Introduction; Feature Highlights; Description - Siemens RUGGEDCOM RX1501 Installation Manual

RUGGEDCOM RX1501
Installation Guide

Introduction

The RUGGEDCOM RUGGEDCOM RX1501 is a cost-efficient, rugged Layer 3 switch and router. The RUGGEDCOM
RX1501's modular and field replaceable platform can be equipped with WAN, serial, and Ethernet options, making
it ideally suited for electric power utilities, the industrial plant floor, and traffic control systems.
The RUGGEDCOM RX1501 is designed to provide a high level of immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMI)
and heavy electrical surges typical of the harsh environments found in many industrial applications. An operating
temperature range of -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F) allows the RUGGEDCOM RX1501 to be placed in almost any
location.
CONTENTS
• Section 1.1, "Feature Highlights"
• Section 1.2, "Description"
Section 1.1

Feature Highlights

Reliability in Harsh Environments
• Immunity to EMI and high voltage electrical
transients
• -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F) operating temperature
(no fans)
• Failsafe output relay for critical failure or error
alarming
Universal Power Supply Options
• Single, removable power supply module
• Fully integrated power supply (no external adapter)
• Input voltage ranges: 13-36 VDC and 37-72 VDC
or 85-264 VAC and 88-300 VDC for worldwide
operability
• CSA/UL 60950-1 safety approved to 85 °C (185 °F)
Section 1.2

Description

The RUGGEDCOM RX1501 features various ports, controls and indicator LEDs on the front panel for connecting,
configuring and troubleshooting the device.
Feature Highlights
Physical Ports
• Field replaceable line modules
• Up to 36 100Base-FX ports
• Up to 36 10/100Base-TX ports
• Up to 18 10Base-FL/100Base-SX ports
• Up to 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Up to 36 serial ports
• Up to 4 T1/E1 RJ48C ports or 2 E1 BNC ports
• Up to 2 DDS (Digital Data Services) ports
• Up to 8 active cellular data interfaces
Chapter 1
Introduction
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