Siemens SIMATIC NET 6GK5766-1GE00-3DA0, Operating Instructions Manual

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Connection
6.4 Antennas
SCALANCE WxM766
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Operating Instructions, 03/2022, C79000-G8976-C617-03
Connecting Ethernet ports
1. Connect the plug and socket. Make sure that they lock in place correctly.
2. Tighten the knurled screw (torque 1 Nm).
6.4 Antennas
The SCALANCE WxM766-1 has two antenna connectors of the N-Connector female type.
Figure 6-1 Antenna connectors
① Antenna connector R1 A1
② Antenna connector R1 A2
Procedure
Follow the steps below to connect a cable for an external antenna:
1.
Remove the protective cap from the affected N-Connector on the device.
Note
Keep the protective caps
Keep the removed protective caps for later use.
2. You can connect an external antenna directly to the device or connect it with a flexible
connecting cable.
Place the antenna plug or the flexible connecting cable on the antenna connector and
tighten the sleeve nut of the plug on the antenna connector (wrench SW19, torque
1.7 Nm).
3. An antenna must always be connected to R1 A1 ① . You can find additional information
on configuration of antennas in the WBM / CLI.
4. Screw a terminating resistor onto the unused antenna connector.