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Table of contents Introduction ............................5 Designations used........................ 5 Trademarks.......................... 5 SIMATIC NET glossary......................5 Cybersecurity information ....................6 Recycling and disposal ......................6 Electrostatic discharge ......................7 Safety instructions ..........................9 Area of application ..........................11 Modes ..........................11 Throughput times ......................
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Table of contents Installing on an S7-1500 mounting rail................37 Wall mounting ........................39 Removal ..........................40 Connecting ............................41 Safety instructions for operation with a power supply according to NEC Class 2....41 Safety instructions for operation with a power supply according to SELV ......42 Safety instructions on use in hazardous areas ..............
SCALANCE XCM102 used. Trademarks The following and possibly other names not identified by the registered trademark sign ® are registered trademarks of Siemens AG: • SCALANCE • SINEC SIMATIC NET glossary Explanations of many of the specialist terms used in this documentation can be found in the SIMATIC NET glossary.
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 customer’s exposure...
Introduction 1.6 Electrostatic discharge Electrostatic discharge NOTICE Electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD) Electronic modules contain electrostatic sensitive components These components can easily be destroyed if handled incorrectly. Note the following instructions to avoid damage. • Touch electronic modules only when you absolutely need to work on them. •...
Safety instructions Read the safety notices Note the following safety notices. These relate to the entire working life of the device. You should also read the safety notices relating to handling in the individual sections, particularly in the sections "Installation" and "Connecting up". CAUTION To prevent injury and damage, read the manual before using the device.
Area of application SCALANCE XCM-100 media converters convert electrical signals into optical signals. The media converters have two ports: • Port 1 for electrical connections (100/1000 Mbps copper) • Port 2 for optical connections (100/1000 Mbps SFP transceiver) Individual, remote end devices or network segments can be connected via the optical port of a SCALANCE XCM-100.
Area of application 3.3 Standalone operation of a SCALANCE XCM-100 Cascade For operation with two coupled media converters, the following values result for the overall runtimes: Direction Fast Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet In both directions 1640 ns +/- 120 ns 550 ns +/- 40 ns Standalone operation of a SCALANCE XCM-100 In standalone operation, a SCALANCE XCM-100 connects two partner devices with different transmission media:...
Area of application 3.4 Cascade (series connection) of two SCALANCE XCM-100 • Make sure that an 8-core copper cable is used. • The media converter only establishes one Gigabit Ethernet link via autonegotiation. Cascade (series connection) of two SCALANCE XCM-100 You can connect two media converters in series. Coupling of the two media converters is usually performed over its optical ports.
Area of application 3.5 Network topologies • Make sure that an 8-core copper cable is used in each case. • The media converter only establishes one Gigabit Ethernet link via autonegotiation. Network topologies You can build the following topologies with the SCALANCE XCM-100 series media converters: •...
Area of application 3.5 Network topologies ④ ③ ⑤ The media converter is connected to an XC206-2SFP and a SIMATIC S7-1500 ③ ⑤ The two devices are Gigabit capable. The media converter can therefore work in Gigabit Ethernet mode. Use an SFP transceiver of the type SFP992-1* between the media ④...
Area of application 3.5 Network topologies 3.5.3 Ring Topology The following example shows an electrical ring with a SCALANCE XM408-4C as the redundancy manager. With two SCALANCE XCM102 media converters, part of the ring can be implemented with a fiber-optic cable. Note Replacement of SCALANCE X101-1 devices with SCALANCE XCM102 If you want to replace SCALANCE X101-1 or SCALANCE X101-1LD devices with SCALANCE...
Area of application 3.5 Network topologies 3.5.4 Standby coupling The following example shows the redundant coupling ("stand-by coupling") of rings with two SCALANCE XCM102 media converters. This setup is only possible with redundancy-capable stations, in the example, SCALANCE XM408-4C. ① ⑥ SCALANCE XCM102 SCALANCE XM408-8C ②...
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Area of application 3.5 Network topologies SCALANCE XCM-100 Media Converter Equipment Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C659-04...
Device description Purpose The devices of the SCALANCE XCM-100 product group enable cost-effective setup of Industrial Ethernet networks with media transitions. The use of a SCALANCE XCM-100 Media Converter is especially recommended for the following tasks: • In a network with twisted pair cables, a connection is to be made with fiber-optic cables, but the device in question does not have an FO port.
