Installing the device
2.5.4 Connecting external PoE power
Electrical hazard – risk of damage to the device
Do not connect or disconnect the PoE terminal block when the external power
supply is energized.
Note
IEC 61850 compliance
For IEC 61850 compliance, use an IEC 61850 compliant PoE power supply with
power cabling no longer than 3 m (118 in).
Otherwise, Siemens recommends using the RUGGEDCOM RPS2410 switch-mode AC
power supply. For more information about this power supply, refer to
RPS2410 Operating Instructions [https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/
ps/29063].
Input power requirements
Requirements for the external power source(s) are dependent on the IEEE 802.3
standard required by the application:
IEEE standard
802.3af (Type
1)
802.3at (Type
2)
802.3bt (Type
3)
Required tools/hardware
6 POS power terminal block plug
10-18 AWG multipurpose crimping tool
M3.5 (#6) ring tongue
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CAUTION
Watts/
port output
15 W
30 W
60 W
Tool/hardware
Power
supply type
Minimum
DC
45 VDC
DC
51 VDC
DC
51 VDC
Quantity
1
1
2
RUGGEDCOM
Input range
Maximum
57 VDC
1.5 kVAC/2.2
kVDC
57 VDC
1.5 kVAC/2.2
kVDC
57 VDC
1.5 kVAC/2.2
kVDC
Detail
Device includes one European-style
(Euroblock) or screw-type terminal
block plug.
Additional plugs are also available for
purchase. For more information, refer
to "Parts and accessories" (Page 17).
For stripping and crimping wires.
Only for screw-type terminal block
plugs.
Must have short insulated ring
terminals with a minimum distance of 5
mm (0.2 in) from the ring center to the
insulation.
RUGGEDCOM RST2428P
Equipment Manual, 10/2023, C79000-G8976-1528-01
Isolation
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