Siemens MPCI1V1 Users Manual

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SIMATIC NET

Betriebsanleitung (kompakt)
Operating Instructions (Compact)

SCALANCE W786-1PRO
SCALANCE W786-2PRO

SCALANCE W786-3PRO

Deutsch/English

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Safety Guidelines

This manual contains notices you have to observe in order to ensure your personal safety, as well as to prevent
damage to property. The notices referring to your personal safety are highlighted in the manual by a safety alert
symbol, notices referring only to property damage have no safety alert symbol. These notices shown below are
graded according to the degree of danger.

Danger
indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions are not taken.

Warning
indicates that death or severe personal injury may result if proper precautions are not taken.

Caution
with a safety alert symbol, indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken.

Caution
without a safety alert symbol, indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken.

Notice
indicates that an unintended result or situation can occur if the corresponding information is not taken into

account.

If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger will
be used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to
property damage.

Qualified Personnel

The device/system may only be set up and used in conjunction with this documentation. Commissioning and
operation of a device/system may only be performed by qualified personnel. Within the context of the safety notes
in this documentation qualified persons are defined as persons who are authorized to commission, ground and
label devices, systems and circuits in accordance with established safety practices and standards.

Prescribed Usage

Note the following:

Warning
This device may only be used for the applications described in the catalog or the technical description and only

in connection with devices or components from other manufacturers which have been approved or
recommended by Siemens. Correct, reliable operation of the product requires proper transport, storage,
positioning and assembly as well as careful operation and maintenance.

Trademarks

All names identified by ® are registered trademarks of the Siemens AG. The remaining trademarks in this
publication may be trademarks whose use by third parties for their own purposes could violate the rights of the
owner.

Disclaimer of Liability

We have reviewed the contents of this publication to ensure consistency with the hardware and software
described. Since variance cannot be precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee full consistency. However, the
information in this publication is reviewed regularly and any necessary corrections are included in subsequent
editions.

Siemens AG

Automation and Drives
Postfach 48 48
90437 NÜRNBERG
GERMANY

Ⓟ 03/2007

Copyright © Siemens AG .
Technical data subject to change

Table of contents

1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................... 7

1.1 Information on the Operating Instructions (compact) SCALANCE W786 ..................................... 7

2 Description................................................................................................................................................ 9

2.1 Scope of delivery ........................................................................................................................... 9

2.2 Product properties ....................................................................................................................... 10

2.3 LED display............................................................................................................... ................... 13

2.4 C-PLUG ....................................................................................................................................... 16

2.5 Reset button................................................................................................................................. 17

2.6 Biological compatibility................................................................................................................. 18

3 Assembling ............................................................................................................................................. 19

3.1 Removing / fitting the housing cover ........................................................................................... 19

3.2 Connecting up cables .................................................................................................................. 21

3.3 Mounting without an adapter (wall mounting only)...................................................................... 24

3.4 Mounting with mounting plate...................................................................................................... 26

3.4.1 Fitting the mounting plate to a wall.............................................................................................. 26

3.4.2 Fitting the mounting plate to an S7 standard rail......................................................................... 28

3.4.3 Fitting the mounting plate to a DIN rail ........................................................................................ 29

3.4.4 Fitting the mounting plate to a mast ............................................................................................ 30

3.4.5 Fitting the SCALANCE W786 to a mounting plate ...................................................................... 31

4 Connecting.............................................................................................................................................. 33

4.1 Lightning protection, power supply, and grounding..................................................................... 33

4.2 Suitable cables for the SCALANCE W786 .................................................................................. 35

4.3 Connecting the cables .....................................................................................................

4.4 Connectors for the power supply of the SCALANCE W786........................................................ 40

4.5 Connecting a power supply adapter............................................................................................ 42

4.6 Connection for Industrial Ethernet............................................................................................... 45

4.7 Connectors for external antennas ............................................................................................... 46

4.8 Inserting / removing the C-PLUG ................................................................................................ 47

5 Technical data......................................................................................................................................... 49

5.1 SCALANCE W786 technical specifications................................................................................. 49

5.2 Permitted antennas...................................................................................................................... 51

6 Certification............................................................................................................................................. 53

6.1 Approvals for SCALANCE W786................................................................................................. 53

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6.2 SCALANCE W786 national approvals......................................................................................... 57

Index....................................................................................................................................................... 61

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1.1 Information on the Operating Instructions (compact)
SCALANCE W786

Validity of the Operating Instructions (compact)

These Operating Instructions (compact) cover the following products:

● SCALANCE W786-1PRO

● SCALANCE W786-2PRO

● SCALANCE W786-3PRO
These Operating Instructions (compact) apply to the following software version:

● SCALANCE W786 firmware as of Version 3.2

Purpose of the Operating Instructions (compact)

Based on the Operating Instructions (compact), you will be able to install and connect up the
SCALANCE W786 correctly. Configuring the SCALANCE W786 and integrating the
SCALANCE W786 in a WLAN are not dealt with in this manual.

Documentation on the accompanying CD

You will find detailed information on configuration in the Operating Instructions SCALANCE
W786 on the accompanying CD in the file

BA_SCALANCE-W786_76.pdf

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1.1 Information on the Operating Instructions (compact) SCALANCE W786

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2.1 Scope of delivery

The following components are supplied with the SCALANCE W786:

● SCALANCE W786

● 5 caps for the cover screws

● Depending on the version, up to 8 plugs for sealing the housing.

● Depending on the version, up to 8 strain relief clamps

● 1 connector for the 48 V DC power supply

● 2 sealing sleeves for FO cables (not for devices with RJ-45 port)

● 1 SIMATIC NET Industrial Wireless LAN CD with these Operating Instructions for the
SCALANCE W78x

● 1 Operating Instructions (compact) SCALANCE W786

Please check that the consignment you have received is complete. If it is not complete,
please contact your supplier or your local Siemens office.

