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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 RUGGEDCOM RX1500. 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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The RUGGEDCOM RX1500 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 RX1500 to be placed in almost any location.
Installation Guide Section 1.2 Description The RUGGEDCOM RX1500 features various ports, controls and indicator LEDs on the front panel for connecting, configuring and troubleshooting the device. Figure 1: RUGGEDCOM RX1500 1. Management Port 2. RS232 Serial Console Port (DB9) 3. Utility USB Port 4. Port Status LEDs 5. Power Status LEDs 6. Alarm Indicator LED ...
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RUGGEDCOM RX1500 Chapter 1 Installation Guide Introduction representative. The warranty will be void otherwise. Removing the compact flash card improperly can corrupt configuration data. Description...
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.
Review the relevant certification information for any regulatory requirements. For more information, refer to Section 6.1, “Approvals” Review the RUGGEDCOM RX1500 Series Modules Catalog for special installation or regulatory requirements related to the modules installed in the device. In the case of cellular modem line modules, this includes antenna installation and regulatory requirements.
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.
Mounting the Device The RUGGEDCOM RX1500 is designed for maximum mounting and display flexibility. It can be equipped with connectors that allow it to be installed in a 48 cm (19 in) rack, 35 mm (1.4 in) DIN rail or directly on a panel.
Mounting the Device on a DIN Rail For DIN rail installations, the RUGGEDCOM RX1500 can be equipped with panel/DIN rail adapters pre-installed on each side of the chassis. The adapters allow the device to be slid onto a standard 35 mm (1.4 in) DIN rail.
Section 2.4.3 Mounting the Device to a Panel For panel installations, the RUGGEDCOM RX1500 can be equipped with panel/DIN rail adapters pre-installed on each side of the chassis. The adapters allow the device to be attached to a panel using screws.
Control of the failsafe relay output is configurable through ROX II. One common application for this relay is to signal an alarm if a power failure occurs. For more information, refer to the ROX II User Guide for the RUGGEDCOM RX1500. The following shows the proper relay connections.
1. Normally Open 2. Common 3. Normally Closed Section 2.6 Connecting Power The RUGGEDCOM RX1500 supports dual redundant high AC, high DC and/or low DC power modules that can be installed in any combination. The use of two power modules is recommended to provide redundancy and load balancing.
RUGGEDCOM RX1500 Chapter 2 Installation Guide Installing the Device • Equipment must be installed according to applicable local wiring codes and standards. CONTENTS • Section 2.6.1, “Connecting High AC/DC Power” • Section 2.6.2, “Connecting Low DC Power” Section 2.6.1 Connecting High AC/DC Power...
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Chapter 2 RUGGEDCOM RX1500 Installing the Device Installation Guide Figure 7: AC Terminal Block Wiring – Screw-Type Terminal Block for HI Power Supplies 1. 5-Position Terminal Block 2. 3-Position Terminal Block 3. Positive/Live (+/L) Terminal 4. Ground Terminal 5. Negative/ Neutral (-/N) Terminal Connect the positive wire from the power source to the positive/live (+/L) terminal on the terminal block.
RUGGEDCOM RX1500 Chapter 2 Installation Guide Installing the Device Section 2.6.2 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.
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Chapter 2 RUGGEDCOM RX1500 Installing the Device Installation Guide Figure 10: DC Terminal Block Wiring – Screw-Type Terminal Block for 12, 24 and 48 Power Supplies 1. 5-Position Terminal Block 2. 3-Position Terminal Block 3. Positive (+) Terminal 4. Negative (-) Terminal 5. Ground Terminal Connect the positive wire from the power source to the positive (+) terminal on the terminal block.
For information about how to connect to the device via the management port, refer to either the RUGGEDCOM ROX II Web Interface User Guide or the RUGGEDCOM ROX II CLI User Guide for the RUGGEDCOM RX1500. The management port is a 10/100Base-TX copper Ethernet port with an RJ-45 connector. The following is the pin-...
Communication Ports Connect any of the available Ethernet ports on the device to a management switch and access the ROX II console and Web interfaces via the device's IP address. The factory default IP address for the RUGGEDCOM RX1500 is https://192.168.0.2 For more information about available ports, refer to Chapter 3, Modules...
