Connecting The Failsafe Alarm Relay - Siemens SIMATIC NET RUGGEDCOM RST2228 Equipment Manual

2.4

Connecting the failsafe alarm relay

The failsafe alarm relay is a floating switch that latches to its default state when a
power disruption or alarm condition occurs. Individual alarms can be configured to
trigger the failsafe alarm relay.
The relay can also be triggered manually through RUGGEDCOM ROS. For more
information, refer to the associated
[https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/24744/man]
installed software release.
Connect the failsafe alarm relay to an I/O output to remotely monitor the relay state.
Relay states
Normal operation
Error condition
a
NO = Normally Open
b
NC = Normally Closed
Manual control
Manually controlling the failsafe alarm relay may be useful to:
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Required tools/hardware
5 POS power terminal block plug
10-18 AWG multipurpose crimping tool
M3.5 (#6) ring tongue
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Status
Verify the failsafe alarm relay is connected properly following the installation of
the device
Verify the open/close state is caused by the device itself or some other hardware
Keep the relay in an open/close state while troubleshooting a network issue
Tool/hardware
2.4 Connecting the failsafe alarm relay
"RUGGEDCOM ROS Configuration Manual"
Contact state
a
NO contact
Closed
Open
Quantity
1 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 14).
1 For stripping and crimping wires.
Only for screw-type terminal block
2
plugs.
Must have short insulated ring
terminals with a minimum distance of 5
mm (0.2 in) from the ring center to the
insulation.
Installing the device
associated with the
b
NC contact
Open
Closed
Detail
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