Connecting up
6.4 Connecting the power supply
SCALANCE W786-x
Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07
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Procedure for connecting the supplied connector for direct supply 24 VDC
The cable for direct power supply is connected to the SCALANCE W786 with the supplied
connector. The connector is safe against polarity reversal and can only be inserted in the
left-hand half of the housing. When connecting the wires, you should therefore make sure
that the connector is oriented as shown in the following figure:
Figure 6-3
Position of the socket in the housing for the power supply
Figure 6-4
Position of the connector when inserted in the socket of the housing
Follow the steps below to connect a 24 VDC cable to a SCALANCE W786:
1.
Connect the supplied connector to the 24 VDC cable.
2.
Press the plug into the left-hand half of the socket until it locks in place.
3.
Secure the power supply with a strain relief clamp as shown in the section "Connecting
the cables".
