Introduction 1

Safety notices 2

Security recommendations 3
SIMATIC NET
Description of the device 4
Industrial Wireless LAN
SCALANCE WxM763 5
Installation and removal

Connection 6
Operating Instructions

Maintenance and cleaning 7

Troubleshooting 8

Technical data 9

Dimension drawings 10

Approvals 11

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graded according to the degree of danger.

DANGER
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WARNING
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CAUTION
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avoiding potential hazards when working with these products/systems.
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Table of contents

1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Scope of the manual ............................................................................................................ 5
1.2 QR code............................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Supplementary documentation............................................................................................ 6
1.4 Further documentation........................................................................................................ 7
1.5 Service & Support ............................................................................................................... 7
1.6 Training ............................................................................................................................... 8
1.7 Purpose of the Operating Instructions .................................................................................. 8
1.8 Cybersecurity information .................................................................................................... 8
1.9 Firmware ............................................................................................................................. 9
1.10 Error/fault ............................................................................................................................ 9
1.11 Decommissioning ................................................................................................................ 9
1.12 Recycling and disposal ......................................................................................................... 9
1.13 Marken .............................................................................................................................. 10
2 Safety notices ...................................................................................................................................... 11
3 Security recommendations.................................................................................................................. 13
3.1 Security recommendations................................................................................................. 13
3.2 Available services............................................................................................................... 18
4 Description of the device ..................................................................................................................... 21
4.1 Structure of the type designation ....................................................................................... 21
4.2 Structure of the article number .......................................................................................... 21
4.3 Device view ....................................................................................................................... 22
4.4 Components of the product ............................................................................................... 23
4.5 Terminals........................................................................................................................... 24
4.6 Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 25
4.6.1 Installation ........................................................................................................................ 25
4.6.2 CLP .................................................................................................................................... 25
4.6.3 Industrial Ethernet ............................................................................................................. 26
4.6.4 Flexible connecting cables, antennas and accessories ......................................................... 27
4.6.4.1 Flexible connecting cables ................................................................................................. 27
4.6.4.2 Lightning protection .......................................................................................................... 28
4.6.4.3 Terminating resistor ........................................................................................................... 28
4.6.4.4 Cabinet feedthrough .......................................................................................................... 28
4.6.4.5 Antennas ........................................................................................................................... 29

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4.7 LED display ........................................................................................................................ 30

4.8 Reset button ...................................................................................................................... 33
4.9 Configuration License PLUG................................................................................................ 34
5 Installation and removal...................................................................................................................... 37
5.1 Safety during mounting ..................................................................................................... 37
5.2 Types of installation ........................................................................................................... 40
5.3 Wall mounting ................................................................................................................... 41
5.4 Installing on the DIN rail..................................................................................................... 43
5.4.1 Mounting directly on the DIN rail........................................................................................ 43
5.4.2 Mounting rotated by 90° with DIN rail mounting adapter .................................................... 44
5.5 Installing on an S7-300 mounting rail................................................................................. 47
5.6 Installing on an S7-1500 mounting rail............................................................................... 48
6 Connection........................................................................................................................................... 51
6.1 Safety when connecting up................................................................................................ 51
6.2 Power supply ..................................................................................................................... 57
6.3 Ethernet ............................................................................................................................ 58
6.4 Antennas ........................................................................................................................... 59
6.5 Digital input/output ........................................................................................................... 60
6.6 Grounding ......................................................................................................................... 62
6.7 Replacing a CLP.................................................................................................................. 63
7 Maintenance and cleaning .................................................................................................................. 65
8 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................... 67
8.1 Downloading new firmware using TFTP without WBM and CLI............................................. 67
8.2 Restoring the factory settings............................................................................................. 68
9 Technical data...................................................................................................................................... 71
10 Dimension drawings ............................................................................................................................ 75
11 Approvals ............................................................................................................................................. 77
11.1 General approvals .............................................................................................................. 77
Index .................................................................................................................................................... 81

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1.1 Scope of the manual
These operating instructions cover the following products:

Product Article number Model

Access points
SCALANCE WAM763-1 6GK5763-1AL00-7DA0 (DI/DO) MSAX-W1-RJ-E2
6GK5763-1AL00-7DB0 (US) (DI/DO)
6GK5763-1AL00-7DC0 (ME) (DI/DO)
Client
SCALANCE WUM763-1 6GK5763-1AL00-3AA0 MSAX-W1-RJ-E2-NO
6GK5763-1AL00-3AB0 (US)
6GK5763-1AL00-3DA0 (DI/DO) MSAX-W1-RJ-E2
6GK5763-1AL00-3DB0 (US) (DI/DO)

These operating instructions apply to the following firmware version:

• SCALANCE W700 IEEE 802.11ax as of version V3.0

Definition
An access point is a node in a WLAN that also performs administrative functions in the network
and, for example, provides client modules with a connection to wired networks, to other client
modules in the same wireless cell or in other wireless cells.

1.2 QR code

Identification Link
There are multiple scannable codes, including a QR code, on the product. The QR code is
an Identification Link (ID-Link), a globally unique product identifier according to IEC 61406-1.
You can recognize the ID-Link from the frame, which has a black corner at the bottom right.
Disconnect the device from the power and scan the QR code with a smartphone camera, a
bar code scanner or a read app. Open the ID-Link. The Siemens web page corresponding to
the product opens with the digital nameplate.
In the digital nameplate, you will find product data, manuals, declarations of conformity,
certificates, and other helpful information about your product.

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1.3 Supplementary documentation

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1.3 Supplementary documentation

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.

Documentation on configuration
You can find detailed information on configuring and planning the devices in the following
configuration manuals:
• SCALANCE W700 nach IEEE 802.11ax Web Based Management
• SCALANCE W700 nach IEEE 802.11ax Command Line Interface
• SCALANCE W700 802.11ax approvals
• Performance data SCALANCE W700 802.11ax

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1.5 Service & Support

1.4 Further documentation

In the system manuals "Industrial Ethernet / PROFINET Industrial Ethernet" and "Industrial
Ethernet / PROFINET passive network components", you will find information on other SIMATIC
NET products that you can operate along with the devices of this product line in an Industrial
Ethernet network.
There, you will find among other things optical performance data of the communications
partner that you require for the installation.
You will find the system manuals on the Internet pages of Siemens Industry Online Support
under the following entry IDs:
• 27069465 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/view/27069465)
Industrial Ethernet / PROFINET Industrial Ethernet System Manual
• 84922825 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/view/84922825)
Industrial Ethernet / PROFINET - Passive network components System Manual
The RCoax system manual contains both an explanation of the basic technical aspects as well as
a description of the individual RCoax components and their mode of operation. Installation/
commissioning and connection of RCoax components and their operating principle are
explained. The possible applications of the various SIMATIC NET components are described.
You can find the RCoax system manual on the Internet pages of Siemens Industry Online
Support under the following entry ID:
• 109480869 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/view/109480869)
SIMATIC NET: Industrial Wireless LAN RCoax

1.5 Service & Support

Industry Online Support

In addition to the product documentation, you are supported by the comprehensive online
information platform of Siemens Industry Online Support at the following Internet address:
Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/)
Apart from news, there you will also find:
• Project information: Manuals, FAQs, downloads, application examples etc.
• Contacts, Technical Forum
• The option submitting a support query:
Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my?lc=en-WW)
• Our service offer:
Right across our products and systems, we provide numerous services that support you in
every phase of the life of your machine or system - from planning and implementation to
commissioning, through to maintenance and modernization.
You will find contact data on the Internet at the following address:
Link: (https://www.automation.siemens.com/aspa_app/?ci=yes&lang=en)

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1.8 Cybersecurity information

1.6 Training

SITRAIN ‑ Training for Industry

The training offer includes more than 300 courses on basic topics, extended knowledge and
special knowledge as well as advanced training for individual sectors ‑ available at more than
130 locations. Courses can also be organized individually and held locally at your location.
You will find detailed information on the training curriculum and how to contact our
customer consultants at the following Internet address:
Link: (https://new.siemens.com/global/en/products/services/industry/sitrain/personal.html)

Industrial Networks Education

Training and certification for Industrial Networks
In our Industrial Networks Education courses you’ll learn to design and implement wired
and wireless data networks and connect them to a corporate network. You will also receive
instruction on how to secure, diagnose and optimize communication networks. Certification
can also be offered to supplement almost all training courses.
Link: (https://www.siemens.com/industrial-networks-education)

1.7 Purpose of the Operating Instructions

Using the Operating Instructions, you will be able to install and connect the SCALANCE
WxM763-1 correctly. The instructions are aimed primarily at planning, commissioning,
maintenance and service personnel.
The configuration and the integration of the device in a WLAN are not described in these
instructions.

