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 RS900GP. 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 RS900GP is an industrially hardened, fully managed Ethernet switch providing dual fiber optical Gigabit Ethernet ports and eight Fast Ethernet copper ports, each capable of supplying high power 802.3at compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE). Designed to operate reliably in harsh industrial environments, the RS900GP provides a high level of immunity to electromagnetic interference and heavy electrical surges typical of environments found in electric utility substations, factory floors or in curb side traffic control cabinets.
Chapter 1 RUGGEDCOM RS900GP Introduction Installation Guide • Exceeds NEMA TS-2 (traffic control equipment) • -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185 °F) operating temperature (no fans) • Conformal coated circuit boards (optional) • Rugged powder coated aluminum enclosure Power Supply •...
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RUGGEDCOM RS900GP Chapter 1 Installation Guide Introduction Figure 1: Front Panel 1. Power Indicator LED 2. Alarm Indicator LED 3. RS232 Serial Console Port Power Indicator LEDs The power indicator LED illuminates when power is being supplied to the device.
RUGGEDCOM RS900GP Chapter 2 Installation Guide Installing the Device Installing the Device The following sections describe how to install the device, including mounting the device, installing/removing modules, connecting power, and connecting the device to the network. DANGER! Electrocution hazard – risk of serious personal injury and/or damage to equipment. Before performing any maintenance tasks, make sure all power to the device has been disconnected and wait approximately two minutes for any remaining energy to dissipate.
Chapter 2 RUGGEDCOM RS900GP Installing the Device Installation Guide Section 2.1 Mounting the Device The RS900GP can be equipped with a DIN rail bracket pre-installed on the back of the chassis. The bracket allows the device to be slid onto a standard 35 mm (1.4 in) DIN rail.
RUGGEDCOM RS900GP Chapter 2 Installation Guide Installing the Device Figure 3: Terminal Block Wiring 1. Positive Terminal 2. Negative Terminal 3. Surge Ground Terminal Connect the negative wire from the power source to the negative terminal on the terminal block.
Chapter 2 RUGGEDCOM RS900GP Installing the Device Installation Guide Figure 4: Failsafe Alarm Relay Wiring 1. Normally Open 2. Common 3. Normally Closed Section 2.4 Connecting to the Device The following describes the various methods for accessing the ROS console and Web interfaces on the device.
Section 2.5 Cabling Recommendations 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 RS900GP Chapter 3 Installation Guide Communication Ports Communication Ports The RS900GP 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.
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Chapter 3 RUGGEDCOM RS900GP Communication Ports Installation Guide WARNING! Electric shock hazard – risk of serious personal injury and/or equipment interference. If shielded cables are used, make sure the shielded cables do not form a ground loop via the shield wire and the RJ45 receptacles at either end.
RUGGEDCOM RS900GP Chapter 3 Installation Guide Communication Ports 10/100Base-TX 1000Base-TX For specifications on the available copper Ethernet ports, refer to Section 4.3, “Copper Ethernet Port Specifications”. Section 3.2 Fiber Optic Ethernet Ports Fiber optic Ethernet ports are available with either LC (Lucent Connector) and SC (Standard or Subscriber Connector) connectors.
To install an SFP optical port, do the following: 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.
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RUGGEDCOM RS900GP Chapter 3 Installation Guide Communication Ports CAUTION! Electrical hazard – risk of damage to equipment. Make sure all electrostatic energy is dissipated before performing installing or removing components from the device. An electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to the component once it is outside the chassis.
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RUGGEDCOM RS900GP Chapter 3 Installation Guide Communication Ports Removing an SFP Optical Port...
RUGGEDCOM RS900GP 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”...
NOTE • Maximum segment length is greatly dependent on factors such as fiber quality, and the number of patches and splices. Consult a Siemens sales associate when determining maximum segment distances. • All optical power numbers are listed as dBm averages.
To convert from peak to average, subtract 3 dBm. • Maximum segment length is greatly dependent on factors such as fiber quality, and the number of patches and splices. Consult a Siemens sales associate when determining maximum segment distances. NOTE Order codes are contained within each product when assembled and configured at the factory.
NOTE • Maximum segment length is greatly dependent on factors such as fiber quality, and the number of patches and splices. Consult a Siemens sales associate when determining maximum segment distances. • All optical power numbers are listed as dBm averages.
RUGGEDCOM RS900GP Chapter 6 Installation Guide Certification Certification The RS900GP device has been thoroughly tested to guarantee its conformance with recognized standards and has recieved approval from recognized regulatory agencies. • Section 6.1, “Agency Approvals” • Section 6.2, “FCC Compliance”...
Chapter 6 RUGGEDCOM RS900GP Certification Installation Guide Section 6.4 EMI and Environmental Type Tests The RS900GP has passed the following EMI and environmental tests. IEC 61850-3 Type Tests Test Description Test Levels Severity Levels IEC 61000-4-2 Enclosure +/- 8 kV...
RUGGEDCOM RS900GP Chapter 6 Installation Guide Certification IEEE 1613 (C37.90.x) EMI Immunity Type Tests NOTE The RS900GP meets Class 2 requirements for an all-fiber configuration and Class 1 requirements for copper ports. IEEE 1613 IEEE Test Description Test Levels Clause C37.90.3...
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RUGGEDCOM RS900GP Chapter 6 Installation Guide Certification EMI and Environmental Type Tests...