Simatic Net Industrial Wireless Lan Rcoax

RCoax Preface 1
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Basics of RCoax
SIMATIC NET
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Product overview 3
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Installing the RCoax cable 4
Industrial Wireless LAN
RCoax
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Connecting 5
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Designing and calculating
RCoax systems 6
System Manual
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Using RCoax cables for
overhead monorails 7
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Technical data 8
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Table of contents
1 Preface ................................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Basics of RCoax ..................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Construction of RCoax cables .................................................................................................. 9
2.3 Function of RCoax cables .......................................................................................................10
2.4 Note on usage .........................................................................................................................11
3 Product overview .................................................................................................................................. 13
3.1 RCoax cables ..........................................................................................................................13
3.2 Access points ..........................................................................................................................13
3.3 Client modules ........................................................................................................................15
3.4 RCoax accessories .................................................................................................................17
3.5 Antennas .................................................................................................................................20
4 Installing the RCoax cable ..................................................................................................................... 23
4.1 Connecting the cable ..............................................................................................................23
4.2 Laying cables ..........................................................................................................................27
5 Connecting ........................................................................................................................................... 31
5.1 Connecting and operating with SCALANCE W78x ................................................................31
5.2 Feeding into RCoax from both ends .......................................................................................33
5.3 Supplying two sections of cable ..............................................................................................34
5.4 Connecting mobile nodes .......................................................................................................34
6 Designing and calculating RCoax systems ............................................................................................ 35
6.1 Calculating in decibels ............................................................................................................35
6.2 Power specifications ...............................................................................................................36
6.3 Losses with RCoax cables ......................................................................................................38
6.4 System calculation ..................................................................................................................41
6.5 Segment lengths .....................................................................................................................42
7 Using RCoax cables for overhead monorails ......................................................................................... 45
7.1 Points to note when working with overhead monorails ...........................................................45
7.2 Mounting/installation rules ......................................................................................................46
7.3 Optimizing the system.............................................................................................................47
7.4 Installation ...............................................................................................................................48
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8 Technical data ...................................................................................................................................... 51

8.1 RCoax cables ......................................................................................................................... 51
8.2 N-Connect for RCoax – female .............................................................................................. 54
8.3 Antennas for RCoax application ............................................................................................ 55
8.4 Wall mounting ........................................................................................................................ 64
Index .................................................................................................................................................... 67
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Preface 1
Purpose of the system manual
This system manual contains both an explanation of the fundamental technical aspects as
well as a description of the individual RCoax components and their functionality.
Installation/commissioning and connection of RCoax components and their operating
principle are explained. The possible applications of the various SIMATIC NET components
are described.
Certification
The products and systems listed in this document are manufactured and marketed using a
quality management system complying with DIN ISO 9001 (Certificate Register no. 2613)
and certified by DQS. The DQS certificate is recognized in all IQNet countries (reg. no.:
2613).
SIMATIC NET glossary

Explanations of many of the specialist terms used in this documentation can be found in the
SIMATIC NET glossary.
You will find the SIMATIC NET glossary here:
● SIMATIC NET Manual Collection or product DVD
The DVD ships with certain SIMATIC NET products.
● On the Internet under the following address:
50305045 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/50305045)
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Preface
RCoax
Basics of RCoax 2
2.1 Introduction
Note
You will find further notes and instructions on the use of RCoax on the Internet at :
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Why is an RCoax installation necessary?

In wireless communication, electromagnetic waves are transmitted and received by
antennas. There are, however, conditions in which the transmission or reception range
cannot be covered well or even at all with the transmission and reception range of
conventional antennas. Such conditions can occur in certain buildings ( for example tunnels,
canals and elevator shafts) or in communication involving rail vehicles.
In such situations, the fact that cable also emits electromagnetic waves can be put to good
use if the cable has a suitable physical design. With leaky feeder cables, the emission can
be adapted to the spatial conditions.
The RCoax cables provide a reliable wireless connection without wear and tear particularly
for conveyor systems and all types of rail-guided vehicles (overhead monorails, automated
guided vehicles).
Examples of the use of RCoax cables are as follows:
● Overhead monorail conveyors
● Automated guided vehicles (AGV)
● Cranes
● High bay storage systems
● Transfer lines
● Tool changer carriages
● Tunnels
● Elevators
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2.1 Introduction
Short distance between RCoax cable and antenna

The advantage here is that the RF field has a good quality when the distance to the leaky
feeder is short. This ensures that the wireless connection to a node is as good as possible
when its antennas move along the leaky feeder cable if they remain in the close vicinity of
the cable (as is the case, for example, with rail-guided vehicles). It must nevertheless not be
forgotten that the radio waves radiated by the leaky feeder cable exist not only in the
immediate vicinity of the moving node but also that radio waves from third-party systems can
affect the leaky feeder cable. This means that interference to the communication between
antenna and leaky feeder cable or between other wireless components is possible.
Principle of electromagnetic radiation of cables

The determining variables of an electromagnetic wave are an electric and a magnetic field.
These two fields are perpendicular to each other and to the direction of propagation.
Electromagnetic waves can also propagate within a coaxial cable. If the cable has a closed
outer conductor, no electromagnetic radiation can be detected outside this shield and no
electromagnetic fields outside the cable can affect the wave in the inner conductor. If the
outer conductor has slots in it, there is electromagnetic coupling between the inner conductor
and the environment of the cable at these points. In this case, the electromagnetic fields of
the inner conductor can be measured outside the cable. In the other direction, and
electromagnetic field outside the cable can affect the inner conductor.
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2.2 Construction of RCoax cables
2.2 Construction of RCoax cables

The typical construction of leaky feeder cables is shown below:
● Inner conductor
● Dielectric:
normally air or a plastic with a low dielectric constant and low HF losses.
● Outer conductor:
with longitudinal and transverse slots. The geometry and number of these slots define the
radiation characteristics of the cable.
● Cable jacket:
The outer insulation of Siemens RCoax cables is flame-retardant and halogen-free
(HLFR).
Figure 2-1 Construction of an RCoax cable

A - Inner conductor
B - Dielectric
C - Outer conductor
D - Cable jacket
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2.3 Function of RCoax cables
2.3 Function of RCoax cables

In industrial communication, three types of cable are used mainly as leaky feeders (cables in
radiating mode, cables with slotted sections and cables in coupling mode). Siemens cables
operate in radiating mode.
Cables in radiating mode

Cables in radiating mode have openings in the coaxial shield and the spacing between these
openings is determined by the wavelength or the frequency to be radiated. This means that
the usable frequency of this cable is limited to a comparatively narrow frequency band
because the coupling attenuation rises considerably above and below this nominal
frequency. The advantage is that interference outside this range is attenuated by this
bandpass action.
Figure 2-2 The schematic diagram shows the radiation from a slot in the outer conductor.
The electrical field is in a plane parallel to the cable axis and is shown in gray. The
magnetic field is in a plane perpendicular to the cable axis and is shown in hatched gray.
Both fields are perpendicular to the direction of propagation (black arrows).
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2.4 Note on usage
2.4 Note on usage

Siemens cables operate in radiating mode and, similar to a cable with slotted sections, have
been optimized for the particular transmission frequency by the special arrangement of the
openings in the shield.
Different RCoax cables are required for the 2.4 GHz and 5 to 6 GHz range.
Note
Within the area of an RCoax installation, there should be no other wireless networks
operating in the same frequency range.
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2.4 Note on usage
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Product overview 3
3.1 RCoax cables
Due to slots in the outer conductor, the SIEMENS SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCoax cable 1/2"
has the function of an antenna and is available in the following frequency bands:
RCoax cable Order no.