1.8 Cybersecurity information

Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial cybersecurity functions that support
the secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is
necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial
cybersecurity concept. Siemens’ products and solutions constitute one element of such a
concept.
Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants, systems,
machines and networks. Such systems, machines and components should only be connected
to an enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent such a connection is necessary
and only when appropriate security measures (e.g. firewalls and/or network segmentation)
are in place.
For additional information on industrial cybersecurity measures that may be implemented,
please visit

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1.12 Recycling and disposal

https://www.siemens.com/cybersecurity-industry (https://www.siemens.com/
industrialsecurity).
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 customer’s exposure
to cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Cybersecurity
RSS Feed under
https://new.siemens.com/cert (https://www.siemens.com/cert).

1.9 Firmware
The firmware is available on the Internet pages of the Siemens Industry Online Support: (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/28575/dl)

Note on firmware/software support

Check regularly for new firmware/software versions or security updates and apply them. After
the release of a new version, previous versions are no longer supported and are not maintained.

1.10 Error/fault
If a fault develops, send the device to your SIEMENS representative for repair. Repairs on-site are
not permitted.

1.11 Decommissioning
Shut down the device properly to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing confidential
data in the device memory.
To do this, restore the factory settings on the device.
Also restore the factory settings on the storage medium.

1.12 Recycling and disposal

The products are low in pollutants, can be recycled and meet the requirements of the WEEE
directive 2012/19/EU for the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment.
Do not dispose of the products at public disposal sites.
For environmentally friendly recycling and the disposal of your old device contact a certified
disposal company for electronic scrap or your Siemens contact (Product return (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109479891)).
Note the different national regulations.

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1.13 Marken

1.13 Marken
The following and possibly other names not identified by the registered trademark sign ® are
registered trademarks of Siemens AG:
SCALANCE, RCoax

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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" and "Connecting up".

WARNING
Hot surfaces
Electric devices have hot surfaces. Do not touch these surfaces. They could cause severe burns.
• Allow the device to cool down before starting any work on it.

WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Do not open the device when the supply voltage is turned on.

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3.1 Security recommendations
To prevent unauthorized access to the device and/or network, observe the following security
recommendations.

General
• Check the device regularly to ensure that these recommendations and/or other internal
security policies are complied with.
• Evaluate the security of your location and use a cell protection concept with suitable products
(https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).
• When the internal and external network are disconnected, an attacker cannot access internal
data from the outside. Therefore operate the device only within a protected network area.
• No product liability will be accepted for operation in a non-secure infrastructure.
• Use VPN to encrypt and authenticate communication from and to the devices.
• For data transmission via a non-secure network, use an encrypted VPN tunnel (IPsec,
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. Make sure that the server is within the protected network and check the protocols
regularly for potential security violations or vulnerabilities.

WLAN
• We recommend that you ensure redundant coverage for WLAN clients.
• More information on data security and data encryption for SCALANCE W is available in
SCALANCE W: Setup of a Wireless LAN in the Industrial Environment (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/22681042)

Authentication

Note
Accessibility risk - Risk of data loss
Do not lose the passwords for the device. Access to the device can only be restored by resetting
the device to factory settings which completely removes all configuration data.

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3.1 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. abcabc).
This recommendation also applies to symmetrical passwords/keys configured on the device.
• Make sure that passwords are protected and only disclosed to authorized personnel.
• Do not use the same passwords for multiple user names and systems.
• Store the passwords in a safe location (not online) to have them available if they are lost.
• Regularly change your passwords to increase security.
• A password must be changed if it is known or suspected to be known by unauthorized
persons.
• When user authentication is performed via RADIUS, make sure that all communication takes
place within the security environment or is protected by a secure channel.
• Watch out for link layer protocols that do not offer their own authentication between
endpoints, such as ARP or IPv4. An attacker could use vulnerabilities in these protocols to
attack hosts, switches and routers connected to your layer 2 network, for example, through
manipulation (poisoning) of the ARP caches of systems in the subnet and subsequent
interception of the data traffic. Appropriate security measures must be taken for non-secure
layer 2 protocols to prevent unauthorized access to the network. Physical access to the local
network can be secured or secure, higher layer protocols can be used, among other things.

Certificates and keys

• There is a preset SSL/TLS (RSA) certificate with 4096 bit key length in the device. Replace this
certificate with a user-generated, high-quality certificate with key. Use a certificate signed by
a reliable external or internal certification authority. You can install the certificate via the
WBM ("System > Load and Save").
• Use certificates with a key length of 4096 bits.
• Use the certification authority including key revocation and management to sign the
certificates.
• Make sure that user-defined private keys are protected and inaccessible to unauthorized
persons.
• If there is a suspected security violation, change all certificates and keys immediately.
• Use password-protected certificates in the format "PKCS #12".
• 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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Physical/remote access
• Operate the devices only within a protected network area. Attackers cannot access internal
data from the outside when the internal and the external network are separate from each
other.
• Limit physical access to the device exclusively to trusted personnel.
The memory card or the PLUG (C-PLUG, KEY-PLUG, CLP) contains sensitive data such as
certificates and keys that can be read out and modified. An attacker with control of the
device's removable media could extract critical information such as certificates, keys, etc. or
reprogram the media.
• Lock unused physical ports on the device. Unused ports can be used to gain forbidden access
to the plant.
• We highly recommend that you keep the protection from brute force attacks (BFA) activated
to prevent third parties from gaining access to the device. For more information, see the
configuration manuals, section "Brute Force Prevention".
• For communication via non-secure networks, use additional devices with VPN functionality
to encrypt and authenticate communication.
• When you establish a secure connection to a server (e.g. for an upgrade), make sure that
strong encryption methods and protocols are configured for the server.
• Terminate the management connections (e.g. HTTP, HTTPS, SSH) properly.
• Make sure that the device has been powered down completely before you decommission it.
For more information, refer to "Decommissioning (Page 9)".
• We recommend formatting a PLUG that is not being used.

Hardware / Software
• Use VLANs whenever possible as protection against denial-of-service (DoS) attacks and
unauthorized access.
• Restrict access to the device by setting firewall rules or rules in an access control list (ACL).
• Selected services are enabled by default in the firmware. It is recommended to enable only
the services that are absolutely necessary for your installation.
For more information on available services, see "List of available services (Page 18)".
• To ensure you are using the most secure encryption methods available, use the latest web
browser version compatible with the product. Also, the latest web browser versions of
Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Edge have 1/n-1 record splitting enabled,
which reduces the risk of attacks such as SSL/TLS Protocol 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) website.
For updates on Siemens product security advisories, subscribe to the RSS feed on the
ProductCERT Security Advisories website or follow @ProductCert on Twitter.
• Enable only those services that are used on the device, including physical ports. Free physical
ports can potentially be used to gain access to the network behind the device.

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3.1 Security recommendations

• Use the authentication and encryption mechanisms of SNMPv3 if possible. Use strong
passwords.
• Configuration files can be downloaded from the device. Ensure that configuration files are
adequately protected.
Configuration files can be password protected during download. You enter passwords on the
WBM page "System > Load & Save > Passwords".
• When using SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol):
– Configure SNMP to generate a notification when authentication errors occur.
For more information, see WBM "System > SNMP > Notifications".
– Ensure that the default community strings are changed to unique values.
– Use SNMPv3 whenever possible. SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c are considered non-secure and
should only be used when absolutely necessary.
– If possible, prevent write access.
• The names of the configuration files can be changed. To improve security, do not use spaces
in the TFTP file name.
• Use the security functions such as address translation with NAT (Network Address
Translation) or NAPT (Network Address Port Translation) to protect receiving ports from
access by third parties.
• Use WPA2/ WPA2-PSK / WPA3-SAE with AES to protect the WLAN. You can find additional
information in the configuration manual Web Based Management "Security menu".
• Use PMF (Protected Management Frames) to cryptographically protect the management
telegrams. You can find additional information in the configuration manual Web Based
Management "Security menu".

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. SNMPv1/v2c, etc.).
Therefore, take appropriate security measures against non-secure protocols to prevent
unauthorized access to the device/network. Use non-secure protocols on the device using a
secure connection (e.g. SINEMA RC).
• If non-secure protocols and services are required, ensure that the device is operated in a
protected network area.

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3.1 Security recommendations

• Check whether use of the following protocols and services is necessary:

– Non-authenticated and unencrypted ports
– LLDP
– DCP
– NTP
– Syslog
– DHCP options 66/67
– TFTP
– Telnet
– HTTP
– SNMP v1/2c
– SNTP
– STP, RSTP and MSTP
• The following protocols provide secure alternatives:
– SNMPv1/v2c → SNMPv3
Check whether use of SNMPv1/v2c is necessary. SNMPv1/v2c is classified as non-secure.
Use the option of preventing write access. The product provides you with suitable setting
options.
If SNMP is enabled, change the community names. If no unrestricted access is necessary,
restrict access with SNMP.
Use SNMPv3 in conjunction with passwords.
– HTTP → HTTPS
– Telnet → SSH
– TFTP → SFTP
– NTP → NTPsecure
– Syslog Client → Syslog Client TLS
• Use secure protocols when access to the device is not secured by physical protection
measures.
• If you require non-secure protocols and services, operate them only within a protected
network area.
• Select a trusted DNS provider.
• Restrict the services and protocols available to the outside to a minimum.
• With authentication on the RADIUS server and RADIUS client, use the Message Authenticator
attribute to check packets.
• If you use RADIUS for management access to the device, enable secure protocols and
services.