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2.2 Product properties

2.2 Product properties

Possible applications of the SCALANCE W786

The SCALANCE W786 is equipped with an Ethernet port and up to three wireless LAN ports.
This makes the device suitable for the following applications:

● The SCALANCE W786 forwards data within its transmission range from one node to
another without a connection to wired Ethernet being necessary.

● The SCALANCE W786 can be used as a gateway from a wired to a wireless network.

● The SCALANCE W786 can be used as a wireless bridge between two networks.

● The SCALANCE W786 can be used as a bridge between two cells operating at different
frequencies.

With a SCALANCE W786 with more than one WLAN port, you can also implement a
redundant wireless connection to a SCALANCE W78x with at least two WLAN ports.

Properties of the SCALANCE W786

● The Ethernet interface supports 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps, both in full and half duplex as
well as autocrossing and autopolarity.

● Operating the wireless interface in the frequency bands 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

● The wireless interface is compatible with the standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11h,
IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g. In the 802.11a, 802.11h and 802.11g mode, the gross
transmission rate is up to 54 Mbps. In turbo mode, the transmission rate is up to 108
Mbps (not permitted in all countries and modes).

● As an expansion of the 802.11a mode, it is also possible to operated according to the
IEEE 802.11h standard. In 802.11h mode, the procedures Transmit Power Control (TPC)
and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) are used in the range 5.25 - 5.35 and 5.47 -

5.75 GHz. In some countries, this allows the frequency subband of 5.47 - 5.725 GHz to
be used outdoors even with a higher transmit power.
TPC is a technique of controlling the transmit power by reducing it to the strength actually
required. With dynamic frequency selection (DFS), the access point searches for primary
users (for example radar) on a randomly selected channel before starting communication.
If signals are found on the channel, this channel is disabled for 30 minutes and the
availability check is repeated on another channel.

● Support of the authentication standards WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK and
IEEE 802.1x and the encryption methods WEP, AES and TKIP.

● Suitable for inclusion of a RADIUS server for authentication.

● Device-related and application-related monitoring of the wireless connection.

● The interoperability of SCALANCE W786 devices with Wi-Fi devices of other vendors
was tested thoroughly.

Note
In client mode, you can use a SCALANCE W786-xPRO with the functionality of a

SCALANCE W746-1PRO.

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2.2 Product properties

The following table illustrates the differences between the various variants of the
SCALANCE W786:

Type Number of

WLAN ports

W786-1PRO 1 1 RJ-45 1

Number and
type of
Ethernet ports

Number of
internal
antennas

(diversity

Number of R­SMA sockets
for external
antennas

— 6GK5786-

)

(2)

W786-1PRO 1 1 RJ-45 — 2 6GK5786-

W786-1 PRO 1 1 ST duplex

W786-1 PRO 1 1 ST duplex

multimode FO
cable

multimode FO
cable

W786-2PRO 2 1 RJ-45 2

1
(diversity

— 6GK5786-

)

(2)

— 2 6GK5786-

(diversity

— 6GK5786-

)

(2)

W786-2PRO 2 1 RJ-45 — 4 6GK5786-

W786-2 PRO 2 1 ST duplex

W786-2 PRO 2 1 ST duplex

multimode FO
cable

multimode FO
cable

2
(diversity

— 6GK5786-

)

(2)

— 4 6GK5786-

Order no.

1BA60-2AA0
6GK5786-

1BA60-2AB0

(1)

1AA60-2AA0
6GK5786-

1AA60-2AB0

(1)

1BB60-2AA0
6GK5786-

1BB60-2AB0

(1)

1AB60-2AA0
6GK5786-

1AB60-2AB0

(1)

2BA60-2AA0
6GK5786-

2BA60-2AB0

(1)

2AA60-2AA0
6GK5786-

2AA60-2AB0

(1)

2BB60-2AA0
6GK5786-

2BB60-2AB0

(1)

2AB60-2AA0
6GK5786-

2AB60-2AB0

(1)

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2.2 Product properties

Type Number of

W786-3PRO 3 1 RJ-45 — 6 6GK5786-

W786-3 PRO 3 1 ST duplex

WLAN ports

(1) US variant
(2) There are two internal antennas per WLAN port. The antenna used is always the one that

provides the best possible data transmission (diversity).
You will find more information on the configuration parameters of the particular device in the

SCALANCE W786 online help of Web Based Management.

Requirements for installation and operation

A PG/PC with a network attachment must be available to configure the SCALANCE W786. If
no DHCP server is available, a PC on which the Primary Setup Tool (PST) is installed is
necessary for the initial assignment of an IP address to the SCALANCE W786. For the other
configuration settings, a computer with Telnet or an Internet browser is necessary.

Number and
type of
Ethernet ports

multimode FO
cable

Number of
internal
antennas

— 6 6GK5786-

Number of R­SMA sockets
for external
antennas

Order no.

3AA60-2AA0
6GK5786-

3AA60-2AB0

(1)

3AB60-2AA0
6GK5786-

3AB60-2AB0

(1)

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2.3 LED display

2.3 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 W786:

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Note

The "PoE" LED does not exist on devices with a port for FO cable.

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2.3 LED display

LED Color Description
L1 Green Power supply over a power supply adapter or the 48 V DC energy

PoE Green Power over Ethernet or power over the 48 V DC energy contacts of

Yellow Data transfer over the Ethernet interface (traffic).

