KEY-PLUG W700

• Removable data storage medium with which iFeatures and security features are enabled
• If a fault occurs, it allows fast and simple device replacement of SCALANCE W components without a PG
• Can be used in all SCALANCE W700 IEEE 802.11n products with a PLUG compartment
• For the automatic backup of configuration data

• Fast and simple replacement of SCALANCE W components without reconfiguration of the spare part.
• The device can be replaced without the need for specially trained personnel or a programming device or PC.
• Downtimes of network segments and connected Industrial Ethernet nodes is minimized if a fault occurs.

The KEY-PLUGs store the configuration data of a SCALANCE W component. Additional security features and iFeatures are enabled as well.

In addition to this, if there is a fault on a module, the module can be replaced simply and quickly without needing to reconfigure the replacement device and without specially trained personnel. If a device needs to be replaced, the KEY-PLUG is simply removed from the failed component and plugged into the replacement device. The replacement device installed in the network now starts up automatically with the same device configuration as the failed device.

The KEY-PLUGs are designed in degree of protection IP20. Protection for IP65 components is ensured by the design of the target device. The KEY-PLUG is inserted in the PLUG compartment of the SCALANCE W component.

During startup, the device automatically backs up the configuration data on a KEY-PLUG (as-supplied from the factory) plugged into a SCALANCE W component. Changes to the configuration during operation are also saved on the KEY-PLUG without any additional operator intervention being necessary.

During startup, an unconfigured device automatically loads the configuration data from an inserted KEY-PLUG that has been written, provided the data was written by a compatible device type.

Diagnostics

Incorrect use of the KEY-PLUG, such as inserting a KEY-PLUG containing the configuration of a different device group or general malfunctions of the KEY-PLUG, are indicated by diagnostics mechanisms of the respective terminal device (LEDs, SNMP, web-based management, etc.).

Supported products

IWLAN access points

• SCALANCE W780
• SCALANCE W780 EEC
• SCALANCE W770
• SCALANCE W770 EEC

IWLAN client modules

• SCALANCE W740
• SCALANCE W730

¹⁾ only if a dual access point is used

Which KEY-PLUG do I use for which device?

• W780 = KEY-PLUG W780 iFeatures
• W740 = KEY-PLUG W740 iFeatures
• W700 = KEY-PLUG W700 Security

Selection Tool:

To support the selection of SCALANCE network components, the TIA Selection Tool is available at:

www.siemens.com/tst