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RuggedBackbone™RX1510 v2.4 Installation Guide February 8, 2013 www.RuggedCom.com...
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RuggedCom has verified the contents of this manual against the hardware and/or software described. However, deviations between the product and the documentation may exist. RuggedCom shall not be liable for any errors or omissions contained herein or for consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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 RuggedCom Inc. could invalidate specifications, test results, and agency approvals, and void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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FCC Statement And Cautions RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 Installation Guide...
RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 Chapter 1 Installation Guide Product Overview Product Overview Section 1.1 Functional Overview The RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 is a cost-efficient, rugged layer 3 switch and router. The RX1510’s modular and field replaceable platform allows you to select WAN, serial, and Ethernet options, making it ideally suited for electric power utilities, the industrial plant floor, and traffic control systems.
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Chapter 1 RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 Product Overview Installation Guide Physical Ports • Field replaceable line modules • Up to 24 ports 100FX • Up to 24 ports 10/100TX • Up to 8 ports Gigabit Ethernet WAN Port Options • Up to 4 T1/E1 ports via RJ45 connectors (channelized/unchannelized) •...
Chapter 2 Installation Guide RuggedBackbone™ Modules RuggedBackbone™ Modules The RX1510 chassis provides six module slots. Each slot accommodates a particular type of RuggedCom module. Figure 1, “Chassis Slot Assignment” shows the module slots on the RX1510. Figure 1: Chassis Slot Assignment...
Chapter 2 RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 RuggedBackbone™ Modules Installation Guide NOTE Serial line modules are hot-swappable, meaning they can be removed and installed while the device is running. When installing a serial line module while the device is running, make sure internal VLANs are enabled.
RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 Chapter 2 Installation Guide RuggedBackbone™ Modules • Critical Alarm (Failsafe) Relay Interface: Section 3.3, “Critical Alarm Wiring” Section 2.2.1 Module Status LEDs The front panel module status LEDs provide the following information: Table 1: Module Status LED Indications Purpose Description LM 1 through 4...
The WAN modules TC1, TC2 and TC4 use only RJ48C connectors. The modules have no user serviceable parts and equipment must only be repaired by authorized RuggedCom personnel only. Section 2.3.5 Serial Figure 23: S01: 6 × Serial RJ45 Section 2.3.6...
RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 Chapter 2 Installation Guide RuggedBackbone™ Modules Section 2.3.8 RuggedAPE™ (Appplication Processing Engine) Figure 27: RuggedAPE™ Module NOTE For more information about the RuggedAPE module, including installation and setup instructions, refer to the APE Installation and User Guide. Section 2.4 Power Supply The RX1510 may be equipped with one or two power modules.
RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 Chapter 3 Installation Guide Installation Installation Section 3.1 Mounting The RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 features optional mounting brackets for panel and DIN rail mounting. The optional brackets attach to both sides of the appliance at the rear of the chassis. For panel mounting, the mounting bracket provides four mounting holes.
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Chapter 3 RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 Installation Installation Guide Figure 32: DIN Rail Mounting: Front View Figure 33: DIN Rail Mounting: Side View Mounting...
RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 Chapter 3 Installation Guide Installation Section 3.2 Power Supply Wiring and Grounding The RX1510 supports dual redundant power supplies, power module 1 (PM1) and power module 2 (PM2). Power connections are located on the PM1 and PM2 module face plates. An optional chassis ground connection is located on the front panel as shown in Figure 2, “Front View”.
Chapter 3 RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 Installation Installation Guide Section 3.2.2 Connectors for 24, 24P, 48, and 48P Power Modules Figure 39: Screw Terminal Power Figure 40: Pluggable Phoenix Power Connector for 24 and 48 Power Modules Connector for 24P and 48P Power Modules Section 3.2.3 Chassis Ground Connection The RX1510 chassis ground connection, shown in...
RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 Chapter 3 Installation Guide Installation Section 3.2.4 AC Power Supply Wiring Figure 42: Wiring for Single AC Power Supply (HIP module shown) NOTE • For 125/230VAC rated equipment, a appropriately rated AC circuit breaker must be installed. • It is recommended to provide a separate circuit breaker for each power supply module. •...
Chapter 3 RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 Installation Installation Guide • It is recommended to provide a separate circuit breaker for each power supply module. • Equipment must be installed according to applicable local wiring codes. Section 3.2.6 AC and DC Power Supply Wiring Example Figure 44: Wiring for AC and DC Power Supplies (HIP module shown at left;...
RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 Chapter 3 Installation Guide Installation Figure 45: Critical Alarm Relay Connector Section 3.4 Serial Console Port The serial console port on the front panel provides access to the boot-time control and configuration menu interface, and a console interface to the ROX operating system. The serial ports implement RS232 DCE on a RJ45 connector.