2.4 GHz 6XV1875-2A
5 GHz 6XV1875-2D
Note
Technical specifications
You will find technical information on these products in the section "Technical specifications
(Page 51)".
3.2 Access points
SCALANCE W700
The SCALANCE W700 access points with one or more wireless interfaces are suitable for
setting up Industrial Wireless LANs. Both infrastructure networks and point-to-point links can
be implemented. The most important characteristics of the various product variants are
shown in the table below. You will find detailed information in the documentation of the
relevant device.
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3.2 Access points
Type Connectors for exter- Number of iPCF IEEE IEEE Article no.
nal antennas connectable mode (1) 802.11 802.11n
R-SMA N-Connect devices (3) a/b/g/h
W761-1 RJ45 1 4 ● 1x1 6GK5 761-1FC00-0AA0
6GK5 761-1FC00-0AB0 (4)
W774-1 RJ45 2 8 ● (2) ● 2x2 6GK5 774-1FX00-0AA0
6GK5 774-1FX00-0AB0 (4)
W774-1 M12 2 8 ● (2) ● 3x3 6GK5 774-1FY00-0TA0
EEC 6GK5 774-1FY00-0TB0 (4)
W788-1 M12 3 8 ● (2) ● 3x3 6GK5 788-1GD00-0AA0
6GK5 788-1GD00-0AB0 (4)
W788-2 M12 6 8 ● (2) ● 3x3 6GK5 788-2GD00-0AA0

6GK5 788-2GD00-0AB0 (4)
W788-2 M12 6 8 ● (2) ● 3x3 6GK5 788-2GD00-0TA0

EEC 6GK5 788-2GD00-0TB0 (4)
W788-1 RJ-45 3 8 ● (2) ● 3x3 6GK5788-1FC00-0AA0

6GK5 788-1FC00-0AB0 (4)
W788-2 RJ-45 6 8 ● (2) ● 3x3 6GK5 788-2FC00-0AA0

6GK5 788-2FC00-0AB0 (4)
W786-1 RJ-45 3 8 ● (2) ● 3x3 6GK5786-1FC00-0AA0

6GK5786-1FC00-0AB0 (4)
W786-2 RJ-45 6 8 ● (2) ● 3x3 6GK5 786-2FC00-0AA0

6GK5 786-2FC00-0AB0 (4)
W786-2IA RJ- 8 ● (2) ● 3x3 6GK5 786-2HC00-0AA0

45 6GK5 786-2HC00-0AB0 (4)
W786-2 SFP 6 8 ● (2) ● 3x3 6GK5 786-1FE00-0AA0

W788C-2 RJ- 6 8 ● 3x3 6GK5 788-2FC00-0AA0
45
W788C-2 M12 6 8 ● 3x3 6GK5 788-2GD00-0AA0
W788C-2 M12 6 8 ● 3x3 6GK5 788-2GD00-1TA0
EEC
W786C-2 RJ- 6 8 ● 3x3 6GK5 786-2FC00-0AA0
45
W786C-2IA 8 ● 3x3 6GK5786-2HC00-0AA0
RJ-45
● suitable
(1) The iPCF mode provides an optimized data throughput and minimum handover times.
(2) With KEY-PLUG inserted
(3) In client mode
(4) US variant
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Product overview
3.3 Client modules
3.3 Client modules
SCALANCE W700
The SCALANCE W700 client modules establish a connection between wired Ethernet and
Industrial Wireless LAN. The most important characteristics of the various product variants
are shown in the table below. You will find detailed information in the documentation of the
relevant device.
Type Connectors for external Number of iPCF mode IEE IEEE Article no.
antennas connectable (1) 802.11 802.11n
R-SMA N-Connect devices (3) a/b/g/h
W721-1 1 4 ● 1x1 6GK5 721-1FC00-0AA0
RJ45 6GK5 721-1FC00-0AB0 (4)
W722-1 1 4 ● (2) ● 1x1 6GK5 722-1FC00-0AA0
RJ45 6GK5 722-1FC00-0AB0 (4)
W734-1 2 8 ● (2) ● 2x2 6GK5 734-1FX00-0AA0
RJ45 6GK5 734-1FX00-0AB0 (4)
W748-1 3 8 ● 3x3 6GK5 748-1GD00-0AA0
M12 6GK5 748-1GD00-0A B0 (4)
W748-1 3 8 ● 3x3 6GK5 748-1FC00-0AA0
RJ-45 6GK5 748-1FC00-0A B0 (4)
● suitable
(2) With KEY-PLUG inserted
(3) In client mode
(4) US variant
Mobile Panel 277 IWLAN

The Mobile Panel is a mobile HMI device for tasks of medium complexity for use in
PROFIBUS DP networks or in PROFINET environments. Apart from the standard HMI
functionality, the range of applications can be expanded by the WinCC flexible options Smart
Access, Smart Service and Audit.
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3.3 Client modules
ET 200pro IWLAN
The SIMATIC ET 200pro is an I/O system that can be mounted directly on the machine. To
achieve this, various interface modules are available for connection to PROFINET or
PROFIBUS both in standard and fail-safe versions. For communication between the ET
200pro and higher-level controllers via Industrial Wireless LAN (IWLAN) networks, you
require an interface module.
Type Connectors for external iPCF mode (1) IEEE IEEE Article no.
antennas 802.11 802.11n
R-SMA N-Connect a/b/g/h
IWLAN/PB 1 ● ● 6GK1 417-5AB00
Link PN IO 6GK1 417-5AB01(2)
Mobile Panel 2 ● ● Mobile Panel 277 IWLAN
277 (F) IWLAN
• 6AV6645-0Dxxx-xxx1
• 6AV6645-0Fxxx-xxx1 (2)
Mobile Panel 277F IWLAN
• 6AV6645-0Exxx-xxx1
• 6AV6645-0Gxxx-xxx1 (2)
Interface module 2 ● ● 6ES7 154-6AB00-0AB0
IM 154-6 PN HF 6ES7 154-6AB50-0AB0 (2)
IWLAN
● suitable
(2) US variant
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Product overview
3.4 RCoax accessories

The components listed are suitable for use with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz RCoax cables:
Component Description Order number

SIEMENS SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCoax RCoax cable connector for attaching further com- 6GK5 798-0CN00-0AA0
N-Connect Female ponents,
N-Connector On-Site-Assembly connector N-connect female.
SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCoax Threaded RCoax threaded washer M6 for cable clip 6GK5 798-8MC00-0AC1
Washer M6 for Cable Clip 1/2'' – pack of
10
SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCoax Threaded RCoax threaded washer M6 for cable clip 6GK5 798-8MC00-0AM1
Washer M6 for Cable Clip 1/2'' – pack of
100
SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCoax Spacer RCoax spacer 85 mm for cable clip 6GK5 798-8MD00-0AC1
85 mm for Cable Clip 1/2'' – pack of 10
SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCoax Spacer RCoax spacer 85 mm for cable clip 6GK5 798-8MD00-0AM1
85 mm for Cable Clip 1/2'' – pack of 100
SIEMENS SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCoax Stripping tool for an RCoax cable. 6GK1901-1PH00
N-Connect Stripping Tool
SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCoax Cable Clip RCoax cable clip 6GK5 798-8MB00-0AC1
1/2'' – pack of 10
SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCoax Cable Clip RCoax cable clip 6GK5 798-8MB00-0AM1
1/2'' – pack of 100
Table: RCoax accessories that are described in this system manual.
Note
(Page 51)".
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Product overview

