Communication Ports; Copper Ethernet Ports - Siemens RUGGEDCOM RS416P Installation Manual

RUGGEDCOM RS416P
Installation Guide

Communication Ports

The RUGGEDCOM RS416P can be equipped with various types of communication ports to enhance its abilities
and performance.
Each communication port type has a specific place in the RUGGEDCOM RS416P chassis.
Figure 17: Port Assignment
1. Slot 1 2. Slot 2 3. Slot 3
Slot
1 to 4
5
6
The following sections describe the available ports:
• Section 3.1, "Copper Ethernet Ports"
• Section 3.2, "Fiber Optic Ethernet Ports"
• Section 3.3, "Serial Ports"
• Section 3.4, "BNC Ports"
• Section 3.5, "Connecting Multiple RS485 Devices"
Section 3.1

Copper Ethernet Ports

The RS416P supports several 10/100Base-TX Ethernet ports that allow connection to standard Category 5
(CAT-5) unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables with RJ45 male connectors. The RJ45 connectors are directly
connected to the chassis ground on the device and can accept CAT-5 shielded twisted-pair (STP) cables.
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
Copper Ethernet Ports
1
2
4. Slot 4 5. Slot 5 6. Slot 6
Type
Serial Ports
Fast Ethernet (10/100Base-TX PoE, 10Base-FL or 10/100Base-FX) or BNC Ports
Fast Ethernet (10/100Base-TX PoE, 10Base-FL or 10/100Base-FX)
3 5
4 6
Chapter 3
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