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Siemens SCALANCE W778-1 Operating Instructions Manual

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SIMATIC NET
Industrial Wireless LAN
SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1
Operating Instructions
MSN65-W1-M12-E2
07/2020
C79000-G8976-C450-06
Introduction
Security
recommendations
Safety notices
Description of the device
Mounting
Connection
Upkeep and maintenance
Technical specifications
Dimension drawing
Approvals
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  • Page 1 Introduction Security recommendations SIMATIC NET Safety notices Description of the device Industrial Wireless LAN SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Mounting Connection Operating Instructions Upkeep and maintenance Technical specifications Dimension drawing Approvals MSN65-W1-M12-E2 07/2020 C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Grounding ............................52 Upkeep and maintenance ........................53 Device configuration with PRESET-PLUG .................. 53 Restoring the factory settings ....................... 56 Firmware update via WBM or CLI not possible ................. 57 Technical specifications ......................... 59 SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Dimension drawing ..........................61 Approvals ..............................63 Index ................................65 SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    These operating instructions cover the following products: Article number Article number US version Access points SCALANCE W778-1 M12 6GK5778-1GY00-0AA0 6GK5778-1GY00-0AB0 SCALANCE W778-1 M12 EEC 6GK5778-1GY00-0TA0 6GK5778-1GY00-0TB0 Client module SCALANCE W738-1 M12 6GK5738-1GY00-0AA0 6GK5738-1GY00-0AB0 These operating instructions apply to the following software version: •...
  • Page 6 Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customers’...

  • Page 7: Security Recommendations

    • Keep the firmware up to date. Check regularly for security updates of the product. You will find information on this on the Internet pages "Industrial Security (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)". • Inform yourself regularly about security advisories and bulletins published by Siemens ProductCERT (http://www.siemens.com/cert/en/cert-security-advisories.htm). • Only activate protocols that you really require to use the device.
  • Page 8 • It is recommended that you use password-protected certificates in the PKCS#12 format. • It is recommended that you use certificates with a key length of at least 2048 bits. • Change keys and certificates immediately, if there is a suspicion of compromise. SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 9 The table includes the following columns: • Service The services that the device supports • Default port status This is the status of the port in the delivery state (factory setting). SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 10 Syslog (secure) Client TCP/6514 Closed ✓ ✓ ✓ Telnet TCP/23 Open ✓ ✓ ✓ TFTP client UDP/69 Closed ✓ ✓ Open ✓ LLDP Open ✓ RSTP Open ✓ iPRP Open ✓ MSTP Closed ✓ SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 11 Security recommendations Service Protocol/port Default port Configurable Authentication Encryption number status Port Service IPv6 Closed ✓ SIMATIC NET TIME Closed ✓ SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 12 Security recommendations SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...

  • Page 13: Safety Notices

    80 °C. Safety notices on use in hazardous areas General safety notices relating to protection against explosion WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD DO NOT OPEN WHEN ENERGIZED. SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 14 This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D or non- hazardous locations only. This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Zone 2, Group IIC or non-hazardous locations only. SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...

  • Page 15: Description Of The Device

    ② Antenna connector R1A1 ③ PLUG slot / RESET button ④ Antenna connector R1A2 ⑤ Grounding ⑥ Connector for power supply (L1, L2) ⑦ Ethernet connector P1 ⑧ Ethernet connector P2 (PoE capability) SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 16 • SIMATIC NET Industrial Wireless LAN CD Please check that the consignment you have received is complete. If the consignment is incomplete, contact your supplier or your local Siemens office. Note The mounting adapter and the bracket for installation on a DIN rail does not ship with the product, see Accessories (Page 17).

  • Page 17: Accessories

    Article number IE FC M12 PLUG M12 data plug-in connector for 1 connector per 6GK1901-0DB20-6AA0 PRO 2x2 IE FC TP cables 2x2, IP65/67, package D-coded, axial cable outlet 8 connectors per 6GK1901-0DB20-6AA8 package SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...

  • Page 18: Data Line

    (D-coded, IP65) to RJ-45 connector technology (IP20) pack of 5 IE M12 PANEL Cabinet feedthrough for conversion from M12 6GK1901-0DM30-2AA5 FEEDTHROUGH connector technology (D-coded, IP65) to M12 connector technology (D-coded, IP65) pack of 5 SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 19 4-pin M12 plug and an M12 socket (A- coded) * Available in different lengths Socket Component Description Article number IE POWER M12 Socket for the 24 VDC power supply. 4-pin, A- 6GK1907-0DC10-6AA3 CABLE coded CONNECTOR PRO pack of 3 SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...

  • Page 20: Flexible Connecting Cables And Antennas

    SMA connectors, preassembled with a connector N-male and R-SMA male Length Article number 0.3 m 6XV1875-5CE30 6XV1875-5CH10 6XV1875-5CH20 6XV1875-5CH50 10 m 6XV1875-5CN10 For railway applications, the following connecting cable are available: Length Article number 6XV1875-5TH10 6XV1875-5TH20 6XV1875-5TH50 SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...

