Required Tools And Materials; Decommissioning And Disposal; Cabling Recommendations; Protection On Twisted-Pair Data Ports - Siemens SIMATIC NET RUGGEDCOM M2100F Installation Manual

1.3

Required Tools and Materials

The following tools and materials are required to install the RUGGEDCOM M2100F:
AC power cord (16 AWG)
CAT-5 Ethernet cables
Flathead screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
4 x #8-32 screws
1.4

Decommissioning and Disposal

Proper decommissioning and disposal of this device is important to prevent malicious
users from obtaining proprietary information and to protect the environment.
Decommissioning
This device may include sensitive, proprietary data. Before taking the device out of
service, either permanently or for maintenance by a third-party, make sure it has
been fully decommissioned.
For more information, refer to the associated Configuration Manual.
Recycling and Disposal
For environmentally friendly recycling and disposal of this device and related
accessories, contact a facility certified to dispose of waste electrical and electronic
equipment. Recycling and disposal must be done in accordance with local
regulations.
1.5

Cabling Recommendations

Before connecting the device, be aware of the recommendations and considerations
outlined in this section.
1.5.1

Protection On Twisted-Pair Data Ports

All copper Ethernet ports on RUGGEDCOM products include transient suppression
circuitry to protect against damage from electrical transients and conform with
RUGGEDCOM M2100F
Installation Manual, 04/2021, C79000-G8976-1342-08
about connecting to the device via the serial console port, refer to
"Connecting to the Device (Page
Tools/Materials
1.3 Required Tools and Materials
19)".
Purpose
For connecting power to the device.
For connecting the device to the network.
For mounting the device to a DIN rail.
For mounting the device to a panel.
For mounting the device to a panel.
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