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Preface Introduction Installing the Device SIMATIC NET Device Management Rugged Ethernet Switches RUGGEDCOM RS900L Communication Ports Technical Specifications Installation Manual Certification 04/2021 C79000-G8976-1027-09...
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Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.
Warranty Siemens warrants this product for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase, conditional upon the return to factory for maintenance during the warranty term. This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Attempted service by unauthorized personnel shall render all warranties null and void.
Siemens Sales representative. Customer Support Customer support is available 24 hours, 7 days a week for all Siemens customers. For technical support or general information, contact Siemens Customer Support through any of the following methods: Online Visit http://www.siemens.com/automation/support-request...
Preface Contacting Siemens • Contact a local Siemens representative from Sales, Technical Support, Training, etc. • Ask questions or share knowledge with fellow Siemens customers and the support community Contacting Siemens Address Siemens AG Industry Sector 300 Applewood Crescent Concord, Ontario...
Introduction The RUGGEDCOM RS900L is an 6-port utility-grade, fully managed Ethernet switch with Ethernet over VDSL (EoVDSL) capabilitiies, designed to operate reliably in electrically harsh and climatically demanding environments. EoVDSL supports LAN segments of up to 5 km (3.1 mi) over telephone grade cable (or other legacy serial cabling) at up to 35 Mbps (upstream and downstream).
Introduction 1.2 Description • Automatically selects fastest data rate based on distance and quality of cable • Software selectable to be master or slave • Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM) Rated for Reliability in Harsh Environments • Immunity to EMI and heavy electrical surges •...
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Introduction 1.2 Description POWER LED ALARM LED RESET Button [Optional] Copper (10/100Base-TX) or Fiber Optic (100Base-FX) Ethernet Ports Copper (10/100Base-TX) Ethernet Ports EoVDSL Port RS232 Console Port (Serial) Failsafe Alarm Relay Chassis Ground Connection Power Supply Terminal Block Figure 1.1 RUGGEDCOM RS900L POWER LED Illuminates green during boot up and when power is supplied to the device.
Introduction 1.3 Required Tools and Materials Power Supply Terminal Blocks Pluggable terminal blocks for connecting one or more power sources. For more information, refer to "Connecting Power (Page 13)" "Power Supply Specifications (Page 29)". Required Tools and Materials The following tools and materials are required to install the RUGGEDCOM RS900L: Tools/Materials Purpose AC power cord (16 AWG)
Introduction 1.5.1 Supported Fiber Optic Cables Siemens also does not recommend using copper Ethernet ports to interface with devices in the field across distances that could produce high levels of ground potential rise (i.e. greater than 2500 V), during line-to-ground fault conditions.
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Attempted service by unauthorized personnel shall render all warranties null and void. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Siemens AG could invalidate specifications, test results, and agency approvals, and void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Visually inspect each item in the package for any physical damage. Verify all items are included. Note If any item is missing or damaged, contact Siemens for assistance. Installing the Device in Hazardous Locations The RUGGEDCOM RS900L is designed to comply with the safety standards for Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations where concentrations of flammable gases, vapors or liquids may be present, as opposed to normal operating environments.
Installing the Device 2.4 Mounting the Device Installation and use of the device in a hazardous location should meet the following special conditions for safe use: • The equipment should be installed in an enclosure that is considered to be not accessible in normal operation without the use of a tool providing a degree of protection of not less than IP54.
Installing the Device 2.4.1 Mounting the Device on a DIN Rail 2.4.1 Mounting the Device on a DIN Rail The RUGGEDCOM RS900L can be ordered with a DIN rail adapter preinstalled on the back of the chassis. Use the adapter to mount the device to a standard 35 mm (1.4 in) IEC/EN 60715 or TS35 DIN rail.
Installing the Device 2.4.2 Mounting the Device to a Panel Removing the Device To remove the device from a DIN rail, do the following: Insert a flathead screwdriver into the slot of the sliding release and move it down. DIN Rail DIN Rail Adapter Figure 2.2 Removing the Device from a DIN Rail...
Installing the Device 2.5 Connecting the Failsafe Alarm Relay Place the device against the panel and align the adapters with the mounting holes. Screw (M3.5 or #6-32) Panel Mount Adapter Figure 2.3 Panel Mounting Secure the adapters to the panel with M3.5 or #6-32 screws. Connecting the Failsafe Alarm Relay The failsafe relay can be configured to latch based on alarm conditions.
