Summary of Contents for Siemens SIMATIC NET SCALANCE W M766 Series
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SCALANCE WxM766 Introduction Safety notices Security SIMATIC NET recommendations Description of the device Industrial Wireless LAN SCALANCE WxM766 Assembly and disassembly Connection Operating Instructions Maintenance and cleaning Troubleshooting Technical specifications Dimension drawing Approvals 03/2022 C79000-G8976-C617-03...
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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 Safety notices ............................9 Security recommendations ........................11 Description of the device ........................19 Structure of the type designation ....................19 Structure of the article number ....................19 Device view ............................ 20 Components of the product ......................21 Accessories ............................
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Table of contents Connection ............................. 49 Safety when connecting up ......................49 Power supply ..........................55 Ethernet ............................57 Antennas ............................58 Digital input/output ........................59 Grounding ............................61 Replacing a CLP ..........................62 Maintenance and cleaning ........................65 Troubleshooting ............................ 67 Downloading new firmware using TFTP without WBM and CLI ...........
Documentation on the Internet You can find the current version of the document on the Internet at (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/ps/28575/man) Enter the name or article number of the product in the search filter. SCALANCE WxM766 Operating Instructions, 03/2022, C79000-G8976-C617-03...
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Firmware The firmware is signed and encrypted. This ensures that only firmware created by Siemens can be downloaded to the device. The firmware is available on the Internet pages of the Siemens Industry Online Support: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/ps/28575/dl) SCALANCE WxM766 Operating Instructions, 03/2022, C79000-G8976-C617-03...
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(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109479891)). Note the different national regulations. Device defective If a fault develops, send the device to your SIEMENS representative for repair. Repairs on-site are not possible. Trademarks The following and possibly other names not identified by the registered trademark sign ®...
Safety notices CAUTION To prevent injury and damage, read the manual before using the device. Read the safety notices Note the following safety notices. These relate to the entire working life of the device. You should also read the safety notices relating to handling in the individual sections, particularly in the sections "Installation"...
OpenVPN). • Separate connections correctly (WBM, SSH etc.). • Check the user documentation of other Siemens products that are used together with the device for additional security recommendations. • Using remote logging, ensure that the system protocols are forwarded to a central logging server.
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Security recommendations • Replace the default passwords for all user accounts, access modes and applications (if applicable) before you use the device. • Define rules for the assignment of passwords. • Use passwords with a high password strength. Avoid weak passwords, (e.g. password1, 123456789, abcdefgh) or recurring characters (e.g.
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• Verify certificates based on the fingerprint on the server and client side to prevent "man in the middle" attacks. Use a second, secure transmission path for this. • Before sending the device to Siemens for repair, replace the current certificates and keys with temporary disposable certificates and keys, which can be destroyed when the device is returned.
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Initialization Vector Implementation Information Disclosure Vulnerability (for example, BEAST). • Ensure that the latest firmware version is installed, including all security-related patches. You can find the latest information on security patches for Siemens products at the Industrial Security (https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity) or ProductCERT Security Advisories (https://www.siemens.com/cert/en/cert-security-advisories.htm) website.
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Security recommendations Secure/ non-secure protocols • Use secure protocols if access to the device is not prevented by physical protection measures. • Disable or restrict the use of non-secure protocols. While some protocols are secure (e.g. HTTPS, SSH, 802.1X, etc.), others were not designed for the purpose of securing applications (e.g.
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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. • Protocol/port number Port number assigned to the protocol.
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Security recommendations Service Protocol / Default port Configurable Authenticati- Encryption Port number status Port Service DHCP Client IPv4 UDP/68 Outgoing only ✓ DHCP Client IPv6 UDP/546 Outgoing only ✓ DNS Client TCP/53 Outgoing only ✓ UDP/53 HTTP TCP/80 Open ✓ ✓...
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Security recommendations The following is a list of all available Layer 2 services through which the device can be accessed. The table includes the following columns: • Layer 2 service The Layer 2 services that the device supports. • Default status The default status of the service (open or closed).
