Connection
WARNING
Danger due to lightning strikes
Installing one of these lightning protectors between an antenna and a
SCALANCE W device is not adequate protection against a lightning strike. The
lightning protectors listed only work within the framework of a comprehensive
lightning protection concept. If you have questions, ask a qualified specialist
company.
Note
SCALANCE W-700
Special requirements for the USA and Canada
Per device only one antenna may be connected.
To connect the antenna use the antenna connectors R1A1, R1A2 or R2A1,
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R2A2.
Note
SCALANCE W-1700
Antenna connector
The antenna can only be used on one antenna connector (R1A1 or R2A1) per WLAN
interface. The remaining antennas must be fitted with a terminating resistor.
Procedure
1. Screw the flexible connecting cable for the SCALANCE W device onto the
antenna. The tightening torque at the N connector is 1.7 Nm.
2. Make sure that the flexible connecting cable does not cause any tensile load on
the SCALANCE W device or on the antenna. When necessary provide strain
relief for the cables.
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