
Table of contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Designations used................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Trademarks.......................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 SIMATIC NET glossary........................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Security information ............................................................................................................ 6
1.5 Recycling and disposal ......................................................................................................... 6
1.6 Electrostatic discharge ......................................................................................................... 7
2 Safety instructions................................................................................................................................. 9
3 Recommendations on network security.............................................................................................. 11
4 Network topologies ............................................................................................................................. 13
4.1 Network topologies with SCALANCE XCM-100.................................................................... 13
4.2 Coupling of network segments........................................................................................... 16
5 Device description ............................................................................................................................... 17
5.1 Purpose ............................................................................................................................. 17
5.2 Article numbers ................................................................................................................. 17
5.3 Product properties ............................................................................................................. 17
5.4 Scope of delivery ............................................................................................................... 18
5.5 Device view ....................................................................................................................... 19
5.6 LED display ........................................................................................................................ 20
5.7 SELECT/SET button............................................................................................................. 21
5.8 Accessories........................................................................................................................ 22
6 Installation and disassembly ............................................................................................................... 25
6.1 Safety notices for installation ............................................................................................. 25
6.2 Mounting types ................................................................................................................. 27
6.3 DIN rail mounting .............................................................................................................. 28
6.4 Installing on an S7-300 mounting rail................................................................................. 30
6.5 Installing on an S7-1500 mounting rail............................................................................... 32
6.6 Wall mounting................................................................................................................... 34
6.7 Removal ............................................................................................................................ 35
7 Connecting .......................................................................................................................................... 37
7.1 Safety instructions for operation with a power supply according to NEC Class 2................... 37
SCALANCE XCM-100 Media Converter
Operating Instructions, 07/2022, C79000-G8976-C659-01 3