Siemens SIMATIC NET RUGGEDCOM RX1400 User manual

Edition 01/2021
Installation Manual
SIMATIC NET
Rugged Multi Service Platforms
RUGGEDCOM RX1400
https://www.siemens.com

SIMATIC NET
Rugged Multi Service Platforms
RUGGEDCOM RX1400
Installation Manual
Preface
Introduction 1
Installing the Device 2
Device Management 3
Communication Ports 4
Technical Specifications 5
Certification 6
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Table of Contents
Preface ............................................................................................................................................ v
Related Documents ................................................................................................................. v
Registered Trademarks ............................................................................................................ v
Warranty ................................................................................................................................. v
Training .................................................................................................................................. vi
Customer Support .................................................................................................................. vi
Contacting Siemens ............................................................................................................... vii
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Feature Highlights ................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Description ............................................................................................................ 2
1.3 Article Number ...................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Required Tools and Materials ................................................................................. 6
1.5 Decommissioning and Disposal ............................................................................. 7
1.6 Cabling Recommendations .................................................................................... 7
1.6.1 Protection On Twisted-Pair Data Ports .................................................................... 7
1.6.2 Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-TX Cabling Recommendations ...................................... 8
1.6.3 Supported Fiber Optic Cables ................................................................................ 8
2 Installing the Device ............................................................................................................. 9
2.1 General Procedure ............................................................................................... 10
2.2 Unpacking the Device ......................................................................................... 10
2.3 Installing the Device in Hazardous Locations ........................................................ 11
2.4 Mounting the Device ........................................................................................... 12
2.4.1 Mounting the Device on a DIN Rail ...................................................................... 12
2.4.2 Mounting the Device to a Panel .......................................................................... 14
2.4.3 Mounting the Device to a Rack ............................................................................ 15
2.5 Connecting the Antennas .................................................................................... 16
2.5.1 Antenna Ports ..................................................................................................... 17
2.5.2 Available Antennas .............................................................................................. 17
2.5.3 Connecting LTE Antennas .................................................................................... 19
2.5.4 Connecting a GPS Antenna .................................................................................. 21
2.5.5 Connecting WLAN Antennas ................................................................................ 23
2.6 Connecting the Failsafe Alarm Relay .................................................................... 24
2.7 Connecting Power ............................................................................................... 25
2.7.1 Connecting High AC/DC Power ............................................................................ 25
2.7.2 Connecting Low DC Power .................................................................................. 27
3 Device Management ........................................................................................................... 29
3.1 Connecting to the Device .................................................................................... 29
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3.2 Configuring the Device ........................................................................................ 30
3.3 Installing the SIM Cards ....................................................................................... 30
3.4 Inserting/Removing the MicroSD Card .................................................................. 31
4 Communication Ports .......................................................................................................... 33
4.1 Fast Ethernet Ports .............................................................................................. 33
4.2 SFP Transceivers .................................................................................................. 34
4.3 Serial Ports .......................................................................................................... 35
5 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................... 39
5.1 Power Supply Specifications ................................................................................ 39
5.2 Failsafe Alarm Relay Specifications ...................................................................... 39
5.3 Fast Ethernet Port Specifications ......................................................................... 39
5.4 Serial Port Specifications ..................................................................................... 40
5.5 Cellular Modem Specifications ............................................................................. 40
5.5.1 LTE Specifications ................................................................................................ 40
5.5.2 GNSS Specifications ............................................................................................. 42
5.6 WLAN Specifications ............................................................................................ 43
5.7 Operating Environment ....................................................................................... 43
5.8 Mechanical Specifications .................................................................................... 44
5.9 Dimension Drawings ........................................................................................... 44
6 Certification ......................................................................................................................... 49
6.1 Approvals ............................................................................................................ 49
6.1.1 CSA ..................................................................................................................... 49
6.1.2 CSA/Sira .............................................................................................................. 50
6.1.3 TÜV SÜD ............................................................................................................. 51
6.1.4 European Union (EU) .......................................................................................... 51
6.1.5 FCC ..................................................................................................................... 53
6.1.6 FDA/CDRH ........................................................................................................... 54
6.1.7 ISED .................................................................................................................... 54
6.1.8 ISO ...................................................................................................................... 57
6.1.9 RRA ..................................................................................................................... 57
6.1.10 ANATEL ............................................................................................................... 58
6.1.11 ICASA .................................................................................................................. 58
6.1.12 ACMA .................................................................................................................. 59
6.1.13 RoHS ................................................................................................................... 59
6.1.14 Other Approvals .................................................................................................. 59
6.2 EMC and Environmental Type Tests ..................................................................... 60
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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.
Related Documents
Other documents that may be of interest include:
Document Title Link
RUGGEDCOM ROX-II CLI Configuration Manual https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/
view/109481696
RUGGEDCOM ROX-II Web Interface Configuration
Manual
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/
view/109481698
RUGGEDCOM SFP Transceivers Catalog https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/
view/109482309
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
exclusive 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.
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. The warranties set
forth in this article are exclusive and are in lieu of all other warranties, performance
guarantees 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
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Training
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
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 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.
Telephone
Call a local hotline center to submit a Support Request (SR). To locate a
local 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,
including FAQs and manuals
• Submit SRs or check on the status of an existing SR
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Contacting Siemens
• 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: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail [email protected]
Web https://www.siemens.com
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Introduction 1
The RUGGEDCOM RX1400 is a multi-protocol intelligent node that combines Ethernet
switch, routing and firewall functionality with various wide area connectivity options.
The RUGGEDCOM RX1400 switch, with its rugged metal housing, is designed for DIN
rail, panel or rack mounting.
The RUGGEDCOM RX1400 provides a high level of immunity to electromagnetic
interference, heavy electrical surges, extreme temperature and humidity for reliable
operation in harsh environments.
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. It is also
certified for use in Class I, Division 2, Zone 2 hazardous locations.
Primary benefits include:
• Cost effective solution for large scale deployments
• Space-saving installation
• Reduced maintenance costs
• Customer data protection
• Support for additional applications
The RUGGEDCOM 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.
Note
To comply with FCC regulations, this device must only be used for mobile and fixed
applications.
1.1 Feature Highlights
Cellular Interface
• LTE: 700- B13, B17,
800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz
• UMTS/HSPA+: 850/900/1900/2100
MHz
• Quad-Band EDGE/GPRS/GSM
• GNSS
WLAN Interface
• WLAN Access Point and Client:
WLAN Direct® (multi-channel, multi-
role) dual band transceiver support
of IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n for 2.4 GHz
and 5 GHz
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