Description of the device Structure of the type designation The type designation of the device is made up of several parts that have the following meaning: Structure of the article number The article number of the device is made up of several parts that also reflect the properties of the device: SCALANCE WxM766 Operating Instructions, 03/2022, C79000-G8976-C617-03...
Description of the device 4.3 Device view Device view ① LED display ② R1A1 antenna connector, female N-Connect type ③ Screw-down cover: - for the reset button and - for the PLUG slot (CLP) ④ R2A1 antenna connector, female N-Connect type ⑤...
– 1 x digital input/digital output • One grounding screw Please check that the consignment you have received is complete. If the consignment is incomplete, contact your supplier or your local Siemens office. Note Not included with the product The following components do not ship with the product: •...
Description of the device 4.5 Accessories 4.5.1 Installation Component Description Article number Mounting adapter Adapter for mounting on a 35mm DIN 6GK5798-8MF00-0AA1 rail according to DIN EN 50 022 DIN rail Angle adapter 90° angle adapter for rail mounting, 6GK5798-8MF00-0AB1 only in conjunction with SCALANCE MUM856-1, WAM/ WUM766-1;...
Description of the device 4.5 Accessories 4.5.3 Industrial Ethernet You will find information on the cabling for communication networks in the industry on the Internet pages of Siemens Industry Online Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109766358). 4.5.3.1 Data cables Cables Industrial Ethernet (pre-assembled) Component...
Description of the device 4.5 Accessories Cables Industrial Ethernet (sold by the meter) Component Description Article number IE FC TP Standard Cable 8-wire shielded TP installation cable for 6XV1878-2A GP 4x2 universal application (AWG 24) Sold by the meter IE FC TP Flexible Cable GP 8-wire shielded TP installation cable for 6XV1878-2B occasional movement...
Description of the device 4.5 Accessories 4.5.5 Power supply 4.5.5.1 Energy cable Power cables (pre-assembled) Component Description Article number M12 connecting cable, L- Flexible plug-in energy cable to connect 6XV1801-6D* coded, 4-pin M12-180 the power supply 24 V DC, 4-wire, preassembled with a 4-pin M12 plug and an M12 socket (L-coded) M12 connecting cable, L-...
4.5 Accessories 4.5.6 Flexible connecting cables, antennas and accessories You will find an overview of the IWLAN products and their accessories in the Order overview (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109766333). 4.5.6.1 Flexible connecting cables Flexible connecting cable N-Connect/R-SMA Flexible connecting cable for connecting an antenna to a SCALANCE W device with R-...
Description of the device 4.5 Accessories Flexible connecting cable IWLAN QMA/N-Connect male/female Adapter cable for connecting a MIMO antenna with QMA connectors to the flexible connecting cables; preassembled with one QMA male and one N-Connect female connector; scope of delivery 3 units: Length Article number 6XV1875-5JH10...
Internet pages of Siemens Industry Online Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/view/109802595). • The country-specific and channel-dependent maximum permissible antenna gain You will find further information on this in the reference document "Approvals SCALANCE W700 802.11ax" on the Internet pages of the Siemens Industry Online Support (https://www.siemens.com/wireless-approvals). Type Properties...
Description of the device 4.6 LED display Type Properties Article number ANT795-4MX Omnidirectional antenna, 2/2.5 dBi, 6GK5795-4MX00-0AA0 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, IP69K, N-Connector male ANT795-6MP Omnidirectional antenna, 5/7 dBi, 2.4 GHz 6GK5795-6MP00-0AA0 and 5 GHz, IP65/67, N-Connector female IWLAN RCoax Cable Omni antenna, 0 dBi 2.400 - 2.485 GHz, N- 6XV1875-2A 2,4 GHz PE 1/2"...
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Description of the device 4.6 LED display Color Meaning Power supply L1 too low. Green Power supply L1 is applied. Power supply L2 too low. Green Power supply L2 is applied. The device is not supplied using PoE. Green The device is supplied using PoE. Note: If the device is simultaneously connected to 24V voltage (L1/L2), the power supply to the device is via L1/L2.
