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Preface Introduction Installing the Device RUGGEDCOM RS900GF Communication Ports Technical Specifications Dimension Drawings Installation Guide Certification 05/2018 RC1352-EN-01...
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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 RS900GF. 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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RUGGEDCOM RS900GF Installation Guide Preface • Contact a local Siemens representative from Sales, Technical Support, Training, etc. • Ask questions or share knowledge with fellow Siemens customers and the support community Customer Support...
Introduction Introduction The RUGGEDCOM RS900GF is an industrially hardened, fully managed Ethernet switch providing dual fiber optical Gigabit Ethernet ports and eight Fast Ethernet copper ports. Designed to operate reliably in harsh industrial environments, the RUGGEDCOM RS900GF 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.
• CSA/UL 60950-1 safety approved to 85 °C (185 °F) Section 1.2 Description The RUGGEDCOM RS900GF features various ports, controls and indicator LEDs on the front panel for connecting, configuring and troubleshooting the device. Figure 1: RUGGEDCOM RS900GF 1. ALARM LED 2. POWER LED 3. Fiber Optic or SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) Ethernet Ports 4. Copper Ethernet Ports 5. RS-232 Console Port (DB9) ...
RUGGEDCOM RS900GF Chapter 2 Installation Guide Installing the Device Installing the Device This section describes how to install the device, including mounting the device, 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.
Section 2.3 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. This means that during a transient electrical event, communications errors or interruptions may occur, but recovery is automatic.
Section 2.4.1 Mounting the Device on a DIN Rail For DIN rail installations, the RUGGEDCOM RS900GF 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. To mount the device to a DIN rail, do the following: Align the slot in the bracket with the DIN rail.
Section 2.4.2 Mounting the Device to a Panel For panel installations, the RUGGEDCOM RS900GF can be equipped with panel adapters that allow the device to be attached to a panel using screws. To mount the device to a panel, do the following: Loosen the screws for the panel adapters located at the top and bottom of the device.
1. Normally Closed 2. Common 3. Normally Open Section 2.6 Connecting Power The RUGGEDCOM RS900GF features an integrated high AC/DC or low DC power supply that accepts input from redudant power sources. NOTE Power sources can be connected to either power supply terminal block on the device.
Chapter 2 RUGGEDCOM RS900GF Installing the Device Installation Guide • Equipment must be installed according to applicable local wiring codes and standards. CONTENTS • Section 2.6.1, “Connecting High AC/DC Power” • Section 2.6.2, “Connecting Low DC Power” Section 2.6.1 Connecting High AC/DC Power...
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 RUGGEDCOM ROS User Guide for the RUGGEDCOM RS900GF. Serial Console Port Connect a PC or terminal directly to the serial console port to access the boot-time control and RUGGEDCOM ROS console interface.
RUGGEDCOM RS900GF Chapter 2 Installation Guide Installing the Device The serial console port implements RS-232 DCE (Data Communication Equipment) on a DB9 connector. Use the following settings to connect to the port: Speed 57600 Mbps Data Bits Stop Bit Parity...
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Chapter 2 RUGGEDCOM RS900GF Installing the Device Installation Guide Configuring the Device...
Installation Guide Communication Ports Communication Ports The RUGGEDCOM RS900GF features eight standard 10/100Base-TX copper RJ45 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 RS900GF chassis.
Chapter 3 RUGGEDCOM RS900GF 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.
Specifications”. Section 3.3 SFP Transceivers The RUGGEDCOM RS900GF supports up to two Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver sockets, which are compatible with a wide array of SFP transceivers available from Siemens. LEDs Each socket features an LED that indicates its link state.
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Chapter 3 RUGGEDCOM RS900GF Communication Ports Installation Guide Compatible SFP Transceivers The following SFP transceivers are compatible with the RUGGEDCOM RS900GF. For more information, including installation/removal instructions and ordering information, refer to the RUGGEDCOM SFP Transceiver Catalog [https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ca/en/view/109482309]. IMPORTANT! Only use SFP transceivers approved by Siemens for RUGGEDCOM products. Siemens accepts no liability as a result of performance issues related in whole or in part to third-party components.
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 RS900GF. For more information about the SFP ports, refer to Section 3.1, “Copper Ethernet Ports”. NOTE •...
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 average to peak add 3 dBm.
RUGGEDCOM RS900GF Chapter 6 Installation Guide Certification Certification The RUGGEDCOM RS900GF 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”.
• Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) – Chapter I – Sub-chapter J – Radiological Health Section 6.1.5 ISED This device is declared by Siemens Canada Ltd to meet the requirements of the following ISED (Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada) standard: • CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3 (A) Section 6.1.6...
• EN50121-4 Railway applications – Electromagnetic Compatibility – Emission and Immunity of the Signaling and Telecommunications Apparatus Section 6.2 EMC and Environmental Type Tests The RUGGEDCOM RS900GF has passed the following Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and environmental tests. EMC Type Tests Test Description...
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EMC Immunity Type Tests per IEEE 1613 NOTE The RUGGEDCOM RS900GF meets Class 2 requirements for an all-fiber configuration and Class 1 requirements for copper Ports. Class 1 allows for temporary communication loss, while Class 2 requires error-free and interrupted communications.
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Chapter 6 RUGGEDCOM RS900GF Certification Installation Guide Description Test Levels Dielectric Strength Signal Ports 0.5 kV (Failsafe Relay) DC Power Ports 2 kV AC Power Ports 2 kV Environmental Type Tests Test Description Test Levels Severity Levels IEC 60255-21-1 Vibration...