Siemens RUGGEDCOM RX1400 User manual

RUGGEDCOM RX1400
Installation Guide
3/2015
Preface
Introduction 1
Installing the Device 2
Communication Ports 3
Technical Specifications 4
Dimension Drawings 5
Certification 6
RC1103-EN-04

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Table of Contents
Preface ................................................................................................................ v
Alerts .................................................................................................................................................. v
Related Documents ............................................................................................................................. v
Accessing Documentation .................................................................................................................... v
Training .............................................................................................................................................. vi
Customer Support .............................................................................................................................. vi
Chapter 1
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Feature Highlights ........................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Description .................................................................................................................................. 2
Chapter 2
Installing the Device ............................................................................................ 5
2.1 Required Tools and Materials ....................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Mounting the Device .................................................................................................................... 6
2.2.1 Mounting the Device to a Rack .......................................................................................... 6
2.2.2 Mounting the Device on a DIN Rail .................................................................................... 7
2.2.3 Mounting the Device to a Panel ......................................................................................... 8
2.3 Connecting Power ........................................................................................................................ 8
2.4 Installing the Antennas ................................................................................................................. 9
2.5 Installing the SIM Cards ............................................................................................................. 11
2.6 Connecting the Failsafe Alarm Relay ........................................................................................... 12
2.7 Connecting to the Device ........................................................................................................... 13
2.8 Cabling Recommendations ......................................................................................................... 13
2.8.1 Protection On Twisted-Pair Data Ports .............................................................................. 14
2.8.2 Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-TX Cabling Recommendations ................................................. 14
Chapter 3
Communication Ports ......................................................................................... 15
3.1 Fast Ethernet Ports .................................................................................................................... 16
3.2 SFP Optic Ethernet Ports ........................................................................................................... 16
3.2.1 Installing an SFP Optical Port .......................................................................................... 17
3.2.2 Removing an SFP Optical Port ......................................................................................... 18
3.3 Serial Ports ................................................................................................................................ 19

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Chapter 4
Technical Specifications ..................................................................................... 21
4.1 Power Supply Specifications ....................................................................................................... 21
4.2 Failsafe Alarm Relay Specifications ............................................................................................. 21
4.3 Fast Ethernet Port Specifications ................................................................................................ 22
4.4 Serial Port Specifications ............................................................................................................ 22
4.5 SFP Optic Ethernet Port Specifications ........................................................................................ 22
4.6 Cellular Modem Specifications .................................................................................................... 23
4.7 Operating Environment ............................................................................................................... 25
4.8 Mechanical Specifications ........................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 5
Dimension Drawings .......................................................................................... 27
Chapter 6
Certification ........................................................................................................ 31
6.1 Agency Approvals ...................................................................................................................... 31
6.2 FCC Compliance ........................................................................................................................ 31
6.3 Industry Canada Compliance ...................................................................................................... 32
6.4 EMC and Environmental Type Tests ............................................................................................ 32

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Preface
This guide describes the RUGGEDCOM RX1400. 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. It is also recommended for use by network and system planners,
system programmers, and line technicians.
Alerts
The following types of alerts are used when necessary to highlight important information.
DANGER!
DANGER alerts describe imminently hazardous situations that, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING!
WARNING alerts describe hazardous situations that, if not avoided, may result in serious injury and/or
equipment damage.
CAUTION!
CAUTION alerts describe hazardous situations that, if not avoided, may result in equipment damage.
IMPORTANT!
IMPORTANT alerts provide important information that should be known before performing a procedure
or step, or using a feature.
NOTE
NOTE alerts provide additional information, such as facts, tips and details.
Related Documents
Other documents that may be of interest include:
•ROX II User Guide for the RX1400
Accessing Documentation
The latest Hardware Installation Guides and Software User Guides for most RUGGEDCOM products are
available online at www.siemens.com/ruggedcom.

