Chapter 2
Installing the Device
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Section 2.4, "Mounting the Device"
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Section 2.5, "Connecting the Failsafe Alarm Relay"
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Section 2.6, "Connecting Power"
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Section 2.7, "Connecting to the Device"
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Section 2.8, "Configuring the Device"
Section 2.1
General Procedure
The general procedure for installing the device is as follows:
1.
Review the relevant certification information for any regulatory requirements. For more information, refer to
Section 6.1, "Approvals"
2.
Review the RUGGEDCOM RX1500 Series Modules Catalog for special installation or regulatory requirements
related to the modules installed in the device. In the case of cellular modem line modules, this includes
antenna installation and regulatory requirements.
3.
Mount the device.
4.
Connect the failsafe alarm relay.
5.
Connect power to the device and ground the device to safety Earth.
6.
Connect the device to the network.
7.
Configure the device.
Section 2.2
Required Tools and Materials
The following tools and materials are required to install the RUGGEDCOM RX1500:
AC/DC power cord (16 AWG)
Lightning protector
Shielded coaxial cables
SIM Card(s) provided by the network carrier
Flathead screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
4 x #6-32 screws
Braided or equivalent ground wire
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Tools/Materials
For connecting power to the device.
For protecting the device from harmful electrical strikes.
For connecting the device to antennas and an Ethernet network.
For accessing a network carrier's cellular network. Required only if a
cellular modem module is equipped.
For mounting the device to a DIN rail.
For mounting the device to a panel.
For mounting the device to a panel.
For grounding the device to safety Earth.
RUGGEDCOM RX1500
Installation Guide
Purpose
General Procedure