SIMATIC NET
Compact Operating Instructions
ANT793-8DL
(directional antenna 4.9/5.9 GHz)
SIMATIC NET antenna for use in IWLAN networks, suitable for railway
applications
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Classification of the safety notices
This manual contains notices which you should observe to ensure your
own personal safety, as well as to protect the product and connected
equipment. Notices relating to your personal safety are highlighted by a
warning triangle; notices relating to property damage only do not have a
warning triangle. Warnings in descending order according to the degree
of danger are shown as follows.
Danger
!
indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if
proper precautions are not taken.
Warning
!
indicates that death or severe personal injury can result if
proper precautions are not taken.
Caution
!
indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper
precautions are not taken.
Notice
indicates that damage to property can result if proper
precautions are not taken.
C79000-8974-C417-05
Release 09/2017
English
All rights reserved
1
General safety notices
Warning
!
Danger due to lightning strikes
Devices 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 requirements of the standards
VDE 0182 or IEC 62305.
Warning
!
Improper use
The device (and its components) may only be used for the
application described in the catalog or the operating
instructions. It may only be combined with devices or
components of other manufacturers that have been
approved by Siemens.
Correct and safe operation of the device is guaranteed only
when it is transported, stored, set up, installed, used and
maintained according to the recommendations
Qualified personnel
A device may only be commissioned and operated by qualified
personnel. For the purpose of the safety information in this
manual, "qualified personnel" are persons who are authorized to
commission, ground, and label equipment, systems, and circuits
in accordance with established safety standards.
2
Components of the product
The following components are supplied with the antenna:
•
1x antenna with 2x N connectors female
•
1x holder
•
1x rear wall
•
4x washers
•
4x securing washers
•
2x head screws
•
2x nuts
•
1x Compact Operating Instructions
Please check that the consignment you have received is
complete. If it is not complete or there are signs of external
damage, please contact your supplier or your local Siemens
office
.
3
Installation
1. Keep the antenna away from overhead or high voltage cables.
2. Screw the rear wall to a level stable surface with suitable
fastening materials.
securing washers, washers and nuts ①. Do not tighten the nuts
3. Place the holder on the rear wall and secure this with the
yet to allow you to align the antenna later.
supplied head screws, securing washers and washers ②. Do
4. Insert the antenna in the holder and screw the sides with the
not tighten the screws yet to allow you to align the antenna
later.
5. Connect the flexible connecting cable (do not ship with the
product) to the N-Connect sockets. The maximum tightening
torque for the union nuts is 1.7 Nm.
6. Protect the connectors from environmental influences.
(e.g. with self vulcanizing adhesive tape or a shrink-on hose).
7. Align the antenna in the required position and then tighten the
screws and nuts. The maximum tightening torque for the head
screws is 30 Nm.
.