Table of Contents
Advertisement
Installing the Device
2.2 Cabling Recommendations
2.2
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.
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. greater than 2500 V), during line-to-ground fault conditions.
2.3
Mounting the Device
The RUGGEDCOM RS900GF is designed for maximum mounting and display
flexibility. It can be equipped with adapters that allow it to be attached to a DIN rail
or panel.
IMPORTANT
Heat generated by the device is channeled outwards from 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.
Forced airflow is not required. However, any increase in airflow will result in a
reduction of ambient temperature and improve the long-term reliability of all
equipment mounted in the rack space.
Note
For detailed dimensions of the device with either DIN rail or panel hardware installed,
refer to
2.3.1
Mounting the Device on a DIN Rail
For DIN rail installations, the RUGGEDCOM RS900GF can be ordered with a DIN rail
adapter. Use the adapter to mount the device to a standard 35 mm (1.4 in) IEC/EN
60715 or TS35 DIN rail.
6
"Dimension Drawings (Page
23)".
Installation Manual, 01/2021, C79000-G8976-1352-05
RUGGEDCOM RS900GF
Advertisement
Table of Contents