P1

Green There is a connection over the Ethernet port. (Link).
Flashing yellow PRESET-PLUG detected.
Yellow/green PRESET function completed successfully.
Flashing green "Flashing" enabled over PST.
Yellow Data transfer over the first WLAN interface.

R1

Green

Flashing green

Green flashing
quickly

Green
3x fast,
1x long flashing

Flashing yellow PRESET-PLUG detected.
Yellow/green PRESET function completed successfully.
Yellow

R2

Green

Flashing green

contacts of devices with a port for FO cable.

devices with an RJ-45 port.

Access Point Mode:

The WLAN interface is initialized and ready for operation.

Client Mode:

There is a connection over the first WLAN port.

Access Point Mode:

The channels are being scanned.

Client Mode:

The client is searching for a connection to an access point or ad hoc
network.

Access Point Mode:

With 802.11h, the channel is scanned for one minute for primary users
before the channel can be used for data traffic.

Client Mode:

The client waits for the adopt MAC address due to the setting <Auto Find
Adopt MAC> and is connected to no access point.

Client Mode:

The client waits for the adopt MAC address due to the setting <Auto Find
Adopt MAC> and is connected to an access point.

Access Point Mode:

Data transfer over the second WLAN port.

Client Mode:

The LED is always off because the 2nd port is not available in client
mode.

Access Point Mode:

The WLAN interface is initialized and ready for operation.

Client Mode:

The LED is always off because the 2nd port is not available in client
mode.

Access Point Mode:

The channels are being scanned.

Client Mode:

The LED is always off because the 2nd port is not available in client
mode.

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2.3 LED display

LED Color Description

Green flashing
quickly

Flashing yellow PRESET-PLUG detected.
Yellow/green PRESET function completed successfully.
Yellow

R3

Green

Flashing green

Green flashing
quickly

Flashing yellow PRESET-PLUG detected.
Yellow/green PRESET function completed successfully.
Red An error occurred during operation with the SCALANCE W786. F
Flashing red Ready to load firmware. The device was either stopped with the reset

Access Point Mode:

With 802.11h, the channel is scanned for one minute for primary users
before the channel can be used for data traffic.

Client Mode:

The LED is always off because the 2nd port is not available in client
mode.

Access Point Mode:

Data transfer over the third WLAN port.

Client Mode:

The LED is always off because the 3rd port is not available in client
mode.

Access Point Mode:

The WLAN interface is initialized and ready for operation.

Client Mode:

The LED is always off because the 3rd port is not available in client
mode.

Access Point Mode:

The channels are being scanned.

Client Mode:

The LED is always off because the 3rd port is not available in client
mode.

Access Point Mode:

With 802.11h, the channel is scanned for one minute for primary users
before the channel can be used for data traffic.

Client Mode:

The LED is always off because the 3rd port is not available in client
mode.

button or there is incorrect firmware on the device.

Note

If the LED for the WLAN port is not green when the device starts up, although it is activated,
the port is not ready for operation (interface not initialized).

The main reason for this is usually that during commissioning of the SCALANCE W78x
products, a waiting time of up to 15 minutes can occur when the ambient temperature is
below zero. The device is ready for operation at the specified ambient temperature as soon
as the LED for the WLAN interface is lit green.

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2.4 C-PLUG

2.4 C-PLUG

Configuration information on the C-PLUG

The C-PLUG is used to transfer the configuration of the old device to the new device when a
device is replaced. When the new device starts up with the C-PLUG, it then continues
automatically with exactly the same configuration as the old device. One exception to this
can be the IP configuration if it is set over DHCP and the DHCP server has not been
reconfigured accordingly.

Reconfiguration is necessary if you use WDS or redundancy and use the MAC addresses
and not the sysNames. These functions are then based on the MAC address that inevitably

Note

changes if a device is replaced.

As soon as the device is started with a C-PLUG inserted, the SCALANCE W-700 starts up
with the configuration data on the C-PLUG.

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2.5 Reset button

2.5 Reset button

Functions of the reset button

The reset button is located below the housing cover beside the sockets for external
antennas.

Figure 2-2 Position of the reset button with the housing cover removed

The reset button has the following functions:

● Restart of the device

To restart the device, press the reset button.

● Loading new firmware

If the normal procedure with the Load & Save menu of Web Based Management was
completed successfully, the reset button can be used to load new firmware. This situation
can occur if there was a power outage during the normal firmware update.

● Restoring the default parameters (factory defaults)

● Adopting the configuration data from the PRESET PLUG.

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2.6 Biological compatibility

2.6 Biological compatibility

Electromagnetic fields and health

With regard to the question of whether electromagnetic fields (for example in association
with industrial wireless LANs) can put human health at risk, we refer to a publication of
BITKOM (German Association for information Technology, Telecommunication and New
Media e. V.), dated December 2003:

"The same health guidelines apply to WLAN devices as to all other radio applications. These
regulations are based on the protection concept of ICNIRP
recommendation of the European Council.

The independent German radiation protection commission (SSK) was commissioned by the
federal German ministry of the environment to investigate the possible dangers - thermal and
non-thermal - resulting from electromagnetic fields and came to the following conclusions

'The German Commission on Radiological Protection concludes that according to the latest
scientific literature no new scientific research is available with respect to proven health
hazards which would throw doubt upon the scientific evaluation which serves as the basis for
the ICNIRP safety concepts and the recommendations of the EU commission.'

The SSK also concludes that below the current limit values, these is also no scientific
suspicion of health risks.

This assessment agrees with those of other national and international scientific commissions
and of the WHO (www.who.int/emf).

Accordingly and in view of the fact that WLAN devices are significantly below the
scientifically established limit values, there are no health risks from the electromagnetic fields
of WLAN products.