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For any questions about the documentation or for assistance finding a specific document, contact a Siemens
sales representative.
Training
Siemens offers a wide range of educational services ranging from in-house training of standard courses on
networking, Ethernet switches and routers, to on-site customized courses tailored to the customer's needs,
experience and application.
Siemens' Educational Services team thrives on providing our customers with the essential practical skills to make
sure users have the right knowledge and expertise to understand the various technologies associated with critical
communications network infrastructure technologies.
Siemens' unique mix of IT/Telecommunications expertise combined with domain knowledge in the utility,
transportation and industrial markets, allows Siemens to provide training specific to the customer's application.
For more information about training services and course availability, visit www.siemens.com/ruggedcom or
contact a Siemens sales representative.
Customer Support
Customer support is available 24 hours, 7 days a week for all Siemens customers. For technical support or
general information, contact Siemens Customer Support through any of the following methods:
•Online
Visit http://www.siemens.com/automation/support-request to submit a Support Request (SR) or check on the
status of an existing SR.
•Telephone
Call a local hotline center to submit a Support Request (SR). To locate a local hotline center, visit http://
www.automation.siemens.com/mcms/aspa-db/en/automation-technology/Pages/default.aspx.
•Mobile App
Install the Industry Online Support app by Siemens AG on any Android, Apple iOS or Windows mobile device
and be able to:
▪ Access Siemens' extensive library of support documentation, including FAQs, manuals, and much more
▪ Submit SRs or check on the status of an existing SR
▪ Find and contact a local contact person
▪ Ask questions or share knowledge with fellow Siemens customers and the support community
▪ And much more...

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Feature Highlights 1
Introduction
The RUGGEDCOM RX1400 is a multi-protocol intelligent node that combines Ethernet switch, routing and
firewall functionality with various wide area connectivity options.
The RX1400 switch, with its rugged metal housing, is designed for DIN rail, panel or rack mounting.
The device has IP40 degree protection, does not use internal fans for cooling and supports a -40 to 85 °C (-40 to
185 °F) extended temperature range.
The RX1400 provides a high level of immunity to electromagnetic interference, heavy electrical surges, extreme
temperature and humidity for reliable operation in harsh environments.
Primary benefits include:
• Cost effective solution for large scale deployments
• Space-saving installation
• Reduced maintenance costs
• Customer data protection
• Support for additional applications
The RX1400 is designed to support primary communications over public mobile networks and leverage enhanced
capabilities of mobile networks, while making reliable and secure connections for mission critical applications in
electric utility substations, traffic control cabinets, railway applications, oil and gas and other harsh environment
applications.
IMPORTANT!
This device must only be used for mobile and fixed applications.
The following sections provide more information about the RX1400:
•Section 1.1, “Feature Highlights”
•Section 1.2, “Description”
Section 1.1
Feature Highlights
Wireless Interfaces
• LTE: 700- B13, B17, 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz
• UMTS/HSPA+: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz
• Quad-Band EDGE/GPRS/GSM
• GNSS
Ethernet Interfaces
• 4 x 10/100Base-T RJ45 ports
Serial Interfaces with Isolation
• 2 x RS232/422/485 ports
Optical SFP Pluggable Transceivers
• 2 x 1000 Mbit/s ports
Other Interfaces
• Isolated built-in power input
• RS232 console port for local management/
diagnostics on the device

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Power Supply
• 12 or 24
• SMA connectors for RF interfaces
Cyber Security
• Passwords – compliant with NERC guidelines including provision for RADIUS-based authentication
• SSH/SSL – extends capability of password protection to add encryption of passwords and data as they cross
the network
• Enable/Disable Ports – capability to disable ports so unauthorized devices cannot connect to unused ports
• VLAN (IEEE 802.1Q) – provides the ability to logically segregate traffic between predefined ports on switches
• SNMPv3 – encrypted authentication and access security
• IEEE 802.1x – only permitted devices can connect to the RX1400
• MAC Access List – controls access to devices that do not support RADIUS authentication
Section 1.2
Description
The RX1400 features various ports, controls and indicator LEDs on the front panel for connecting, configuring
and troubleshooting the device.
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Figure 1: RX1400
1. Serial Ports 2. Access Plate 3. Port Status LEDs 4. LTE Main Antenna Port 5. POWER LED 6. ALARM LED 7. CELL LED
8. Fast Ethernet Ports 9. GPS Antenna Port 10. Failsafe Alarm Relay 11. SFP Ports 12. Power Supply Terminal Block 13. RS232
Serial Console Port (DB9) 14. LTE MIMO Port
•LEDs – LEDs indicate the operational status of the device.
▪POWER LED – Illuminates when power is being supplied to the device.

