Simatic net industrial wireless lan to ieee 802.11n web based management (317 pages)
Summary of Contents for Siemens SCALANCE W760 Series
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SCALANCE W760/W720 Introduction Security recommendations Description of the device SIMATIC NET Mounting Industrial Wireless LAN SCALANCE W760/W720 Connection Upkeep and maintenance Operating Instructions Technical data Dimension drawings Approvals 07/2020 C79000-G8976-C322-12...
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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.
Table of contents Introduction ............................. 5 Information on the Operating Instructions ................5 Security recommendations ........................7 Description of the device ........................13 Description of the device ......................13 Structure of the type designation .................... 14 Components of the product ....................14 Accessories ..........................
Introduction Information on the Operating Instructions Validity of the Operating Instructions These operating instructions cover the following products: Product Article number Article number Article number US version Israel version Access point SCALANCE W761-1 RJ-45 6GK5761-1FC00-0AA0 6GK5761-1FC00-0AB0 Ethernet client modules SCALANCE W722-1 RJ-45 6GK5722-1FC00-0AA0 6GK5722-1FC00-0AB0 6GK5722-1FC00-0AC0...
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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’...
● 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.
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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.
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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: –...
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Security recommendations List of available services The following is a list of all available services and their ports through which the device can be accessed. The table includes the following columns: ● Service The services that the device supports ● Default port status This is the status of the port in the delivery state (factory setting).
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Security recommendations Service Protocol/port num- Default port Configurable Authentication Encryption status Port Service TCP/22 Open ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Syslog Client UDP/514 Closed ✓ ✓ Syslog (secure) Client TCP/6514 Closed ✓ ✓ ✓ Telnet TCP/23 Open ✓ ✓ ✓ TFTP client UDP/69 Closed ✓...
Description of the device Description of the device W76x / W72x ① LEDs ② Antenna connector ③ RESET button ④ Ethernet connector ⑤ Connector for power supply and grounding SCALANCE W760/W720 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C322-12...
● A 3-pin terminal block for the power supply ● SIMATIC NET Industrial Wireless LAN CD Please check that the consignment you have received is complete. If the consignment is incomplete, contact your supplier or your local Siemens office. SCALANCE W760/W720 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C322-12...
Description of the device 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) Cables Industrial Ethernet Component Description Article number IE FC TP STANDARD Standard bus cable, TP installation cable for con-...
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Description of the device 3.4 Accessories Cabinet feedthrough Component Description Article number IE M12 PANEL Cabinet feedthrough for conversion from M12 con- 6GK1901-0DM20-2AA5 FEEDTHROU nector technology (D-coded, IP65) to RJ-45 connector technology (IP20) pack of 5 IE M12 PANEL Cabinet feedthrough for conversion from M12 con- 6GK1901-0DM30-2AA5 FEEDTHROU nector technology (D-coded, IP65) to M12 connector...
Description of the device 3.4 Accessories 3.4.1 Flexible connecting cables and antennas 3.4.1.1 Flexible connecting cables Flexible connecting cable N-Connect/R-SMA Flexible connecting cable for connecting an antenna to a SCALANCE W device with R-SMA connectors, preassembled with a connector N-male and R-SMA male Length Article number 0.3 m...
Note When you select an antenna, keep in mind the national approvals for your device. You will find more detailed information in Link (http://www.siemens.com/wireless-approvals). The SCALANCE W1788-2IA uses internal omni antennas (3/4 dBi at 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz). Type...
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Description of the device 3.4 Accessories Type Properties Article number ANT793-8DP Directional antenna, mast/wall mounting, 13 6GK5793-8DP00-0AA0 / 13.5 dBi 4.9 GHz and 5 GHz, N-Connect female This antenna is not available in Korea ANT795-4MA Omnidirectional antenna, directly on the 6GK5795-4MA00-0AA3 device, 3/5 dBi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, IP30, R-SMA connector male for direct installation...
Description of the device 3.5 LED display Note ANT793-8DJ The antenna ANT793-8DJ may only be used with the flexible connecting cable 6XV1875- 5CH50 (5 m length) or 6XV1875-5CN10 (10 m length). Other flexible connecting cables are not permitted. Notice for USA/Canada Only one antenna per device can be used (connected to R1A1, R1A2 or R2A1, R2A2).
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Description of the device 3.5 LED display Color Meaning Power supply L1 too low. Green Power supply L1 is applied. There is no connection over the Ethernet port P1. Green There is a connection over the Ethernet port P1 (link). Flashing green Data transfer over the Ethernet interface P1.
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Description of the device 3.5 LED display Color Meaning Flashing red The bootloader waits in this state for a new firmware file that you can download by TFTP. Interval: 500 ms on / 500 ms off A competing radar signal was found on all enabled channels. Simultaneous R1 yellow flashing...
Description of the device 3.6 Reset button Reset button ① The reset button (position ) is on the front of the housing: Functions of the reset button The reset button has the following functions: ● Restart of the device To restart the device, press the reset button briefly. Note If you make changes to the configuration and restart immediately afterwards with the reset button, the changes may be lost.
