Connection - Siemens SIMATIC NET ANT795-6MT Compact Operating Instructions

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Connection

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.
When implementing your lightning protection concept, make sure you adhere to the
VDE 0182 or IEC 62305 standard.
Suitable lightning protectors are available in the range of accessories of SIMATIC
NET Industrial WLAN:
● Lightning protection element LP798-1N (article number 6GK5798-2LP00-2AA6)
● Lightning protection element LP798-2N (article number 6GK5798-2LP10-2AA6)
Note
We recommend that you use the maintenance-free lightning protector LP798-2N.
Exception:
When there is also DC power is supplied via the antenna cable. In this case, only the
lightning protector LP798-1N can be used.
WARNING
Danger due to lightning strikes
Installing this lightning protector between an antenna and a SCALANCE W700 is
not adequate protection against a lightning strike. The lightning protectors listed
above only work within the framework of a comprehensive lightning protection
concept. If you have questions, ask a qualified specialist company.
Procedure
1. Screw the connecting cables to the SCALANCE W700 to the previously installed
QMA/N-Connect connecting cables of the antenna. The tightening torque of the
union nut is 1,7 Nm. If there is greater mechanical load (for example vibration) a
maximum 3 Nm is permitted.
2. Provide strain relief for the cables.
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