Chapter 3 RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 Installation Installation Guide Section 3.5 WAN Ports: RJ45 The RX1510 supports T1/E1 WAN ports, to interface to standard T1 or E1 telecommunication infrastructure. Carefully note the orientation of the RJ45 receptacle when inserting or removing cabling. See the illustration and table below for pin configuration and assignment.
RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 Chapter 3 Installation Guide Installation Section 3.7.1 RJ45 Twisted-Pair Copper Ports Female RJ45 connectors are available on LMs that support 10/100Base-T and on LMs and SMs that support 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet. See the illustration and table below for pin configuration and assignment. Table 4: RJ45 Ethernet Pin Assignment RJ45 Pin 10/100Base-Tx...
RuggedCom does not recommend the use of copper cabling of any length for critical, real-time, substation automation applications. RuggedCom also recommends against the use of copper Ethernet connections to interface to devices in the field across distances which could produce high levels of ground potential rise (that is, greater than 2500V), during line-to-ground fault conditions.
Chapter 3 RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 Installation Installation Guide Section 3.9 DDS Ports: RJ45 The RX1510 supports DDS port line modules with RJ45 connections. The 56 kbps DDS port is compatible with Bellcore standards. Each DDS module features a single 56/64 kbps DDS line interface with a standard RJ45 receptacle.
• Disconnect all cables from the SFP module before inserting or removing the module. • Use only components certified by RuggedCom Inc. with RuggedCom products. Damage can occur to optics and product if compatibility and reliability have not been properly assessed.
Chapter 3 RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 Installation Installation Guide Figure 55: SFP module orientation Figure 56: SFP module insertion SFP modules should slide gently into their ports and should lock in place when fully inserted. Dust covers should be in place when installing the modules, and should always be in place when cables are not connected. Section 3.11.2 SFP Module Removal To remove the SFP module, disconnect any cables and replace the dust cover to protect the optics.
RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 Chapter 3 Installation Guide Installation Figure 57: SFP module removal Section 3.12 Fiber Ethernet Ports Depending on the order code of the product, the RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 can be equipped with several different types of fiber optic ports. The Transmit (TX) and Receive (RX) connections of each port must be properly connected and matched for proper link establishment and operation.
Chapter 3 RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 Installation Installation Guide Figure 61: ST Figure 60: SC Section 3.13 Cellular Modems The RX1510 can be equipped with cellular modem modules for operation on GSM, EDGE, HSPA+, or CDMA networks. The cellular modems feature 50 Ω SMA antenna connectors on the front plate of each module. The following cellular modem modules are available: Table 13: Cellular Modem Modules Module Order Code...
RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 Chapter 3 Installation Guide Installation Figure 63: Dual Port Cellular Modem: Antenna Connections NOTE If two or more antennas are to be installed, the antennas must be separated by a minimum distance of 20 cm (7.9"). Section 3.13.1 GSM, EDGE, HSPA+ Cellular Modem Card The HSPA option is available for use on various GSM based networks.
Chapter 3 RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 Installation Installation Guide Section 3.13.2 Installing SIM Cards for GSM, EDGE, HSPA+ Cellular Modems NOTE Be sure to take appropriate anti-static precautions before opening the cellular modem module. 1. Remove the module from the RX1510. 2. On the smooth side of the module, remove the four screws and remove the back of the module. Figure 64: Cellular Modem Module Assembly: Figure 65: Cellular Modem Module W11 and W32 Single Antenna Modules...
RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 Chapter 4 Installation Guide Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Section 4.1 Power Supply Specifications Table 15: Power Supply Specifications Input Range Power Internal Max. Power Max Power Connections Supply Type Fuse Rating Consumption Output 88 VDC 300 VDC Screw 2A(T) 65W Max terminal block...
RX1510. The specifications are organized by order code. Module order codes are contained within each unit when it is assembled and configured at the factory. Consult the RuggedCom ROX User Guide for help in obtaining the factory configuration data.
1. Maximum segment length is greatly dependent on factors such as fiber quality, and the number of patches and splices. Please consult RuggedCom sales associates when determining maximum segment distances. 2. All optical power numbers are listed as dBm averages.
RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 Chapter 4 Installation Guide Technical Specifications Feature APE1402 APE1402W7 APE1404 APE1404W7 APE1404CPK 2 x USB 2.0, maximum combined USB device power consumption 500 mA at 5 V Video Intel 4108 Grpahics Processor, DVI-D LED Indications Power and Disk Contols Momentary contact reset button Temperature Range...
RuggedBackbone™ RX1510 Chapter 6 Installation Guide Agency Approvals Agency Approvals Table 28: Agency Approvals Agency Standards Comments UL 60950-1:2007, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 CE Compliance is claimed via EN 60950, EN 61000-6-2 Declaration of Self Conformity Route FCC Part 15, Class A CISPR EN55022, Class A FDA/CDRH...
Warranty Warranty RuggedCom warrants this product for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Attempted service by unauthorized personnel shall render all warranties null and void. For warranty details, visit www.RuggedCom.com...
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