Introduction; Feature Highlights; Description - Siemens SIMATIC NET RUGGEDCOM RX1512 Equipment Manual

Introduction

The RUGGEDCOM RX1512 is a cost-efficient, rugged Layer 3 switch and router. The
RUGGEDCOM RX1512's modular and field replaceable platform can be equipped with
WAN, serial, and Ethernet options, making it ideally suited for electric power utilities,
the industrial plant floor, and traffic control systems. The appliance's compact form
factor makes it ideal for pole mount applications or installation in restricted spaces.
The RUGGEDCOM RX1512 is designed to provide a high level of immunity to
electromagnetic interference (EMI) and heavy electrical surges typical of the harsh
environments found in many industrial applications. An operating temperature
range of -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F) allows the RUGGEDCOM RX1512 to be placed in
almost any location.
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Feature Highlights

Reliability in Harsh Environments
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Universal Power Supply Options
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Description

The RUGGEDCOM RX1512 features various ports, controls and indicator LEDs on the
front panel for connecting, configuring and troubleshooting the device.
RUGGEDCOM RX1512
Equipment Manual, 10/2023, C79000-G8976-1057-25
Immunity to EMI and high voltage
electrical transients
-40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F)
operating temperature (no fans)
Failsafe output relay for critical
failure or error alarming
Fully integrated power supply (no
external adapter)
Input voltage range: 11-72 VDC
CSA/UL 62368-1 safety approved to
85 °C (185 °F)
Physical Ports
• Field replaceable line modules
• Up to 12 100Base-FX ports
• Up to 12 10/100Base-TX ports
• Up to 6 10Base-FL/100Base-SX
ports
• Up to 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Up to 12 serial ports
• Up to 4 T1/E1 RJ48C ports or 2 E1
BNC ports
• Up to 2 DDS (Digital Data Services)
ports
• Up to 8 active cellular data
interfaces
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