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Description of the device 3.6 Reset button ● Resetting the device to the factory defaults The device can be reset to the factory defaults during operation. You will find more detailed information in the configuration manual in Resetting the device to factory defaults (Page 39).
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.
Mounting 4.1 Installing on a DIN rail / removing Installing on a DIN rail / removing Procedure for installation Follow the steps below to fit the SCALANCE W760/W720 to a DIN rail: 1. Place the device on the upper edge of the DIN rail as shown in the figure. 2.
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Mounting 4.1 Installing on a DIN rail / removing Follow the steps below to remove the SCALANCE W760/W720 from a DIN rail: 1. Turn off the power to the device. 2. Disconnect all connected cables. 3. Press the release button on the top of the device to release the DIN rail catch. 4.
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Mounting 4.1 Installing on a DIN rail / removing SCALANCE W760/W720 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C322-12...
Connection Safety notices When connecting up the device, keep to the safety notices listed below. WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 2 OR ZONE 2. WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD DO NOT OPEN WHEN ENERGIZED. Note Strain relief for the Ethernet cables In order to avoid mechanical stress on the Ethernet cables and resulting interruption of the...
Connection 5.1 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.
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Connection 5.1 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).
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Connection 5.1 Lightning protection, power supply and grounding General notes on use according to ATEX and IECEx WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT WHEN A FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE ATMOSPHERE IS PRESENT. General notes on use in hazardous areas according to UL-HazLoc WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD DO NOT DISCONNECT WHILE CIRCUIT IS LIVE UNLESS AREA IS KNOWN TO BE...
Connection 5.2 Power supply Power supply The power is supplied to the SCALANCE W760/W720 via the three-pin socket. Here the device is also grounded. Socket The three-pin socket has the following pin assignment: Assignment +24 VDC Ground Grounding SCALANCE W760/W720 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C322-12...
Connection 5.3 Ethernet Ethernet The SCALANCE W760/W720 has two Ethernet interfaces located on the underside of the ① device (position Antenna connector The SCALANCE W760/W720 has an antenna connector R1 A1 of the type R-SMA located ① on the front of the device (position SCALANCE W760/W720 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C322-12...
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Connection 5.4 Antenna connector Procedure Follow the steps below to connect a cable for an external antenna to a SCALANCE W760/720: ① 1. Insert the connector on the antenna cable into the R-SMA socket R1 A1 (position ) and tighten the retainer nut on the socket (key size SW8, tightening torque 1 Nm). NOTICE R-SMA antenna connector When securing antennas to the device, only the screw cap of the antenna can be...
Connection 5.5 Grounding Grounding A functional grounding must be established for example by connecting a cable from the three-pin socket to the DIN rail, refer to the section "Description of the device (Page 13)“ or section “Power supply (Page 33)“. Such a cable should be kept as short as possible. If cables are installed permanently, it is advisable to remove the insulation of the shielded cable and to establish contact on the shield/PE conductor bar.
Upkeep and maintenance Device configuration with PRESET-PLUG Please not the additional information and security notes in the operating instructions of your device. NOTICE Do not remove or insert a PLUG during operation A PLUG may only be removed or inserted when the device is turned off. Note Support as of V6.0 The PRESET-PLUG functionality is supported as of firmware version V6.0.
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Upkeep and maintenance 6.1 Device configuration with PRESET-PLUG 3. You change to the PLUG configuration mode with the "plug" command. 4. Create the PRESET-PLUG with the "presetplug" command. The firmware version of the device and the current device configuration incl. user accounts and certificates are stored on the PLUG and the PLUG is then write protected.
Upkeep and maintenance 6.2 Restoring the factory settings Note Restore factory defaults and restart with a PRESET PLUG inserted If you reset a device to the factory defaults, when the device restarts an inserted PRESET PLUG is formatted and the PRESET PLUG functionality is lost. You then need to create a new PRESET PLUG.
Upkeep and maintenance 6.3 Firmware update via WBM or CLI not possible With the reset button When pressing the button, make sure you observe the information in the "Reset button" section in the operating instructions. Follow the steps below to reset the device parameters to the factory settings: 1.
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Upkeep and maintenance 6.3 Firmware update via WBM or CLI not possible 6. Assign an IP address to the SCALANCE W with the SINEC PNI. 7. Open a DOS box and change to the directory where the file with the new firmware is located and then execute the command "tftp -i <ip address>...
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Upkeep and maintenance 6.3 Firmware update via WBM or CLI not possible SCALANCE W760/W720 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C322-12...
Technical data The following technical specifications apply to the following devices: ● SCALANCE W761-1 RJ-45 ● SCALANCE W722-1 RJ-45 ● SCALANCE W721-1 RJ-45 Note You will find detailed information on the transmit power and receiver sensitivity in the document "Performance data 802.11 abgn SCALANCE W760/W720" on the supplied data medium (REF_W760-RadioInterface.pdf).
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Technical data SCALANCE W761/W722/W721 Design R-SMA female Impedance 50 Ω nominal Frequency range 2412 ... 2480 MHz 4920 ... 5875 MHz Electrical data Power supply Supply voltage 24 VDC Safe Extra Low Voltage (SELV) Permitted range 19.2 to 28.8 VDC Design Terminal block, 3 terminals Fusing...
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)