SCALANCE W774-1 /W734-1 
Operating Instructions, 07/2020, C79000-G8976-C325-14 
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Connection 
 
Safety notices 
When connecting up the device, keep to the safety notices listed below. 
 
WARNING 
SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 
2 OR ZONE 2. 
 
WARNING 
DO NOT OPEN WHEN ENERGIZED. 
Note 
Strain relief for the Ethernet cables
 
In order to avoid mechanical stress on the Ethernet cables and resulting interruption of 
the contact, fasten the cables at a short distance from the connector using a cable guide 
or busbar.
 
Note 
Close unused sockets
 
Close all unused M12 sockets with protective caps (tightening torque at least 0.4 Nm) to 
achieve the specified type of protection.