SIEMENS SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCo- Terminator for an RCoax cable. Impedance 50 Ω, N- 6GK5 795-1TN00-1AA0
ax/Antenna N-Connect Male Termination Connect, male.
Impedance 50 Ω
SIEMENS SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCo- R-SMA terminator for fitting to the unused antenna 6GK5 795-1TR10-0AA6
ax/Antenna RSMA male Termination socket of a SCALANCE W7xx when using one an-
Impedance 50 (ohms) I795-1R tenna only. Impedance 50 Ω, R-SMA male connect-
or.
SIEMENS SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCo- Two-way power splitter, three N-Connect female 6GK5 798-0SN00-0EA0
ax/Antenna N-Connect Female Power connectors.
Splitter 2-way
SIEMENS SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCo- Flexible connecting cable for connecting two RCoax 6XV1 875-5AH10
ax/Antenna Connection Cable N- cables. Preassembled with two N-Connect male
Connect male/male, preassembled connectors.
1m Length 1 m.
2m Length 2 m.
5m Length 5 m.
SIEMENS SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCo- Flexible connecting cable for connecting two RCoax 6XV1 875-5AN10
10 m Length 10 m.
SIEMENS SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCo- Flexible connecting cable for connecting an RCoax 6XV1 875-5CE30
ax/Antenna Connection Cable N- cable or an antenna to a SCALANCE W7xx. Preas-
Connect/RSMA male/male, preassem- sembled with two N-Connect male connectors and
bled R-SMA male.
0.3 m Length 0.3 m.
SIEMENS SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCo- Flexible connecting cable for connecting an RCoax 6XV1 875-5CH10
bled R-SMA male.
1m Length 1 m.
bled R-SMA male. Length 2 m
2m
bled R-SMA male.
5m Length 5 m.
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Product overview

SIEMENS SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCo- Flexible connecting cable for connecting an RCoax 6XV1 875-5CN10
bled R-SMA male.
10 m length 10 m.
SIEMENS SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCo- Flexible connecting cable for connecting a 6XV1 875-5DE30
ax/Antenna Connection Cable SCALANCE W7xx or IWLAN/PB Link PN IO to
RSMA/SMA male/male, preassembled components with R-SMA and SMA connectors, for
0.3 m example cabinet feedthrough. Preassembled with
two R-SMA male to SMA male connectors: Length
0.3 m.
SIEMENS SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCo- Flexible connecting cable for connecting a 6XV1 875-5DH20
ax/Antenna Connection Cable SCALANCE W7xx or IWLAN/PB Link PN IO to
RSMA/SMA male/male, preassembled components with R-SMA and SMA connectors, for
2m example cabinet feedthrough. Preassembled with
two R-SMA male to SMA male connectors: Length 2
m.
SIEMENS SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCo- 10 dB attenuator with N-Connect male / 6GK5798-0AP00-4CA0
ax/Antenna N-Connect male/female N-Connect female connectors.
Attenuator 10 dB
SIEMENS SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCo- Panel feedthrough for wall thicknesses up to a max- 6GK5 798-0PT00-2AA0
ax/Antenna N-Connect/SMA fe- imum of 5.5 mm, SMA female and N-Connect fe-
male/female Panel Feedthrough male connectors.
SIEMENS SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCo- Panel feedthrough/adapter N-N for wall thicknesses 6GK5798-2PP00-2AA6
ax/Antenna N-Connect/N-Connect Panel up to a maximum of
Feedthrough 4.5 mm, N-Connect/N-Connect connectors.
SIMATIC NET IWLAN Lightning Protec- Lightning protector with gas discharge capsule, also 6GK5 798-2LP00-2AA6
tor LP798-1N suitable for DC current on the antenna cable.
SIMATIC NET IWLAN Lightning Protec- Lightning protector with maintenance-free quarter- 6GK5 798-2LP10-2AA6
tor LP798-2N wave technology for frequencies in the
range 2 to 6 GHz.
Table: IWLAN accessories that are described in the "Passive Network Components IWLAN" system manual.
Note
Further information
You will find further information on these accessories in the "Passive Network Components
IWLAN" system manual.
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3.5 Antennas
3.5 Antennas
RCoax antennas

IWLAN RCoax N-Connect Female Anten- RCoax helical antenna with circular polariza- 6GK5 792-4DN00-0AA6
na ANT792-4DN tion for RCoax systems, 2.4 GHz.
IWLAN RCoax N-Connect Female Anten- RCoax λ5/8 antenna with vertical polariza- 6GK5 793-4MN00-0AA6
na ANT793-4MN tion for RCoax systems, 5 GHz.
Note
You will find technical information on RCoax antennas in the section "Technical
specifications (Page 51)".
Other antennas

ANT795-6MN Omnidirectional antenna for roof mounting or mounting on 6GK5 795-6MN00-0AA6
vehicles, 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz.
ANT792-6MN Omnidirectional antenna with N-Connector female, 2.4 GHz. 6GK5 792-6MN00-0AA6
ANT793-6MN Omnidirectional antenna with N-Connector female, 5 GHz. 6GK5 793-6MN00-0AA6
ANT792-8DN Directional antenna with N-Connect female, 2.4 GHz. 6GK5 792-8DN00-0AA6
ANT793-8DJ Directional antenna with dual horizontal/vertical polarization, 5 6GK5 793-8DJ00-0AA0
GHz
ANT793-8DK Directional antenna with dual horizontal/vertical polarization, 5 6GK5 793-8DK00-0AA0
GHz
ANT793-6DT MIMO antenna with three QMA connectors and three polariza- 6GK5 793-6DT00-0AA0
tion levels (vertical and ±45°), 5 GHz.
ANT795-4MA Omnidirectional antenna with R-SMA connector, 2.4 GHz / 6GK5 795-4MA00-0AA3
5 GHz.
Radial rotation with additional joint.
ANT795-4MC Omnidirectional antenna with N-Connector male, 2.4 GHz / 5 6GK5 795-4MC00-0AA3
GHz.
ANT795-4MD Omnidirectional antenna with N-Connector male, 2.4 GHz / 5 6GK5 795-4MD00-0AA3
GHz.
ANT795-6DC Dual-band directional antenna with linear polarization, 2.4 GHz 6GK5 795-6DC00-0AA0
/ 5 GHz.
ANT793-6DG Dual directional antenna with linear polarization and polariza- 6GK5 793-6DG00-0AA0
tion levels at ±45°, 5 GHz.
ANT795-6MT MIMO antenna with three QMA connectors, 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz. 6GK5 795-6MT00-0AA0
ANT793-8DP Directional antenna with N-Connect female, 4.9 GHz / 5.9 GHz 6GK5 793-8DP00-0AA0
ANT793-8DL Directional antenna with N-Connect female, 4.9 GHz / 5.9 GHz 6GK5 793-8DL00-0AA0
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3.5 Antennas