Installing the Device 2.6 Connecting Power Connect a failsafe device to the terminal block. Normally Closed Common Normally Open Figure 2.4 Failsafe Alarm Relay Wiring Connecting Power The RUGGEDCOM RS900L supports power input from a single high AC/DC or low DC power supply. Note •...
Installing the Device 2.6.1 Connecting High AC/DC Power 2.6.1 Connecting High AC/DC Power To connect a high AC/DC power supply to the device, do the following: NOTICE Electrical hazard – risk of damage to equipment Do not connect AC power cables to terminals for DC power. Damage to the power supply may occur.
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Installing the Device 2.6.1 Connecting High AC/DC Power Connect the positive wire from the power source to the positive/live (+/L) terminal on the terminal block. Positive/Live (+/L) Terminal Negative/Neutral (-/N) Terminal Surge Ground Terminal Braided Ground Cable Figure 2.5 Terminal Block Wiring RUGGEDCOM RS900L Installation Manual, 04/2021, C79000-G8976-1027-09...
Installing the Device 2.6.2 Connecting Low DC Power ± ± ± ± Positive Terminal Negative Terminal Surge Ground Terminal Braided Ground Cable Figure 2.6 Terminal Block Wiring – Dual DC Power Supply Inputs Connect the negative wire from the power source to the negative/neutral (-/N) terminal on the terminal block.
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Installing the Device 2.6.2 Connecting Low DC Power Connect the positive wire from the power source to the positive terminal on the terminal block. ± ± Positive Terminal Negative Terminal Surge Ground Terminal Braided Ground Cable Figure 2.7 Terminal Block Wiring – Single DC Power Supply Inputs Connect the negative wire from the power source to the negative terminal on the terminal block.
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Installing the Device 2.6.2 Connecting Low DC Power [Optional] If a redundant connection is required, repeat Step 2 Step 3 connect the secondary power inputs. ± ± ± ± Positive Terminal Negative Terminal Surge Ground Terminal Braided Ground Cable Figure 2.8 Terminal Block Wiring – Dual DC Power Supply Inputs Using a braided wire or other appropriate grounding wire, connect the surge ground terminal to the chassis ground connection.
Device Management This section describes how to connect to and manage the device. Connecting to the Device The following describes the various methods for accessing the RUGGEDCOM RS900L console and Web interfaces on the device. For more detailed instructions, refer to the RUGGEDCOM ROS Configuration Manual for the RUGGEDCOM RS900L.
Device Management 3.2 Configuring the Device The serial console port implements RS232 DCE (Data Communication Equipment) on a DB9 connector. The following is the pin-out for the port: Name Description Reserved (Do Not Connect) Transmit Data Receive Data Reserved (Do Not Connect) Signal Ground Reserved (Do Not Connect) Reserved (Do Not Connect)
Communication Ports The RUGGEDCOM RS900L can be equipped with various types of communication ports to enhance its abilities and performance. Ports 1 to 6 Ports 7 and 8 Port 9 Figure 4.1 Port Assignment Port Type 1 to 6 Copper Ethernet Ports (10/100Base-TX) 7 and 8 Copper (10/100Base-TX) or Fiber Optic (100Base-FX) Ethernet Ports EoVDSL Port...
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Communication Ports 4.1 Copper Ethernet Ports WARNING Electric shock hazard – risk of serious personal injury and/or equipment interference When shielded cables are used, make sure the shielded cables do not form a ground loop via the shield wire and the RJ45 receptacles at either end. Ground loops can cause excessive noise and interference, but more importantly, create a potential shock hazard that can result in serious injury.
Communication Ports 4.2 Fiber Optic Ethernet Ports Name Description Transmit Data- Reserved (Do Not Connect) Reserved (Do Not Connect) Specifications For specifications on the available copper Ethernet ports, refer to "Copper Ethernet Port Specifications (Page 30)". Fiber Optic Ethernet Ports Fiber optic Ethernet ports are available with either MTRJ (Mechanical Transfer Registered Jack), LC (Lucent Connector), SC (Standard or Subscriber Connector) or ST (Straight Tip) connectors.
