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 RS900. 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 RS900 is a nine-port industrially hardened, fully managed, Ethernet switch specifically designed to operate reliably in electrically harsh and climatically demanding environments. The RS900 provides a high level of immunity to electromagnetic interference and heavy electrical surges typical of environments found on plant floors or in curb side traffic control cabinets.
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RUGGEDCOM RS900 Chapter 1 Installation Guide Introduction Power Indicator LEDs The power indicator LED illuminates when power is being supplied to the device. Alarm Indicator LED The alarm indicator LED illuminates when an alarm condition exists. Reset Button The reset button shuts down and restarts the device.
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 RS900 Installing the Device Installation Guide The following sections describe the various methods of mounting the device: • Section 2.1.1, “Mounting the Device on a DIN Rail” • Section 2.1.2, “Mounting the Device to a Panel” Section 2.1.1...
RUGGEDCOM RS900 Chapter 2 Installation Guide Installing the Device Place the device against the panel and align the adapters with the mounting holes. Figure 3: Panel Mounting 1. Screw 2. Panel Adaptor Install the supplied screws to secure the adapters to the panel.
Chapter 2 RUGGEDCOM RS900 Installing the Device Installation Guide IMPORTANT! Use only #16 gage copper wiring when connecting terminal blocks. The following sections describe how to connect power to the device: • Section 2.2.1, “Connecting High AC/DC Power” • Section 2.2.2, “Connecting Low DC Power”...
RUGGEDCOM RS900 Chapter 2 Installation Guide Installing the Device 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.
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.
RUGGEDCOM RS900 Chapter 3 Installation Guide Communication Ports Communication Ports The RS900 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 RS900.
Chapter 3 RUGGEDCOM RS900 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.
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RUGGEDCOM RS900 Chapter 3 Installation Guide Communication Ports Figure 12: LC Port Figure 11: MTRJ Port 1. Tx Connector 2. Rx Connector 1. Tx Connector 2. Rx Connector Figure 13: SC Port Figure 14: ST Port 1. Tx Connector 2. Rx Connector 1.
RUGGEDCOM RS900 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 Ethernet Port Specifications”...
To convert from peak to average, subtract 3 dBm. • 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. Power...
RUGGEDCOM RS900 Chapter 6 Installation Guide Certification Certification The RS900 device has been thoroughly tested to guarantee its conformance with recognized standards and has received approval from recognized regulatory agencies. • Section 6.1, “Agency Approvals” • Section 6.2, “FCC Compliance”...
Chapter 6 RUGGEDCOM RS900 Certification Installation Guide Section 6.3 Industry Canada Compliance CAN ICES-3 (A) / NMB-3 (A) Section 6.4 EMI and Environmental Type Tests The RS900 has passed the following EMI and environmental tests. IEC 61850-3 Type Tests Test...
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RUGGEDCOM RS900 Chapter 6 Installation Guide Certification Test Description Test Levels Severity Levels DC Power ports 2.5 kV common, 1 kV differential mode @ 1 MHz AC Power ports 2.5 kV common, 1 kV differential mode @ 1 MHz IEC 61000-4-16...
Chapter 6 RUGGEDCOM RS900 Certification Installation Guide IEEE 1613 IEEE Test Description Test Levels Clause AC Power ports 2 kVAC Environmental Type Tests Test Description Test Levels Severity Levels IEC 60068-2-1 Cold Temperature Test Ad -40 °C (-40 °F), 16 Hours...