ANT795-6MP Omnidirectional antenna with N-Connector female, 2.4 GHz / 5 6GK5 795-6MP00-0AA0
GHz
ANT896-6MM Antenna for mobile wireless and global navigation satellite 6GK5 896-6MM00-0AA0
systems 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
ANT795-4MX Omnidirectional antenna with N-Connector male, 2.4 GHz / 5 6GK5 795-4MX00-0AA0
GHz.
Note
You will find technical information on the antennas in the compact operating instructions of
the relevant antenna.
RCoax
Product overview
3.5 Antennas
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Installing the RCoax cable 4
4.1 Connecting the cable
RCoax N-Connect Stripping Tool

To fit a connector to an RCoax cable, you require an RCoax N-connect stripping tool to strip
the RCoax cable and two 22 gauge open-ended wrenches.
The RCoax N-connect stripping tool to strip the RCoax

cable.
Place the stripping tool on the end of the RCoax cable

and turn the tool in a clockwise direction. After reach-
ing the fixed cutting depth of 37 mm, the tip of the inner
conductor meets the tool. This completes the prepara-
tion for fitting the connector.
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Installing the RCoax cable
The dielectric between the inner and outer conductor

was cut out to a length of 23 mm. The outer conductor
is flush with the cable jacket. The inner conductor ex-
tends 14 mm beyond the cable jacket and outer con-
ductor.
Carefully remove any remnants of the dielectric from

the cable. Chamfer the edge of the cable jacket and
inner conductor with a file. Make sure that no shavings
get into the cable.
Unscrew the connector to open it and remove the white

plastic ring.
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Screw the two parts of the connector together again

loosely.
Push the connector as far as possible onto the stripped

end of the RCoax cable.
Mark the point where the RCoax cable enters the con-
nector on the cable jacket.
Remove the connector from the RCoax cable again

and open it.
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Position the parts of the connector on the RCoax cable

as shown in the figure. Push the right half of the con-
nector as far as possible onto the RCoax cable.
Screw the two parts of the connector housing together

until the O ring is covered by the outer part of the hous-
ing.
Use two open-end wrenches size 22. With one wrench,
hold the right-hand part of the connector in a fixed
position and tighten the sleeve with the second wrench
(maximum torque 30 Nm).
The distance from the marking on the cable jacket to

the connector must not exceed four millimeters.
If this distance is exceeded, the connector would be
pushed out of the correct position during assembly and
you would need to refit the connector.
Note
Only use new connectors, a connector must not be assembled more than once.
RCoax
4.2 Laying cables
4.2 Laying cables
General information
When cabling with the RCoax cable, remember the following points:
● Bending radius
When laying the cable, make sure that the cable is not bent tighter than the minimum
bending radius of 20 cm to avoid damaging the RCoax cable.
Note
Avoid kinking.
● Securing the cable

The distance between supports for the RCoax cable must not exceed 1.20 m. We
recommend that you secure the cable every 0.50 m.
Note
Using metallic clamps can have a detrimental effect on the radiation characteristics and
the matching of the RCoax cable.
Use only the recommended clips and spacers to secure the RCoax cable to the rail.
• SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCoax Cable Clip 1/2''
• SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCoax Threaded Washer M6 for Cable Clip 1/2''
• SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCoax Spacer 85 mm for Cable Clip 1/2''
● Alignment of the cable

To help orientation of the RCoax cable during installation, there is a flat ridge on the outer
jacket. The cable should be aligned so that this ridge on the side away from the antenna.
In the photograph below, this ridge is indicated by a red arrow.
RCoax
4.2 Laying cables
Note
The maximum gap between two successive segments should not exceed 1 m (see also
section "Segment lengths (Page 42)").
Example of an overhead monorail
Figure 4-1 Cross-section through an overhead monorail rail and RCoax cable
The ridge lies on the outer jacket faces the overhead monorail rail. For the distance d
between the RCoax cable and RCoax antenna, the following values apply as a rule of
thumb:
5 GHz band: 10 cm
2.4 GHz band: 4 to 7 cm
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4.2 Laying cables
Mounting cable clips and spacers with an M6 bolt

On thin walls, you can mount the cable clip and spacer from the back with a suitably long M6
machine bolt. Follow the steps outlined below:
1. Insert the threaded washer in the cable clip and position the spacer and cable clip at the
required location.
2. Feed the M6 bolt through the hole in the spacer and secure it with the threaded washer in
the cable clip.
RCoax
4.2 Laying cables
Mounting cable clips and spacers with a wood screw

If they can only be mounted from the front, the cable clip and spacer are installed using a
wood screw with a suitable plug in the brickwork or concrete. Follow the steps outlined
below:
1. Position the spacer and cable clip at the required location and push the two halves of the
cable clip apart.
2. Feed the wood screw through the holes in the cable clip and spacer and screw it to the
wall or support.
RCoax
Connecting 5
5.1 Connecting and operating with SCALANCE W78x
SCALANCE W78x as access point

All access points of the SCALANCE W range with an external antenna connector can be
used to feed the signal into the RCoax cable. The access points differ from each other not
only in their design but also in the number of wireless cards they contain. One RCoax cable
per wireless card can be connected.
Connect a flexible connecting cable to one of the R-SMA or N-Connect sockets of an access
point. Connect the other end of the connecting cable to the RCoax cable.
RCoax
Connecting
5.1 Connecting and operating with SCALANCE W78x
Figure 5-1 SCALANCE W788-1PRO with connected, flexible cable and RCoax connector, beside it an R-SMA terminator
50 Ω.
Note
Transmission disruptions
With SCALANCE W devices complying with IEEE 802.11n, each WLAN interface has three
antenna connectors. Since only one antenna connector can be used to connect to the
RCoax cable, the unused connectors must be fitted with a 50 Ω terminator.
With SCALANCE W devices complying with IEEE 802.11n, the antennas R1A1 and R2A1
must always be connected as soon as the corresponding WLAN interface is activated. If no
antenna is connected, the corresponding interface must be deactivated. Otherwise, there
may be transmission disruptions.
The antennas need to be suitably configured on the device (see configuration manual
SCALANCE W700).
RCoax
Connecting
5.2 Feeding into RCoax from both ends
The maximum possible transmit power of the device can be specified in the configuration of
the device. To avoid exceeding the legally stipulated maximum transmit power, it is
necessary to reduce the transmit power of the antenna. Reducing the transmit power
effectively reduces cell size. With short RCoax cable segment lengths, the input damping
may be necessary to avoid radiated emissions affecting other RCoax cables running parallel
to them. There are also separate attenuators available for this purpose.
Note
The maximum possible transmit power varies depending on the channel and data rate.
You will find detailed information on the transmit power and receiver sensitivity in the
document "Leistungsdaten 802.11abgn PCIe Minicard / Performance data 802.11abgn PCIe
Minicard" on the supplied data medium (REF_W700-RadioInterface_xx.pdf).
5.2 Feeding into RCoax from both ends
Initial situation
An RCoax cable is fed into by an access point at both ends.
Note
Same/overlapping channels
The two access points must not transmit on the same or overlapping channels.
Effects
In contrast to the standard use case, in which the 50 Ω terminator at the end of the cable
largely prevents reflections, when feeding in a signal at both ends, the signals are partially
reflected by a frequency-dependent input impedance at the ends of the RCoax cable.
These reflections impair the quality of the communication. This is noticeable due to the
increased CRC and ACK error rates. The retry rate also increases.
When feeding a signal into both ends of the RCoax cable, it can be expected that the
maximum possible data throughput will be considerably reduced.
Possible solutions
The effects of the signal reflections at the ends of the cable can be reduced by including an
attenuator at the cable ends but they cannot be prevented entirely.
Remember that by including attenuators, you further reduce the coverable distance.
RCoax
Connecting
5.3 Supplying two sections of cable
5.3 Supplying two sections of cable
Configuration example
The range of an RCoax wireless segment can be increased by connecting a power splitter in
the center of the RCoax cable. The following example shows how the individual components
are used.
① N-Connect male/R-SMA male flexible antenna cable 6XV1875-5C**0