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Description of the device 4.6 LED display Color Meaning No fault/error. Yellow: Sleep mode is active. The device is booting, an error has occurred or the bootloader is waiting for a new firmware file, which you can load via TFTP, see "Loading new firmware via TFTP without WBM and CLI (Page 67)".
Description of the device 4.7 Reset button Reset button Position NOTICE Loss of water and dust protection If the cover is not mounted correctly, the device is not water and dust proof. The reset button ① is located behind the screw-down cover on the top of the housing. ①...
Description of the device 4.8 Configuration License PLUG NOTICE Inadvertent reset An inadvertent reset can cause disturbances and failures in a configured network with further consequences. Configuration License PLUG The CLP (Configuration License PLUG) is used to transfer the configuration of the old device to the new device when a device is replaced.
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– The configuration data of the device is stored in a secured memory area of the CLP. This secured memory area can only be accessed via the authentication of the Siemens device. – The device checks whether a CLP is inserted at one second intervals. If the device detects that the CLP has been removed, it restarts automatically.
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Description of the device 4.8 Configuration License PLUG SCALANCE WxM766 Operating Instructions, 03/2022, C79000-G8976-C617-03...
Assembly and disassembly Safety notices for installation Safety notices When installing the device, keep to the safety notices listed below. NOTICE Improper mounting Improper mounting may damage the device or impair its operation. • Before mounting the device, always ensure that there is no visible damage to the device.
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Assembly and disassembly 5.1 Safety notices for installation WARNING If the device is installed in a cabinet, the inner temperature of the cabinet corresponds to the ambient temperature of the device. WARNING The device is intended for indoor use only. Safety notices on use in hazardous areas General safety notices relating to protection against explosion WARNING...
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Assembly and disassembly 5.1 Safety notices for installation Safety notices when using according to FM If you use the device under FM conditions you must also keep to the following safety notices in addition to the general safety notices for protection against explosion: WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD The equipment is intended to be installed within an enclosure/control cabinet.
Assembly and disassembly 5.2 Types of installation WARNING Open equipment The devices are "open equipment" according to the standard IEC 61010-2-201 or UL 61010-2-201 / CSA C22.2 No. 61010-2-201. To fulfill requirements for safe operation with regard to mechanical stability, flame retardation, stability, and protection against contact, the following alternative types of installation are specified: •...
Assembly and disassembly 5.3 Wall mounting Note Installation in the upward position when using the device according to UL Operation in the upward position (e.g. desktop operation) has not been tested according to UL for this device and is therefore not permitted. Wall mounting Note Depending on the mounting surface, use suitable fittings.
Assembly and disassembly 5.5 DIN rail mounting DIN rail mounting 5.5.1 Installation with the DIN rail mounting adapter The DIN rail mounting adapter is not included with the product, see Accessories (Page 22). Mounting 1. Screw (M3 x 8, tightening torque 0.8 Nm) the DIN rail mounting adapter onto the rear of the device.
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Assembly and disassembly 5.5 DIN rail mounting 3. Press the device against the DIN rail until the DIN rail slider catch locks into place. 4. Connect the power supply, refer to the section "Power supply (Page 55)". 5. Fit the antennas, refer to the section "Antennas (Page 58)". Uninstalling 1.
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Assembly and disassembly 5.5 DIN rail mounting 4. Tilt the device forward and remove the device from the DIN rail. 5. Loosen the screws of the DIN rail mounting adapter completely. SCALANCE WxM766 Operating Instructions, 03/2022, C79000-G8976-C617-03...
Assembly and disassembly 5.5 DIN rail mounting 5.5.2 Mounting with bracket support With the bracket support the device can be mounted on a DIN rail rotated through 90° The DIN rail mounting adapter and bracket holder are not included with the product, see Accessories (Page 22).