Device description 4.4 Scope of delivery Properties SCALANCE XCM102 Log table SNTP + SICLOCK Cut Through Scope of delivery The following parts are included in the scope of delivery of the SCALANCE XCM-100 Media Converter: • One SCALANCE XCM-100 Media Converter •...
Device description 4.5 Device view Device view The following figure shows an overview of the components of the SCALANCE XCM102: SCALANCE SIEMENS XCM102 SELECT/ ① LED display ② RJ45 port for twisted pair cable ③ SFP port for fiber-optic cable ④ "SELECT/SET" button ⑤...
Device description 4.6 LED display LED display The following figure shows the arrangement of the LEDs on the SCALANCE XCM-100. SCALANCE SIEMENS XCM102 SIEM SELECT/ LED "A" (red alarm LED) The "A" LED indicates an alarm status of the device. LED color...
Device description 4.7 SELECT/SET button LEDs "L" (green power LED) The power LED shows the status of the power supply. LED color LED status Meaning Green The power supply L1 or L2 is connected. Power supply L1 or L2 is not connected or the connected voltage is below 14 V DC. SELECT/SET button Function With the SELECT/SET button, you can set the fault mask.
Make sure that the components are used corresponding to the SFP transceiver (LC connection technology) and the operating mode of the media converter. You can find an overview of the passive components from Siemens in the Siemens Industry Mall (https:// mall.industry.siemens.com/mall/en/WW/Catalog/Products/10028477?tree=CatalogTree).
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Device description 4.8 Accessories Component Article number Note SM FO Cord LC/LC; 9/125 6XV1 843-5FH10-0AA0 Single-mode patch cable with LC Du‐ plex connectors (1 m) FO Standard Cable GP 50/125 6XV1 873-5AH10 Multimode patch cable with 2 x LC Duplex connectors (1 m) Replacement of SCALANCE X101-1 devices with SCALANCE XCM102 If you replace a SCALANCE X101-1/X101-1LD with a SCALANCE XCM102, you need the following accessories to be able to continue to use the given cabling.
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Device description 4.8 Accessories Example The optical interface of a SCALANCE XC206-2 (Fast Ethernet with the Multimode transmission method) should be connected to the SFP interface of the SCALANCE XCM-100. A suitable plug-in transceiver for the SCALANCE XCM-100 in this case is the SFP991-1. Pluggable transceiver SFP (100 Mbps) Type Property...
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Device description 4.8 Accessories Type Property Article number SFP992-1LH+ 1 x 1000 Mbps LC port optical for glass FO cable 6GK5 992-1AP00-8AA0 (single mode) up to max. 70 km SFP992-1ELH 1 x 1000 Mbps LC port optical for glass FO cable 6GK5 992-1AQ00-8AA0 (single mode) up to max.
Installation and disassembly Safety notices for installation Safety notices When installing the device, keep to the safety notices listed below. WARNING If a device is operated in an ambient temperature of more than 55 °C, the temperature of the device enclosure may be higher than 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 of the required safety measures at an ambient temperature higher than 55 to 70 °C.
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Installation and disassembly 5.1 Safety notices for installation WARNING The equipment shall only be used in an area with pollution degree 1 or 2 (see also EN/IEC 60664-1, GB/T 16935.1). WARNING When used in hazardous environments corresponding to Class I, Division 2 or Class I, Zone 2, the device must be installed in a cabinet or a suitable enclosure.
Installation and disassembly 5.1 Safety notices for installation WARNING The IP rating marking is not associated with the FM approvals certification. WARNING Wall mounting outside of the control cabinet or housing does not fulfill the requirements of the FM approval. Safety notices when using the device as industrial control equipment according to UL 61010-2-201 If you use the device under UL 61010-2-201 conditions you must also keep to the following safety notices in addition to the general safety notices for protection against explosion:...
Installation and disassembly 5.2 Mounting types Mounting types The following mounting types are provided for the SCALANCE XCM-100: • DIN rail • S7-300 mounting rail • S7-1500 mounting rail • Wall mounting Installation clearance Observe the following minimum clearances so that the convection ventilation of the device is not blocked: •...
Installation and disassembly 5.3 DIN rail mounting DIN rail mounting Installation Figure 5-1 Installing a SCALANCE XCM-100 on a DIN rail To mount a SCALANCE XCM-100 to a DIN rail, follow the steps below: 1. Place the third enclosure guide of the device on the top edge of the DIN rail. 2.
