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.
Installation Guide Preface Preface This guide describes the RUGGEDCOM RX1511. It describes the major features of the device, installation, commissioning and important technical specifications. It is intended for use by network technical support personnel who are responsible for the installation, commissioning and maintenance of the device.
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Introduction Introduction The RUGGEDCOM RX1511 is a cost-efficient, rugged Layer 3 switch and router. The RX1511’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.
Description The RX1511 features various ports, controls and indicator LEDs on the front panel for connecting, configuring and troubleshooting the device. Figure 1: RUGGEDCOM RX1511 1. Utility USB Port 2. RS232 Serial Console Port (RJ45) 3. Lamp Test/Alarm Cut-Off (LT/ACO) Button 4.
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Configuration hazard – risk of data corruption/loss. Do not open the compact flash card port, unless specifically instructed to by a Siemens Customer Support representative. The warranty will be void otherwise. Removing the compact flash card improperly can corrupt configuration data.
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 Canada Ltd. could invalidate specifications, test results, and agency approvals, and void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Chapter 2 RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Installing the Device Installation Guide NOTE For detailed dimensions of the device with either DIN rail or panel hardware installed, refer to Chapter 5, Dimension Drawings. The following sections describe the various methods of mounting the device: •...
RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Chapter 2 Installation Guide Installing the Device Figure 3: Panel Mounting 1. Screw 2. Panel/DIN Rail Adapter Install the supplied screws to secure the adapters to the panel. Section 2.2 Connecting Power The RX1511 supports a single high AC, high DC or low DC power supply.
Chapter 2 RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Installing the Device Installation Guide • Equipment must be installed according to applicable local wiring codes and standards. The following sections describe how to connect power to the device: • Section 2.2.1, “Installing/Removing Power Supplies” •...
RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Chapter 2 Installation Guide Installing the Device Figure 5: Installing a Power Supply 1. Chassis 2. Power Supply 3. Screws Hand-tighten the screws to secure the power supply. Section 2.2.1.2 Removing a Power Supply To remove a power supply, do the following: Remove the screws that secure the power supply.
Chapter 2 RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Installing the Device Installation Guide Install the blank power module assembly into the empy slot to prevent the ingress of dust and dirt. Section 2.2.2 Connecting High AC/DC Power To connect a high AC/DC power supply to the device, do the following: DANGER! Electrocution hazard –...
RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Chapter 2 Installation Guide Installing the Device Section 2.2.3 Connecting Low DC Power To connect a low DC power supply to the device, do the following: CAUTION! Electrical hazard – risk of damage to equipment. Do not connect AC power cables to a 12, 24 or 48 VDC power supply terminal block.
Chapter 2 RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Installing the Device Installation Guide Section 2.3 Connecting the Failsafe Alarm Relay The failsafe relay can be configured to latch based on alarm conditions. The NO (Normally Open) contact is closed when the unit is powered and there are no active alarms. If the device is not powered or if an active alarm is configured, the relay opens the NO contact and closes the NC (Normally Closed) contact.
RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Chapter 2 Installation Guide Installing the Device Section 2.5 Connecting to the Device The following describes the various methods for accessing the ROX II console and Web interfaces on the device. For more detailed instructions, refer to the ROX II User Guide for the RX1511.
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.
RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Chapter 2 Installation Guide Installing the Device Section 2.6.2 Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-TX Cabling Recommendations The IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet standard defines 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet communications over distances of up to 100 m (328 ft) using all 4 pairs in category 5 (or higher) balanced, unshielded twisted-pair cabling. For wiring...
RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Chapter 3 Installation Guide Communication Ports Communication Ports The RX1511 can be equipped with various types of communication ports to enhance its abilities and performance. Each set of communication ports is part of a field replaceable module that makes switching ports fast and easy.
Chapter 3 RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Communication Ports Installation Guide Section 3.1 Copper Ethernet Ports The RX1511 supports several 10/100Base-TX Ethernet ports with RJ-45 or M12 (bypass or non-bypass) connectors. The RJ-45 and M12 connectors are directly connected to the chassis ground on the device and can accept CAT-5 shielded twisted-pair (STP) cables.
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RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Chapter 3 Installation Guide Communication Ports Figure 22: 4 x 4-Pin 10/100TX M12 D-Coded Ports Figure 23: 4 x 4-Pin 10/100TX with M12 D-Coded Bypass and Non-Bypass Ports Each port features an LED that indicates the state of the port.
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Chapter 3 RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Communication Ports Installation Guide 10/100/1000Base- 10/100Base-Tx Signal Tx Signal Reserved (Do Not Connect) Reserved (Do Not Connect) Reserved (Do Not Connect) Figure 25: 8-Pin M12 A-Coded Ethernet Port Pin Configuration Reserved (Do Not Connect) 10/100/1000Base-Tx Signal...
RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Chapter 3 Installation Guide Communication Ports Section 3.2 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. Make sure the Transmit (Tx) and Receive (Rx) connections of each port are properly connected and matched to establish a proper link.
To install an SFP optical port, do the following: CAUTION! Electrical hazard – risk of damage to equipment. Use only components certified by Siemens with RUGGEDCOM products. Damage to the module and device may occur if compatibility and reliability have not been properly assessed.
RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Chapter 3 Installation Guide Communication Ports Section 3.3.2 Removing an SFP Optical Port To remove an SFP optical port, do the following: CAUTION! Electrical hazard – risk of damage to equipment. Make sure all electrostatic energy is dissipated before performing installing or removing components from the device.
