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RUGGEDCOM RMC20
Installation Guide
01/2017
RC1007-EN-05
Preface
Introduction
Installing the Device
Communication Ports
Technical Specifications
Dimension Drawings
Certification
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  • Page 1 Preface Introduction Installing the Device RUGGEDCOM RMC20 Communication Ports Technical Specifications Dimension Drawings Installation Guide Certification 01/2017 RC1007-EN-05...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RUGGEDCOM RMC20   Installation Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface ......................Alerts ..............................v Training .............................. vi Customer Support ..........................vi Chapter 1 Introduction ..................... 1.1  Feature Highlights ........................1 1.2    Description ........................... 2 Chapter 2 Installing the Device ..................
  • Page 4   RUGGEDCOM RMC20 Table of Contents Installation Guide Chapter 5 Dimension Drawings ..................Chapter 6 Certification ....................6.1    Approvals ........................... 23 6.1.1    CSA ..........................23 6.1.2  European Union (EU) ....................... 24 6.1.3    FCC ..........................24 6.1.4  FDA/CDRH ........................24 6.1.5  Industry Canada .......................
  • Page 5: Preface

    Installation Guide Preface Preface This guide describes the RUGGEDCOM RMC20. 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.
  • Page 6: Training

    Mobile App Install the Industry Online Support app by Siemens AG on any Android, Apple iOS or Windows mobile device and be able to: • Access Siemens' extensive library of support documentation, including FAQs and manuals • Submit SRs or check on the status of an existing SR •...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    RS232 to either RS485 or RS422 serial standards. The RUGGEDCOM RMC20 was designed specifically to provide years of maintenance free operation for all your mission-critical, real-time control applications. To provide the utmost in reliability, the RUGGEDCOM RMC20 is tested to the most stringent international EMI and environmental standards for use in HV/MV electric utility substations and industrial manufacturing, process and control and intelligent transportation systems applications.
  • Page 8: Description

    Section 1.2 Description The RUGGEDCOM RMC20 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.
  • Page 9 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 RMC20, refer to Chapter 3, Communication Ports Description...
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 RUGGEDCOM RMC20 Introduction Installation Guide Description...
  • Page 11: Installing The Device

    Section 2.1 Mounting the Device The RUGGEDCOM RMC20 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.
  • Page 12: Mounting The Device On A Din Rail

    Chapter 2 RUGGEDCOM RMC20 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.
  • Page 13: Mounting The Device To A Panel

    Insert the device into the adapter. Make sure the device is secured between the two metal clips. Section 2.2 Connecting Power The RUGGEDCOM RMC20 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.
  • Page 14: Connecting Ac Power

    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: •...
  • Page 15: Connecting Dc Power

    RUGGEDCOM RMC20 Chapter 2 Installation Guide Installing the Device Figure 4: Terminal Block Wiring 1. Positive/Live (+/L) Terminal    2. Negative/Neutral (-/N) Terminal    3. Surge Ground Terminal    4. Braided Ground Cable Connect the negative wire from the power source to the negative/neutral (-/N) terminal on the terminal block.
  • Page 16: Setting The Operating Mode

    Section 2.3 Setting the Operating Mode To accommodate a wide array of serial devices, the RUGGEDCOM RMC20 is equipped with a MODE DIP switch located on the bottom of the device. The switch configures the RUGGEDCOM RMC20 to accommodate different serial partners that operate at various duplex modes and speeds. Choose the appropriate operating mode according to the serial link partner.
  • Page 17: Serial-To-Fiber Conversion: Point-To-Point

    300 – 2400 baud 4800 – 14400 baud The RUGGEDCOM RMC20 is equipped to provide conversion from serial (RS232, RS485, or RS422) to fiber optics, or between serial standards (RS232 to RS485 / RS422). Serial to fiber optic conversion connections can be further implemented in point-to-point, as well as optical loop configurations.
  • Page 18 RUGGEDCOM RMC20 Installing the Device Installation Guide NOTE In this example, the distance between the two RUGGEDCOM RMC20 devices is less than 5 km (3.1 mi). Figure 7: Serial-to-Fiber Point-to-Point Topology 1. RS232 Device    2.  RUGGEDCOM RMC20     3. RS485 Device/Network RS232 Device RS422 Device/Network...
  • Page 19: Serial Standard Conversion

