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Preface Introduction Installing the Device SIMATIC NET Device Management Rugged Ethernet switches RUGGEDCOM RS900G Communication Ports Technical Specifications Equipment Manual Certification 10/2023 C79000-G8976-1025-10...
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Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.
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SIMATIC NET glossary The SIMATIC NET glossary describes special terms that may be used in this document. The glossary is available online via Siemens Industry Online Support (SIOS) at: https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/50305045 Registered trademarks The following and possibly other names not identified by the registered trademark sign ®...
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.
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Introduction The RUGGEDCOM RS900G 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 RS900G 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.
Introduction 1.2 Description • Dual low-voltage DC inputs: 24 VDC (10-36 VDC) or 48 VDC (36-72 VDC) • Terminal blocks for reliable, maintenance-free connections • CSA/UL 62368-1 safety approved to 85 °C (185 °F) Power Supply Description The RUGGEDCOM RS900G features various ports, controls and indicator LEDs on the front panel for connecting, configuring and troubleshooting the device.
WEEE directive 2012/19/EU for the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. Do not dispose of devices at public disposal sites. For environmentally friendly recycling and the disposal of devices, contact a certified disposal company for electronic scrap or your Siemens contact. RUGGEDCOM RS900G Equipment Manual, 10/2023, C79000-G8976-1025-10...
Introduction 1.5 Supported fiber optic cables For more information, refer to https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ view/109479891. Note the different national regulations. Supported fiber optic cables The following fiber optic cable types are supported under the stated conditions. Cable Type Wavelength (nm) Modal Bandwidth Distance (m) (MHz·km)
Installing the Device This chapter 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.
Note If any item is missing or damaged, contact Siemens for assistance. 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 RS900G Equipment Manual, 10/2023, C79000-G8976-1025-10...
1 standards. This means that during a transient electrical event, communications errors or interruptions may occur, but recovery is automatic. Siemens also does not recommend using copper Ethernet ports to interface with devices in the field across distances that could produce high levels of ground potential rise (i.e.
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Installing the Device 2.4.1 Mounting the Device on a DIN Rail DIN Rail DIN Rail Adapter Figure 2.1 Mounting the Device to a DIN Rail Insert a flathead screw driver into the slot of the sliding release and move it down. Push the device against the bottom of the DIN rail. Let go of the sliding release to latch the device.
Installing the Device 2.4.2 Mounting the Device to a Panel DIN Rail DIN Rail Adapter Figure 2.2 Removing the Device from a DIN Rail Swing the bottom of the device away from the DIN rail. Lift the device off the DIN rail. 2.4.2 Mounting the Device to a Panel For panel installations, the RUGGEDCOM RS900G can be equipped with panel...
Installing the Device 2.5 Connecting the Failsafe Alarm Relay Screw Figure 2.3 Installing the Panel Adapters For both adapters, align the slots with the screws and then slide the adapters onto the device. Tighten the screws to secure the adapters. Place the device against the panel and align the adapters with the mounting holes.
Installing the Device 2.6 Connecting Power For more information, refer to the "RUGGEDCOM RS900G User Guide" for the RUGGEDCOM RS900G. The following shows the proper relay connections. Normally Closed Common Normally Open Figure 2.5 Failsafe Alarm Relay Wiring Connecting Power The RUGGEDCOM RS900G features an integrated high AC/DC or low DC power supply that accepts input from redudant power sources.
Installing the Device 2.6.1 Connecting High AC/DC Power 2.6.1 Connecting High AC/DC Power To connect a high AC/DC power supply to the device, do the following: NOTICE Electrical hazard – risk of damage to equipment Do not connect AC power cables to terminals for DC power. Damage to the power supply may occur.
Installing the Device 2.6.2 Connecting Low DC Power Using a braided wire or other appropriate grounding wire, connect the surge ground terminal to the chassis ground connection. The surge ground terminal is used as the ground conductor for all surge and transient suppression circuitry internal to the unit.
