Siemens SIMATIC NET IE/WSN-PA Link, Compact Operating Instructions

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Installation and connecting up
3.4 Connector
IE/WSN-PA Link
Compact Operating Instructions, 12/2012, A5E02509264-AD
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Connecting redundant links
You will find the description of the connection of redundant links in the section
Commissioning and operating redundant Links (Page 77).
3.4.2 Attachment to Ethernet
Connecting the Link
The IE/WSN-PA Link has two RJ-45 jacks, that function as 10/100Base-T Ethernet
interfaces. During installation, you can connect the IE/WSN-PA Link to an existing Ethernet
switch or router.
The second Ethernet port (P2) on the terminal block of the IE/WSN-PA Link is an additional
Ethernet port preconfigured in the factory.
The connection between the P1/P2 jacks and the Ethernet network or configuration PC must
be made with a crossover cable. To install the Ethernet cable, you have the following
alternatives:
●
Laying the Ethernet cable in conduits
The feedthroughs in the base of the housing have 1/2" NPT threads suitable for screwing
on corrugated pipes.
Connect the housing using a suitable corrugated pipe to the conduit system for the
cabling and pull the Ethernet cables into the conduit system.
● Using an Ethernet cable for outdoor installation
The products recommended for outdoor installation can be found in the section "Product
description (Page 53)". Note that the Ethernet cable specified there is not suitable for
underground installation.
Screw the adapter cable M12 female NPT 1/2" / RJ-45 jack from the firm of Harting (see
section "Product description (Page 53)") into the suitable outer cable feedthrough in the
base of the housing and insert the RJ-45 plug into the Ethernet jack. Note that the
adapter cable cannot be fully screwed in because the NPT thread of the housing is
conical. Use sealing material to achieve a better sealing of the gland.
Connect the M12 plug to the Ethernet cable and then screw the M12 plug into the M12
socket of the Harting adapter cable.
WARNING
Note that using the adapter cable reduces the protection for hazardous areas and that
use in the hazardous zones listed in section 6 is no longer permitted. If you use the
Harting adapter cable for the Ethernet connection, the requirements for the hazardous
areas approval are no longer met. In this case, if you want to use the device for an
application to which hazardous areas directive applies, you will need to obtain approval
from the test center responsible.
The Harting adapter cable has a temperature range of - 25 °C to + 70 °C.