. Place the device on the upper edge of the S7-300 standard rail (position A). 2.

  • Page 27: Installing On The S7-1500 Standard Rail_W7X8_11N

    Mounting 4.4 Installing on the S7-1500 standard rail_W7x8_11n Installing on the S7-1500 standard rail_W7x8_11n Follow the steps below to install the SCALANCE W7x8 on a vertical S7-1500 rail: 1. Place the device on the upper edge of the S7-1500 standard rail (position A). 2.

  • Page 28: Installing On A Din Rail

    Mounting 4.5 Installing on a DIN rail Installing on a DIN rail The SCALANCE W7x8 is suitable for rail mounting on 35 mm DIN EN 50022 rails. Bracket for DIN rail mounting Note The bracket for installation on a DIN rail does not ship with the product, seeAccessories (Page 15).
  • Page 29 Mounting 4.5 Installing on a DIN rail Installing on the DIN rail The following figure shows the W7x8 mounted on a DIN rail. Follow the steps outlined below: 1. Place the device on the upper edge of the DIN rail (position A). 2.
  • Page 30 Mounting 4.5 Installing on a DIN rail SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 07/2019, A5E03692120-14...

  • Page 31: Connection

    Connection Safety when connecting up Safety notices When connecting up the device, keep to the safety notices listed below. WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD Replacing components may impair suitability for Class 1, Division 2 or Zone 2. WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD Do not open the device when the supply voltage is turned on. Note Close unused sockets Close all unused M12 sockets with protective caps (torque at least 0.4 Nm) to achieve the...

  • Page 32: Lightning Protection, Power Supply And Grounding

    Connection 5.2 Lightning protection, power supply and grounding Lightning protection, power supply and grounding Lightning protection WARNING Danger due to lightning strikes Antennas installed outdoors must be within the area covered by a lightning protection system. Make sure that all conducting systems entering from outdoors can be protected by a lightning protection potential equalization system.
  • Page 33 Connection 5.2 Lightning protection, power supply and grounding Supply voltage WARNING Safety extra low voltage The equipment is designed for operation with Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) by a Limited Power Source (LPS). This means that only SELV / LPS (Limited Power Source) complying with IEC 60950-1 / EN 60950-1 / VDE 0805-1 must be connected to the power supply terminals or the power supply unit for the equipment power supply must comply with NEC Class 2, as described by the National Electrical Code (r) (ANSI / NFPA 70).
  • Page 34 Connection 5.2 Lightning protection, power supply and grounding WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD Do not connect or disconnect cables to or from the device when a flammable or combustible atmosphere is present. General notes on use in hazardous areas according to UL-HazLoc WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD You may only connect or disconnect cables carrying electricity when the power supply is...

  • Page 35: Power Supply And Ethernet

    Connection 5.3 Power supply and Ethernet Power supply and Ethernet Connecting the power supply Models RJ-45 / degree of protection IP30 The four-pin connecting socket has the following pin assignment: Signal Description 24 VDC Ground Ground 24 VDC The M12 socket for the power supply has the following pin assignment: Signal Description 24 VDC...
  • Page 36 Connection 5.3 Power supply and Ethernet Note Grounding connector ① The device has a grounding connector on the back of the device (screw M4), see position in the drilling pattern (Page 25). Connect the grounding cable before you mount the device. Refer to the information in the section Mounting (Page 23).

  • Page 37: Antenna Connectors

    Connection 5.4 Antenna connectors Antenna connectors Note Tightening torque The following tightening torques apply to the connectors: • with N-Connect connectors: 1.7 Nm • with SMA/R-SMA connectors: 1 Nm R-SMA for degree of protection IP30 The SCALANCE W788C-2 RJ45 has antenna sockets of the type R-SMA, 3 on the top and 3 on the underside of the device.
  • Page 38 Connection 5.4 Antenna connectors ① R1A1 ② R1A2 ③ R1A3 ④ R2A1 ⑤ R2A2 ⑥ R2A3 Figure 5-1 Antenna connector IP30 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.
  • Page 39 Connection 5.4 Antenna connectors Note Terminating resistor Each WLAN interface has three antenna connectors. Connectors that are not used must have a terminating resistor fitted, see Accessories. The antennas R1A1 and R2A1 must be always be connected as soon as the associated WLAN Interface is turned on.
  • Page 40 Connection 5.4 Antenna connectors SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 07/2019, A5E03692120-14...

  • Page 41: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical specifications of the SCALANCE W788C-2) The following technical specifications apply to the following devices: ● SCALANCE W788C-2 RJ45 ● SCALANCE W788C-2 M12 ● SCALANCE W788C-2 M12 EEC Note Bridging a power outage is possible only with an input voltage of 24 VDC (-15% to +20%). 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...
  • Page 42 Technical data 6.1 Technical specifications of the SCALANCE W788C-2) Technical specifications Permitted cable lengths (Ethernet) (Alternative combinations per length range) IE TP torsion cable 0 ... 55 m 0 ... 45 m + 10 m TP cord IE FC TP marine cable 0 ...
  • Page 43 Technical data 6.1 Technical specifications of the SCALANCE W788C-2) Technical specifications Digital input Quantity Design Terminal block, 2 terminals Status "0" 13 ... 30 VDC Status "1" -30 to 3 VDC Max. input current 8 mA Max. cable length 30 m Properties Inputs isolated from electronics.
  • Page 44 Technical data 6.1 Technical specifications of the SCALANCE W788C-2) SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 07/2019, A5E03692120-14...

  • Page 45: Dimension Drawings

    Dimension drawings The following dimensions are specified in mm. Dimension drawing of the SCALANCE W7x8-2 RJ45 (degree of protection IP30) Figure 7-1 Front view RJ-45 Figure 7-2 View from above RJ-45 SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 07/2019, A5E03692120-14...
  • Page 46 Dimension drawings Dimension drawing of the SCALANCE W7x8-2 M12 (degree of protection IP65) Figure 7-3 Front view M12 Figure 7-4 View from above M12 SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 07/2019, A5E03692120-14...

  • Page 47: Approvals

    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 at Siemens Industry Online Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/) ● Using the search function at Industrial communication (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15859/cert)
  • Page 48 Approvals SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 07/2019, A5E03692120-14...

  • Page 49: Index

    Index Antenna cables, 17 Safety extra low voltage, 33 Antennas, 17 Safety notices Article numbers, 5 Use in hazardous areas, 31 when connecting up, 31 Scope of delivery, 14 SELV, 32 Supply voltage, 33 Cables Permitted lengths, 41 Connectors, 14 Technical specifications, 41, 41 Type designations, 13 Dimension drawings, 45...
  • Page 50 Index SCALANCE W788C-2 Operating Instructions, 07/2019, A5E03692120-14...

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