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Installation and disassembly 5.3 DIN rail mounting Removal Figure 5-2 Removing a SCALANCE XCM-100 from a DIN rail To remove a SCALANCE XCM-100 from a DIN rail, follow the steps below: 1. Lever the spring-loaded securing bar down using a screwdriver as far as it will go. 2.
Installation and disassembly 5.4 Installing on an S7-300 mounting rail Installing on an S7-300 mounting rail Installation Figure 5-3 Installing a SCALANCE XCM-100 on an S7-300 mounting rail To mount a SCALANCE XCM-100 to an S7-300 mounting rail, follow the steps below: 1.
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Installation and disassembly 5.4 Installing on an S7-300 mounting rail Removal Figure 5-4 Removing a SCALANCE XCM-100 on an S7-300 mounting rail To remove a SCALANCE XCM-100 from an S7-300 mounting rail, follow the steps below: 1. Lever the spring-loaded securing bar down using a screwdriver as far as it will go. 2.
Installation and disassembly 5.5 Installing on an S7-1500 mounting rail Installing on an S7-1500 mounting rail Installation Figure 5-5 Installing a SCALANCE XCM-100 on an S7-1500 mounting rail To mount a SCALANCE XCM-100 to an S7-1500 mounting rail, follow the steps below: 1.
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Installation and disassembly 5.5 Installing on an S7-1500 mounting rail Removal Figure 5-6 Removing a SCALANCE XCM-100 on an S7-1500 mounting rail To remove a SCALANCE XCM-100 from an S7-1500 mounting rail, follow the steps below: 1. Lever the spring-loaded securing bar down using a screwdriver as far as it will go. 2.
Installation and disassembly 5.6 Wall mounting Wall mounting Installation 4,5 4,5 Figure 5-7 Drilling template for wall mounting the XCM102 To mount the device on a wall, you require the following: • 2 wall plugs with a diameter of 6 mm and a minimum length of 35 mm. •...
Installation and disassembly 5.7 Removal Removal WARNING Improper disassembly Improper disassembly may result in a risk of explosion in hazardous areas. For proper disassembly, observe the following: • Before starting work, ensure that the electricity is switched off. • Secure remaining connections so that no damage can occur as a result of disassembly if the system is accidentally started up.
Connecting Safety instructions for operation with a power supply according to NEC Class 2 Operate the device with a power supply according to NEC Class 2. When connecting up the device, keep to the safety notices listed below. For devices that must be operated with a NEC Class 2 power supply, you can also connect a fuse in front of the power supply that meets the following requirements.
Connecting 6.2 Safety instructions for operation with a power supply according to SELV NOTICE Suitable fuse for the power supply cables (corresponds to "Limited Energy") The current on the terminal may not exceed 3 A. Use a fuse for the power supply that is suitable for protection of AC/DC power supply circuits * and protects against currents >...
Connecting 6.3 Safety instructions on use in hazardous areas WARNING Power supply The device is designed for operation with a directly connectable safety extra-low voltage (Safety Extra Low Voltage, SELV) according to UL/IEC 61010‑1 and UL/IEC 61010‑2‑201. Safety instructions on use in hazardous areas General safety notices relating to protection against explosion WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD...
Connecting 6.3 Safety instructions on use in hazardous areas WARNING Unprotected cable ends There is a risk of explosion due to unprotected cable ends in hazardous areas. • Protect unused cable ends according to IEC/EN 60079-14. WARNING Improper installation of shielded cables There is a risk of explosion due to equalizing currents between the hazardous area and the non- hazardous area.
Connecting 6.4 Additional notes Safety instructions for use in hazardous locations according to UL/FM HazLoc If you use the device under UL or FM HazLoc conditions, you must also adhere to the following safety instructions in addition to the general safety instructions for protection against explosion: WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD...
Connecting 6.5 Wiring rules WARNING Safety notice for connecting with a LAN ID (Local Area Network) A LAN or LAN segment with all the interconnected devices should be contained completely in a single low voltage power distribution in a building. The LAN is designed either for “Environment A”...
Connecting 6.6 Power supply 24 V AC / 24 V DC and grounding Power supply 24 V AC / 24 V DC and grounding Notes on the power supply WARNING Impermissible power supply When the device is connected to a redundant power supply (two separate power supplies), both must meet these requirements.