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3.2 Available services

3.2 Available services

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.
• Default status
The default status of the ports/service (e.g. open, closed, outgoing only).
• Configurable port/service
Indicates whether the port number or the service can be configured via WBM / CLI.
• Authentication
Specifies whether the communication partner is authenticated.
If "optional", the authentication can be configured as required.
• Encryption
Specifies whether the transfer is encrypted.
If "optional", the encryption can be configured as required.

Service Protocol / Default port status Configurable Authentica‐ Encryption 1)

Port number Port Service tion

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 ✓ ✓ ✓ -
HTTPS TCP/443 Open ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
NTP Client UDP/123 Outgoing only ✓ ✓ - -
NTP Client (secure) UDP/123 Outgoing only ✓ ✓ ✓ -
Packet Capture TCP/2002 Closed - ✓ - -
TCP/2003 2)
PROFINET UDP/34964 Open - ✓ - -
UDP/49154
UDP/49155
RADIUS Client UDP/1812 Outgoing only ✓ ✓ ✓ -
SFTP Client TCP/22 Outgoing only ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SMTP Client TCP/25 Outgoing only ✓ ✓ - -
SMTP Client (secure) TCP/465 Outgoing only ✓ ✓ Optional ✓
SNMPv1/v2c 3) UDP/161 Open ✓ ✓ - -
SNMPv3 UDP/161 Open ✓ ✓ Optional Optional
SNMP Traps UDP/162 Outgoing only - ✓ - -

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3.2 Available services

Service Protocol / Default port status Configurable Authentica‐ Encryption 1)

Port number Port Service tion

SNTP Client UDP/123 Outgoing only ✓ ✓ - -

SSH TCP/22 Open ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Syslog Client UDP/514 Outgoing only ✓ ✓ - -
Syslog Client TLS TCP/6514 Outgoing only ✓ ✓ - ✓
Telnet TCP/23 Closed ✓ ✓ ✓ -
TFTP Client UDP/69 Outgoing only ✓ ✓ - -
TCP Event TCP/26864 Closed ✓ ✓ ✓ -
1)
You can find additional information on the encryption methods used in the WBM appendix
"Ciphers used".
2)
The basic port of Packet Capture for the communication to Wireshark is TCP/2002. For each
enabled interface, another port is enabled. Each additional port is an increment of TCP/2002,
i.e. TCP/2003, TCP/2004, TCP/2005 etc.
3)
Read Only
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).
• Service configurable
Indicates whether the service can be configured via WBM / CLI.

Layer 2 service Default Service configura‐

status ble

DCP Open ✓
LLDP Open ✓
RSTP Closed ✓
iPRP Closed ✓
MSTP Closed ✓
SIMATIC NET TIME Closed ✓
802.1x Closed ✓

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4.1 Structure of the type designation
The type designation of the device is made up of several parts that have the following meaning:

: 0     

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4.2 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:

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$(8GHYLFHYHUVLRQ
%86GHYLFHYHUVLRQ
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$1RVSHFLDOIHDWXUH
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4.3 Device view

4.3 Device view





① Antenna connector R1A1, type R-SMA

② Ethernet connectors (P1, P2, P3, P4)
③ Digital input (DI)
Only SCALANCE WxM763-1 with DI/DO; see Scope of the manual (Page 5)
④ Digital output (DO)
Only SCALANCE WxM763-1 with DI/DO; see Scope of the manual (Page 5)
⑤ Eye for grounding (diameter 4.6 mm) / wall mounting
⑥ On the bottom of the device behind the screw-on cover:
• PLUG slot (CLP)
• Reset button
For the position, see "Reset button (Page 33)".
On the bottom of the device at the location of the screw-on cover:
• Two mounting holes for installing the mounting adapter for 90° mounting on a DIN rail
⑦ Antenna connector R1A2, type R-SMA
⑧ Power supply connection
⑨ LED display

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4.4 Components of the product

4.4 Components of the product

The following components are supplied with the product:
• One SCALANCE W device
• One cover for CLP slot
• A 5-pin plug-in terminal block for the power supply
• Two covers for R-SMA connectors
The device variant with digital input/output also includes:
• A 2-pin plug-in terminal block for the digital output
• A 2-pin plug-in terminal block for the digital input
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:
• Removable data storage medium CLP
• Antennas
• Mounting adapter for the 90° mounting on a DIN rail
You will find more detailed information in "Accessories (Page 25)".

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4.5 Terminals

4.5 Terminals
The device has a 5-pin plug-in terminal block for the power supply. The device variant with DI/DO
also has two 2-pin plug-in terminal blocks for the digital input and output.

sXR Rk

tX Tk
tY
sYR Rk
Tk

Figure 4-1 SCALANCE WxM763-1 with DI/DO

Connectors and terminal markings

L1, M1, L2, M2 Input for the supply voltage Terminal block with five terminal
Functional grounding connectors

+DI, -DI Digital input Terminal block with two terminal

(only for device variant with connectors
DI/DO)
+DO, -DO Digital output Terminal block with two terminal
(only for device variant with connectors
DI/DO)

Terminals and wiring

Connectors +DI, -DI /+D0, -DO L1, M1, L2, M2

AWG AWG18-16 AWG16
Wire end ferrule without plas‐ 0.2 mm2 1.5 mm2
tic collar according to DIN
46228/1

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Wire end ferrule with plastic 0.2 mm2 1.5 mm2

collar according to DIN
46228/4
Stripped length 7 mm 7 mm

Note
Wire end ferrules
Use crimp shapes with smooth surfaces, such as provided by square and trapeze shaped crimp
cross sections.
Crimp shapes with wave-shaped profile are unsuitable.

4.6 Accessories
Technical data subject to change.
You will find further information on the range of accessories in the Industry Mall (https://
mall.industry.siemens.com/mall/en/WW/Catalog/Products/10021486)
Use the TIA Selection Tool (https://mall.industry.siemens.com/tst/) for configuring the device.

4.6.1 Installation

Component Description Article number

DIN rail mounting adapter Adapter for mounting on a 35 mm DIN rail 6GK5798-8MF00-0AA1
according to DIN EN 50 022, with fixing
screws

4.6.2 CLP

Component Description Article number

CLP Exchangeable storage medium for saving
Configuration License PLUG configuration data
SCALANCE CLP 2GB 6GK1900-0UB00-0AA0
SCALANCE CLP EEC 2GB 6GK1900-0UQ00-0AA0
SCALANCE CLP 32GB 6GK1900-0UB40-0AA0
CLP iFeatures Exchangeable storage medium for saving
configuration data and enabling iFeatures
SCALANCE CLP 2GB W700 AP iFeatures 6GK5907-8UA00-0AA0
SCALANCE CLP 2GB W700 Client iFeatures 6GK5907-4UA00-0AA0

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4.6 Accessories

4.6.3 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).

Cables Industrial Ethernet (sold by the meter)

Component Description Article number

IE FC TP Standard Cable GP 8-wire shielded TP installation cable for 6XV1878-2A
4x2 universal application
(AWG 24) Sold by the meter
IE FC TP Flexible Cable GP 4x2 8-wire shielded TP installation cable for oc‐ 6XV1878-2B
(AWG24) casional movement
Sold by the meter
IE TP Train Cable GP 4x2 8-wire shielded TP installation cable for 6XV1878-2T
(AWG 24) use in rail vehicles and buses, with railway
approval
Sold by the meter

RJ45 plug-in connector Industrial Ethernet

Component Description Article number

IE FC RJ45 Plug 180 4X2 (Gig‐ RJ45 plug-in connector (10/100/1000
abit Ethernet) Mbps) with rugged metal housing and FC
connector technology, for IE FC Cable 4x 2
(24 AWG); 180° cable outlet
1 connector per package 6GK1901-1BB11-2AA0
10 connectors per package 6GK1901-1BB11-2AB0
50 connectors per package 6GK1901-1BB11-2AE0

Cables Industrial Ethernet (pre-assembled)

Component Description Article number

IE Connecting Cable IE FC IE FC Flexible GP 4x2 Cable pre-assembled
RJ45 Plug-180/IE FC RJ45 with 2x IE FC RJ45 Plug 180 4 x 2
Plug-180 Length 2m 6XV1878-5BH20
Length 3m 6XV1878-5BH30
Length 5m 6XV1878-5BH50
Length 10m 6XV1878-5BN10
Length 15m 6XV1878-5BN15
Length 20m 6XV1878-5BN20
Length 25m 6XV1878-5BN25

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4.6.4 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).