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International Council on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection

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'Limit Values and Precautionary Measures to Protect the General Public from
Electromagnetic Fields' Recommendation of the Radiation Protection Commission (SSK)
with scientific justification, Issue 29, 2001."

You will find further information on this topic under the following URL:
www.bitkom.org

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3.1 Removing / fitting the housing cover

When does the housing cover need to be removed?

You can only perform the following activities when the cover is removed.

● You want to screw the SCALANCE W786 to a wall or onto the optional mounting plate.

● You want to connect cables to the SCALANCE W786 for the power supply, for Ethernet
or for external antennas.

● You want to insert a C-PLUG in the device or replace an existing C-PLUG.

● You want to use the reset button.

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3.1 Removing / fitting the housing cover

Removing the housing cover

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A Sealing cap
B Cover screw
C Housing cover

Follow the steps below to remove the housing cover:

1. Remove the sealing caps from the housing cover (position A in the figure above)

2. Loosen the screws in the cover (position B in the figure above).

Note
These screws remain in the cover after they have been loosened (prevents them being

lost). Never attempt to remove these screws from the housing cover using force,
otherwise the housing cover will be damaged!

3. Remove the housing cover with the captive screws (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.

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3.2 Connecting up cables

3.2 Connecting up cables

Connecting up cables prior to mounting

Before you screw a SCALANCE W786 to a wall or to the optional mounting plate, the cables
for the power supply, for Ethernet, and, when necessary, for the external antennas must be
connected up first. The available options are as follows:

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Figure 3-2 Side view of a SCALANCE W786 with cables entering from different directions

● The cables are inserted from above (position A in the previous schematic). The housing
of the SCALANCE W786 has an opening at the top for this purpose.

● The cables are inserted from below (position B in the previous schematic). There is also
an opening at the bottom for this purpose.

● 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.

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3.2 Connecting up cables

Connecting up FO cables

Fiber-optic cables have a minimum bending radius. The cable must not be bent tighter than
this bending radius during installation or operation, otherwise the FO cable will be irreperably
damaged.

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For the FO cable, use the second opening from the left in the seal. Cable routing is
illustrated in the figure above. For individual cores immediately following the connector, the
minimum bending radius is 25 mm. Refer to the specification of the cable you are using for
the minimum permitted bending radius of the cable within the jacket. Make sure that the FO
cable is not sharply kinked after passing through the housing.

A sealing sleeve must be used in the housing sealing with FO cables (position A in the figure
above). For more detailed information, refer to the section "Connecting the cables".

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3.2 Connecting up cables

Grounding terminal

Warning

To operate the SCALANCE W786 safely, the chassis ground connector must have a
suitable cable connected. Do not use the SCALANCE W786 without a ground cable
connected.

The chassis ground connector is located on the rear of the device (M4 thread). Connect the
ground cable before you mount the SCALANCE W786 on a wall or on the optional mounting
plate. Once the SCALANCE W786 is mounted, the connector is no longer accessible.

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 3-4 Chassis ground connector on the rear of the SCALANCE W786

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3.3 Mounting without an adapter (wall mounting only)

3.3 Mounting without an adapter (wall mounting only)

Drilling template

The location of the holes for mounting the SCALANCE W786 on a wall is shown in the
following figure:

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3.3 Mounting without an adapter (wall mounting only)

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Figure 3-6 SCALANCE W786 wall mounting

Follow the steps below to screw a SCALANCE W786 to a wall:

1. Lead the cables into the housing of the SCALANCE W786 (position A in the figure
above). Note the information in the section "Connecting up cables".

2. Secure the SCALANCE W786 to the wall with three screws (position B in the figure
above). The screws are not supplied with the device. The type and length of the screws
depend on the type of wall.

Option: Threaded holes on rear of housing

When a wall is extremely thin, it is often not possible to use wall plugs for the screws. To
allow wall mounting even in this situation, there are four M4 threaded holes on the rear of the
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.

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3.4 Mounting with mounting plate

3.4 Mounting with mounting plate

3.4.1 Fitting the mounting plate to a wall

Drilling template

The location of the holes for fitting the mounting plate to a wall is shown in the following
figure:

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3.4 Mounting with mounting plate

Procedure

Secure the mounting plate to the wall with four screws. The screws are not supplied with the
device. The type and length of the screws depend on the type of wall.

Figure 3-8 Fitting the mounting plate for the SCALANCE W786 to a wall

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3.4 Mounting with mounting plate

3.4.2 Fitting the mounting plate to an S7 standard rail

Procedure

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Figure 3-9 Side view of a mounting plate on an S7 standard rail

Follow the steps below to fit the mounting plate to an S7 standard rail:

1. Place the mounting plate with the two protruding catches on the top edge of the S7
standard rail (position A in the figure above).

2. At the bottom, the mounting plate has two lugs with holes. Screw the lugs to the S7
standard rail (position B in the figure above). The required screws are supplied with the
mounting plate.

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3.4 Mounting with mounting plate

3.4.3 Fitting the mounting plate to a DIN rail

Procedure

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Figure 3-10 Mounting plate with fittings for DIN rail mounting

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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3.4 Mounting with mounting plate

3.4.4 Fitting the mounting plate to a mast

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Figure 3-11 Mounting plate with fittings for mast mounting

Follow the steps below to fit the mounting plate to a mast:

1. Feed the fastening straps through the openings in the mounting plate (position A in the
figure above).

2. Place the fastening straps around the mast at the required position.

3. Feed the free end of the strap through the quick-release fastener. You can twist the
tensioning screw (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.

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3.4 Mounting with mounting plate

3.4.5 Fitting the SCALANCE W786 to a mounting plate

Procedure

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Figure 3-12 Fitting the SCALANCE W786 to a mounting plate

Follow the steps below to fit a SCALANCE W786 to a mounting plate:

1. Lead the cables into the housing of the SCALANCE W786 (position A in the figure

above). 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).