② Power splitter. 6GK5798-0SN00-0EA0
③ N-connect/R-SMA male/male flexible connecting cable 6XV1875-5A**0
④ RCoax N-connector female connector 6GK5798-0CN00-0AA0
⑤ RCoax cable 6XV1875-2*
⑥ RCoax N-connect male termination 50 Ω 6GK5795-1TN00-1AA0
Note
In a concrete situation, the wildcards ** and * would be replaced by specific article numbers
depending on the cable length and/or the frequency range you are using.
5.4 Connecting mobile nodes

Mobile nodes can be the following client modules of the SCALANCE W series:
SCALANCE W721-1 RJ45
RCoax
Designing and calculating RCoax systems 6
Note
(Page 51)".
6.1 Calculating in decibels
Decibels as a logarithmic unit of measure

In wireless engineering, calculations are normally made in decibels (dB) to simplify the
calculation of the transmission behavior of a series of transmission elements. Decibel means
the logarithm of a ratio. Formulated mathematically, this can be shown by the following
equation:
Decibel value = 10 * log (ratio)
Using sample calculations, the following decibel values are obtained:
Ratio Decibel value

0.001 -30 dB
0.1 -10 dB
0.2 -7 dB
0.4 -4 dB
0.5 -3 dB
1 0 dB
2 3 dB
4 6 dB
As can be seen in the example, halving a value reduces the decibel value by 3 dB. This
remains true regardless of the selected reference variable because only the ratio counts.
Which reference variable is used can be recognized by the additional letters or numbers
following the dimension dB. In acoustics, for example, the threshold of audibility is the
reference variable for a value in dB(A).
RCoax
Designing and calculating RCoax systems
6.2 Power specifications
Explanation of the power specifications
Specifying power in dBi

If power is specified in dBi, the reference variable is the transmit power of an isotropic
antenna or unipole. Such a (hypothetical) antenna radiates energy from a central point
uniformly in all directions.
From the directional radiation of a real antenna, a dBi value is obtained known as the
antenna gain. This term is misleading in as far as no energy is gained by an antenna in the
physical sense. The higher radiation of a passive antenna results solely from the
concentration of radiation in a certain direction. In other spatial segments, there is
accordingly less power.
You will find the antenna gain in the compact operating instructions of the relevant antenna.
Specifying power in dBm

A commonly used reference variable in wireless technology is a power of 1 mW. Power can
then be specified in the decibel milliwatt unit (dBm). The following formula is used:
P [dBm] = 10 * log (P [mW] / 1 mW)
This results in the following power specifications in dBm:
0.5 mW ≈ -3 dBm
1 mW = 0 dBm
2 mW ≈ 3 dBm
4 mW ≈ 6 dBm
10 mW ≈ 10 dBm
100 mW ≈ 20 dBm
200 mW ≈ 23 dBm
1000 mW ≈ 30 dBm
Using power specifications, it is simple to calculate gain and attenuation. To calculate an
entire system, the individual values for gain and attenuation must simply be added.
Receiver sensitivity according to receive level

The receiver sensitivity is the minimum power that must be fed to a receiver to allow
communication to take place. The receiver sensitivity is a device-specific property and
depends on the transmission technique and data rate.
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Transmit power P0 in dBm

This power is input into the RCoax cable by a transmitter, for example a SCALANCE W700
access point.
Received power Pein dBm

This power is usable for a receiver. It corresponds to the input power reduced by the losses
such as longitudinal attenuation and coupling loss.
Note
Values for the coupling loss are often specified according to IEC 61196-4. The measurement
according to this standard is made at a distance of 2 m and with a λ/2 radiator. Such
measurements therefore also include part of the free space attenuation (loss between
RCoax cable and communication partner).
RCoax
6.3 Losses with RCoax cables
Longitudinal loss
The transmission of energy within the cable is also subject to loss. This loss is known as
longitudinal attenuation (arc) and is calculated from the attenuation coefficient and length of
the cable:
arc = αrc * l
arc Longitudinal attenuation of the cable in dB

αrc Attenuation coefficient in dB/m as specified in the technical specifications of the cable
l Total length of the cable in m
The attenuation coefficient (arc) depends on the following parameters:
● Frequency of the electromagnetic wave in the cable. The higher the frequency, the higher
the longitudinal attenuation.
● Dielectric and structure of the cable
● Number, size and shape of the slots in the shield
● Surroundings of the cable since the electromagnetic wave in a leaky feeder cable also
radiates outside the cable.
Coupling loss
The transmission of energy from the inner cable to the outside of the leaky feeder cable is
not free of loss. A measure of the efficiency of this transmission is the coupling loss Cd.
The coupling loss is the ratio of the power inside the leaky feeder cable at the point at which
the power is coupled out to the power available at the point of measurement outside the
cable, for example for a wireless receiver. It is made up of the actual coupling out loss
(power in the interior to power on the jacket) and the spatial loss between the cable and the
measurement location. The coupling loss depends on the following parameters:
● Distance between cable and device
● Number, size and shape of the slots in the shield
● Environment of the cable (reflection, interference)
C95 and C50

The actual signal strength at a measuring point fluctuates along the leaky feeder cable.
When designing wireless systems, the line of the 95% level or 50% level is normally taken as
the basis. This line is an idealized characteristic of the received power for which more than
95% (C95) or 50% (C50) of the measured values are above the idealized line. This means that
C95 is always higher than C50.
Since the received power and therefore the possible segment lengths depends on the value
of the coupling loss, only the value actually required for a system should be used. What is
necessary depends on the type of communication.
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C95 for safety-related communication