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Chapter 3 RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Communication Ports Installation Guide • The modules have no user serviceable parts and equipment must only be repaired by authorized Siemens personnel only. Figure 36: 1 × E1 with BNC Ports (E01) Figure 35: 1 × T1/E1 with RJ45 Ports (TC1) Figure 37: 2 ×...
RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Chapter 3 Installation Guide Communication Ports Name Description Reserved (Do Not Connect) Section 3.5 Serial Ports The RX1511 supports RJ45 serial ports that may be used with a null modem (crossover) serial cable. Modes Each serial port can be run in RS232, RS485 or RS422 mode.
While cellular disruptions are uncommon when using a Siemens cellular modem, avoid using the cellular modem in applications where a communication failure could result in damage to equipment or personal injury to persons in the area. Siemens accepts no responsibility for any damages that may result due to wireless disruptions.
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RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Chapter 3 Installation Guide Communication Ports NOTE The cellular modems feature 50 Ω SMA antenna connectors on the front plate of each module. The HSPA option is available for use on various GSM-based networks. This option supports GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS and WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA.
The cellular modem module is approved for modular use in mobile applications. The module, as part of the RUGGEDCOM RX1511, can be integrated into a final product without additional certification from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or Industry Canada (IC) if the application meets the following requirements:...
NOTE The RUGGEDCOM RX1511 only supports mini-SIM cards (2FF size format. Remove the module from the chassis. On the smooth side of the module, remove the four screws and separate the back of the module from the module chassis.
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Chapter 3 RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Communication Ports Installation Guide Figure 45: W11, W21 Cellular Modem 1. SIM Card Cage 1 Figure 46: W12, W22, W32 Cellular Modem 1. SIM Card Cage 1 2. SIM Card Cage 2 Open SIM card cage 1 by sliding the silver catch towards the antenna connectors and flip the cage up.
RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Chapter 3 Installation Guide Communication Ports Section 3.7 DDS (Digital Data Services) Modules The RX1511 can be equipped with a DDS port line module that supports 56 kbps (Master/Slave) and 64 kbps (Slave) line rates. Figure 47: 1 × DDS with RJ-48S Ports (D02) 1.
Chapter 3 RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Communication Ports Installation Guide LED Color Status The interface is receiving or transmitting an RAI (Remote Alarm Indication) or AIS (Alarm Indication Signal) alarm. The interface is disabled. Pin-Out The following is the pin-out for the DDS RJ-48S ports:...
RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Chapter 3 Installation Guide Communication Ports Section 3.9 Installing/Removing Modules The following sections describe how to install and remove modules: • Section 3.9.1, “Installing a Module” • Section 3.9.2, “Removing a Module” Section 3.9.1 Installing a Module Upon installing a new module in the device, all the features associated to the module are available in the operating system.
Chapter 3 RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Communication Ports Installation Guide Section 3.9.2 Removing a Module Once a module is removed, all the features associated with the module are hidden or disabled in the operating system. To remove a module, do the following: Make sure power to the device has been disconnected and wait approximately two minutes for any remaining energy to dissipate.
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RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Chapter 3 Installation Guide Communication Ports • The number of devices wired should not exceed 32, and total distance should be less than 1219 m (4000 ft) at 100 kbps. • The Common terminals should be connected to the common wire inside the shield.
RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Chapter 4 Installation Guide Technical Specifications Technical Specifications The following sections provide important technical specifications related to the device and available modules: • Section 4.1, “Power Supply Specifications” • Section 4.2, “Failsafe Relay Specifications” • Section 4.3, “Copper Serial Port Specifications”...
RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Chapter 4 Installation Guide Technical Specifications Auto-crossover and auto-polarity. RMS 1 minute. Section 4.5 Fiber Optic Ethernet Port Specifications The following sections detail fiber optic specifications for ports that can be equipped on the RX1511. The user determines the type of optics at the time of ordering, and can determine the ports installed on a particular unit by reading the factory data file via the ROX II user interface.
NOTE • 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. • All optical power numbers are listed as dBm averages.
RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Chapter 4 Installation Guide Technical Specifications Section 4.7 Operating Environment NOTE The ambient operating temperature is reduced for devices equipped with a cellular modem. For more information, refer to Section 4.6, “Cellular Modem Specifications”. Parameter Range Comments Ambient Operating Temperature -40 to 85 °C...
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Chapter 4 RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Technical Specifications Installation Guide Parameter Value Weight Approximately 3.2 kg (7 lb) Ingress Protection IP40 Enclosure Aluminum Mechanical Specifications...
RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Chapter 6 Installation Guide Certification Certification The RUGGEDCOM RX1511 device has been thoroughly tested to guarantee its conformance with recognized standards and has received approval from recognized regulatory agencies. • Section 6.1, “Standards Compliance” • Section 6.2, “Agency Approvals”...
Chapter 6 RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Certification Installation Guide Agency Standards Comments FCC ID for W11 and W12: N7NMC8705 FCC ID for W32: N7NMC8705/N7N-MC5728 FDA/CDRH 21 CFR Chapter I, Sub-chapter J Laser Eye Safety ISO9001:2008 Designed and manufactured using an ISO9001: 2008 certified quality program...
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RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Chapter 6 Installation Guide Certification Severity Test Description Test Levels Levels Earth ground ports IEC 61000-4-5 Surge Signal ports ± 2 kV Line-to-Ground, ± 2 kV Line-to-Line DC Power Ports ± 2 kV Line-to-Ground, ± 1 kV Line-to-Line AC Power Ports ±...
Chapter 6 RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Certification Installation Guide Description Test Levels HV Impulse Signal ports 5 kV (Failsafe Relay Output) DC Power Ports 5 kV AC Power Ports Dielectric Strength Signal ports 2 kV DC Power Ports 1.5 kV AC Power Ports...