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▪ALARM LED – Illuminates when an alarm condition exists.
▪CELL LED – Indicates when the cellular modem is connected to the network.
○ Solid = Activity
○ Off = No activity
▪Port Status LEDs – Indicate the status of each port:
○ Solid = Link
○ Blinking = Activity
○ Off = No link/activity
•Access Plate – The removable access plate provides access to the Micro SD card and SIM card slots.
▪ Use a Micro SD card to store the firmware and configuration for the device
▪ Use a single or dual (recommended) SIM cards to connect to an LTE network
•RS232 Serial Console Port – The serial console port is for interfacing directly with the device and accessing
initial management functions. For information about connecting to the device via the serial console port, refer to
Section 2.7, “Connecting to the Device”.
•LTE MAIN, LTE MIMO and GPS Ports – SMA ports for connecting to an LTE network or Global Navigation
Satellite System (GNSS). For more information, refer to:
▪Section 2.4, “Installing the Antennas”
▪Section 4.6, “Cellular Modem Specifications”
•Failsafe Alarm Relay – Latches to default state when a power disruption or other alarm condition occurs. For
more information, refer to:
▪Section 2.6, “Connecting the Failsafe Alarm Relay”
▪Section 4.2, “Failsafe Alarm Relay Specifications”
•Power Supply Terminal Block – A pluggable terminal block. For more information, refer to:
▪Section 2.3, “Connecting Power”
▪Section 4.1, “Power Supply Specifications”

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Installing the Device
This chapter describes how to install the device, including mounting the device, connecting power, and
connecting the device to the network.
WARNING!
Radiation hazard – risk of serious personal injury. This product contains a laser system and is
classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
DANGER!
Electrocution hazard – risk of serious personal injury and/or damage to equipment. Before performing
any maintenance tasks, make sure all power to the device has been disconnected and wait
approximately two minutes for any remaining energy to dissipate.
IMPORTANT!
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.
IMPORTANT!
This product should be installed in a restricted access location where access can only be gained by
authorized personnel who have been informed of the restrictions and any precautions that must be
taken. Access must only be possible through the use of a tool, lock and key, or other means of security,
and controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
The general procedure for installing the device is as follows:
1. Mount the device to a rack, panel or DIN rail.
2. Connect power to the device and ground the device to safety Earth.
3. Connect the LTE and/or GPS antennas.
4. Connect the failsafe alarm relay.
5. Connect the device to the network.
These steps, and other related information, are described in the following sections:
•Section 2.1, “Required Tools and Materials”
•Section 2.2, “Mounting the Device”
•Section 2.3, “Connecting Power”
•Section 2.4, “Installing the Antennas”
•Section 2.5, “Installing the SIM Cards”
•Section 2.6, “Connecting the Failsafe Alarm Relay”
•Section 2.7, “Connecting to the Device”

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•Section 2.8, “Cabling Recommendations”
Section 2.1
Required Tools and Materials
The following tools and materials are required to install the RX1400:
Tool/Material Available For Purchase From Siemensa
LTE and/or GPS antennas ü
AC/DC power cord (16 AWG) û
Lightning protector û
Shielded coaxial cables û
SIM Card(s) provided by the network carrier û
Flathead screwdriver for mounting the device to a DIN rail û
Phillips screwdriver for mounting the device to a rack or panel û
Braided or equivalent ground wire for grounding the device û
aFor more information, contact a Siemens Sales representative.
Section 2.2
Mounting the Device
The RX1400 is designed for maximum mounting and display flexibility. It can be equipped with brackets 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.
NOTE
For detailed dimensions of the device with either rack, DIN rail or panel hardware installed, refer to
Chapter 5, Dimension Drawings.
The following sections describe the various methods of mounting the device:
•Section 2.2.1, “Mounting the Device to a Rack”
•Section 2.2.2, “Mounting the Device on a DIN Rail”
•Section 2.2.3, “Mounting the Device to a Panel”
Section 2.2.1
Mounting the Device to a Rack
For rack mount installations, the RX1400 can be equipped with rack mount adapters pre-installed on the chassis.
CAUTION!
Electrical/mechanical hazard – risk of damage to the device. Before installing the device in a rack,
make sure of the following:

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• When installing the device in a closed or multi-device rack, be aware the operating ambient
temperature of the rack may be higher than the ambient temperature of the room. Make sure the
rack is installed in a suitable environment that can withstand the maximum ambient temperature
generated by the rack.
• Make sure each device in the rack is separated by at least one rack-unit of space, or 44 mm (1.75
in), to promote convectional airflow. Forced airflow is not required. However, any increase in airflow
will result in a reduction of ambient temperature and improve the long-term reliability of all equipment
mounted in the rack space.
• Do not exceed the maximum number of devices or weight restrictions specified by the rack
manufacturer.
• Do not overload the supply circuit. Refer to the over-current protection and power supply ratings
specified by the rack manufacturer.
• Make sure the rack and all devices have a proper ground-to-Earth connection. Pay particular
attention to power supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. power
strips).
To secure the device to a standard 48 cm (19 in) rack, do the following:
1. Make sure the rack mount adapters are installed.
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Figure 2: Rack Mount Adapters
1. Rack Mount Adapter 2. RX1400
2. Insert the assembly into the rack.
3. Secure the adapters to the rack using the supplied hardware.
Section 2.2.2
Mounting the Device on a DIN Rail
For DIN rail installations, the RX1400 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.
To mount the device to a DIN rail, do the following:
1. Align the adapters with the DIN rails and slide the device into place.