For communication involving the safety of persons or equipment, the coupling loss must be
calculated using the C95 value.
C50 for standard communication
When exchanging data that is not relevant to safety and in which the loss of a frame or the
repetition of a frame can be tolerated, it is adequate to use the lower C50 value.
Note
No distinction in the near field
Due to the physical properties in the immediate surroundings of the cable (up to 0.5 m
distance), the C95 and C50 values do not differ in the near field.
Near and far field
Near field
In the immediate surroundings of the radiating cable, various physical effects influence the
propagation of the electromagnetic waves so that a mathematical calculation of measured
values is not possible. Information about coupling losses for this area is only possible as
discrete values for distances actually measured in realistic surroundings.
In practice, with RCoax cables, the near field is assumed to be up to a distance of 0.5 m
from the cable. This is therefore the range in which the receiving antenna is normally
positioned for RCoax applications.
Far field
As of a distance of approximately 0.5 m, the propagation of the electromagnetic waves and
therefore the associated measured variables can be described mathematically. This means,
for example, that coupling losses can be calculated using a formula depending on the
distance from the cable as is specified in IEC 61196-4.
IEC 61196-4
Values for the coupling loss in the far field are often specified according to IEC 61196-4. The
measurement according to this standard is made at a distance of 2 m and with a λ/2 radiator.
Such measurements therefore also include part of the free space attenuation (loss between
RCoax cable and communication partner).
To calculate the actual coupling loss, a spatial attenuation must therefore be deducted from
this value for the distance of 2 m. The coupling loss C50 and C95 for a specified distance
between the RCoax cable and the antenna of the communications partner is therefore
calculated according to the following formulas:
Cd = C50+10*log*(d/2)
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Cd = C95+20*log*(d/2)
Cd Coupling loss of the cable in dB for a specified distance (>0.5 m) between RCoax ca-
ble and antenna
C50/ C50/ C95 value of the coupling loss at a distance of 2 m.
C95 (For C50/ C95 values, see the section "Technical specifications (Page 51)")
d Distance between RCoax cable and antenna in m
For the calculation according to the specified formula, d must be > 0.5 m (far field).
Losses due to power splitters and feed cables

The feed cables (afe) and power splitters (aPS) cause losses. The values of these losses can
be found in the section "Technical specifications" of the system manual "Passive network
components IWLAN".
RCoax
6.4 System calculation
6.4 System calculation
Procedure
The calculation of the entire system shows whether communication is possible at the desired
transmission rate using the desired components. All losses (longitudinal attenuation, spatial
attenuation, power splitters etc.) are deducted from the transmit power. An antenna gain is
added. The result is the power fed to a receiver. This power must be higher than the
minimum necessary input power at the receiver so that a wireless link can exist.
The calculation can be made with the following formula:
Pe = P0 - arc - afe - cd - aps + GANT - ΔSys > Pe min
Pe Receiver input power in dBm

P0 Transmit power dBm
arc Longitudinal attenuation of the RCoax cable in dB
afe Longitudinal attenuation of the feed cable in dB
cd Coupling loss for the distance between RCoax cable and communication partner
(see Section "Losses with RCoax cables (Page 38)")
aps Power splitter losses in dB
GANT Antenna gain in dB
ΔSys Link budget in dB. Depending on the field strength fluctuations, losses due to
plug-in connections and the concrete operating conditions are between 10 and
20 dB.
Pe min Minimum necessary receiver input power in dBm
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6.5 Segment lengths
6.5 Segment lengths

The following tables show the results of segment length calculations. For the calculation, the
formula from the section "System calculation (Page 41)" is used.
The following constraints apply to the calculations:
● One-ended feed in to RCoax cable with terminator
● Between the access point and RCoax cable or client and RCoax antenna, a flexible
connecting cable of 1 m is used
● Distance of 10 cm between RCoax cable and RCoax antenna of the client
● Installation of the RCoax cable 15 mm above an aluminum rail
● Antenna gain (GANT) for
– RCoax cable: 0 dB
– RCoax antenna: 4 dB at 2.4 GHz and 6 dB at 5 GHz
● -65 dBm is taken as the minimum necessary input power at the receiver (Pe min).
● Transmit power (P0) according to the information in the document "Leistungsdaten
802.11abgn PCIe Minicard / Performance data 802.11abgn PCIe Minicard" on the
supplied data medium (REF_W700-RadioInterface_xx.pdf)
● As the link budget (ΔSys), a value of 10 dB is assumed due to interference
In practice, environmental conditions mean that there may be considerable deviations from
the values in the table.
If, for example, you have other output values recalculate the values using the formula from
the section "System calculation (Page 41)".
Segment lengths at 2.4 GHz

SCALANCE W 802.11n 2.4 GHz (IEEE 802.11g)
Data rate [Mbps] Segment length [m]

1 - 24 246
54 234
SCALANCE W 802.11n 2.4 GHz (IEEE 802.11n – MCS 7)1)
Channel width Segment length [m]

20 MHz 234
1) Guard Interval (GI) is 800ns
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6.5 Segment lengths
Segment length at 5 GHz

SCALANCE W 802.11n 5 GHz (IEEE 802.11a)
Data rate [Mbps] Segment length [m]

5.2 GHz 5.8 GHz
1 - 36 137 126
54 125 112
SCALANCE W 802.11n 5 GHz (IEEE 802.11n – MCS 7)1)
Channel width Segment length [m]

5.2 GHz 5.8 GHz
20 MHz 125 119
40 MHz 125 119
1) Guard Interval (GI) is 800ns

As can be seen in the tables, greater segment lengths can be achieved at lower
transmission rates rather than at higher rates. The transmission rate should therefore only be
set as high as necessary.
Note
You can increase the distances covered by your RCoax cables by feeding in at the center of
the cable and using power splitters. Please remember the 3 dB attenuation properties of the
splitter.
Note
Stable PNIO communication is only possible when it is guaranteed that a WLAN client is in a
cell with more than 60% or -65 dBm signal strength at all times. This can be checked by
activating and deactivating the various segments.
RCoax
6.5 Segment lengths
RCoax
Using RCoax cables for overhead monorails 7
7.1 Points to note when working with overhead monorails
Special features
● Laying the RCoax cable in the immediate vicinity of the metallic rail changes the
characteristics of the radiated field (shielding/shadow areas). It must be expected that
communication on the far side of the rail will be restricted.
● The close proximity of the RCoax cable to metal surfaces causes an increase in the
longitudinal attenuation Δrc.
● Cables running parallel to the RCoax cable or metallic constructions along the cable
(rails) can increase the coupling loss Δco.
● An RCoax cable running parallel can influence the transmission characteristics (coupling
in of fields). The behavior cannot be predicted with any precision. Such an arrangement
is therefore not recommended.
● For overhead monorail applications, the antenna is located in the near field of the RCoax
cable. This near field is characterized by signal level fluctuations.
Note
The maximum gap between two successive segments should not exceed 1 m (see also
section "Segment lengths (Page 42)").
RCoax
Using RCoax cables for overhead monorails
7.2 Mounting/installation rules
7.2 Mounting/installation rules

By keeping to the following rules for mounting and installation, you can, however, minimize
the influences listed above.
● Alignment of the cable
The slots that can be recognized as depressions in the outer jacket must be oriented in
the direction of the receiver antennas. To help orientation of the cable during installation
of the cable, there is a flat ridge on the opposite side of the outer jacket from the
perforation (180° to the direction of radiation). The cable must not be twisted along its
long axis, in other words the slots must be in a straight line and not form a spiral around
the long axis of the cable. When laying the cable, make sure it is kept as straight as
possible. In particular, the distance between cable and rail should be kept as constant as
possible.
● Securing the cable
To secure the cable to the rail, use only the recommended clips and spacers:
– SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCoax Cable Clip 1/2''
– SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCoax Threaded Washer M6 for Cable Clip 1/2''
– SIMATIC NET IWLAN RCoax Spacer 85 mm for Cable Clip 1/2''
The distance between two clips should not exceed 1.20 m, spacing of 0.5 m is
recommended.
● Securing the RCoax antenna
Make sure that the tip of the antenna is aligned with the slots. The distance from the tip of
the antenna to the cable should be approx. 4 to 7 cm at 2.4 GHz and approx. 10 cm at 5
GHz.
Good results are normally achieved with an angle of 90° between antenna and cable (see
figure below).
You should also refer to the information in the section "Optimizing the system (Page 47)".
Figure 7-1 Alignment of the antenna
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7.3 Optimizing the system
7.3 Optimizing the system