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Assembly and disassembly 5.5 DIN rail mounting Mounting 1. Screw (M4 x 20, tightening torque 1.8 Nm) the angle bracket onto the rear of the device. 2. Place the device on the upper edge of the DIN rail 3. Press the device against the DIN rail until the DIN rail slider catch locks into place.
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Assembly and disassembly 5.5 DIN rail mounting 4. Connect the power supply, refer to the section "Power supply". 5. Fit the antennas, refer to the section "Antennas". Uninstalling 1. Turn off the power to the device. 2. Disconnect all connected cables. 3.
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Assembly and disassembly 5.5 DIN rail mounting SCALANCE WxM766 Operating Instructions, 03/2022, C79000-G8976-C617-03...
Connection Safety when connecting up Safety notices When connecting up the device, keep to the safety notices listed below. Note Close unused sockets Close all unused M12 sockets with protective caps (tightening torque at least 0.4 Nm) to achieve the specified type of protection. Lightning protection WARNING Danger due to lightning strikes...
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Connection 6.1 Safety when connecting up Note The requirements of EN61000-4-5, surge immunity tests on power supply lines, are met only when a Blitzductor is used with 24 VDC: BVT AVD 24 article number: 918 422 Manufacturer: DEHN+SÖHNE GmbH+Co.KG, Hans Dehn Str. 1, Postfach 1640, D - 92306 Neumarkt, Germany Supply voltage WARNING...
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Connection 6.1 Safety when connecting up NOTICE Damage to the device due to potential differences To fully eliminate the influence of electromagnetic interference, the device must be grounded. There must be no potential difference between the following parts, otherwise the device or other connected device could be severely damaged: •...
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Connection 6.1 Safety when connecting up WARNING Lack of equipotential bonding If there is no equipotential bonding in hazardous areas, there is a risk of explosion due to equalizing current or ignition sparks. • Ensure that equipotential bonding is available for the device. WARNING Unprotected cable ends There is a risk of explosion due to unprotected cable ends in hazardous areas.
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Connection 6.1 Safety when connecting up WARNING Transient overvoltages Take measures to prevent transient overvoltages of more than 40% of the rated voltage (or more than 119 V). This is guaranteed if you only operate the devices with SELV (safety extra-low voltage) or PELV (protective extra low voltage). WARNING Suitable cables at high ambient temperatures in hazardous area At an ambient temperature of ≥...
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Connection 6.1 Safety when connecting up WARNING Restricted area of application This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Zone 2, Group IIC or non-hazardous locations only. Safety information when using in accordance with UL 61010-2-201 If you use the device under UL 61010-2-201 conditions you must also keep to the following safety notices in addition to the general safety notices for protection against explosion: NOTICE...
Connection 6.2 Power supply NOTICE The digital outputs are not permitted to come into contact with hazardous voltages and non-energy limited circuits. The permissible nonhazardous voltages are SELV/PELV as per UL 61010-2-201. The energy limited circuit as per clause 9.4 of UL 61010-1 or LPS of UL 60950 or Class 2 of UL 1310 or UL 5085-1 &...
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Connection 6.2 Power supply • Permitted tensile load at least 100 N. • Listing of the cables according to the national installation regulations. In areas where NEC or CEC applies: Type PTLC or ITC To connect the functional ground, use a copper cable of category AWG18 or a cable with a cross-section ≥...
Connection 6.3 Ethernet Power over Ethernet (PoE) Note Before you pull a plug via which the device is supplied with power using PoE, disable the relevant PoE power supply. Note No power sourcing equipment (PSE) The SCALANCE WxM766-1 devices cannot be used as PoE power supply for other devices.
Connection 6.4 Antennas 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). Antennas The SCALANCE WxM766-1 has two antenna connectors of the N-Connector female type. Figure 6-1 Antenna connectors ①...
Connection 6.5 Digital input/output Note Terminating resistor Any connections that are not in use must be fitted with a terminating resistor, see Accessories (Page 21). An antenna must always be connected to the antenna connector as soon as the WLAN interface is switched on.