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Figure 3: DIN Rail Mounting
1. Panel/DIN Rail Adapter 2. DIN Rail 3. Screw
2. Install one of the supplied screws on either side of the device to secure the adapters to the DIN rails.
Section 2.2.3
Mounting the Device to a Panel
For panel installations, the RX1400 can be equipped with panel adapters pre-installed on each side of the
chassis. The adapters allow the device to be attached to a panel using screws.
To mount the device to a panel, do the following:
1. Place the device against the panel and align the adapters with the mounting holes.
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Figure 4: Panel Mounting
1. Screw 2. Panel Adapter
2. Install the supplied screws to secure the adapters to the panel.
Section 2.3
Connecting Power
The RX1400 supports a single integrated low DC power supply.

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IMPORTANT!
Before installing the device, note the following:
• An appropriately rated DC circuit breaker must be installed.
• Use only #16 gage copper wiring when connecting terminal blocks.
• Equipment must be installed according to applicable local wiring codes and standards.
To connect a low DC power supply to the device, do the following:
1. Connect the power supply terminal block to the device.
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Figure 5: Terminal Block Wiring
1. Surge Ground Terminal 2. Negative Terminal 3. Positive Terminal 4. Braided Ground Cable 5. Power Supply Terminal Block
2. Connect the positive wire from the power source to the positive terminal on the terminal block.
3. Connect the negative wire from the power source to the negative terminal on the terminal block.
4. Using a braided wire or other appropriate grounding wire, connect the surge ground terminal to the chassis
ground connection. The surge ground terminal is used as the ground conductor for all surge and transient
suppression circuitry internal to the unit.
5. Connect the ground terminal on the power source to the chassis ground terminal on the device.
Section 2.4
Installing the Antennas
For increased signal coverage and improved performance, the LTE and GPS antennas are intended to be
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NOTE
A specific brand of antenna is not specified.
To install the LTE and/or GPS antennas, do the following:
WARNING!
Radiation hazard – risk of Radio Frequency (RF) exposure. This device is compliant with the
requirements set forth in FCC 47 CFR, section 1.1307, addressing Radio Frequency (RF) exposure
from radio frequency base stations, as defined in FCC OET Bulletin 65 [http://transition.fcc.gov/
Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Documents/bulletins/oet65/oet65.pdf]. The emitted radiation should
be as little as possible. To achieve minimum RF exposure, install the device when it is configured not
to transmit and set it to operational mode remotely, rather than having a technician enable transmission
on-site. For maintenance of the base station, or other operations which require RF exposure, the
exposure should be minimized in time and according to the regulations set forth by the country of
installation or the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
WARNING!
The device must be placed at a distance of at least 20 cm (8 in) from all persons during normal
operation. The antennas used for this product must not be located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter, except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter evaluation procedures.
CAUTION!
Configuration hazard – risk of reduced performance. Each antenna and connecting cable must have a
nominal impedance of 50 Ω with a return loss of better than 10 dB across each frequency band. If the
nominal impedance is different, Radio Frequency (RF) performance will be reduced.
IMPORTANT!
The antenna installation must be as per Article 810 of the NEC. Specifically, the grounding conductor
must not be less than 10 AWG (Cu). The scheme should be either:
• In accordance with UL 96 and 96A Lightning Protection Components and Installation Requirements
for Lightning Protection Systems (LPS)
• Tested in accordance with UL 50 and UL 497
IMPORTANT!
A Radio Frequency (RF) site survey is recommended prior to any installation to help determine the
best location for the LTE and GPS antennas. For assistance, contact a Siemens Sales representative.
IMPORTANT!
The cellular modem supports SISO (Single Input Single Output) and MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple
Output) modes. At minimum, a single antenna connected to the LTE MAIN port is required for SISO
mode and to support lower generation wireless standards, such as GSM or EDGE. A separate diversity
(secondary) antenna is required for MIMO performance.
IMPORTANT!
For mobile and fixed operating configurations, in accordance with FCC 47 CFR, section 2.1091, the
antenna gain, including cable loss must not exceed:
• 6.5 dBi at 800/850 MHz
• 3.0 dBi at 1900 MHz