  • Page 21: Antennas

    Pack of 1 Length Article number 6XV1875-5VH10 4.2.2.2 Antennas Note When you select an antenna, keep in mind the national approvals for your device. You will find more detailed information in Link (http://www.siemens.com/wireless- approvals). SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 22 ANT795-6DC Wide angle antenna, mast/wall mounting, 6GK5795-6DC00-0AA0 9 dBi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, N-Connect fe- male ANT795-6MN Omnidirectional antenna, mounted on 6GK5795-6MN10-0AA6 roof/vehicle, 6/8 dBi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, N-Connect female SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 23 The antenna ANT793-8DK may only be used with the flexible connecting cable 6XV1875- 5CN10 (10 m length). Other flexible connecting cables are not permitted. Notice for USA/Canada Only one antenna per device can be used (connected to R1A1, R1A2 or R2A1, R2A2). SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...

  • Page 24: Led Display

    The device is supplied using PoE. There is no connection over the Ethernet port P1. Green There is a connection over the Ethernet port P1 (link). Flashing green Data transfer over the Ethernet interface P1. and yellow SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 25 The device is starting up or an error has occurred. Flashing red The bootloader waits in this state for a new firmware file that you can download by TFTP. Interval: 500 ms on / 500 ms off SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 26 If no primary user is detected, data traffic is possible again. The wait time of 30 minutes is necessary due to legal requirements and cannot be shortened even by restarting the device. SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...

  • Page 27: Reset Button

    The reset button is located below the cover (①) on the top of the SCALANCE W778 / 738. Note The RESET button is a long-stroke button with a pressure point. Press the button until you feel the pressure point. SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 28 If you reset, all the changes you have made will be overwritten by factory defaults. NOTICE Inadvertent reset An inadvertent reset can cause disturbances and failures in the configured network with further consequences. SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...

  • Page 29: Mounting

    50 °C. Safety notices on use in hazardous areas General safety notices relating to protection against explosion WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 2 OR ZONE 2. SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 30 The control cabinet cover or housing must be secured so that it can only be opened with a tool. An appropriate strain-relief assembly for the cable must be used. SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...

  • Page 31: Types Of Installation

    – a bracket support and the DIN rail mounting adapter for space-saving installation (90° installation) Note Installation pointing upwards when using the device according to UL Installation pointing upwards (e.g. desktop operation) is not permitted for this device. SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...

  • Page 32: Wall Mounting

    2. Secure the device to the wall with four screws. The screws are not supplied with the device. 3. Connect the power supply, refer to the section "Power supply (Page 43)". 4. Fit the antennas, refer to the section "Antennas (Page 47)". SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...

  • Page 33: Installation On A Din Rail

    1. Screw the DIN rail mounting adapter to the rear of the device. The mounting material is supplied with the DIN rail mounting adapter. 2. Place the device on the upper edge of the DIN rail SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 34 5. Fit the antennas, refer to the section "Antennas (Page 47)". Uninstalling 1. Turn off the power to the device. 2. Disconnect all connected cables. 3. Pull the DIN rail slider down with a screwdriver SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...

  • Page 35: 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 17). SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 36 . The mounting material ships with the product. 2. Screw (tightening torque 0.7 Nm) the bracket holder to the side of the device. 3. Place the device on the upper edge of the DIN rail SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 37 6. Fit the antennas, refer to the section "Antennas (Page 47)". Uninstalling 1. Turn off the power to the device. 2. Disconnect all connected cables. 3. Pull the DIN rail slider down with a screwdriver SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 38 Mounting 5.4 Installation on a DIN rail 4. Tilt the device forward and remove the device from the DIN rail. 5. Loosen the screws completely. SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...

  • Page 39: Connection

    We recommend that you use the maintenance-free lightning protector LP798-2N. Exception: When there is also DC power supplied via the antenna cable. In this case, only the lightning protector LP798-1N can be used. SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 40 WARNING Transient overvoltages Take measures to prevent transient voltage surges of more than 40% of the rated voltage. This is the case if you only operate devices with SELV (safety extra-low voltage). SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 41 Safety notices on use in hazardous areas General safety notices relating to protection against explosion WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD Do not connect or disconnect cables to or from the device when a flammable or combustible atmosphere is present. SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...

  • Page 42: Explosion Hazard When Disconnecting Or Replacing Live Cables (Fm, Atex)

    General notes on use in hazardous areas according to UL-HazLoc WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD You may only connect or disconnect cables carrying electricity when the power supply is switched off or when the device is in an area without inflammable gas concentrations. SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...

