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Preface Introduction Installing the Device RUGGEDCOM RMC Communication Ports Technical Specifications Dimension Drawings Installation Guide Certification 01/2017 RC1006-EN-05...
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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 RMC. 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 RMC is an industrially hardened fiber optical media converter specifically designed to operate in harsh environments such as those found in electric utility substations and factory floors. The RUGGEDCOM RMC provides industrial strength Ethernet copper-to-fiber media conversion allowing for 10Base-T to 10Base-FL and 100Base-TX to 100Base-FX over SingleMode or MultiMode fiber optics.
Section 1.2 Description The RUGGEDCOM RMC features various ports, controls and indicator LEDs on the display panel for connecting, configuring and troubleshooting the device. The display panel can be located on the rear, front or top of the device, depending on the mounting configuration.
Sets the operating mode for the device. For more information, refer to Section 2.3, “Setting the Operating Mode” Communication Ports Receive and transmit data. For more information about the various ports available for the RUGGEDCOM RMC, refer to Chapter 3, Communication Ports Description...
Section 2.1 Mounting the Device The RUGGEDCOM RMC 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.
Chapter 2 RUGGEDCOM RMC Installing the Device Installation Guide IMPORTANT! Heat generated by the device is channeled outwards to the enclosure. As such, it is recommended that 2.5 cm (1 in) of space be maintained on all open sides of the device to allow for some convectional airflow.
Insert the device into the adapter. Make sure the device is secured between the two metal clips. Section 2.2 Connecting Power The RUGGEDCOM RMC supports a single integrated high AC/DC or low DC power supply NOTE • For 110/230 VAC rated equipment, an appropriately rated AC circuit breaker must be installed.
Ground. Note that all line-to-ground transient protection circuitry will be disabled. 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: •...
Section 2.3 Setting the Operating Mode To accommodate a wide array of fiber optic devices, the RUGGEDCOM RMC is equipped with a MODE switch located on the bottom of the device. The switch configures the RUGGEDCOM RMC to accommodate different fiber partners that operate at various duplex modes and speeds.
Using Straight Through or Crossover Copper Wiring To accommodate signals from end devices and network switching equipment, the RUGGEDCOM RMC is equipped with an X-Over switch. This switch allows for the proper connection regardless of the cable type configuration. Using Straight Through or Crossover Copper Wiring...
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Chapter 2 RUGGEDCOM RMC Installing the Device Installation Guide CAT-5 network cabling can be constructed in two possible configurations: Straight through and crossover (X- over). Straight through cabling involves a pin-to-pin connection, while crossover cabling matches the transmitting differential pair to the receiving differential pair. The following summarizes the two possible configurations:...
RUGGEDCOM RMC Chapter 3 Installation Guide Communication Ports Communication Ports The RUGGEDCOM RMC can be equipped with various types of communication ports to enhance its abilities and performance. Figure 7: Port Assignment 1. Port 1 2. Port 2 Port Type Copper Ethernet Port Copper Ethernet Port CONTENTS •...
Chapter 3 RUGGEDCOM RMC 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 RMC Chapter 3 Installation Guide Communication Ports Section 3.2 Fiber Optic Ethernet Ports Fiber optic Ethernet ports are available with either MTRJ (Mechanical Transfer Registered Jack), LC (Lucent Connector) or ST (Straight Tip) connectors. Make sure the Transmit (Tx) and Receive (Rx) connections of each port are properly connected and matched to establish a proper link.
(T) denotes time-delay fuse. This is the same power supply for both AC and DC. Section 4.2 Copper Ethernet Port Specifications The following details the specifications for copper Ethernet ports that can be ordered with the RUGGEDCOM RMC. Wiring Maximum Speed...
The RUGGEDCOM RMC features Link Pass Through support. When loss of link is detected on either the fiber side or the copper side, link pulses are no longer transmitted on any of the RUGGEDCOM RMC ports. This feature allows for prompt loss of link detection and user correction.
RUGGEDCOM RMC Chapter 4 Installation Guide Technical Specifications Section 4.5 Operating Environment Parameter Range 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) enclosure. Ambient Relative Humidity...
RUGGEDCOM RMC Chapter 6 Installation Guide Certification Certification The RUGGEDCOM RMC device has been thoroughly tested to guarantee its conformance with recognized standards and has received approval from recognized regulatory agencies. CONTENTS • Section 6.1, “Approvals” • Section 6.2, “EMC and Environmental Type Tests”...
Information Technology Equipment – Radio disturbance characteristics – Limits and methods of measurement The device is marked with a CE marking and can be used throughout the European community. A copy of the CE Declaration of Conformity is available from Siemens Canada Ltd. For contact information, refer to “Contacting Siemens ”...
Communications Networks and Systems for Power Utility Automation – Part 3: General Requirements • NEMA TS-2 Traffic Controller Assemblies with NTCIP Requirements Section 6.2 EMC and Environmental Type Tests The RUGGEDCOM RMC has passed the following EMC and environmental tests. IEC 61850-3 Type Tests Test Description Test Levels...
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AC Power Ports 5 kV Siemens specified severity level. IEEE 1613 EMC Immunity Type Tests NOTE The RUGGEDCOM RMC 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 RMC Chapter 6 Installation Guide Certification Description Test Levels AC Power Ports 2 kV Environmental Type Tests Test Description Test Levels Severity Levels IEC 60068-2-1 Cold Temperature Test Ad -40 °C (-40 °F), 16 Hours IEC 60068-2-2 Dry Heat Test Bd 85 °C (185 °F), 16 Hours...
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Chapter 6 RUGGEDCOM RMC Certification Installation Guide EMC and Environmental Type Tests...