4.6.4.1 Flexible connecting cables

Flexible connecting cable N-Connect/R-SMA

Flexible connecting cable for connecting an antenna to a SCALANCE W device with R-SMA
connectors.
Preassembled with one connector N male and R-SMA male:

Length Article number

0.3 m 6XV1875-5CE30
1m 6XV1875-5CH10
2m 6XV1875-5CH20
5m 6XV1875-5CH50
10 m 6XV1875-5CN10

For railway applications, the following connecting cable are available:

Length Article number

1m 6XV1875-5TH10
2m 6XV1875-5TH20
5m 6XV1875-5TH50

Flexible connecting cable R-SMA/SMA

Flexible connecting cable for connecting an antenna to a SCALANCE W device with R-SMA
connectors or to further connecting elements, such as cabinet bushings.
Preassembled with one connector R-SMA/ SMA male/male:

Length Article number

0.3 m 6XV1875-5DE30
2m 6XV1875-5DH20

Flexible connecting cable N-Connect/N-Connect

Flexible connecting cable for connecting an antenna to other connecting elements, such as
lightning protection or control cabinet bushings.

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Pre-assembled with two N male connectors:

Length Article number

1m 6XV1875-5AH10
2m 6XV1875-5AH20
5m 6XV1875-5AH50
10 m 6XV1875-5AN10

For railway applications, the following connecting cable are available:

Length Article number

1m 6XV1875-5SH10
2m 6XV1875-5SH20
5m 6XV1875-5SH50

4.6.4.2 Lightning protection

Note
Lightning protection elements can be used as bushings.

Component Description Article number

LP798‑1N Lighting protector with N/N female/female 6GK5798-2LP00-2AA6
connector with gas discharge technology
LP798‑2N Lighting protector with N/N female/female 6GK5798-2LP10-2AA6
connector with quarter wave technology

4.6.4.3 Terminating resistor

Component Description Article number

TI795-1R Electrical connection R-SMA male termination impe‐ 6GK5795-1TR10-0AA6
dance 2.4 and 5 GHz, IP65, 0...6 GHz
pack of 3

4.6.4.4 Cabinet feedthrough

Component Description Article number

N-Connect/SMA Female/ Cabinet feedthrough, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 6GK5798-0PT00-2A
Female Panel Feedthrough for wall thickness max. 5.5 mm
Pack of 1

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4.6.4.5 Antennas

Note
When you select an antenna, keep in mind:
• The antennas with national approval for your device You will find further information on this
on the Internet pages of Siemens Industry Online Support (https://www.siemens.com/
wireless-approvals).
• 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://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/28575/man).

Antennas

Type Properties Article number

ANT792-4DN RCoax helical antenna, circular polarization, 6GK5792-4DN00-0AA6
4 dBi, 2.4 GHz, N-Connect female
ANT792-6MN Omnidirectional antenna, 6 dBi 2.4 GHz, N- 6GK5792-6MN00-0AA6
Connect female, mast/wall mounting
ANT792-8DN Directional antenna, 14 dBi 2.4 GHz, N-Con‐ 6GK5792-8DN00-0AA6
nect female, mast/wall mounting
ANT793-6DG Wide angle antenna, 9 dBi 5 GHz, 2 x N-Con‐ 6GK5793-6DG00-0AA0
nect female, mast/wall mounting
ANT793-8DJ Directional antenna, 18 dBi 5 GHz, 2 x N-Con‐ 6GK5793-8DJ00-0AA0
nect female, mast/wall mounting
ANT793-8DK Directional antenna, 23 dBi 5 GHz, 2 x N-Con‐ 6GK5793-8DK00-0AA0
nect female, mast/wall mounting
ANT793-8DL Directional antenna vertical-horizontal polar‐ 6GK5793-8DL00-0AA0
ized, 5 GHz, 14dBi, IP66, 2 x N-Connect female
ANT793-8DP Directional antenna, 13 / 13.5 dBi 4.9 GHz and 6GK5793-8DP00-0AA0
5 GHz, N-Connect female, mast/wall mount‐
ing
IWLAN RCoax RCoax λ4 antenna with vertical polarization 6GK5793-4MN00-0AA6
ANT793-4MN for RCoax systems, 6 dBi, 5 GHz, IP65, N-Con‐
nect female
ANT795-4MA Omnidirectional antenna, 3/5 dBi, 2.4 GHz 6GK5795-4MA00-0AA3
and 5 GHz, IP30; RSMA connection, radially
rotatable, with additional joint; mounting di‐
rectly to SCALANCE W with RSMA connection
technology
ANT795-4MB Omnidirectional antenna, 2/3 dBi, 2.4 GHz 6GK5795-4MB00-0AA0
and 5 GHz, IP65; RSMA connection, radially
rotatable, with additional joint; mounting di‐
rectly to SCALANCE W with RSMA connection
technology
ANT795-4MX Omnidirectional antenna, 2/2.5 dBi, 2.4 GHz 6GK5795-4MX00-0AA0
and 5 GHz, IP69K, N-Connector male

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4.7 LED display

Type Properties Article number

ANT795-6DC Wide angle antenna, mast/wall mounting, 6GK5795-6DC00-0AA0
9 dBi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, N-Connector female
ANT795-6MN Omnidirectional antenna, 6/8 dBi 2.4 GHz and 6GK5795-6MN10-0AA6
5 GHz, N-Connect female, mounted on roof/
vehicle
ANT795-6MP Omnidirectional antenna, 5/7 dBi, 2.4 GHz 6GK5795-6MP00-0AA0
and 5 GHz, IP65/67, N-Connect female
ANT897-4ME Omnidirectional antenna for use in public and 6GK5897-4ME00-0AA0
private mobile networks and IWLAN networks
in indoor and outdoor applications world‐
wide; 2 ... 6 dBi, 0.6 ... 6 GHz, IP65, N-Connect
female
ANT897-5PN Omnidirectional antenna with 4 antenna ele‐ 6GK5897-5PN00-0AA0
ments for WLAN 2.4/ 5 GHz and private 5G
mobile networks; 2.3 ... 7.2 GHz; antenna
gain: 4 ... 6 dBi, incl. 4x cable with N-Connect
connector (female) in staggered lengths 20 ...
27cm; IP69K; -30 ... +70°C; note country ap‐
provals; mounting on roof, vehicle and ceiling
IWLAN RCoax Cable 2,4 Omnidirectional antenna, 0 Bi 2.400 6XV1875-2A
GHz PE 1/2" -2.485 GHz, N-Connect female
IWLAN RCoax Cable Omnidirectional antenna, 0 Bi 5.150 6XV1875-2D
5 GHz PE 1/2" -5.875 GHz, N-Connect female

4.7 LED display

The figure shows the arrangement of the LEDs:
• Left: for device version with DI/DO (6GK5763-1AL00-xDA0)
• Right: for device version without DI/DO (6GK5763-1AL00-3AA0)

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4.7 LED display

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/ /
/ /
5 5
', &
'2 &

3 3
3 3
3 3
3 3

LED Color Meaning

F Off No fault/error.

Yellow Sleep mode is active.

Red 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)".
Flashing red Firmware on PLUG:
The device is performing a firmware update or downgrade.

Interval:
2000 ms on / 200 ms
off
Red A competing radar signal was found on all enabled channels.

Simultaneous
R1 flashing yellow

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4.7 LED display

LED Color Meaning

L1 Off Power supply L1 too low.

Green Power supply L1 is applied.

L2 Off Power supply L2 too low.

Green Power supply L2 is applied.

R1 Off The WLAN interface 1 is deactivated.

Green Access Point mode:

The WLAN interface 1 is initialized and ready for operation.
Client mode:
There is a connection over the WLAN interface 1.
Flashing green and Data transfer over the WLAN interface 1.
yellow

Flashing yellow Client mode:

The client is searching for a connection to an access point.

Flashing yellow Access Point mode:

With DFS (802.11h), the channel is scanned for competing radar signals
before the channel can be used for data traffic.

Interval:
100 ms on /
100 ms off
DI Off Digital input inactive.

Green Digital input active.

DO Off Digital output inactive.

Green Digital output active.

C1 Off The functionality of these LEDs is configurable for different applica‐

C2 tions. It is disabled by default.