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Installing the Device 2.6.2 Connecting Low DC Power Braided Ground Cable Figure 2.7 Terminal Block Wiring – Single DC Power Supply Inputs Connect the negative wire from the power source to the negative terminal on the terminal block. Using a braided wire or other appropriate grounding wire, connect the surge ground terminal to the chassis ground connection.
Device Management This section describes how to connect to and manage the device. Connecting to the Device The following describes the various methods for accessing the RUGGEDCOM RS900G console and Web interfaces on the device. For more detailed instructions, refer to the "RUGGEDCOM RS900G User Guide"...
Device Management 3.2 Configuring the Device The following is the pin-out for the port: Name Description Reserved (Do Not Connect) Transmit Data Receive Data Reserved (Do Not Connect) Signal Ground Reserved (Do Not Connect) Reserved (Do Not Connect) Reserved (Do Not Connect) Figure 3.1 Serial DB9 Console Port Reserved (Do Not Connect)
Communication Ports The RUGGEDCOM RS900G 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 RS900G chassis.
Communication Ports 4.2 Fiber Optic Ethernet Ports excessive noise and interference, but more importantly, create a potential shock hazard that can result in serious injury. LEDs Each port features an LED that indicates its link/activity state and current speed. State Description Link Green...
SFP Transceivers The RUGGEDCOM RS900G 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. State...
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"RUGGEDCOM SFP Transceiver Catalog [https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ca/en/view/109482309]". NOTICE 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. RUGGEDCOM RS900G...
Technical Specifications This section provides important technical specifications related to the device. General specifications Insulation Class I Overvoltage category OVC II Power Supply Specifications Power Minimum Maximum Fuse Rating Isolation Maximum Supply Type Input Input Power Consumption 12-24 VDC 10 VDC 36 VDC 3.15A (T) 1.5 kVDC...
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.
Technical Specifications 5.6 Operating Environment Cable Connector Tx λ Tx min Tx max Distance Mode Type Sensitivity Saturation Type (nm) (dBm) (dBm) (km) (μm) (dBm) (dBm) 9μ/125 1310 9μ/125 1310 Typical. Operating Environment The RUGGEDCOM RS900G is rated to operate under the following environmental conditions.
Approvals This section details the standards to which the RUGGEDCOM RS900G complies. Note All relevant certificates and test reports are available on Siemens Industry Online Support [https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/16008/cert]. 6.1.1 UKCA This device is certified for use in Great Britain and bears the United Kingdom Certified Assessed (UKCA) marking.
Certification 6.1.3 European Union (EU) 6.1.3 European Union (EU) This device is declared by Siemens Canada Ltd. to comply with essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EU directives: • EN 62368-1 Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements •...
Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) – Chapter I – Sub-chapter J – Radiological Health 6.1.6 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) 6.1.7...
Support at https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/89855782. 6.1.9 RoHS This device is declared by Siemens Canada Ltd. to meet the requirements of the following RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directives for the restricted use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment: •...
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Certification 6.2 EMC and Environmental Type Tests Test Description Test Levels Severity Levels Radiated RFI Enclosure 10 V/m 61000-4-3 Ports Burst (Fast Transient) Signal Ports ± 4 kV 61000-4-4 DC Power ± 4 kV Ports AC Power ± 4 kV Ports Earth ±...
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Certification 6.2 EMC and Environmental Type Tests Test Description Test Levels Severity Levels DC Power 2 kV Ports AC Power 2 kV Ports HV Impulse Signal Ports 5 kV (Fail-Safe Relay output) DC Power 5 kV Ports AC Power 5 kV ...
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Certification 6.2 EMC and Environmental Type Tests Test Description Test Levels Severity Levels IEC 60255-21-2 Shock 30g @ 11 ms Class 2 RUGGEDCOM RS900G Equipment Manual, 10/2023, C79000-G8976-1025-10...
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Certification 6.2 EMC and Environmental Type Tests RUGGEDCOM RS900G Equipment Manual, 10/2023, C79000-G8976-1025-10...