User's Manual

Connection
5.5 Antenna connectors
SCALANCE W760/W720
24 Operating Instructions, 07/2013, C79000-G89xx-C322-01
5.5
Antenna connectors
The SCALANCE W760/W720 has an antenna connector R1 A1 of the type R-SMA located
on the front of the device (position
①).
Procedure
Follow the steps below to connect a cable for an external antenna to a SCALANCE
W760/720:
1. Insert the connector on the antenna cable into the R-SMA socket R1 A1 (position
①) and
tighten the retainer nut on the socket (key size SW8, tightening torque 0.6 Nm).
Note
Cabinet installation
When installing the SCALANCE W760/720 in a cabinet, you need to use a detached
antenna. Suitable connecting cables for a connection between SCALANCE W760/720 and a
detached antenna are available from SIMATIC NET. You will find detailed information in the
f
ollowing section.