Device Management; Connecting To The Device - Siemens SIMATIC NET Installation Manual

Device Management

This section describes how to connect to and manage the device.
3.1

Connecting to the Device

The following describes the various methods for accessing the RUGGEDCOM RS900F
console and Web interfaces on the device. For more detailed instructions, refer to the
RUGGEDCOM ROS Configuration Manual for the RUGGEDCOM RS900F.
Note
Ethernet cables should be only be connected/disconnected in a non-hazardous area,
or when the device is not energized.
Console Port
Connect a workstation directly to the RS232 serial console port to access the boot-
time control and RUGGEDCOM ROS console interface. The console port provides
access to RUGGEDCOM RS900F's console interface.
Note
The serial console port is intended to be used only as a temporary connection during
initial configuration or troubleshooting, and should only be used in a safe area (as
defined by IEC 60079-0, Edition 6.0).
Use the following settings to connect to the port:
Speed
Data Bits
Stop Bit
Parity
Flow Control
Terminal ID
RUGGEDCOM RS900F
Installation Manual, 04/2021, C79000-G8976-1350-07
57600 baud
8
1
None
Off
VT100
3
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