Siemens RUGGEDCOM RX1501 User manual
Edition 05/2020
Installation Manual
SIMATIC NET
Rugged Multi Service Platforms
RUGGEDCOM RX1501
https://www.siemens.com
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Table of Contents
Preface ............................................................................................................................................ v
Related Documents ................................................................................................................. v
Accessing Documentation ....................................................................................................... v
Registered Trademarks ............................................................................................................ v
Warranty ................................................................................................................................ vi
Training .................................................................................................................................. vi
Customer Support .................................................................................................................. vi
Contacting Siemens ............................................................................................................... vii
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Feature Highlights ................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Description ............................................................................................................ 1
1.3 Required Tools and Materials ................................................................................. 3
1.4 Decommissioning and Disposal ............................................................................. 3
1.5 Cabling Recommendations .................................................................................... 3
1.5.1 Protection On Twisted-Pair Data Ports .................................................................... 4
1.5.2 Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-TX Cabling Recommendations ...................................... 4
2 Installing the Device ............................................................................................................. 5
2.1 General Procedure ................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Unpacking the Device ........................................................................................... 6
2.3 Mounting the Device ............................................................................................. 7
2.3.1 Mounting the Device to a Rack .............................................................................. 7
2.3.2 Mounting the Device on a DIN Rail ........................................................................ 8
2.3.3 Mounting the Device to a Panel ............................................................................ 9
2.4 Connecting the Failsafe Alarm Relay .................................................................... 10
2.5 Connecting Power ............................................................................................... 11
2.5.1 Connecting High AC/DC Power ............................................................................ 12
2.5.2 Connecting Low DC Power .................................................................................. 15
3 Device Management ........................................................................................................... 21
3.1 Connecting to the Device .................................................................................... 21
3.2 Configuring the Device ........................................................................................ 22
3.3 Accessing the CompactFlash Card ........................................................................ 22
4 Modules ............................................................................................................................... 25
4.1 Requirements and Restrictions ............................................................................. 25
4.2 Available Modules ............................................................................................... 26
4.3 Installing/Removing Line Modules ........................................................................ 40
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4.4 Installing/Removing Power Modules .................................................................... 42
5 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................... 45
5.1 Power Supply Specifications ................................................................................ 45
5.2 Failsafe Relay Specifications ................................................................................ 45
5.3 Operating Environment ....................................................................................... 46
5.4 Mechanical Specifications .................................................................................... 46
5.5 Dimension Drawings ........................................................................................... 46
6 Certification ......................................................................................................................... 51
6.1 Approvals ............................................................................................................ 51
6.1.1 UL ....................................................................................................................... 51
6.1.2 TÜV SÜD ............................................................................................................. 51
6.1.3 European Union (EU) .......................................................................................... 52
6.1.4 FCC ..................................................................................................................... 53
6.1.5 FDA/CDRH ........................................................................................................... 53
6.1.6 ISED .................................................................................................................... 53
6.1.7 ACMA .................................................................................................................. 54
6.1.8 RoHS ................................................................................................................... 54
6.1.9 Other Approvals .................................................................................................. 54
6.2 EMC and Environmental Type Tests ..................................................................... 55
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Preface
This guide describes the RUGGEDCOM RX1501. 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 recom-
mended for use by network and system planners, system programmers, and line
technicians.
Related Documents
Other documents that may be of interest include:
Document Title Link
RUGGEDCOM ROX CLI Configuration Manual https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/-
view/109481699
RUGGEDCOM ROX Web Interface Configuration
Manual
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/-
view/109481700
RUGGEDCOM Modules Catalog for RX1500 Series https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/-
view/109747072
RUGGEDCOM SFP Transceivers Catalog https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/-
view/109482309
Accessing Documentation
The latest user documentation for RUGGEDCOM RX1501 is available online at
https://support.industry.siemens.com . To request or inquire about a user document,
contact Siemens Customer Support.
