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 RS900G. 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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An operating temperature range of -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F) coupled with a powder coated aluminum enclosure and optional conformal coating allows the RUGGEDCOM RS900G to be placed in almost any location.
• RADIUS centralized password management • SNMPv3 authentication and 56-bit encryption Section 1.2 Description The RUGGEDCOM RS900G features various ports, controls and indicator LEDs on the front panel for connecting, configuring and troubleshooting the device. Figure 1: RUGGEDCOM RS900G 1. ALARM LED 2.
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RUGGEDCOM RS900G Chapter 1 Installation Guide Introduction • ALARM LED – Illuminates when an alarm condition exists. • Failsafe Alarm Relay – Latches to default state when a power disruption or other alarm condition occurs. For more information, refer to: ▪...
Section 2.1 Mounting the Device The RUGGEDCOM RS900G is designed for maximum mounting and display flexibility. It can be equipped with connectors that allow it to be installed in a 35 mm (1.4 in) DIN rail or directly on a panel.
Section 2.1.1 Mounting the Device on a DIN Rail For DIN rail installations, the RUGGEDCOM RS900G can be equipped with a DIN rail bracket that allows the device to be slid onto a standard 35 mm (1.4 in) DIN rail.
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RUGGEDCOM RS900G Chapter 2 Installation Guide Installing the Device Figure 3: Installing the Panel Adapters 1. Panel Adapter 2. Screw For both adapters, align the slots with the screws and then slide the adapters onto the device. Tighten the screws to secure the adapters.
Installation Guide Section 2.2 Connecting Power The RUGGEDCOM RS900G features a single, integrated high AC/DC or low DC power supply, which accept dual power supply inputs for redundancy. NOTE Power sources can be connected to either power supply terminal block on the device.
Connect the ground terminal on the power source to the chassis ground terminal on the device. Section 2.2.2 Connecting Low DC Power The RUGGEDCOM RS900G features a single low DC power supply, which accepts input one or more DC power sources. The use of both power supply inputs is recommended to provide redundancy. CAUTION! Electrical hazard –...
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Chapter 2 RUGGEDCOM RS900G Installing the Device Installation Guide Figure 6: Terminal Block Wiring - Single DC Power Supply Inputs 1. Positive Terminal 2. Negative Terminal 3. Surge Ground Terminal 4. Braided Ground Cable Figure 7: Terminal Block Wiring - Dual DC Power Supply Inputs 1.
Connecting to the Device The following describes the various methods for accessing the ROS console and Web interfaces on the device. For more detailed instructions, refer to the ROS User Guide for the RUGGEDCOM RS900G. Serial Console Port Connect a PC or terminal directly to the serial console port to access the boot-time control and ROS console interface.
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.
Ethernet ports. It can also be equipped with two additional Gigabit Ethernet capable ports, for which many fiber transceiver and copper options are available. Each communication port type has a specific place in the RUGGEDCOM RS900G chassis. Figure 10: Port Assignment 1.
No link detected Section 3.2 Copper Ethernet Ports The RUGGEDCOM RS900G features eight 10/100Base-TX or 100/1000Base-TX copper RJ-45 Ethernet ports in ports 1 to 8. Each copper port is directly connected to chassis ground and accepts a standard Category 5 (CAT-5) Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) or Shielded Twisted-Pair (STP) cable.
RUGGEDCOM RS900G Chapter 3 Installation Guide Communication Ports Name Description 10/100Base-TX 1000Base-TX BI_DA- Transmit Data- or Bi-Directional Reserved (Do Not Connect) Reserved (Do Not Connect) 10/100Base-TX 1000Base-TX Reserved (Do Not Connect) Reserved (Do Not Connect) Reserved (Do Not Connect) Figure 14: Micro-D Port Pin Configuration...
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.
RUGGEDCOM RS900G Chapter 3 Installation Guide Communication Ports CAUTION! Mechanical hazard – risk of component damage. SFP optical ports are designed to insert in only one orientation. Do not force the port into the module. Remove the port from its packaging.
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Chapter 3 RUGGEDCOM RS900G Communication Ports Installation Guide 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). Insert a plug in the empty port opening to prevent the ingress of dust and dirt.
RUGGEDCOM RS900G 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 Alarm Relay Specifications” • Section 4.4, “Fiber Optic Ethernet Port Specifications”...
Section 4.3 Copper Ethernet Port Specifications The following details specifications for all standard and optional fixed copper Ethernet ports that can be ordered with the RUGGEDCOM RS900G. For more information about the SFP ports, refer to Section 3.2, “Copper Ethernet Ports”.
Utilizes a distributed feedback (DFB) type laser. Rated for -20 to 85 °C (-4 to 185 °F) operation only. Section 4.5 SFP Optic Ethernet Port Specifications The RUGGEDCOM RS900G supports two optional 1 Gps Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) optic Ethernet ports. For more information about the SFP ports, refer to Section 3.4, “SFP Optic Ethernet Ports”.
Comments Ambient Operating Temperature -40 to 85 °C Measured from a 30 cm (12 in) radius surrounding the center of the (-40 to 185 °F) RUGGEDCOM RS900G enclosure. Ambient Relative Humidity 5% to 95% Non-condensing Ambient Storage Temperature -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F)
RUGGEDCOM RS900G Chapter 6 Installation Guide Certification Certification The RUGGEDCOM RS900G device has been thoroughly tested to guarantee its conformance with recognized standards and has received approval from recognized regulatory agencies. • Section 6.1, “Standards Compliance” • Section 6.2, “Agency Approvals”...
Standards Comments FDA/CDRH 21 CFR Chapter I, Sub-chapter J Approved Section 6.3 EMI and Environmental Type Tests The RUGGEDCOM RS900G has passed the following EMI and environmental tests. IEC 61850-3 Type Tests Test Description Test Levels Severity Levels IEC 61000-4-2 Enclosure ±...
DC Power Ports 5 kV AC Power Ports 5 kV IEEE 1613 Type Tests NOTE The RUGGEDCOM RS900G meets Class 2 requirements for an all-fiber configuration and Class 1 requirements for copper ports. Description Test Levels Enclosure Contact ± 8 kV Enclosure Air ±...
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RUGGEDCOM RS900G Chapter 6 Installation Guide Certification EMI and Environmental Type Tests...