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• 9.0 dBi at 700 MHz
• 6.0 dBi at 1700 MHz
Under no conditions may an antenna gain be used that would exceed the ERP and/or EIRP power
limits specified in FCC 47 CFR Parts 22, 24, 27 and 90.
NOTE
For technical specifications, refer to Section 4.6, “Cellular Modem Specifications”.
1. Mount the antenna to a pole or wall in an area that provides good signal coverage and is away from any
signal noise emanating from other communications equipment.
For GPS antennas only, make sure 90° of the sky is visible to the antenna.
2. Using a shielded coaxial cables, connect the antenna to the lightning protector. Make sure the cables are
routed away from any noise sources, such as Switch-Mode Power Supplies (SMPS).
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Figure 6: Antenna and Lightning Protector Assembly
1. RX1400 2. Drain Wire 3. Shielded Coaxial Cable 4. Lightning Protector 5. Ground Wire 6. Antenna
3. Connect the lightning protector to the appropriate antenna port on the device:
• For an LTE primary antenna, connect the cable to the LTE MAIN port
• For an LTE diversity (secondary) antenna, connect the cable to the LTE MIMO port
• For the GPS antenna, connect the cable to the GPS port
Section 2.5
Installing the SIM Cards
The RX1400 supports dual micro-SIM cards for the LTE modem to provide a fail-over mechanism should one of
the SIM cards lose connectivity with the network.
To install micro-SIM cards from a regional cellular carrier, do the following:
CAUTION!
Static electricity hazard – risk of damage to equipment. Take appropriate anti-static precautions before
accessing the SIM cards.

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1. Remove the SIM card access panel.
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Figure 7: Accessing the SIM Cards
1. Access Panel 2. Secondary Micro-SIM Card 3. Primary Micro-SIM Card
2. Insert the SIM cards into the slots. Slot 1 is for the primary SIM card and slot 2 is for the secondary (backup)
SIM card.
3. Close the access panel and secure it with the two screws.
Section 2.6
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.
NOTE
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 RX1400.
The following shows the proper relay connections.
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Figure 8: Failsafe Alarm Relay Wiring
1. Normally Closed 2. Common 3. Normally Open

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Section 2.7
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 RX1400.
Serial Console Port
Connect a PC or terminal directly to the serial console port to access the boot-time control and ROX II console
interface.
IMPORTANT!
The serial console port is intended to be used only as temporary connections during initial
configuration or troubleshooting.
The serial console port implements RS232 DCE (Data Communication Equipment) on a DB9 connector. The
following is the pin-out for the port:
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Figure 9: Serial DB9 Console Port
Pin Name
1 Reserved (Do Not Connect)
2 Output Signal
3 Input Signal
4 Reserved (Do Not Connect)
5 Ground
6 Reserved (Do Not Connect)
7 Reserved (Do Not Connect)
8 Reserved (Do Not Connect)
9 Reserved (Do Not Connect)
For information about how to connect to the device via the serial console port, refer to the RUGGEDCOM ROX II
CLI User Guide for the RX1400.
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. For more information about available ports, refer to
Chapter 3, Communication Ports.
Section 2.8
Cabling Recommendations
Siemens recommends using SIMATIC NET industrial Ethernet shielded cables for all Ethernet ports.
Refer to the following sections for further recommendations and considerations:
•Section 2.8.1, “Protection On Twisted-Pair Data Ports”
•Section 2.8.2, “Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-TX Cabling Recommendations”

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Section 2.8.1
Protection On Twisted-Pair Data Ports
Siemens does not recommend the use of copper cabling of any length for critical, real-time substation automation
applications. All copper Ethernet ports on RUGGEDCOM products include transient suppression circuitry
to protect against damage from electrical transients and conform with IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 Class 1
standards. This means that during a transient electrical event, communications errors or interruptions may occur,
but recovery is automatic.
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.
Section 2.8.2
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
guidelines, system designers and integrators should refer to the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
TIA/EIA-568-A wiring standard that characterizes minimum cabling performance specifications required for proper
Gigabit Ethernet operation. For reliable, error-free data communication, new and pre-existing communication
paths should be verified for TIA/EIA-568-A compliance.
The following table summarizes the relevant cabling standards:
Cabling Category 1000Base-
TX Compliant Required Action
< 5 No New wiring infrastructure required.
5 Yes Verify TIA/EIA-568-A compliance.
5e Yes No action required. New installations should be designed with Category 5e or higher.
6 Yes No action required.
> 6 Yes Connector and wiring standards to be determined.
Follow these recommendations for copper data cabling in high electrical noise environments:
• Data cable lengths should be as short as possible, preferably 3 m (10 ft) in length. Copper data cables should
not be used for inter-building communications.
• Power and data cables should not be run in parallel for long distances, and should be installed in separate
conduits. Power and data cables should intersect at 90° angles when necessary to reduce inductive coupling.