3. Push in the SCALANCE W786 until it engages in the notches at the lower edge of the

mounting plate (position C in the figure above).

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Figure 3-13 Screwing a SCALANCE W786 to a mounting plate

4. Screw the SCALANCE W786 using the three M4 screws supplied with the mounting plate
(position D in the figure above), tightening torque 1.8 Nm.

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4.1 Lightning protection, power supply, and grounding

Notes on lightning protection

Warning

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.

A suitable lightning conductor is available in the range of accessories of SIMATIC NET
Industrial WLAN:

Note

Lightning Protector LP798-1PRO (order no. 6GK5798-1LP00-0AA6)

Warning

Installing this lightning protector between an antenna and a SCALANCE W7xx is not
adequate protection against a lightning strike. The LP798-1PRO lightening protector only
works within the framework of a comprehensive lightning protection concept. If you have
questions, ask a qualified specialist company.

The requirements of EN61000-4-5, surge immunity tests on power supply lines, are met only
when a Blitzductor is used with 24 V DC and 48 V DC:

24 V DC: VT AD 24V type no. 918 402
48 V DC: Type no. 919 545 and 919 506 (holder)
Manufacturer: DEHN+SÖHNE GmbH+Co.KG Hans Dehn Str.1 Postfach 1640 D 92306

Neumarkt, Germany

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4.1 Lightning protection, power supply, and grounding

Safety extra low voltage

Warning

SCALANCE W78x devices are designed for operation with a directly connectable safety
extra-low voltage or with the power supply adapters available as accessories. Therefore
only safety extra-low voltage (SELV) with limited power source (LPS) complying with
IEC950/EN60950/VDE0805 may be connected to the power supply terminals (exception:
Power supply adapter for 110 - 230 V AC).

The power supply unit to supply the SCALANCE W788 / W74x must comply with NEC
Class 2 (voltage range 18 - 32 V DC, current requirement 1 A)

The power supply unit to supply the SCALANCE W786 must comply with NEC Class 2
(voltage 48 V DC, current requirement 0.3 A)

The device may only be supplied by a power supply unit that meets the requirements of
class 2 power sources of the "National Electrical Code, table 11 (b)". If the power supply is
designed redundantly (two separate power supplies), both must meet these requirements.

Exceptions:

• Power supply with PELV (according to VDE 0100-410) is also possible if the generated
rated voltage does not exceed the voltage limits 25 V AC or 60 V DC.

• Power supply by a SELV power source (according to IEC 60950) or PELV power source
(according to VDE 0100-410) without limited power is also permitted if suitable fire
protection measures are taken by:

– Installation in a cabinet or suitable enclosure
– Installation in an appropriately equipped and closed operating area

Earthing

Caution

There must be no potential difference between the following parts otherwise there is a risk
that the device will be destroyed:

• Ground potential of the power supply and ground potential of the antenna ground.

• Ground potential of the power supply and a grounded housing.

• Ground potential of the power supply and the ground potential of the device connected

to Industrial Ethernet (for example PC, AS-300, AS-400 etc.)

Connect both grounds to the same foundation earth or use an equipotential bonding cable.

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4.2 Suitable cables for the SCALANCE W786

4.2 Suitable cables for the SCALANCE W786

Cable specification

The following table lists the requirements for a cable depending on the use case.

Application Specification
Direct 48 V DC supply

Power supply adapter 12 - 24 V DC

Power supply adapter 110 - 230 V AC

Ethernet IE FC TP Standard Cable GP 2 x 2 (type A)

Multimode FO cable FO Standard Cable GP

Antenna connector IWLAN antenna extension cable FRNC

• Round cable cross-section with 6 to 8 mm
diameter.

• Permitted tensile load at least 100 N.

• Round cable cross-section with 6 to 8 mm

diameter.

• Permitted tensile load at least 100 N.

• Round cable cross-section with 6 to 8 mm

diameter.

• Three-core cable with 0.5 - 2.5 mm
section of the individual cores.

• Permitted tensile load at least 100 N.

Order no. 6XV1 840-2AH10
IE TP Torsion Cable 2 x 2 (type C)

Order no. 6XV1 870-2F
IE FC TP Trailing Cable 2 x 2 (type C)

Order no. 6XV1 840 3AH10

Order no. 6XV1 873-2A
Minimum bending radius 65 mm.
You will find detailed information on

preassembled cable lengths and connectors in
the catalog "IK PI".

Length 5 m
Order no. 6XV1 875-3FH50

Length 15 m
Order no. 6XV1 875-3FN15

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4.3 Connecting the cables

4.3 Connecting the cables

Procedure

Warning
Danger from line voltage
If the housing is not perfectly sealed, there is a danger to life due to the line voltage if the

SCALANCE W786 is subjected to spray water or dampness. Make sure that you keep to
the following safety rules.

• Before connecting up, turn of the power supply.

• The sealing of the cable feedthroughs of the SCALANCE W786 is only assured when

the cable has a suitable diameter and adequate tensile strength. Only use cables that
meet the specifications in the section "Cables for the SCALANCE W786". When
connecting up a FO cable, make sure that you use the sealing sleeve supplied with the
SCALANCE W786.

• Never wrap insulating tape, adhesive tape or other materials around thinner cables to
achieve the required diameter. In this case, neither the housing seal nor the strain relief
clamps can fulfill their function.

• Close all unused openings in the housing seal with the sealing plugs supplied with the
SCALANCE W786. Do not use fillers or any other material under any circumstances.

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Follow the steps below to connect cables to the SCALANCE W786.