Optimized antenna alignment
At an angle of approximately 50° (instead of 90°) between the RCoax cable and antenna,
you achieve a reduction in the coupling loss of some 5 dB (at this angle the coupling loss is
actually increased, but fluctuations in the received power are minimized so that better overall
transmission performance is achieved).
In this case, make absolutely certain that in systems with several segments, the signal
propagation direction (access point feed-in point in the direction of the terminating resistor) is
the same along the entire travel path (see figure below).
Figure 7-2 System with several segments

1 - Travel path
2 - Access point
3 - Terminating resistor
4 - RCoax cable
5 - LAN
6 - Antenna
Transmit powers
With short segments and/or when segments are in close proximity to each other, you should
reduce the transmit power both of the access points and the clients to minimize mutual
interference.
The following table serves as a general guideline (applies only to 2.4 GHz).
RCoax
7.4 Installation
Segment length Attenuation

< 10 m 30 - 35 dB
< 25 m 25 - 30 dB
< 50 m 20 - 25 dB
< 75 m 15 - 20 dB
< 100 m 10 - 15 dB
< 125 m 5 - 10 dB
< 150 m 0 - 5 dB
< 175 m 0 dB
The attenuation can be achieved with cascadable 10 dB attenuators (SIMATIC NET IWLAN
RCoax N-Connect Male/Female Attenuator 10 dB). The transmit power of all SCALANCE W
devices can also be configured.
Note
Please make sure that the settings for the transmit power on the access point and the
corresponding clients is the same.
7.4 Installation
Prior to installation
● Check the cable lengths of the individual segments.
● Strip the RCoax cable as required.
Note
To strip the RCoax cable, use a suitable iron saw to achieve a straight and flat cut. (If you
use, for example, cable pliers, the RCoax cable will be put out of shape to an unacceptable
degree.)
● Fit the RCoax connectors to the cable segments (see section "Installing the RCoax cable
(Page 23)").
● Protect the RCoax connectors (for example tape them) so that they are not damaged or
contaminated during installation.
RCoax
7.4 Installation
Installation
● Align the RCoax cable roughly before fitting it in the rail. You can base the alignment on
the ridge in the jacket of the cable that is positioned on the opposite side from the
perforation (180° to the direction of radiation).
● Start securing the cable at one end of the segment or the other.
● There should be two people to lay the RCoax cable and even three if the segments are
long. One person secures the cable in the rail and tells the other or others which way to
twist the cable so that it is oriented towards the antenna.
Note
Make sure that the orientation of the cable is correct while laying the cable because twisting
it is extremely difficult once secured in the clips.
RCoax
7.4 Installation
RCoax
Technical data 8
Note
Further information
You will find information about further accessories for cabling in the Passive network
components IWLAN system manual.
8.1 RCoax cables

The information relates to both RCoax cables 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.
Note
Laying cables outdoors
In terms of UV stability and provided the specified temperature range is not exceeded, the
cables listed above are suitable for use outdoors. Correctly fitted connectors have degree of
protection IP67/IP68 and form a unit with the cable that meets degree of protection
IP65/IP67. Temporary exposure to rain, fog or snow is permitted. The cable segment must,
however, not be used permanently under water because neither the cable jacket (limited
steam permeability) nor the connector (not IP68) are suitable.
Order number 2.4 GHz 6XV1875-2A
5 GHz 6XV1875-2D
Electrical data
Impedance 50 +/- 3 Ω
Ratio of propagation speed 88 %
Capacitance 76 pF/m
DC resistance at 20 °C Inner conductor 1.48 Ω/km
Outer conductor 2.8 Ω/km
Permitted ambient conditions
Ambient temperature During operation -40 ... +85 °C
During operation according to -40 ... +85 °C
UL performance
During storage -70 ... +85 °C
During installation -25 ... +60 °C
Resistance to fire
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Technical data
8.1 RCoax cables
Low corrosive gas emission IEC 60754-2
Flame retardant IEC 60332-1 and IEC 60332-3 Cat. C
Low smoke emission IEC 61034
Design, dimensions and weight
Weight 0.232 kg/m
Minimum bending radius (once) 20 cm
Tensile strength 110 daN (1daN = 10 N)
Recommended securing intervals 0.5 m
Materials Inner conductor • Copper-clad aluminum
• Diameter: 4.8 mm
Dielectric • Polyethylene foam
Outer conductor Overlapping copper foil with the slot groups bonded to
cable jacket
Cable jacket • Halogen-free polyolefin AM3, pale turquoise
• Jacket thickness: 1.3 mm
Attenuation properties – 2.4 GHz
Longitudinal attenuation (1) at 20 °C f [MHz] 2400
α [dB/100 m] 15
Cable installation 10 mm over concrete
α [dB/100 m] 17
Cable installation15 mm over aluminum rail
Coupling loss (2) at 20 °C f [MHz] 2400
Distance between antenna and C50[dB] C95[dB]
RCoax cable
2 cm 31 31
5 cm 32 32
10 cm 35 35
20 cm 37 37
50 cm 41 41
2m 54 60
RCoax
Technical data
8.1 RCoax cables
Attenuation properties – 5 GHz
Longitudinal attenuation (1) at 20 °C f [MHz] 5150 5850
α [dB/100 m] 22,5 24
Cable installation 10 mm over concrete
α [dB/100 m] 24,2 27
Cable installation15 mm over aluminum rail
Coupling loss (2) at 20 °C f [MHz] 5200 5700
Distance between C50[dB] C95[dB] C50[dB] C95[dB]
antenna and
RCoax cable
2 cm 36 36 35 35
5 cm 39 39 38 38
10 cm 42 42 40 40
20 cm 45 45 44 44
50 cm 49 49 47 47
2m 62 71 55 59
(1) Nominal value, manufacturing tolerance +/- 5%