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4.8 Reset button

LED Color Meaning

P1 Off There is no connection over the Ethernet interface.
P2
P3
Green There is a connection via the Ethernet interface (Link).
P4

Flashing Data transfer via the Ethernet interface

green and yellow

R1 Flashing green Depending on the device version, the following LEDs are flashing to
DI determine the location of the device:
DO • R1, DI and DO (device version with DI/DO)
R1 • R1, C1 and C2 (device version without DI/DO)
C1 The "Flash LED" function is activated:
C2 • Either with SINEC PNI
• Or via the WBM page "Discovery and Set via DCP"

4.8 Reset button

Position

NOTICE
Loss of the degree of protection
When the cover is not mounted correctly, the device loses its degree of protection IP30.

The Reset button is located behind the screw-on cover on the underside of the housing.

 

① PLUG slot (CLP)

② Reset button

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4.9 Configuration License PLUG

Function
The reset button has the following functions:
• Restarting the device
To restart the device, press the reset button briefly.
Note
If you make changes to the configuration and restart immediately afterwards with the reset
button, the changes may be lost. If you restart the device using the WBM (menu command
"System > Restart") or using the CLI (command "restart" in the Privileged EXEC Modus), the
configuration changes are always retained.

• Loading a firmware file via TFTP

If the normal procedure with the "Load & Save" menu of Web Based Management is
unsuccessful, the reset button can be used to load new firmware. This situation can occur if
there is a power outage during the normal firmware update. You can find more detailed
information in the section "Downloading new firmware using TFTP without WBM and CLI
(Page 67)".
• Resetting the device to factory settings
If you reset, all the settings you have made will be overwritten by factory defaults. If a PLUG
has been inserted in the device, the PLUG is also reset to default settings. You can find more
detailed information in the section "Restoring the factory settings (Page 68)".

NOTICE
Inadvertent reset
An inadvertent reset can cause disturbances and failures in a configured network with further
consequences.

4.9 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. The CLP is also referred to as PLUG in the description.
The PLUG is available in the following variants:
• PLUG Configuration: The exchangeable storage medium only saves the configuration data of
the device.
• PLUG License: In addition to the configuration data, the exchangeable storage medium
contains a license with which special functions are enabled, e.g. iFeatures.

NOTICE
Loss of the degree of protection
When the cover is not mounted correctly, the device loses its degree of protection IP30.

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Position
The CLP slot is at the bottom of the device enclosure under a cover, see Reset button (Page 33).

Function
Devices with a CLP slot support the following operating modes:
• Without CLP
The device saves the configuration data in the internal memory. This mode is active when no
CLP is inserted.
• With CLP
In the startup phase:
– When an empty CLP (delivery state) is inserted into the device, the device automatically
backs up the configuration data on the CLP during startup. After that, it behaves like a CLP
with data.
– When a CLP with data is plugged into a device, the device automatically adopts the
configuration of the CLP during the startup phase. The prerequisite for this is that the
configuration data was written by a compatible device type.
One exception to this can be the IP configuration if it is set using DHCP and the DHCP
server has not been reconfigured accordingly. Reconfiguration is necessary if you use
functions based on MAC addresses.
– If the CLP contains a license, additional functions are also enabled.
Note
If the device was configured at some time with a CLP license, the device can no longer be
used without this CLP. To be able to use the device again, reset the device to the factory
settings.

During operation:
– During operation, changes to the configuration are saved on the CLP and in the internal
memory.
– 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.

NOTICE
Operating risk - Danger of data loss
Only pull and plug the CLP when the device is de-energized.

– The device signals deviations from normal operation of the CLP (e.g., incompatible data,
incorrect operation or malfunctions) via the existing diagnostics mechanisms (e.g., LEDs
or user interfaces).
The procedure for inserting and removing the CLP can be found in the section "Replacing a
CLP (Page 63)".

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5.1 Safety during mounting

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.
• Mount the device using suitable tools. Observe the information in the respective section
about mounting.

CAUTION
Minimum distance to antennas
Fit the device so that there is a minimum clearance of 20 cm between antennas and persons.

WARNING
If a device is operated in an ambient temperature of more than 50 °C, the temperature of the
device housing may be higher than 70 °C. The device must therefore be installed so that it is
only accessible to service personnel or users that are aware of the reason for restricted access
and the required safety measures at an ambient temperature higher than 50 °C.

WARNING
If the device is installed in a cabinet, the inner temperature of the cabinet corresponds to the
ambient temperature of the device.

Safety notices on use in hazardous areas

General safety notices relating to protection against explosion

WARNING
The device is intended for indoor use only.

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5.1 Safety during mounting

WARNING
When used in hazardous environments corresponding to Class I, Division 2 or Class I, Zone 2,
the device must be installed in a cabinet or a suitable enclosure.

WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Replacing components may impair suitability for Class 1, Division 2 or Zone 2.

WARNING
The device shall only be used in an area with pollution degree 1 or 2 (according to EN/
IEC 60664-1, GB/T 16935.1).

Notes for use in hazardous locations according to ATEX, IECEx, UKEX and CCC Ex
If you use the device under ATEX, IECEx, UKEX or CCC Ex conditions you must also keep to
the following safety instructions in addition to the general safety instructions for protection
against explosion:

WARNING
To comply with EU Directive 2014/34 EU (ATEX 114), UK Regulation SI 2016/1107 or the
conditions of IECEx or CCC-Ex, the housing or cabinet must meet the requirements of at least
IP54 (according to EN/IEC 60529, GB/T 4208) in compliance with EN IEC/IEC 60079‑7, GB/T
3836.3.

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. The inner
service temperature of the enclosure/control cabinet corresponds to the ambient temperature
of the module. Use cables with a maximum permitted operating temperature of at least 20 °C
higher than the maximum ambient temperature.

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5.1 Safety during mounting

WARNING
Wall mounting is only permitted if the requirements for the housing, the installation
regulations, the clearance and separating regulations for the control cabinets or housings are
adhered to. 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.

WARNING
Wall mounting outside of the control cabinet or housing does not fulfill the requirements of the
FM approval.

WARNING
The IP30 degree of protection marking is not associated with FM approval.

Note
You must not install the device on a wall in hazardous areas.

Safety notices when using the device as industrial control equipment according to 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:

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:
• Installation in a suitable cabinet.
• Installation in a suitable enclosure.
• Installation in a suitably equipped, enclosed control room.

WARNING
If the temperature at the cable or housing socket or at the branching points of the cables
exceeds 60 °C, special precautions must be taken. If the equipment is operated at ambient
temperatures in excess of 40 °C, only use cables with permitted operating temperature of at
least 80 ℃.

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5.2 Types of installation

WARNING
Improper disassembly
Improper disassembly may result in a risk of explosion in hazardous areas.
For proper disassembly, observe the following:
• Before starting work, ensure that the electricity is switched off.
• Secure remaining connections so that no damage can occur as a result of disassembly if the
system is accidentally started up.

5.2 Types of installation

For the device, you have the following options:
• Wall mounting
• Installation on a 35 mm DIN rail
– direct
– rotated by 90° with a DIN rail mounting adapter (see Accessories (Page 25))
• Installation on the S7-300 mounting rail
• Installation on the S7-1500 mounting rail

Note
Observe country-specific regulations when selecting the type of installation. You will find
additional information on this in the reference document "Approvals SCALANCE W700
802.11ax" on the Internet pages of the Siemens Industry Online Support (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/28575/man).

CAUTION
Danger of injury by falling objects
If the SCALANCE W is subjected to very strong vibration (> 10 m/s2), mounting on a DIN rail or
S7-300 / S7-1500 mounting rail does not provide adequate support. Under such conditions, the
device can come out of the mounting and may cause injury.
In this case, install the device on a wall.

Permitted mounting position

• Vertical mounting position (ventilation openings at the top and bottom)
• Horizontal mounting position (ventilation openings to the right and left)
Strain relief for the cables
Regardless of the type of installation, make sure that there is suitable strain relief for the
connecting cable.

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Shielding of cables
If cables are installed permanently, it is advisable to remove the insulation of the shielded
cable and to establish contact on the shield/PE conductor bar.
Permitted mounting position
You can find information about the ambient temperature under Permitted ambient
conditions. (Page 71)
Keep to the minimum clearances to other components or to walls of a housing so that the
convection ventilation of the device is not blocked.
• Above at least 10 cm
• Below at least 10 cm

Note
Antennas, in particular directional antennas, must be mounted in keeping with their
characteristics (refer to the technical specifications of the antenna --> Radiation pattern
diagrams).

5.3 Wall mounting

Note
The wall mounting must be capable of supporting at least four times the weight of the device.
Use suitable fittings depending on the mounting surface.

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5.3 Wall mounting

Drilling template
The figure shows the location of the holes for wall mounting of the device:


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Procedure

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Follow the steps below to mount the device to the wall:

1. Prepare the drill holes for wall mounting. The precise dimensions are listed in the drilling
template, refer to section "Drilling template".
2. Secure the device to the wall with two screws. The screws are not supplied with the device.
The type and length of the screws depend on the type of wall.
3. Connect the device; see section "Connecting (Page 51)".

