Connecting up
6.6 Connecting to Industrial Ethernet
SCALANCE W786-x
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Operating Instructions, 11/2014, A5E03678337-07
6.6
Connecting to Industrial Ethernet
With the W786, the Ethernet cable is connected via an RJ-45 jack (copper cable). The
following figure shows the position of the Ethernet interface with the housing cover open:
Figure 6-6
Position of the Ethernet interface
Device variant W786-x RJ-45
Follow the steps below to connect an Ethernet cable to a SCALANCE W786 with an RJ-45
jack:
1.
Insert the RJ-45 plug of the Ethernet cable in the jack of the SCALANCE W786-x RJ-45.
2.
Secure the Ethernet cable with a strain relief clamp.
Note
Keep the dummy plugs
Keep any dummy plugs taken out of the slots for later use.
See also