(2) Nominal value, manufacturing tolerance +/- 3 dB
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Technical data
8.2 N-Connect for RCoax – female
8.2 N-Connect for RCoax – female
Order number 6GK5 798-0CN00-0AA0
Electrical data
Impedance 50 Ω
Frequency range 6 GHz
Contact resistance Inner conductor: < 2 mΩ
Outer conductor < 0.5 mΩ
Seal NBR / EPDM, silicone-free
Insulation PTFE / PPO, silicone-free
Connector torque 4 ... 6 Nm
Max. number of insertion cycles > 500
Design, dimensions and weight
Dimensions (length x diameter) 65 x 27 mm
Materials Spring contact Other metal parts
Core material Copper alloy Brass
Coating Cu2Ag5 CuSnZn3
Degree of protection IP67
Ambient temperature -40 ... +85 °C
Cables for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Lead Type RCoax cable PE 1/2''
Resistance Sun resistant
Dimension drawing
RCoax
Technical data
8.3 Antennas for RCoax application
Aid to orientation
To help you to read the data from the antenna diagram, the antenna is drawn in in the
antenna diagrams.
On the rear of the antenna, there is a groove to aid with orientation. The groove is shown on
the antenna drawing by this symbol .
① Groove
② N-Connect
Figure 8-1 View from below
RCoax N-Connect Female ANT 792-4DN (2.4 GHz antenna, circular polarization)
Order number 6GK5 792-4DN00-0AA6
Electrical data
Frequency range 2.4 ∼ 2.4835 GHz
Antenna gain 4 dB
Impedance 50 Ω
Polarization Circular, clockwise
Standing wave ratio (VSWR) ≤1.8
Construction and dimensions
Dimensions (length x diameter) 78.9 x 30 mm
Length of securing thread 27.5 mm
Connector N connector, female
External material Lexan
RCoax
Technical data
Dimension drawing
RCoax
Technical data
Horizontal antenna diagram
Figure 8-2 Horizontal directional characteristics of the helical antenna
RCoax
Technical data
Vertical antenna diagram
Figure 8-3 Vertical directional characteristics of the helical antenna
RCoax N-Connect Female ANT 793-4MN (antenna 5 GHz, λ5/8)
Order number 6GK5 793-4MN00-0AA6
Electrical data
Frequency range 5.725 ∼ 5.85 GHz
Antenna gain 6 dB
Impedance 50 Ω
Polarization Vertical (λ5/8 characteristic)
Standing wave ratio (VSWR) ≤2.0
Construction and dimensions
Dimensions (length x diameter) 78.9 x 30 mm
Length of securing thread 27.5 mm
Connector N connector, female
External material Lexan
RCoax
Technical data
Dimension drawing
RCoax
Technical data
Horizontal antenna diagram at 5.2 GHz in dB
Figure 8-4 Horizontal radiation pattern ANT793-4MN
RCoax
Technical data
Vertical antenna diagram for different azimuth angles at 5.2 GHz in dB
Figure 8-5 Vertical radiation pattern ANT793-4MN
RCoax
Technical data
Horizontal antenna diagram at 5.7 GHz in dB
Figure 8-6 Horizontal radiation pattern ANT793-4MN at 5.7 GHz
RCoax
Technical data
Vertical antenna diagram for different azimuth angles at 5.7 GHz in dB
Figure 8-7 Vertical radiation pattern ANT793-4MN at 5.7 GHz
RCoax
Technical data
8.4 Wall mounting
8.4 Wall mounting
RCoax cable clip ½"
Order number Pack of 10 6GK5 798-8MB00-0AC1
Pack of 6GK5 798-8MB00-0AM1
100
Resistance to fire
Flame class UL 94HB
Construction and materials
Materials High-class polyamide (UV resistant):
• Halogen-free
• Chemical-resistant
Color black (RAL 9001)
Mechanical data
Stress max. 600 N
Securing range (cable ∅) 14.3 ... 16.8 mm
Figure 8-8 RCoax cable clip ½" – threaded washer M6 – spacer 85 mm
RCoax
Technical data
8.4 Wall mounting
Dimension drawing RCoax cable clip ½ "
RCoax threaded washer M6 for cable clip ½"
Order number Pack of 10 6GK5 798-8MC00-0AC1
Pack of 100 6GK5 798-8MC00-0AM1
Construction and materials
Materials Stainless steel
Thread M6
Dimension drawing RCoax threaded washer 85 mm for cable clip ½ "
RCoax
Technical data
8.4 Wall mounting
RCoax spacer 85 mm
Order number Pack of 10 6GK5 798-8MD00-0AC1
Pack of 100 6GK5 798-8MD00-0AM1

Dimensions and materials
Dimensions (W x H x D) 50 x 30 x 85 mm
Materials Polyamide (halogen-free, resistant to UV light)
Dimension drawing RCoax spacer 85 mm
RCoax
Index
C P
Cable jacket, 9 Power specifications, 36
Coupling loss, 38
R
D Radiation mode, 10
Decibel, 35 RCoax cable
Feeding in from both ends, 33
Installation, 27
E Receive level, 37
Receiver sensitivity, 36
Electromagnetic waves, 8
ET 200pro IWLAN, 16
S
G SCALANCE W700, 13, 13, 15
SIMATIC NET glossary, 5
Glossary, 5
I
Inner conductor, 9
L
Longitudinal loss, 38
Losses, 38
M
Mobile Panel 277 IWLAN, 15
O
Outer conductor, 9
Overhead monorail, 45
Alignment of the cable, 46
installation sequence, 48
Optimized antenna alignment, 47
Securing the antenna, 46
Securing the cable, 46
Transmit power, 47
RCoax
Index
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8 Technical data ...................................................................................................................................... 51

SIMATIC NET glossary

Why is an RCoax installation necessary?

Short distance between RCoax cable and antenna

Principle of electromagnetic radiation of cables

2.2 Construction of RCoax cables

Figure 2-1 Construction of an RCoax cable

2.3 Function of RCoax cables

Cables in radiating mode

2.4 Note on usage

RCoax cable Order no.

3.2 Access points

W788-2 M12 6 8 ● (2) ● 3x3 6GK5 788-2GD00-0AA0

W788-2 M12 6 8 ● (2) ● 3x3 6GK5 788-2GD00-0TA0

W788-1 RJ-45 3 8 ● (2) ● 3x3 6GK5788-1FC00-0AA0

W788-2 RJ-45 6 8 ● (2) ● 3x3 6GK5 788-2FC00-0AA0

W786-1 RJ-45 3 8 ● (2) ● 3x3 6GK5786-1FC00-0AA0

W786-2 RJ-45 6 8 ● (2) ● 3x3 6GK5 786-2FC00-0AA0

W786-2IA RJ- 8 ● (2) ● 3x3 6GK5 786-2HC00-0AA0

W786-2 SFP 6 8 ● (2) ● 3x3 6GK5 786-1FE00-0AA0

3.3 Client modules

Mobile Panel 277 IWLAN

3.4 RCoax accessories

Component Description Order number

Table: RCoax accessories that are described in this system manual.

Component Description Order number

Component Description Order number

Component Description Order number

Component Description Order number

Component Description Order number

RCoax N-Connect Stripping Tool

The RCoax N-connect stripping tool to strip the RCoax

Place the stripping tool on the end of the RCoax cable

The dielectric between the inner and outer conductor

Carefully remove any remnants of the dielectric from

Unscrew the connector to open it and remove the white

Screw the two parts of the connector together again

Push the connector as far as possible onto the stripped

Remove the connector from the RCoax cable again

Position the parts of the connector on the RCoax cable

Screw the two parts of the connector housing together

The distance from the marking on the cable jacket to

4.2 Laying cables

● Securing the cable

● Alignment of the cable

Example of an overhead monorail

Mounting cable clips and spacers with an M6 bolt

Mounting cable clips and spacers with a wood screw

SCALANCE W78x as access point

5.2 Feeding into RCoax from both ends

5.3 Supplying two sections of cable

① N-Connect male/R-SMA male flexible antenna cable 6XV1875-5C**0

5.4 Connecting mobile nodes

6.1 Calculating in decibels

Decibels as a logarithmic unit of measure