5.4 Installing on the DIN rail

5.4.1 Mounting directly on the DIN rail

Installation





Follow the steps below to mount the device on a DIN rail:

1. Loosen the knurled screw with your hand or a screwdriver.
2. Place the third housing guide of the device on the top edge of the DIN rail.
3. Using a screwdriver, pull the securing bar down as far as it will go.

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5.4 Installing on the DIN rail

4. With the securing bar pulled, swivel the device to the DIN rail and press it against the DIN rail
until the spring-mounted securing bar locks into place.
5. Tighten the knurled screw to secure the device additionally (torque 0.5 Nm).
6. Connect the device; see section "Connecting (Page 51)".

Uninstalling
1. Turn off the power to the device.
2. Disconnect all connected cables.
3. If necessary, loosen the knurled screw with your hand or a screwdriver.
4. Using a screwdriver, pull down the catch on the rear of the device.
5. Pull lower part of the device away from the DIN rail.

5.4.2 Mounting rotated by 90° with DIN rail mounting adapter

The DIN rail mounting adapter is not included with the product, see Accessories (Page 25).

Installation
1. Loosen the two M3 screws and remove the cover of the CLP slot  .
2. Remove the knurled screw  .

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3. Screw the DIN rail mounting adapter  to the bottom of the device (M3 x 8, tightening
torque 0.8 Nm). The mounting material is supplied with the DIN rail mounting adapter.

4. Place the device on the upper edge of the DIN rail  .

5. Press the device against the DIN rail  until the DIN rail slider catch locks in place.

6. Connect the power supply, refer to the section "Power supply (Page 57)".
7. Fit the antennas, refer to the section "Antennas (Page 59)".

Uninstalling
1. Turn off the power to the device.
2. Disconnect all connected cables.

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3. Pull the DIN rail slider down with a screwdriver  .

4. Tilt the device forward  and remove the device from the DIN rail.

5. Loosen the screws of the DIN rail mounting adapter  completely and remove it.

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5.5 Installing on an S7-300 mounting rail

6. Install the knurled screw  .

7. Attach the cover of the CLP slot  again.

5.5 Installing on an S7-300 mounting rail

Installation


 


Follow the steps below to mount the device on an S7-300 mounting rail:
1. Loosen the knurled screw with your hand or a screwdriver.
2. Place the first housing guide of the device on the top edge of the mounting rail.

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5.6 Installing on an S7-1500 mounting rail

3. Using a screwdriver, pull the securing bar down as far as it will go.
4. With the securing bar pulled, swivel the device to the mounting rail and press it against the
mounting rail until the spring-mounted securing bar locks into place.
5. Tighten the knurled screw to secure the device additionally (torque 0.5 Nm).
6. Connect the device; see section "Connecting (Page 51)".

Uninstalling
To remove the device from the mounting rail, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the power to the device.
2. Disconnect all connected cables.
3. If necessary, loosen the knurled screw with your hand or a screwdriver.
4. Using a screwdriver, pull the securing bar down as far as it will go.
5. Remove the device from the mounting rail with the bar pulled.

5.6 Installing on an S7-1500 mounting rail

Installation


 


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5.6 Installing on an S7-1500 mounting rail

Follow the steps below to mount the device on an S7-1500 mounting rail:
1. Loosen the knurled screw with your hand or a screwdriver.
2. Place the first housing guide of the device on the top edge of the mounting rail.
3. Using a screwdriver, pull the securing bar down as far as it will go.
4. With the securing bar pulled, swivel the device to the mounting rail and press it against the
mounting rail until the spring-mounted securing bar locks into place.
5. Tighten the knurled screw to secure the device additionally (torque 0.5 Nm).
6. Connect the device; see section "Connecting (Page 51)".

Uninstalling
To remove the device from the mounting rail, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the power to the device.
2. Disconnect all connected cables.
3. If necessary, loosen the knurled screw with your hand or a screwdriver.
4. Using a screwdriver, pull the securing bar down as far as it will go.
5. Remove the device from the mounting rail with the bar pulled.

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6.1 Safety when connecting up

Safety notices
When connecting up the device, keep to the safety notices listed below.

Note
Use of outdoor antennas
Observe country-specific regulations on using antennas outdoors. You will find additional
information on this in the reference document "Industrial Wireless LAN Approvals SCALANCE
W700 802.11ax" on the Internet pages of the Siemens Industry Online Support: (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/28575/man)

Note
Strain relief for the Ethernet cables
In order to avoid mechanical stress on the Ethernet cables and resulting interruption of the
contact, fasten the cables at a short distance from the connector using a cable guide or busbar.

Lightning protection

WARNING
Danger due to lightning strikes
Antennas installed outdoors must be within the area covered by a lightning protection system.
Make sure that all conducting systems entering from outdoors can be protected by a lightning
protection potential equalization system.
When implementing your lightning protection concept, make sure you adhere to the VDE 0182
or IEC 62305 standard.

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Suitable lightning protectors are available in the accessories (Page 28) of SIMATIC NET
Industrial WLAN.

Note
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.

WARNING
Danger due to lightning strikes
Installing this lightning protector between an antenna and a SCALANCE W device is not
adequate protection against a lightning strike. The LP798-1N lightening protector only works
within the framework of a comprehensive lightning protection concept. If you have questions,
ask a qualified specialist company.

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
Power supply
The device is designed for operation with a directly connectable safety extra-low voltage (SELV)
or protective extra low voltage (PELV) from a limited power source (LPS).
The power supply therefore needs to meet at least one of the following conditions:
• Only safety extra low voltages SELV/PELV with limited power source LPS complying with IEC
62368-1 / EN 62368-1 / VDE 62368-1 may be connected to the power supply terminals.
• The power supply unit for the device must meet NEC Class 2 according to the National
Electrical Code (r) (ANSI / NFPA 70).
If the equipment is connected to a redundant power supply (two separate power supplies),
both must meet these requirements.

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Grounding

WARNING
Danger to life from overvoltage, fire hazard
When using outdoor antennas, the shared or grounded pin of the circuit must be connected to
the shield of the coaxial cable and to all touchable conductive parts and circuits. Otherwise,
there may be impermissibly high voltages on touchable parts in the event of a fault.

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:
• Housing of the SCALANCE W device and the ground potential of the antenna.
• Housing of the SCALANCE W device and the ground potential of a device connected over
Ethernet.
• Housing of the SCALANCE W device and the shield contact of the connected Ethernet cable.
Connect both grounds to the same foundation earth or use an equipotential bonding cable.

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.

WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Do not press the reset button if there is a potentially explosive atmosphere.

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WARNING
Unsuitable cables or connectors
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas
• Only use connectors that meet the requirements of the relevant type of protection.
• If necessary, tighten the connector screw connections, device fastening screws, grounding
screws, etc. according to the specified torques.
• Close unused cable openings for electrical connections.
• Check the cables for a tight fit after installation.

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.
• Protect unused cable ends according to IEC/EN 60079-14.

WARNING
Improper installation of shielded cables
There is a risk of explosion due to equalizing currents between the hazardous area and the non-
hazardous area.
• Ground shielded cables that cross hazardous areas at one end only.
• Lay a potential equalization conductor when grounding at both ends.

WARNING
Insufficient isolation of intrinsically safe and non-intrinsically safe circuits
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas
• When connecting intrinsically safe and non-intrinsically safe circuits, ensure that the
galvanic isolation is performed properly in compliance with local regulations (e.g. IEC
60079-14).
• Observe the device approvals applicable for your country.

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Notes for use in hazardous locations according to ATEX, IECEx, UKEX and CCC Ex
If you use the device under ATEX, IECEx, UKEX or CCC Ex conditions you must also keep to
the following safety instructions in addition to the general safety instructions for protection
against explosion:

WARNING
Transient overvoltages
Take measures to prevent transient surges of more than 40% of the rated voltage. Under no
circumstances may transient surges exceed 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 ≥ 60 °C, use heat-resistant cables designed for an ambient
temperature at least 20 °C higher. The cable entries used on the housing must comply with the
IP degree of protection required by EN IEC / IEC 60079-0, GB/T 3836.1.

General notes on use in hazardous areas according to UL-HazLoc

If you use the device under UL-HazLoc conditions, you must also adhere to the following
safety notices in addition to the general safety notices for protection against explosion:

WARNING
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD -
DO NOT DISCONNECT WHILE CIRCUIT IS LIVE UNLESS AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.

WARNING
Restricted area of application
This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D or non-hazardous
locations only.

WARNING
Restricted area of application
This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Zone 2, Group IIC or non-hazardous locations only.

