Connecting up
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6.1
Safety when connecting up
Safety notices
When connecting up the device, keep to the safety notices listed below.
WARNING
Danger from line voltage
After removing the housing cover, there is a risk of touching live parts in the area of the
connecting terminals of the power supply adapter.
Only authorized personnel is permitted to open the device and carry out any work on the open
device (e.g. connection and disconnection of cables, operating the reset button, replacing the
PLUG)!
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.
Suitable lightning protectors are available in the accessories (Page 18) of SIMATIC NET Industrial
WLAN.
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.
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