Section 3.3, “Installing/Removing Power Modules” Section 3.1 Available Modules The following is a list of all power and line modules available for use in the RUGGEDCOM RX1500. For more information about individual modules, refer to the RUGGEDCOM RX1500 Series Modules Catalog [https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ca/en/view/109747072].
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RUGGEDCOM RX1500 Chapter 3 Installation Guide Modules Antennas: 1 x EVDO Rev A, 1 x Receive Diversity (Secondary) SIM: Dual Mini-SIM (2FF) RUGGEDCOM RX1500PN LM W22 Specifications Article Numbers Services: EVDO Rev A 6GK60150AL200WE0 (Standard) Region: North America (Verizon) 6GK60150AL200WE0 (Conformal Coated) Port Type: 50 Ω...
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Chapter 3 RUGGEDCOM RX1500 Modules Installation Guide Antennas: 1 x LTE Main, 1 x LTE MIMO, 1 x GPS SIM: Dual Mini-SIM (2FF) RUGGEDCOM APE Modules CAUTION! Electrical hazard – risk of power failure. Do not install more than two RUGGEDCOM APE modules.
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Chapter 3 RUGGEDCOM RX1500 Modules Installation Guide CAUTION! Contamination hazard – risk of equipment damage. Prevent the ingress of water, dirts and other debris that may lead to premature equipment failure. Always make sure slots are not left empty and open ports are protected with plugs or covers.
[Optional] If necessary, install the device in the rack. Connect power to the device. Section 3.3 Installing/Removing Power Modules The RUGGEDCOM RX1500 supports dual redundant power supply modules. Figure 17: Power Modules 1. Slot PS1 2. Slot PS2 CAUTION! Contamination hazard – risk of equipment damage. Prevent the ingress of water, dirts and other debris that may lead to premature equipment failure.
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Chapter 3 RUGGEDCOM RX1500 Modules Installation Guide Removing a Power Module To remove a power module, do the following: Loosen the screws that secure the module to the chassis until the module can be removed. Slide the module out of the chassis.
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RUGGEDCOM RX1500 Chapter 3 Installation Guide Modules Figure 19: Installing a Power Module 1. Chassis 2. Power Module 3. Screws Hand-tighten the screws to secure the power module to the chassis. Turn on power to the module and confirm the module is receiving and supplying power. This is indicated by the LEDs on the module.
Temperature limits for select line modules may differ from that which can be withstood by the RUGGEDCOM RX1500. Make sure the selected modules are rated for the expected environmental conditions before deployment. For more information, refer to the RUGGEDCOM RX1500 Series Modules Catalog.
Installation Guide Certification Certification The RUGGEDCOM RX1500 device has been thoroughly tested to guarantee its conformance with recognized standards and has received approval from recognized regulatory agencies. NOTE Certifications related to individual modules are detailed in the RUGGEDCOM Modules Catalog for the device available online.
The device is marked with a CE marking and notified body number, and can be used throughout the European community. 0680 A copy of the CE Declaration of Conformity is available from Siemens Canada Ltd. For contact information, refer to “Contacting Siemens ” European Union (EU)
• Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) – Chapter I – Sub-chapter J – Radiological Health Section 6.1.5 ISED This device is declared by Siemens Canada Ltd to meet the requirements of the following ISED (Innovation Science and Economic Development Standard Canada) standard: • CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3 (A) Section 6.1.6...
• IEC 61850-3 Communication Networks and Systems in Substations – Part 3: General Requirements Section 6.2 EMC and Environmental Type Tests The RUGGEDCOM RX1500 has passed the following Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and environmental tests. EMC Type Test for IEC 61850-3 Severity Test...
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EMC Immunity Type Tests for IEEE 1613 NOTE The RUGGEDCOM RX1500 meets Class 2 requirements for an all-fiber configuration and Class 1 requirements for copper ports. Class 1 allows for temporary communication loss, while Class 2 requires error-free and interrupted communications.
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Chapter 6 RUGGEDCOM RX1500 Certification Installation Guide Description Test Levels Earth ground ports Oscillatory Signal ports 2.5 kV common mode @1MHz DC Power Ports 2.5 kV common 1 kV differential mode @ 1 MHz AC Power Ports Radiated RFI Enclosure ports...