1. Connect the cables to the appropriate contacts. (Position A in the figure above) You have
the following options:

– Connect cables preassembled with a connector (Ethernet, antennas) by inserting the

connector into the appropriate socket. Secure antenna cables by tightening the sleeve
nut of the connector (key size SW8). You will find more information on this topic in the
sections "Connection for Industrial Ethernet" and "Connections for external antennas".

– 48 V DC power supply. Use the connector supplied with the SCALANCE W786. For

details of the terminal assignment, refer to the section "Connectors for the power
supply".

– 12 - 24 V DC or 110 - 230 V AC power supply. With these power supplies, you require a

power supply adapter (do not ship with the SCALANCE W786). You will find more
information in the section "Connecting a power supply adapter".

2. Fit a strain relief clamp to the connected cable. The toothed part of the clamp must
enclose the cable completely (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).

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4.3 Connecting the cables

4. Seal all openings not required for cables with sealing plugs (position D in the figure
above). There are two versions of sealing plug:

Short type
The upper end face of a dummy plug must be located below the cover plate (position E in

the figure below).

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Figure 4-2 Location of the sealing plugs below the cover plate

Long design
Fit these sealing plugs in a strain relief clamp. The lower surrounding notch must be

enclosed by the toothing of the strain relief clamp (as shown in the figure below). Press
the strain relief clamp into the housing until the dummy plug is located completely in the
opening of the housing seal.

Figure 4-3 Securing a long sealing plug with a strain relief clamp

Note
Keep unused sealing plugs and strain relief clamps for later use.

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4.3 Connecting the cables

Points to note when connecting an FO cable

The FO cable specified for use with the SCALANCE W786 does not have a circular cross
section. As a result, remember the following points when connecting up such cables.

Sealing sleeve

Fit the sealing sleeve at the point where the cable goes through the housing seal. Only then
will you achieve perfect sealing of the housing. Follow the steps outlined below:

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1. Open the sealing sleeve as shown in the figure above and place the FO cable in it.

2. Remove the protective foil (position A in the figure above) and join the sealing sleeve

together (position B in the figure above).

When you fit the strain relief clamp, make sure that the FO cable is in the correct position.
The shorter sides of the cable must make contact with the toothing of the strain relief clamp.

Figure 4-5 View from above with an FO cable inserted in the strain relief clamp

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4.4 Connectors for the power supply of the SCALANCE W786

4.4 Connectors for the power supply of the SCALANCE W786

Possible power supplies

The following power supplies are suitable for the SCALANCE W786:

● 48 V DC direct voltage
Use the two-pin connector supplied with the SCALANCE W786.

● 12 - 24 V DC direct voltage
Use the power supply adapter 12 - 24 V DC available as an accessory.

● 110 - 230 V DC direct voltage
Use the power supply adapter 110 - 230 V DC available as an accessory.

● Power over Ethernet (PoE)
PoE is possible only when voltage is modulated on the data lines (one of the two options
named in IEEE 802.3af "phantom power") because all Ethernet cables specified for the
SCALANCE W786 have four cores.

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4.4 Connectors for the power supply of the SCALANCE W786

Procedure for connecting the supplied connector for 48 V DC

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Figure 4-6 Position of the opening in the housing for the power supply with the housing cover

removed

Perform the following steps to connect a 48 V DC cable to a SCALANCE W786:

1. Connect the supplied connector to the 48 V DC cable. The figure above shows the

location of the socket in the housing and the contact assignment. The connector is safe
against polarity reversal and can only be inserted in the right-hand half of the housing
When connecting the cores, you should therefore make sure that the connector is
oriented as shown in the following figure.

Figure 4-7 Position of the connector when inserted in the socket of the housing

2. Press the connector into the socket in the housing until it engages.

3. Secure the power cable with a strain relief clamp. For more detailed information on this

topic, refer to the section "Connecting the cables".

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4.5 Connecting a power supply adapter

4.5 Connecting a power supply adapter

Input voltage options

The optional power supply adapter is available in two versions:

● Power supply adapter for 24 V DC direct voltage

How to fit the power supply adapter

● Power supply adapter for 110 - 230 V AC alternating voltage

Note
If a SCALANCE W786-3PRO is operated with diversity for three antenna pairs, the power

for 24 V DC cannot be supplied redundantly. In this case, there is no further opening in
the housing for a second power cable.

Warning
Danger from line voltage
Power supply cables may only be connected when the power is turned off!

Start up the SCALANCE W786 only after screwing the housing cover in place again so that
protection from touching live parts is restored!

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Follow the steps below to fit and connect a power supply adapter:

1. Fit the power supply adapter in the SCALANCE W786 as shown in the figure above. The

connector on the rear of the power supply adapter must engage fully in the socket of the
housing. The entire rear surface of the power supply adapter must make contact with the

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Caution

Only use the loop (position B in the figure above) to remove the power supply adapter
from the SCALANCE W786! This prevents the connector skewing on the back of the
power supply adapter and breaking off.

2. Connect the power supply adapter and the SCALANCE W786 with the screw supplied

with the power supply adapter (position A in the figure above).

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4.5 Connecting a power supply adapter

3. Connect the cable for the power supply. The assignment of the contacts is illustrated in
the figure 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".

How to remove the power supply adapter

Follow the steps below to remove a power supply adapter from a SCALANCE W786:

Warning
Danger from line voltage
Disconnect power supply cables only when the power to the power supply adapter is turned

off!

1. Disconnect the power supply cable from the power supply adapter.

2. Loosen the securing screw of the power supply adapter (position A in the figure above).

3. Pull the loop (position B in the figure above) to remove the connector on the rear of the
power supply adapter from the socket in the housing and remove the power supply
adapter.