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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
Suitable fusing for the power supply cable
The current at the connecting terminals must not exceed 3 A. Use a fuse for the power supply
that protects against currents > 3 A.
• In areas where NEC or CEC are used, the following requirements must be met:
– Suitable for DC (min. 60 V / max. 3 A)
– Breaking current min. 10 kA
– UL/CSA listet (UL 248‑14 / CSA 22.2 No. 248.14)
– Classes R, J, L, T or CC
• In other areas, the following requirements must be met:
– Suitable for DC (min. 60 V / max. 3 A)
– Breaking current min. 10 kA
– Permitted for electric circuits according to IEC / EN 60947‑1/2/3
– Breaking characteristics: B or C for circuit-breakers or fuses
You do not need a fuse for the power supply cable if you use a voltage source according LPS or
NEC Class 2.

NOTICE
Grounding
A PELV circuit contains a connection to ground. Without a connection to ground, or in case
there is a fault in the connection to the ground, the voltage for the circuit is not stabilized
(limited).

NOTICE
The "Limited Energy" circuit and other circuits must be separated by at least basic insulation.

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 & UL 5085-3 are considered as equivalent.

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6.2 Power supply

WARNING
Impermissible power supply
Never operate the device with AC voltage or DC voltage higher than 32 V DC.

Note
The device can be disconnected from the power supply by removing the terminal block.

The power supply is connected using a 5-pin plug-in terminal block. The power supply is
non-floating.

sXR

tX
tY
sYR

Contact Assignment
L1+ 24 VDC
M1 Ground
M2 Ground
L2+ 24 VDC
Functional grounding, refer to the section "Grounding (Page 62)"

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6.3 Ethernet

Use copper cables with the following properties to wire the power connector:
• Two-wire cable with 0.5 to 1.5 mm2 Cross-section per wire
• Permitted tensile load at least 10 N. - UL
• List of cables according to the national installation regulations. In areas where NEC or CEC
applies: Type PTLC or ITC
You can find more information in the section "Terminals (Page 24)".
The "L1" and "L2" LEDs indicate whether a power supply is connected; see section "LEDs
(Page 30)".

6.3 Ethernet
The device has four Ethernet interfaces located on the front of the device. Connection to
Industrial Ethernet uses RJ45 connection technology with MDI-X assignment.

Position
The figure shows the position of the connectors to Industrial Ethernet with 10/100/1000 Mbps.

3

3

3

3

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Pin assignment
The following table shows the pin assignment of the RJ45 connectors.

Pin number Pin assignment RJ45 connector

10/100/1000 Mbps
Pin 1 D1+
Pin 2 D1-
Pin 3 D2+
Pin 4 D3+ 
Pin 5 D3-
Pin 6 D2-
Pin 7 D4+
Pin 8 D4-

6.4 Antennas
The device has two antenna connectors of the type R-SMA, which are located on the front of the
device.

$

$

A1 Antenna connector R1 A1
A2 Antenna connector R1 A2

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Procedure
Follow the steps below to connect a cable for an external antenna to the device:
1. Insert the connector on the antenna cable into the R-SMA socket and tighten the sleeve nut
of the plug on the socket (key size SW8, tightening torque 1 Nm).
If you only use one antenna, you need to connect this to the device via antenna connector
R1 A1 (position A1).

NOTICE
The R-SMA socket may be damaged
When securing an antenna to the device, only the screw cap of the antenna can be rotated.
Rotating the entire antenna could damage the R-SMA connector on the device.

2. Screw a terminating resistor to the unused antenna connector R1 A2 (position A2) if you are
only using one antenna.

NOTICE
UL approval only for use in buildings
Where NEC and CEC apply, the device and the antennas connected to it may only be used in a
closed building. For this reason, do not lead antennas into the outdoor area if you need to meet
UL requirements.

Note
Cabinet installation
When installing the device in a cabinet, you need to use detached antennas. A suitable flexible
connecting cable for the connection between the device and a detached antenna are available
from SIMATIC NET. You can find detailed information in section "Flexible connecting cables,
antennas and accessories (Page 27)".

6.5 Digital input/output

You can find article numbers for the device variants that have a digital input and output in the
Scope of validity (Page 5). The device version is marked with "DI/DO".
The digital input and output are connected using a 2-pin plug-in terminal block in each case.
Two terminal blocks ship with the device.

NOTICE
Damage due to voltage being too high or too low
The voltage at the digital input/output must not exceed 30 VDC and not fall below -30 VDC,
otherwise the digital input/output will be destroyed.

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Note
Interference pulse
To avoid evaluating an interference pulse, the pulse for the signal 1 (TRUE / HIGH) must be at
least 200 ms.

Wiring rules
• 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 mm2.
• Always wire the digital input/output in pairs.
• The maximum permissible cable length is 30 m.
You can find more information in the section "Terminals (Page 24)".

Digital input
The 2-pin terminal block has the following assignment:

9

',
9
',

Contact Assignment
+DI Input
-DI Ground

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6.6 Grounding

The voltage applied to the "DI" contact is converted to a digital status by the device as follows:

Voltage Status
-30 to +3 V DC 0
+10 to +30 V DC 1

Digital output
The 2-pin terminal block has the following assignment:

9

'2
9
'2

Contact Assignment
+DO Switching signal
-DO Ground

The output is a switch that switches the signal at +DO to ‑DO.

6.6 Grounding

Grounding for wall mounting

The device is grounded by the fixing screw via the unpainted eyelet, position see section "Device
view (Page 22)".
In addition to grounding via the fixing screw, you can also ground the device using the
terminal block. The terminal is identified by the symbol for the functional ground ; for the
position, see section "Terminals (Page 24)". Connect the terminal of the device with as short

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a cable as possible ≤ 150 mm and with the required cross-sectional area to a grounded part
of the system.
If the device is mounted on a non-conductive base, grounding must be connected either via
the functional ground on the terminal block or via a grounding cable.
The grounding cable is not supplied with the device. Connect the paint-free surface of the
device to the nearest grounding point using the grounding cable.

Grounding when installing on a DIN rail / S7 mounting rail

The device is grounded via the rear of the device.
You can also ground the device via the terminal block. The terminal is identified by the
symbol for the functional ground ; for the position, see section "Terminals (Page 24)".
Connect the terminal of the device with as short a cable as possible ≤ 150 mm and with the
required cross-sectional area to a grounded part of the system.

6.7 Replacing a CLP

Position
The CLP slot is at the bottom of the device under a cover, see Reset button (Page 33).





① M3 screws (Torx T10)

② Slot cover
③ CLP

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Removing a CLP

Note
Loss of the configuration
The reset button is located directly beside the slot for the CLP. The reset button cannot be used
to remove the CLP.
If you press and hold down the reset button you reset all the settings of the device to the factory
defaults.

To remove a CLP from the device, follow the steps below:

1. Turn off the power to the device.
2. Loosen the screws M3 ① with a Torx screwdriver T10 and remove the slot cover ②.
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 IP30.

Inserting the CLP

To insert a CLP into the device, follow the steps below:
1. Turn off the power to the device.
2. Loosen the screws M3 ① with a Torx screwdriver T10 and remove the slot cover ②.
3. The housing of the CLP has a rounded underside (B). Accordingly, the slot opening has a
rounded edge. Note this orientation when inserting the CLP.
Insert the CLP ③ in the correct orientation into the slot.

B
4. Close the slot cover (torque 0.8 Nm) to ensure that the device maintains the degree of
protection IP30.

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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.
• For function checks, maintenance and servicing work, you need to observe the
requirements on checking and maintaining plants in hazardous areas according to the
standards EN / IEC 60079-17.

WARNING
Impermissible accessories and spare parts
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas
• Only use original accessories (Page 25) and original spare parts.
• Observe all relevant installation and safety instructions described in the manuals for the
device or supplied with the accessories or spare parts.

CAUTION
Hot surfaces
Risk of burns during maintenance work on parts with a surface temperature above 70 °C
(158 °F).
• Take appropriate protective measures, for example, wear protective gloves.
• Once maintenance work is complete, restore the touch protection measures.

NOTICE
Cleaning the housing
If the device is not in a hazardous area, only clean the outer parts of the housing with a dry cloth.
If the device is in a hazardous area, use a slightly damp cloth for cleaning.
Do not use solvents.

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8.1 Downloading new firmware using TFTP without WBM and CLI

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). This can be the case if there was a power failure during a firmware update.
When pressing the button, make sure you adhere to the instructions in the section "Reset
button (Page 33)".
To load a new firmware via TFTP, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the power to the device.
2. Loosen the screws of the cover.
3. Remove the cover.
4. Press and hold down the reset button.
5. Connect the device to the power supply again while holding down the button.
6. Hold down the button until the red fault LED "F" starts to flash after approximately 2 seconds
(500ms on/500ms off).
7. Release the button. The F-LED lights continuously red.
The bootloader waits in this state for a new firmware file that you can download using TFTP.
8. Connect a PC to the device over the Ethernet interface.
9. Assign an IP address to the device using DHCP or the SINEC PNI.
10.Open a DOS box and change to the directory where the file with the new firmware is located
and then execute the following command:
tftp -i <IP address> put <firmware file>
As an alternative, you can use a different TFTP client.
Once the firmware has been transferred completely to the device, there is an automatic
restart on the device. This process can take several minutes.
11.Close the cover (torque 0.8 Nm) to ensure that the device maintains the degree of protection
IP30.