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The connection of the functional ground must be established directly on the mounting plate or the DIN rail terminal. Position and assignment SCALANCE SIEMENS XCM102 SELECT/ Figure 6-1 Position of the power supply and grounding with SCALANCE XCM-100 and assignment of...
Connecting 6.7 Signaling contact Contact Assignment 24 V DC/AC Ground Grounding Signaling contact The signaling contact is connected to a 2-pin plug-in terminal block. The signaling contact (optical relay contact) is a floating switch with which error/fault states can be signaled by breaking the contact.
Connecting 6.8 TP port (twisted pair port) Position and assignment SCALANCE SIEMENS XCM102 SELECT/ Figure 6-2 Position of the signaling contact with SCALANCE XCM-100 and assignment of the terminal block TP port (twisted pair port) The SCALANCE XCM-100 media converter has an RJ45 socket with MDI assignment as twisted pair port.
WARNING Use only approved SFP transceivers If you use SFP transceivers that have not been approved by Siemens AG, there is no guarantee that the device will function according to its specifications. If you use unapproved SFP transceivers, this can lead to the following problems: •...
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Connecting 6.9 SFP port SCALANCE XCM-100 Media Converter Equipment Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C659-04...
Maintenance and cleaning WARNING Unauthorized repair of devices in explosion-proof design Risk of explosion in hazardous areas • Repair work may only be performed by personnel authorized by Siemens. WARNING Impermissible accessories and spare parts Risk of explosion in hazardous areas •...
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Maintenance and cleaning SCALANCE XCM-100 Media Converter Equipment Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C659-04...
Technical specifications Technical specifications of SCALANCE XCM102 Technical specifications Connection to Industrial Ethernet Electrical connectors Quantity Connector RJ45 jack Transmission speed 100 / 1000 Mbps Slots for pluggable transceivers Quantity Connector SFP transceiver (LC port) Transmission speed 100/1000 Mbps Electrical data Power supply Rated voltage 24 V DC/AC Voltage range DC (incl.
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Technical specifications 8.1 Technical specifications of SCALANCE XCM102 Technical specifications Ambient temperature When operating with plug-in trans‐ During operation in horizontal installation po‐ ceivers of the types: sition of the rack: -40 °C to +70 °C • SFP991-1 During operation in a different installation po‐ •...
Technical specifications 8.4 Cable lengths Transmission speed The transmission speed is based on the plugged SFP transceiver. Mechanical stability (in operation) The device meets the following requirements relating to mechanical stability during operation: • IEC 60068-2-27 shock – 150 m/s , 11 ms duration –...
Current approvals on the Internet You will find the current approvals for the product on the Internet pages of Siemens Industry Online Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15270/cert). Notes for the manufacturers of machines This product is not a machine in the sense of the EC Machinery Directive or the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations (UK).
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DE-76181 Karlsruhe Germany Importer UK: Siemens plc, Manchester M20 2UR You can find the current UK Declaration of Conformity for these products on the Internet pages under Siemens Industry Online Support (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15270/cert). SCALANCE XCM-100 Media Converter Equipment Manual, 04/2024, C79000-G8976-C659-04...
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You will find this document • on the data medium that ships with some devices. • on the Internet pages under Siemens Industry Online Support. Enter the document identification number "C234" as the search term. The markings of the electrical devices are: ...
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Approvals EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) The SIMATIC NET products described in these operating instructions meet the electromagnetic compatibility requirements according to the EU Directive 2014/30/EU as well as the UK- Regulation SI 2016/1091 and their associated amendments. Applied standards: • EN 61000‑6‑2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-2: Generic standards - Immunity for industrial environments •...
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Approvals Underwriters Laboratories Inc. complying with • UL 62368-1 (information/communication technology) • CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1 (information/communication technology) Report no. E115352 cULus Approval Hazardous Location cULus Listed I. T. E. FOR HAZ. LOC. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. complying with • UL 62368-1 (information/communication technology) •...
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Approvals WARNING Personal injury and property damage can occur The installation of expansions that are not approved for SIMATIC NET products or their target systems may violate the requirements and regulations for safety and electromagnetic compatibility. Only use expansions that are approved for the system. Note The test was performed with a device and a connected communications partner that also meets the requirements of the standards listed above.
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