    RS485/RS422 shield terminal unconnected to the RUGGEDCOM RMC20 in this mode. Section 2.3.3 Serial-to-Fiber Conversion: Loop Topology The following illustrates the optical loop topology that utilizes the RUGGEDCOM RMC20 repeat mode function. Serial Standard Conversion...
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 RUGGEDCOM RMC20 Installing the Device Installation Guide Figure 9: Serial-to-Fiber Conversion in Example Optical Loop Topology 1. RS485 Slave (Repeat = ON)    2.  RUGGEDCOM RMC20     3. Multiple RUGGEDCOM RMC20 Devices    4. RS485 Master (Repeat = OFF) Position State Notes RS485/422 <-> Fiber...
  • Page 21: Communication Ports

    RUGGEDCOM RMC20 Chapter 3 Installation Guide Communication Ports Communication Ports The RUGGEDCOM RMC20 can be equipped with various types of communication ports to enhance its abilities and performance. Figure 10: Port Assignment 1. Port 1    2. Port 2 Port Type RS232/RS485/RS422 Serial Terminal Multi-Mode Fiber Optic Port CONTENTS •...
  • Page 22: Serial Terminal

    For specifications on the available fiber optic ports, refer to Section 4.2, “Fiber Optic Port Specifications” Section 3.2 Serial Terminal The RUGGEDCOM RMC20 is equipped with a seven-terminal Phoenix-style connector. This connector can accommodate one RS232 connection, and one RS485/422 connection. The following is the pin-out for the serial terminal: Name...
  • Page 23: Rs485/422 Data Ports

    Installation Guide Communication Ports In adherence to the EIA/TIA guidelines for RS232 communications, the following is recommended by Siemens: • Always use shielded cabling to minimize the effects of ambient electrical noise • Although greater distances are possible, limit the cable length to 15 m (49 ft) or less for more reliable communications •...
  • Page 24 The following shows the recommended RS485 wiring. 120Ω 10nF Figure 14: Recommended RS485 Wiring 1.  RUGGEDCOM RMC20 Device With Built-In Termination    2. Common (Isolated Ground)    3. Negative    4. Positive    5. Shield to Earth (Connected At a Single Point)    6. RS485 Devices (32 Total) RS485/422 Data Ports...
  • Page 25: Technical Specifications

    Section 4.2 Fiber Optic Port Specifications The following details the specifications for fiber optic ports that can be ordered with the RUGGEDCOM RMC20. NOTE • All optical power numbers are listed as dBm averages. To convert from average to peak add 3 dBm.
  • Page 26: Operating Environment

    Chapter 4 RUGGEDCOM RMC20 Technical Specifications Installation Guide Connector Cable Distance Power Mode Tx λ (nm) Tx (dBm) Sensitivity Saturation Type Type (μm) (km) Budget (dB) (dBm) (dBm) 50/125 -33.5 17.5 62.5/125 Typical. Section 4.3 Operating Environment Parameter Range Comments Ambient Operating Temperature -40 to 85 °C...
  • Page 27: Dimension Drawings

    RUGGEDCOM RMC20 Chapter 5 Installation Guide Dimension Drawings Dimension Drawings NOTE All dimensions are in millimeters, unless otherwise stated. 92.8 80.1 73.7 62.2 58.4 70.7 Figure 15: Overall Dimensions...
  • Page 28 Chapter 5 RUGGEDCOM RMC20 Dimension Drawings Installation Guide 67.3 62.2 96.1 58.4 82.2 35.6 11.4 Figure 16: Panel Mount Dimensions...
  • Page 29: Certification

    RUGGEDCOM RMC20 Chapter 6 Installation Guide Certification Certification The RUGGEDCOM RMC20 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”...
  • Page 30: European Union (Eu)

    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 ”...
  • Page 31: Other Approvals

    • IEC 61850-3 Communications Networks and Systems for Power Utility Automation – Part 3: General Requirements Section 6.2 EMC and Environmental Type Tests The RUGGEDCOM RMC20 has passed the following EMC and environmental tests. IEC 61850-3 Type Tests Test Description Test Levels...
  • Page 32 AC Power Ports 5 kV Siemens specified severity level. IEEE 1613 EMC Immunity Type Tests NOTE The RUGGEDCOM RMC20 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 ±...
  • Page 33 RUGGEDCOM RMC20 Chapter 6 Installation Guide Certification 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...
  • Page 34 Chapter 6 RUGGEDCOM RMC20 Certification Installation Guide EMC and Environmental Type Tests...

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