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8.2 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.

With the reset button

When pressing the button, make sure you adhere to the instructions in the section "Reset button
(Page 33)".
To reset the device to the factory defaults during the startup phase, follow the steps below:
1. Turn off the power to the device.
2. Loosen the screws of the cover.
3. Remove the cover.
4. Press the reset button and reconnect the device to the power supply while holding down the
button.
5. Hold down the button until the red error LED "F" stops flashing after approximately 10
seconds and is permanently lit.
6. Release the button and wait until the fault LED "F" goes off.
The device starts automatically with the factory settings.
7. Close the cover (torque 0.8 Nm) to ensure that the device maintains the degree of protection
IP30.

With SINEC PNI

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.

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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"

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The following technical specifications apply to the following devices:
• SCALANCE WAM763‑1 (model MSAX-W1-RJ-E2)
• SCALANCE WUM763‑1 (model MSAX-W1-RJ-E2-NO)
• SCALANCE WUM763‑1 (model MSAX-W1-RJ-E2)

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/ww/en/ps/28575/man).

Technical specifications
Data transfer
Ethernet transfer rate 10/100/1000 Mbps
Wireless transmission rate 1 ... 1201 Mbps
Wireless standards supported IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11ac
IEEE 802.11ax
Attachment to Industrial Ethernet
Quantity 4
Design RJ45 socket
Properties Half duplex/full duplex, autocrossover, autonegotia‐
tion, autosensing, floating
Permissible cable lengths Alternative combinations per length range
(Ethernet)
IE TP torsion cable 0 ... 55 m
0 ... 45 m + 10 m TP cord
IE FC TP marine cable 0 ... 85 m
IE FC TP trailing cable 0 ... 75 m + 10 m TP cord
IE FC TP flexible cable
IE FC TP standard cable 0 ... 100 m
0 ... 90 m + 10 m TP cord
Radio

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Technical specifications
Antenna connector Quantity 2
Design R-SMA female
Impedance 50 Ω nominal
Frequency range 1) Center frequency 2412 ... 2472 MHz
4920 ... 5865 MHz
Max. conducted power per an‐ 20 dBm
tenna port
Electrical data
Direct 24 V DC supply Supply voltage from socket 24 V DC Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV)/ Protective
Extra Low Voltage (PELV)
Type of current
Permitted ±30 % 16.8 to 31.2 VDC
range
Design Terminal block, 5-pin
Properties Not galvanically isolated
Fusing 1.5 A / 24 V DC
Current consumption 24 V DC/ maximum 550 mA
24 V DC Sleep Mode / maximum 12.5 mA
Effective power loss 24 V DC/ maximum 13.2 W
24 V DC Sleep Mode / maximum 300 mW
Digital input Quantity 1
Only SCALANCE WxM763-1 with Design Terminal block, 2-pin
DI/DO
Rated voltage 24 V DC
safety extra-low voltage (SELV)
Status "0" -30 to 3 V DC
Status "1" 10 to 30 V DC
Max. input current 8 mA
Max. cable length < 30 m
Cables should be routed in pairs
Properties Input isolated from electronics
Digital output Quantity 1
Only SCALANCE WxM763-1 with Design Terminal block, 2-pin
DI/DO
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 < 30 m
Cables should be routed in pairs
Properties Relay, internally not current limited
Output isolated from electronics
Permissible ambient conditions

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Technical specifications
Ambient temperature During operation -30 °C ... +60 °C
During storage -40 ℃ to +85 ℃
During transportation -40 ℃ to +85 ℃
Relative humidity During operation ≤ 95% at 25 °C, no condensation
Operating altitude During operation ≤ 2000 m above sea level
Contaminant concentration According to ISA-S71.04.-2013 Class G3
Degree of pollution 2
Degree of protection IP30
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions WxHxD 35 x 157 x 137 mm
Weight 0.65 kg
Installation options
• Wall mounting
• Mounting on a DIN rail
– direct
– rotated by 90° with accessories
• Mounting on an S7-300 mounting rail
• Mounting on an S7-1500 mounting rail
Mean time between failure (MTBF)
at 40 °C ambient temperature 26 years
1)
Observe the country-specific restrictions. You can find more information on currently
available country approvals in the "Approvals SCALANCE W700 802.11ax" document on the
Internet under (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/28575/man).

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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 can refine your search using the "Motif type" selection list.

Note
Dimensions are specified in mm.



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Note
Issued approvals on the type plate of the device
The specified approvals apply only when the corresponding mark is printed on the product. You
can check which of the following approvals have been granted for your product by the markings
on the type plate.

You will find the country-specific 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/ps/28575/man)
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).
Enter the article number of the product as the search term.

11.1 General approvals

ATEX, IECEx, UKEX and CCC Ex certification

WARNING
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas
When using SIMATIC NET products in hazardous area zone 2, make absolutely sure that the
associated conditions in the following document are adhered to:
"SIMATIC NET Product Information Use of subassemblies/modules in a Zone 2 Hazardous Area".
You will find this document
• on the Internet pages under Siemens Industry Online Support (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/78381013).

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The markings of the electrical devices are:

II 3G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc
DEKRA 18ATEX0026 X
IECEx DEK 18.0018X

II 3G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc
DEKRA 21UKEX0002 X
Importer UK:
Siemens plc,
Manchester, M20 2UR, UK

(Ex ec IIC T4 Gc, not on the nameplate)

The product meets the requirements of the standards:

• EN IEC/IEC 60079-0, GB/T 3836.1
• EN/IEC 60079-7, GB/T 3836.3
You will find the current versions of the standards in the currently valid certificates.

FM
The product meets the requirements of the standards:
• FM Class 3600, FM Class 3611, FM Class 3810
• ANSI/UL 121201, ANSI/UL 61010-1
• FM Hazardous (Classified) Location Electrical Equipment:
Non Incendive / Class I / Division 2 / Groups A,B,C,D / T4 and
Non Incendive / Class I / Zone 2 / Group IIC / T4
You can find the temperature class on the nameplate of the product. The permissible
temperature range of the product is -30 °C to +60 °C.

cULus Approval for Information Technology Equipment

cULus Listed I. T. E.
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. complying with
• UL 62368-1
• CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1
Report no. E115352

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cULus approval for industrial control equipment

cULus Listed PROG-CNTLR.
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. complying with
• UL 61010-1
• UL 61010-2-201
• CSA C22.2 NO 61010-1
• CSA C22.2 NO 61010-2-201
Report no. E85972

cULus Approval Hazardous Location

cULus Listed I. T. E. FOR HAZ. LOC.
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. complying with
• UL 121201 (Non Incendive electrical equipment) approved for use in Class I, Division 2,
Groups A, B, C, D, T4.
• UL CSA C22.2 NO 213 (Non Incendive electrical equipment) approved for use in Class I, Zone
2, Group IIC, T4.

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A F
Accessories, 25 Factory defaults, 68
Antenna cables, 27 Factory setting, 68
Antennas, 27
Connecting, 59
Article number, 5 G
Structure, 21
Grounding, 53, 62

B I
Button
Installation
Reset, 33
DIN rail, 43
S7-1500 mounting rail, 48
S7-300 mounting rail, 47
C Wall mounting, 42
Cables Interfaces, 71, 72, 73
Permitted lengths, 71, 72, 73
CAx data, 75
CLP, 34 L
Function, 35
LEDs, 30
Replacing, 63
Lightning protection, 51
Components of the product, 23
Configuration manuals, 6, 69
Connecting
Antennas, 59
M
Digital input, 61 Model, 5
Digital output, 62
Ethernet, 58
Grounding, 62 P
Power supply, 24, 57
Pin assignment, 59
PLUG, 34
Function, 35
D Replacing, 63
Device view, 22 Power supply, 24, 57
Digital input, 61
Digital output, 62
Dimension drawing, 75 R
DIN rail, 43
Reset button, 33
Documentation on the Internet, 6
Reset device, 68
Drilling template, 42

S
E
S7-1500 mounting rail, 48
Ethernet
S7-300 mounting rail, 47
Connectors, 58

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Safety extra low voltage, 52

Safety notices
for installation, 37
general, 11
Use in hazardous areas, 11, 37, 51
when connecting up, 51
Scope of validity, 5
System manual, 7

T
Technical specifications, 71, 72, 73
Terminals, 24
Type designation, 21

W
Wall mounting, 42
Wiring, 24

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