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4.6 Connection for Industrial Ethernet

4.6 Connection for Industrial Ethernet

Device variants

With a SCALANCE W786, you have the choice of two Ethernet ports:

● RJ-45 jack

● ST duplex socket for multimode FO cables 1310 nm and a maximum cable length of

3000 m

Procedure for connecting an Ethernet cable

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Figure 4-9 Position of the Ethernet port with the housing cover removed

Perform the following steps to connect an Ethernet cable to a SCALANCE W786:

1. Insert the connector of the Ethernet cable in the corresponding socket of the SCALANCE

W786. If you use FO cables, make sure that the transmit and receive lines are correctly
connected. The location of the socket for RX and TX is shown in the figure above.

2. Secure the Ethernet cable with a strain relief clamp. For more detailed information on this

topic, refer to the section "Connecting the cables".

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4.7 Connectors for external antennas

4.7 Connectors for external antennas

How to connect external antennas

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Figure 4-10 Position of the ports for external antennas with the housing cover removed

For each WLAN port, there are two R-SMA sockets on a SCALANCE W786 to connect
external antennas. The figure above shows how the R-SMA sockets are assigned to the
WLAN ports. With a SCALANCE W786-1PRO, only the socket pair labeled "1" exists; with a
SCALANCE W786-2PRO the sockets labeled "1" and "2" exist.

Perform the following steps to connect a cable for an external antenna to a SCALANCE
W786:

1. Insert the connector on the antenna cable into the R-SMA socket and tighten the sleeve
nut on the socket (key size SW8), tightening torque 0.6 Nm. If you want to use a port for
two antennas, connect the line for antenna "B" first. After connecting the cable for
antenna "A", the socket for "B" is not easy to reach.

2. Screw a terminating resistor to the unused socket if you use only one antenna on a port.

3. Secure the antenna cable(s) with a strain relief clamp. For more detailed information on
this topic, refer to the section "Connecting the cables".

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4.8 Inserting / removing the C-PLUG

4.8 Inserting / removing the C-PLUG

Inserting the C-PLUG

Figure 4-11 Location of the C-PLUG with the housing cover removed

The housing of the C-PLUG has a protruding ridge on the long side. The C-PLUG can only
be inserted when this ridge is at the top right. The slot in the SCALANCE W786 has a
corresponding groove at this position. Make sure that the C-PLUG is inserted completely into
the slot.

Removing the C-PLUG

Insert a screwdriver between the right-hand front edge of the C-PLUG and the slot and
release the C-PLUG.

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4.8 Inserting / removing the C-PLUG

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Technical data

5.1 SCALANCE W786 technical specifications

Data transfer

Ethernet transfer rate 10/100 Mbps
Wireless transmission rate 1 ... 54 Mbps (108 Mbps)
Wireless standards supported 802.1x

Power supply standards supported 802.3af (Power over Ethernet)

interfaces

Power • 48 V DC supply via supplied connector

Data • RJ-45 jack for Ethernet

802.11a

802.11b

802.11e

802.11g

802.11h

802.11i

• RJ-45 jack Power over Ethernet
(48 V DC)

• 2 x 24 V DC supplies with optional power supply
adapter (available as accessory)

• 110 - 230 V AC with optional power supply
adapter (available as accessory)

or on devices for FO cable:
1 x 2 BFOC sockets

• depending on version, up to six R-SMA antenna
sockets

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Technical data

5.1 SCALANCE W786 technical specifications

Electrical data

Power consumption depending on power supply

Construction

PoE 12.9 W
48 V DC 12.9 W
24 V DC (adapter) 15 W
110 - 230 V AC

(adapter)

15 W

Dimensions
(W x H x D)

Weight
(version with three IWLAN ports)

Permitted ambient conditions

251 mm x 251 mm x 72 mm

Without power supply
adapter

With power supply
adapter 24 V DC

With power supply
adapter
110 - 230 V AC

2241 g

2428 g

2433 g

Operating temperature -40°C ... 70°C

Transport/storage temperature -40°C ... 85°C
Degree of protection Tested to IP65

Devices with fiber optic cable: -25°C ... 70°C

MTBF information (mean time between failure)

SCALANCE W786 MTBF 61 years

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5.2 Permitted antennas

Accessories for SCALANCE W-700

Note

When you select an antenna, keep in mind the national approvals for your SCALANCE
W7xx.

Characteristics Type Frequency /

Omni ANT792-6MN 2,4 6 50 6GK5792-

Omni ANT793-6MN 5 6 50 6GK5793-

Directional
antenna

Directional
antenna

Helix
(for RCoax)

λ5/8
(for RCoax)

RCoax IWLAN RCoax

RCoax IWLAN RCoax

ANT792-8DN 2,4 14 50 6GK5792-

ANT793-8DN 5 18 50 6GK5793-

ANT792-4DN 2,4 4 50 6GK5792-

ANT793-4MN 5 6 6GK5793-

PE 1/2" 2.4
GHz

PE 1/2" 5 GHz

GHz
2,4 6 Omni ANT795-6MN
5 8

2,4 9 Patch ANT795-6DN
5 9

2,4 0 50 6XV1875-2A

5 0 50 6XV1875-2D

Antenna gain /
dBi

Impedance / Ω Order No.