  • Page 43: Power Supply

    – 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 20 AWG or a cable with a cross-section ≥ 0.75 mm². SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 44 2. Tighten the knurled screw (torque 1 Nm). Power over Ethernet Note Disabling the PoE power supply Before you pull a plug via which the device is supplied with power using PoE, disable the relevant PoE power supply. SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 45 SCALANCE W778/W738. Note No power sourcing equipment (PSE) The SCALANCE W778/W738 devices cannot be used as a PoE power supply for other devices. See also Wall mounting (Page 32) SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...

  • Page 46: Ethernet

    The four-pin connecting socket has the following pin assignment: Assignment 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). SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...

  • Page 47: Antenna Connector

    WLAN Interface is turned on. The unused antenna connector R1A2 must have a terminating resistor fitted (see Accessories (Page 17). if no antenna is connected, the relevant interface must also be disabled for RX and TX. Otherwise, there may be transmission disruptions. SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 48 A suitable flexible connecting cable for a connection between SCALANCE W778/W738 and a detached antenna are available from SIMATIC NET. You will find detailed information in the section Accessories (Page 17). See also Wall mounting (Page 32) SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...

  • Page 49: Replacing The Plug (C-Plug Or Key-Plug)

    If changes are made to the configuration, the device stores the configuration directly on the PLUG, if this is in the "ACCEPTED" status. The internal memory is neither read nor written. Response to errors SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 50 3. Insert a screwdriver between the front edge of the PLUG (A) and the slot and release the PLUG. 4. Remove the PLUG from the slot. 5. Close the cover (tightening torque 0.8 Nm), to ensure that the device is closed and water and dust proof. SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 51 A C-PLUG only stores information about the configuration of a device. In addition to the configuration, a KEY-PLUG also contains a license with which you can enable special functions, for example iFeatures. You will find the article numbers in Accessories (Page 17). SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...

  • Page 52: Grounding

    1. Put the grounding terminal ①, and the screw ② together as shown in the drawing. ① Grounding terminal with cable ② Screw (M4 thread) with spring washer and washer 2. Screw in the screw ② with a maximum tightening torque of 1.5 Nm. SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...

  • Page 53: Upkeep And Maintenance

    IP addresses. You assign fixed IP addresses extra following the basic installation. Requirement • A PLUG is inserted in the device on which you want to configure the PRESET-PLUG functionality. SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 54 If you have created the PRESET-PLUG from a KEY-PLUG, for operation with this configuration, you require an inserted KEY-PLUG. IN this case before recommissioning the device you need to insert the relevant KEY- PLUG. SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 55 3. You change to the PLUG configuration mode with the "plug" command. 4. Enter the command "factoryclean". The PRESET-PLUG is formatted and the preset function is reset. 5. Write the current configuration of the device with the "write" command. SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...

  • Page 56: Restoring The Factory Settings

    Follow the steps below to reset the device parameters to the factory settings with the SINEC PNI: 1. Select the device whose parameters you want to reset. 2. Click the "Reset device" button. 3. Select the "Reset to factory settings" option in the following dialog. SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...

  • Page 57: Firmware Update Via Wbm Or Cli Not Possible

    8. Close the cover to ensure that the device is closed and water and dust proof. Note Use of CLI and TFTP in Windows 10 If you want to access the CLI or TFTP in Windows 10, make sure that the relevant functions are enabled in Windows 10. SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 58 Please note that the transfer of the firmware can take several minutes. During the transmission, the red error LED (F) flashes. Once the firmware has been transferred completely to the device, the device is restarted automatically. SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...

  • Page 59: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications • SCALANCE W738-1 M12 • SCALANCE W778-1 M12 • SCALANCE W778-1 M12 EEC Note You will find detailed information on the transmit power and receiver sensitivity in the document "Performance data 802.11 abgn SCALANCE W770/W730" on the supplied data medium (REF_W770-RadioInterface.pdf).
  • Page 60 Installation on a DIN rail • with DIN rail mounting adapter • with additional bracket support for installation rotated though 90° Mean time between failure (MTBF) at 40 °C ambient temperature 61 years SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 61 Dimension drawing Note Dimensions are specified in mm. Front view Width, height and dimensions for wall mounting SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 62 Dimension drawing Side view Figure 9-1 Side view W778 / W738 See also Wall mounting (Page 32) SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 63 Approvals You will find the approvals of the products in the reference work "Approvals SCALANCE W700 802.11n" on the Internet pages of Siemens Industry Online Support: • Using the search function at Siemens Industry Online Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/) • Using the search function at Industrial communication (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15859/cert)
  • Page 64 Installation and change of RF parameters must be done only by trained professional installers who ensure that the correct power and country settings are selected. Untrained personal shall not have access to the admin password in order to change these parameters. SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 65 Connectors, 46 Supply voltage, 40 Factory defaults, 28, 28, 56 Technical specifications, 59 Factory setting, 56 Training, 6 Functional ground Type designations, 16 Connecting up, 52 Grounding, 41 Connecting up, 52 Grounding point, 52 SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...
  • Page 66 Index SCALANCE W778-1 /W738-1 Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C450-06...

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