Warranty Siemens warrants this product for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase, conditional upon the return to factory for maintenance during the warranty term. This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Attempted service by unauthorized personnel shall render all warranties null and void.
Installation Guide Preface Preface This guide describes the RUGGEDCOM RS950G. It describes the major features of the device, installation, commissioning and important technical specifications. It is intended for use by network technical support personnel who are responsible for the installation, commissioning and maintenance of the device.
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Introduction Introduction The RUGGEDCOM RS950G is an IEC 62439-3 PRP redundancy box (RedBox). The RS950G provides the ultimate in network reliability with Zero-Packet-Loss™ and zero failover time from any network fault. The latest redundancy protocol specified in IEC 62439-3, parallel redundancy protocol (PRP), ensures zero-millisecond failover operation.
Chapter 1 RUGGEDCOM RS950G Introduction Installation Guide Section 1.2 Management Ports and Indicator LEDs The RS950G features various ports and indicator LEDs on the front and bottom panels for configuring and troubleshooting the device. Figure 1: Front and Bottom Panels 1.
RUGGEDCOM RS950G Chapter 1 Installation Guide Introduction Port Status Indicator LEDs These LEDs indicate when ports are active. • Green (Solid) = Link detected • Green (Blinking) = Link activity • Off = No link detected RS232 Serial Console Port This port is for interfacing directly with the device and accessing initial management functions.
Chapter 1 RUGGEDCOM RS950G Introduction Installation Guide NOTE PRP expands the Ethernet frame by 6 octets due to RCT (Redundancy Check Trailer). Generation of PRP supervision frames also consumes bandwidth. As a result, the network designer should keep in mind the overhead introduced by the PRP network when calculating the network capacity.
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Attempted service by unauthorized personnel shall render all warranties null and void. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Siemens Canada Ltd. could invalidate specifications, test results, and agency approvals, and void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Chapter 2 RUGGEDCOM RS950G Installing the Device Installation Guide The following sections describe the various methods of mounting the device: • Section 2.1.1, “Mounting the Device on a DIN Rail” • Section 2.1.2, “Mounting the Device to a Panel” Section 2.1.1...
RUGGEDCOM RS950G Chapter 2 Installation Guide Installing the Device Install the mounting brackets to the top and bottom of the chassis using the bracket mounting screws. Make sure the screws are hand-tightened. Place the device against the panel and align the mounting brackets with the mounting holes.
Installation Guide IMPORTANT! Siemens requires the use of external surge protection in VDSL applications where the line may be subject to surges greater than that for which the device is rated. Use the following specifications as a guide for VDSL external surge protection: •...
RUGGEDCOM RS950G Chapter 2 Installation Guide Installing the Device Connect the negative wire from the power source to the negative terminal on the terminal block. Using a braided wire or other appropriate grounding wire, connect the surge ground terminal to the chassis ground connection.
Before connecting the device, be aware of the following recommendations and considerations: • Siemens does not recommend the use of copper cabling of any length for critical, real-time substation automation applications. All copper Ethernet ports on RUGGEDCOM products include transient suppression circuitry to protect against damage from electrical transients and conform with IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 Class 1 standards.
RUGGEDCOM RS950G Chapter 3 Installation Guide Communication Ports Communication Ports The RS950G can be equipped with various types of communication ports to enhance its abilities and performance. To determine which ports are equipped on the device, refer to the factory data file available through ROS.
Chapter 3 RUGGEDCOM RS950G Communication Ports Installation Guide Name Description Receive Data+ Receive Data- Transmit Data+ Reserved (Do Not Connect) Figure 12: RJ45 Ethernet Port Pin Configuration Reserved (Do Not Connect) Transmit Data- Reserved (Do Not Connect) Reserved (Do Not Connect) For specifications on the available copper Ethernet ports, refer to Section 4.3, “Copper Ethernet Port...
Installation Guide Communication Ports CAUTION! Electrical hazard – risk of damage to equipment. Use only components certified by Siemens with RUGGEDCOM products. Damage to the module and device may occur if compatibility and reliability have not been properly assessed. CAUTION! Electrical hazard –...
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Chapter 3 RUGGEDCOM RS950G Communication Ports Installation Guide Disconnect the cable from the port. Swing the metal bail-latch down and pull the port from the module. Figure 15: Removing an SFP Optical Port (Typical) 1. SFP Optical Port 2. Metal Bail-Latch Store the port in an ESD-safe bag or other suitable ESD-safe environment, free from moisture and stored at the proper temperature (-40 to 85 °C or -40 to 185 °F).
RUGGEDCOM RS950G Chapter 4 Installation Guide Technical Specifications Technical Specifications The following sections provide important technical specifications related to the device and available modules: • Section 4.1, “Power Supply Specifications” • Section 4.2, “Failsafe Relay Specifications” • Section 4.3, “Copper Ethernet Port Specifications”...
Chapter 4 RUGGEDCOM RS950G Technical Specifications Installation Guide Section 4.3 Copper Ethernet Port Specifications The following details the specifications for copper Ethernet ports that can be ordered with the RS950G. Parameter Specification Speed 100 Mbps Cable Type CAT-5 UTP or STP...
RUGGEDCOM RS950G Chapter 6 Installation Guide Certification Certification The RS950G device has been thoroughly tested to guarantee its conformance with recognized standards and has received approval from recognized regulatory agencies. • Section 6.1, “Agency Approvals” • Section 6.2, “FCC Compliance”...
Chapter 6 RUGGEDCOM RS950G Certification Installation Guide Section 6.4 EMI and Environmental Type Tests The RS950G has passed the following EMI and environmental tests. IEC 61850-3 EMI Type Tests Test Description Test Levels Severity Levels IEC 61000-4-2 Enclosure Contact +/- 8 kV...