50 6GK5795-

50 6GK5795-

6MN00-0AA6

6MN00-0AA6

6MN00-0AA6

6DN00-0AA6

8DN00-0AA6

8DN00-0AA6

4DN00-0AA6

4MN00-0AA6

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6.1 Approvals for SCALANCE W786

CE conformity

The products
SIMATIC NET SCALANCE W786-1PRO

SIMATIC NET SCALANCE W786-2PRO
SIMATIC NET SCALANCE W786-3PRO
in the version put into circulation by Siemens A&D meets the regulations of the following
European directives:

● 99/5/EC

Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on radio equipment and
telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity.
Conformity with the basic requirement of the directive is attested by adherence to the
following standards:

● EN 60950

Safety of information technology equipment

● EN 301489-1

Electromagnetic compatibility for radio equipment and services

● EN 301489-17

Specific requirements for broadband data transmission systems and for equipment in
local high-performance wireless networks (HIPERLAN)

● EN 300328

Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum issues

● EN 301893

Broadband radio access networks (BRAN) – 5 GHz high-performance RLAN

● EN 50371

Compliance of low power electronic and electrical apparatus with the basic restrictions
related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields (10 MHz to 300 GHz)

● 1999/519/EC

Council recommendation on the limitation of exposure of the general public to
electromagnetic fields (0 Hz to 300 GHz)

Devices connected to the system must meet the relevant safety regulations.

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6.1 Approvals for SCALANCE W786

The EC Declaration of Conformity is available for the responsible authorities according to the
above-mentioned EC Directive at the following address:

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
Automation and Drives
Industrielle Kommunikation
Postfach 4848
D-90327 Nürnberg

This declaration certifies compliance with the directives named above, but does not
guarantee any specific properties.

Note

The specified approvals apply only when the corresponding mark is printed on the product.

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FCC approval

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

IEEE802.11b or g operation of this product in the USA is firmware-limited to channels 1
through11.

_________________________________________________________________________________
Notice
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by SIEMENS may

void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
_________________________________________________________________________________

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Notice
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm
between the radiator and your body.
_________________________________________________________________________________

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.

Professional Installation Notice:
To comply with FCC part 15 rules in the United States, the system must be professionally

installed to ensure compliance with the Part 15 certification. It is the responsibility of the
operator and professional installer to ensure that only certified systems are deployed in the
United States. The use of the system in any other combination (such as co-located antennas
transmitting the same information) is expressly forbidden.

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RSS-210 of Industry Canada

"Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device."

"This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a
maximum gain of 18 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 18
dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50
ohms."

"To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should
be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that
permitted for successful communication."

"That the device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for
harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems."

"Users should also be cautioned to take note that high power radars are allocated as primary
users (meaning they have priority) of 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and these radars
could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices."

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6.2 SCALANCE W786 national approvals

National approvals

Below, you will find the channels approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) that can be used by SCALANCE W-786 devices for 802.11h mode.

The channels approved for the standards 802.11a/b/g are not listed and are enabled for
operation in specific countries based on the configuration.

Countries in which there is no approval according to the IEEE 802.11h standard are not
listed.

Column Description
Country Country
Mode IEEE 802.11 standard and the TPC and / or DFS functionality, where required
CH Channel
MHz Frequency
PWR (EIRP) Maximum permitted effective isotropic radiated power
Use Permitted use indoors and / or outdoors

The SCALANCE W786 products are approved in the following countries:

Country Mode CH MHz PWR

Belgium

11b 11g
g-Turbo

11a

11h

TPC

DFS+TPC

DFS+TPC

100

140

1

-

13

36

-

48

36

-

64

-

2412

-

2472

5180

-

5240

5180

-

5320
5500

-

5700

(EIRP)

1000 mW

100 mW

60 mW

200 mW

Use

Indoor only

Indoor only

Indoor only

Indoor + outdoor

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Country Mode CH MHz PWR

Denmark
Germany
Finland
Great Britain
Italy
The Netherlands
Austria
Sweden
Switzerland
Spain

France

Canada 11b 11g

11b 11g
g-Turbo

11a

11h

11b 11g
g-Turbo

11a

11h

g-Turbo

11a

11a-Turbo

TPC

DFS+TPC

DFS+TPC

TPC

DFS+TPC

DFS+TPC

TPC

TPC

TPC
TPC
TPC

100

140

100

140

149

165

152
160

1

-

13

36

-

48

36

-

64

-

1

-

7
8

-

13

36

-

48

36

-

64

-

1

-

11

36

-

48

-

42

2412

-

2472

5180

-

5240

5180

-

5320
5500

-

5700

2412

-

2442
2447

-

2472

5180

-

5240

5180

-

5320
5500

-

5700

2412

-

2462

5180

-

5240
5745

-

5825

5210
5760
5800

(EIRP)

100 mW

60 mW

200 mW

1000 mW

100 mW

100 mW

60 mW

200 mW

1000 mW

1000 mW

200 mW

1000 mW

200 mW
1000 mW
1000 mW

Use

Indoor + outdoor

Indoor only

Indoor only

Indoor + outdoor

Indoor + outdoor

Indoor only

Indoor only

Indoor only

Indoor + outdoor

Indoor + outdoor

Indoor only

Indoor + outdoor

Indoor only
Indoor + outdoor
Indoor + outdoor

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Country Mode CH MHz PWR

United States of
America

11b 11g
g-Turbo

11a

TPC

TPC

11a-Turbo

TCP
TPC
TPC

149

165

152
160

1

-

11

36

-

48

-

42

2412

-

2462

5180

-

5240
5745

-

5825

5210
5760
5800

(EIRP)

1000 mW

200 mW

1000 mW

200 mW
1000 mW
1000 mW

Use

Indoor + outdoor

Indoor only

Indoor + outdoor

Indoor only
Indoor + outdoor
Indoor + outdoor

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Index

C

C-PLUG, 16

E

Earthing, 34

I

IEEE 802.11, 10
IEEE 802.11a, 10
IEEE 802.11b, 10
IEEE 802.11g, 10

L

Lightning protection, 33

S

Safety extra low voltage, 34

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