EoVDSL line configuration settings are modified on the Master and pushed to the Slave. Data flowing from the Master to the Slave is designated downstream, while data flowing from the Slave to the Master is designated upstream. Siemens supports two types of EoVDSL: • Universal EoVDSL Universal EoVDSL ports are Master/Slave selectable and offer symmetric data rates (upstream and downstream) up to 35 Mbps.
Communication Ports 4.3.1 EoVDSL Wiring port is set to be a Master or Slave. On devices with Long-Reach EoVDSL ports, the Master LED will be on all the time if the device is set to be the Master, or off if the device is set to be the Slave.
Communication Ports 4.3.2 Configuration and Setup • Open leads (also known as bridged taps or drop-lines) along the length of the cable will cause an impedance mismatch and result in VDSL signal degradation. • Make sure the cable impedance is consistent throughout the cable run. Avoid mixing different wiring (e.g.
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Communication Ports 4.3.3 EoVDSL Performance conditions degrade. If Link only is selected, the device will restart the scan process if the line conditions degrade, such that the device is unable to maintain the current link. If Link or SNR is selected, the device will restart the scan process if either the SNR has dropped below a pre-defined acceptable level or when the device is unable to maintain the current link, or whichever comes first.
Technical Specifications This section provides important technical specifications related to the device. Power Supply Specifications Note When determining cable lengths, make sure the minimum input voltage for the power supply is provided at the power source. Hazardous Environments Power Input Range Internal Isolation Maximum Power...
Technical Specifications 5.2 Failsafe Alarm Relay Specifications Failsafe Alarm Relay Specifications Hazardous Environments Maximum Switching Voltage Rated Isolation Switching Current 30 VDC 1500 V for 1 minute 80 VDC 0.3 A 30 VAC Non-Hazardous Environment Maximum Switching Voltage Rated Isolation Switching Current 30 VDC 2 A, 60 W...
3 dBm. To convert from peak to average, subtract 3 dBm. • Maximum segment length is greatly dependent on factors such as fiber quality, and the number of patches and splices. Consult a Siemens sales associate when determining maximum segment distances. Tx (dBm)
Technical Specifications 5.6 Operating Environment Operating Environment The RUGGEDCOM RS900L is rated to operate under the following environmental conditions. Ambient Operating -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F) Temperature Ambient Storage Temperature -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F) Ambient Relative Humidity 5% to 95% Maximum Altitude...
Certification The RUGGEDCOM RS900L device has been thoroughly tested to guarantee its conformance with recognized standards and has received approval from recognized regulatory agencies. Approvals This section details the standards to which the RUGGEDCOM RS900L complies. 6.1.1 This device meets the requirements of the following Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards under certificate 1550963: •...
Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) – Chapter I – Sub-chapter J – Radiological Health 6.1.4 ISED This device is declared by Siemens AG to meet the requirements of the following ISED (Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada) standard: • CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3 (A) 6.1.5...
A copy of the Declaration of Conformity is available via Siemens Industry Online Support at https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/89855782. 6.1.8 RoHS This device is declared by Siemens AG to meet the requirements of the following RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directives for the restricted use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment: •...
Certification 6.1.9 Other Approvals 6.1.9 Other Approvals This device meets the requirements of the following additional standards: • IEC 61000-6-2 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-2: Generic Standards – Immunity for Industrial Environments EMC and Environmental Type Tests The RUGGEDCOM RS900L has passed the following Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and environmental tests.
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Certification 6.2 EMC and Environmental Type Tests Test Description Test Levels Severity Levels Damped Oscillatory Signal Ports 2.5 kV Common 61000-4-12 Mode @ 1 MHz 1 kV Differential Mode @ 1 MHz DC Power 2.5 kV Common Ports Mode @ 1 MHz 1 kV Differential Mode @ 1 MHz AC Power...
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Certification 6.2 EMC and Environmental Type Tests Description Test Levels DC Power Ports ± 4 kV AC Power Ports ± 4 kV Earth Ground Ports ± 4 kV Oscillatory Signal Ports 2.5 kV Common Mode @ 1 MHz DC Power Ports 2.5 kV Common and Differential Mode @ 1 MHz AC Power Ports...
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Further Information Siemens RUGGEDCOM https://www.siemens.com/ruggedcom Industry Online Support (service and support) https://support.industry.siemens.com Industry Mall https://mall.industry.siemens.com Siemens AG Digital Industry Process Automation Postfach 48 48 90026 NÜRNBERG GERMANY...
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