Registered Trademarks
RUGGEDCOM ™ and ROS™ are trademarks of Siemens AG.
Linux® is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States and other
countries.
The registered trademark Linux® is used pursuant to a sublicense from LMI, the ex-
clusive licensee of Linus Torvalds, owner of the mark on a world-wide basis.
Other designations in this manual might be trademarks whose use by third parties
for their own purposes would infringe the rights of the owner.
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Warranty
Warranty
Siemens warrants this product for a period of five (5) years from the date of pur-
chase, conditional upon the return to factory for maintenance during the warranty
term. This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Attempted service by unautho-
rized personnel shall render all warranties null and void. The warranties set forth in
this article are exclusive and are in lieu of all other warranties, performance guaran-
tees and conditions whether written or oral, statutory, express or implied (including
all warranties and conditions of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose,
and all warranties and conditions arising from course of dealing or usage or trade).
Correction of nonconformities in the manner and for the period of time provided
above shall constitute the Seller’s sole liability and the Customer’s exclusive remedy
for defective or nonconforming goods or services whether claims of the Customer
are based in contract (including fundamental breach), in tort (including negligence
and strict liability) or otherwise.
For warranty details, visit https://www.siemens.com or contact a Siemens customer
service 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 cus-
tomized courses tailored to the customer's needs, experience and application.
Siemens' Educational Services team thrives on providing our customers with the es-
sential practical skills to make sure users have the right knowledge and expertise to
understand the various technologies associated with critical communications net-
work 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 https://-
www.siemens.com 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.
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Contacting Siemens
Telephone
Call a local hotline center to submit a Support Request (SR). To locate a lo-
cal hotline center, visit https://w3.siemens.com/aspa_app/?lang=en.
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, includ-
ing FAQs and manuals
• Submit SRs or check on the status of an existing SR
• Contact a local Siemens representative from Sales, Technical Support,
Training, etc.
• Ask questions or share knowledge with fellow Siemens customers
and the support community
Contacting Siemens
Address Siemens AG
Industry Sector
300 Applewood Crescent
Concord, Ontario
Canada, L4K 5C7
Telephone Toll-free: 1 888 264 0006
Tel: +1 905 856 5288
Fax: +1 905 856 1995
E-Mail [email protected]
Web https://www.siemens.com
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Introduction 1
The RUGGEDCOM RX1501 is a cost-efficient, rugged Layer 3 switch and router. The
RUGGEDCOM RX1501’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 RUGGEDCOM RX1501 is designed to provide a high level of immunity to electro-
magnetic interference (EMI) and heavy electrical surges typical of the harsh environ-
ments found in many industrial applications. An operating temperature range of -40
to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F) allows the RUGGEDCOM RX1501 to be placed in almost any
location.
1.1 Feature Highlights
Reliability in Harsh Environments
• Immunity to EMI and high voltage
electrical transients
• -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F) operat-
ing temperature (no fans)
• Failsafe output relay for critical fail-
ure or error alarming
Universal Power Supply Options
• Single, removable power supply
module
• Fully integrated power supply (no
external adapter)
• Input voltage ranges: 13-36 VDC
and 37-72 VDC or 85-264 VAC and
88-300 VDC for worldwide operabili-
ty
• CSA/UL 60950-1 safety approved to
85 °C (185 °F)
Physical Ports
• Field replaceable line modules
• Up to 36 100Base-FX ports
• Up to 36 10/100Base-TX ports
• Up to 18 10Base-FL/100Base-SX
ports
• Up to 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Up to 36 serial ports
• Up to 4 T1/E1 RJ48C ports or 2 E1
BNC ports
• Up to 2 DDS (Digital Data Services)
ports
• Up to 8 active cellular data interfaces
1.2 Description
The RUGGEDCOM RX1501 features various ports, controls and indicator LEDs on the
front panel for connecting, configuring and troubleshooting the device.
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