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Connection 6.5 Digital input/output Rules for wiring • To wire the digital input/output, use a copper cable of category AWG18-16 or a cable with a cross-section of 0.75 to 1.5 mm • Always wire the digital input/output in pairs. • The maximum permissible cable length is 3 m. Position / Assignment Example: Ground...
Connection 6.6 Grounding Grounding EMC disturbances are diverted to ground via the functional ground. This ensures the immunity of the data transmission. The grounding screw is identified by the following symbol for the functional ground Protective earth/functional ground The connection of the reference potential surface with the protective earth system is normally in the cabinet close to the power feed-in.
Connection 6.7 Replacing a CLP Replacing a CLP Position The CLP slot is at the top of the device enclosure under a cover, see Reset button (Page 33). ① M3 screws (Torx T10) ② Slot cover ③ Removing a CLP Note Loss of the configuration The reset button is located directly beside the slot for the CLP.
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Connection 6.7 Replacing a CLP 3. To release the CLP ③, insert a screwdriver between the front edge of the CLP (A) and the slot. 4. Remove the CLP from the slot. 5. Close the slot cover (torque 0.8 Nm) to ensure that the device maintains the degree of protection IP65.
Maintenance and cleaning WARNING Unauthorized repair of devices in explosion-proof design Risk of explosion in hazardous areas • Repair work may only be performed by personnel authorized by Siemens. WARNING Impermissible accessories and spare parts Risk of explosion in hazardous areas •...
Firmware The firmware is signed and encrypted. This ensures that only firmware created by Siemens can be downloaded to the device. You can download new firmware to the device using TFTP. To do this, the device does not need to be reachable either using Web Based Management (WBM) or using the Command Line Interface (CLI).
Troubleshooting 8.2 Restoring the factory settings Restoring the factory settings NOTICE Previous settings If you reset, all the settings you have made will be overwritten by factory defaults. NOTICE Inadvertent reset An inadvertent reset can cause disturbances and failures in a configured network with further consequences.
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Troubleshooting 8.2 Restoring the factory settings Via the configuration You will find detailed information on resetting the device parameters using the WBM and CLI in the configuration manuals: • Web Based Management, section "Restart" • Command Line Interface, section "Reset and Defaults" SCALANCE WxM766 Operating Instructions, 03/2022, C79000-G8976-C617-03...
• SCALANCE WAM766-1 EEC • SCALANCE WUM766-1 Note You will find detailed information on the transmit power and receiver sensitivity in the document "Performance data SCALANCE W700 802.11ax" on the Internet at (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/view/109797829). Technical specifications Data transfer Ethernet transfer rate 10/100/1000 Mbps Wireless transmission rate 1 ...
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Technical specifications Technical specifications Wireless interface Antenna connector Quantity Design N-Connect socket Impedance 50 Ω nominal Permitted antenna wire lengths < 30 m Frequency range 2412 ... 2480 MHz 4920 ... 5875 MHz Electrical data Direct 24 VDC supply Supply voltage from socket 24 VDC Safe Extra Low Voltage (SELV) Type of current Permitted...
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Technical specifications Technical specifications Digital output Quantity Design M12 socket, A-coded Rated voltage 24 V DC safety extra-low voltage (SELV) Max. input voltage 30 V DC safety extra-low voltage (SELV) Fuse 0.5 A Max. cable length < 3 m Cables should be routed in pairs Properties Output isolated from electronics Permissible ambient conditions...
Note CAx data You can find the CAx data on the Internet at (https://www.automation.siemens.com/bilddb/index.aspx?lang=en) 1. Click on the "CAx data" link in the "Direct Links" area. The Industry Image Database page is loaded. 2. Enter the name or article number of the product in the search filter.
You will find the approvals of the products in the reference work "Approvals SCALANCE W700 802.11ax" on the Internet pages of the Siemens Industry Online Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109802595). You will find the current approvals for the product on the Internet pages of the Siemens Industry Online Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/28575/cert).