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Installation Guide Preface Preface This guide describes the RUGGEDCOM RS969. 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 RS969 is an industrially hardened, fully managed Ethernet switch providing dual fiber optical Fast Ethernet or Gigabit ports and eight Fast Ethernet copper ports in an IP65/IP67 rated package for protection against low pressure jets of water (IP65) or temporary immersion in water (IP67).
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 RS969 Installing the Device Installation Guide Figure 3: Panel Mounting (Typical) 1. Flange Install the supplied screws to secure the flanges to the panel. Section 2.2 Connecting Power The following sections describe how to connect power to the device: •...
RUGGEDCOM RS969 Chapter 2 Installation Guide Installing the Device Section 2.2.1 Power Supply Input Connectors Description The RS969 family has 2 different power supply input connectors: a Mini A-coded male connector or M23 A-code male connector shown in the figures below. The Mini power connector only has 4 terminals, so only one power supply source is allowed to connect to the RS969 with the Mini power connector.
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Chapter 2 RUGGEDCOM RS969 Installing the Device Installation Guide Figure 5: M23 Power Supply Connector Terminal # Description Usage PS1 Live / + PS1 Live / + is connected to the positive (+) terminal if the power source is DC or to the (Live) terminal if the power source is AC.
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RUGGEDCOM RS969 Chapter 2 Installation Guide Installing the Device Figure 6: Surge Ground / Chassis Ground Connection NOTE • Equipment must be installed according to the applicable country wiring codes. • All line-to-ground transient energy is shunted to the Surge Ground terminal. In cases where users require the inputs to be isolated from ground, remove the ground braid between Surge and Chassis Ground.
Chapter 2 RUGGEDCOM RS969 Installing the Device Installation Guide Section 2.2.2 Single High AC Power Supply Wiring Examples Figure 7: AC Power Supply Wiring Example (M23 Connector) Figure 8: AC Power Supply Wiring Example (Mini-Change Connector) NOTE • 100-240VAC rated equipment: A 250VAC appropriately rated circuit breaker must be installed.
RUGGEDCOM RS969 Chapter 2 Installation Guide Installing the Device Section 2.2.3 Single Low DC Power Supply Wiring Examples Figure 9: DC Power Supply Wiring Example (Mini-Change Connector) Figure 10: DC Power Supply Wiring Example (M23 Connector) NOTE • 88-300VDC rated equipment: A 300VDC appropriately rated circuit breaker must be installed.
Chapter 2 RUGGEDCOM RS969 Installing the Device Installation Guide Section 2.2.4 Dual High AC/DC Power Supplies Figure 11: AC and AC Power Supply Wiring Example Figure 12: DC and DC Power Supply Wiring Example Dual High AC/DC Power Supplies...
RUGGEDCOM RS969 Chapter 2 Installation Guide Installing the Device Figure 13: DC and AC Power Supply Wiring Example NOTE • 88-300VDC rated equipment: A 300VDC appropriately rated circuit breaker must be installed. • A circuit breaker is not required for 12, 24 or 48 VDC rated power supplies.
Chapter 2 RUGGEDCOM RS969 Installing the Device Installation Guide Figure 14: Failsafe Alarm Relay Wiring Section 2.4 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 RS969.
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RUGGEDCOM RS969 Chapter 2 Installation Guide Installing the Device Name Description Male Female Male Female Reserved (Do Not Connect) Transmit Data (from DTE) Receive Data (from DTE) Reserved (Do Not Connect) Common Ground Reserved (Do Not Connect) Reserved (Do Not Connect) Reserved (Do Not Connect) —...
Section 2.5.1 Protection On Twisted-Pair Data Ports 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.
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RUGGEDCOM RS969 Chapter 2 Installation Guide Installing the Device The RS969 Industrial Ethernet Switch is manufactured and tested to IP67 standards. With an IP67 rating a product will be "dust tight" and remain completely sealed when immersed in water to a depth of 1 meter for 1 hour.
RUGGEDCOM RS969 Chapter 3 Installation Guide Communication Ports Communication Ports The RS969 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. For more information on how to access the factory data file, refer to the ROS User Guide for the RS969.
RUGGEDCOM RS969 Chapter 3 Installation Guide Communication Ports Each port features a Speed and Link LED that indicates the state of the port. State Description Speed Yellow The port is operating at 100 Mbps The port is operating at 10 Mbps...
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Chapter 3 RUGGEDCOM RS969 Communication Ports Installation Guide Figure 21: LC Port 1. Tx Connector 2. Rx Connector For specifications on the available fiber optic Ethernet ports, refer to Section 4.4, “Fiber Optic Ethernet Port Specifications”. Fiber Optic Ethernet Ports...
RUGGEDCOM RS969 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 Data Port Specifications”...
Section 4.4 Fiber Optic Ethernet Port Specifications For maximum flexibility, Siemens offers a number of different transceiver choices for fiber optical communications. The following sections detail fiber optic specifications based on the order code / transceiver selected at time of ordering.
RUGGEDCOM RS969 Chapter 7 Installation Guide Certification Certification The RS969 device has been thoroughly tested to guarantee its conformance with recognized standards and has received approval from recognized regulatory agencies. • Section 7.1, “Agency Approvals” • Section 7.2, “FCC Compliance”...
RUGGEDCOM RS969 Chapter 7 Installation Guide Certification Severity Test Description Test Levels Levels IEC 61000-4-17 Ripple on D.C. D.C. Power ports Power Supply IEC 60255-5 Dielectric Strength Signal ports 2 kVAC (Fail-Safe Relay output) D.C. Power ports 1.5kVDC A.C. Power ports...