Siemens SIMATIC NET RUGGEDCOM MX5000 Technical Document

Edition 11/2023
Equipment Manual
SIMATIC NET
Rugged multi service platforms
RUGGEDCOM MX5000
https://www.siemens.com/ruggedcom

SIMATIC NET
Rugged multi service platforms
RUGGEDCOM MX5000
Equipment Manual
Preface
Introduction 1
Installing the Device 2
Communication ports 3
Device Management 4
Technical Specifications 5
Certification 6
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Legal information
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alert symbol, notices referring only to property damage have no safety alert symbol. These notices shown
below are graded according to the degree of danger.
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WARNING
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CAUTION
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NOTICE
indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken.
If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger
will be used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning
relating to property damage.
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specific task in accordance with the relevant documentation, in particular its warning notices and safety
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identifying risks and avoiding potential hazards when working with these products/systems.
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recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning,
operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any
problems. The permissible ambient conditions must be complied with. The information in the relevant
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Table of contents
Preface ............................................................................................................................................ v
Cybersecurity information ....................................................................................................... v
Accessing documentation ........................................................................................................ v
Supplementary documentation ............................................................................................... vi
SIMATIC NET glossary ............................................................................................................. vi
Registered trademarks ............................................................................................................ vi
Warranty ................................................................................................................................ vii
Training ................................................................................................................................. vii
Customer support ................................................................................................................. viii
Contacting Siemens .............................................................................................................. viii
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Feature highlights ................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Description ............................................................................................................ 2
1.3 Article number ...................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Decommissioning and disposal .............................................................................. 8
1.5 Cabling Recommendations .................................................................................... 9
1.5.1 Protection On Twisted-Pair Data Ports .................................................................... 9
1.5.2 Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-TX Cabling Recommendations ...................................... 9
1.5.3 Supported fiber optic cables ................................................................................ 10
1.6 Required tools/hardware ...................................................................................... 10
1.7 Parts and accessories ........................................................................................... 12
2 Installing the Device ........................................................................................................... 13
2.1 General procedure .............................................................................................. 14
2.2 Unpacking the device .......................................................................................... 15
2.3 Mounting the device ........................................................................................... 15
2.3.1 Mounting the device to a rack ............................................................................. 16
2.3.2 Mounting the device to a panel ........................................................................... 17
2.4 Installing the Chassis Ground Connection ............................................................ 18
2.5 Grounding the device .......................................................................................... 19
2.6 Connecting the Failsafe Alarm Relay .................................................................... 21
2.7 Connecting Power ............................................................................................... 22
2.7.1 Installing/removing power supply modules .......................................................... 23
2.7.2 Connecting AC Power .......................................................................................... 27
2.7.3 Connecting DC Power ......................................................................................... 28
3 Communication ports .......................................................................................................... 31
3.1 Media modules ................................................................................................... 32
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3.2 SFP transceivers .................................................................................................. 35
4 Device Management ........................................................................................................... 37
4.1 Connecting to the Device .................................................................................... 37
4.2 IP address assignment ......................................................................................... 38
4.3 Configuring the Device ........................................................................................ 39
4.4 Accessing the CompactFlash Card ........................................................................ 39
5 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................... 43
5.1 General specifications ......................................................................................... 43
5.2 Power Supply Specifications ................................................................................ 43
5.3 Failsafe Relay Specifications ................................................................................ 43
5.4 Operating Environment ....................................................................................... 43
5.5 Mechanical Specifications .................................................................................... 44
5.6 Dimension Drawings ........................................................................................... 44
6 Certification ......................................................................................................................... 47
6.1 Approvals ............................................................................................................ 47
6.1.1 UKCA .................................................................................................................. 47
6.1.2 TÜV SÜD ............................................................................................................. 47
6.1.3 European Commission (EC) ................................................................................. 48
6.1.4 FDA/CDRH ........................................................................................................... 48
6.1.5 FCC ..................................................................................................................... 48
6.1.6 ISED .................................................................................................................... 49
6.1.7 ISO ...................................................................................................................... 49
6.1.8 RoHS ................................................................................................................... 49
6.1.9 Other Approvals .................................................................................................. 49
6.2 MIL-STD Ratings .................................................................................................. 50
6.3 EMC and Environmental Type Tests ..................................................................... 50
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Preface
This guide describes the RUGGEDCOM MX5000. 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.
Cybersecurity information
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial cybersecurity functions that
support the secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats,
it is necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-
art industrial cybersecurity concept. Siemens' products and solutions constitute one
element of such a concept.
Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants,
systems, machines and networks. Such systems, machines and components should
only be connected to an enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent
such a connection is necessary and only when appropriate security measures (e.g.
firewalls and/or network segmentation) are in place.
For additional information on industrial cybersecurity measures that may be
implemented, please visit https://www.siemens.com/cybersecurity-industry.
Siemens' products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them
more secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as
soon as they are available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of
product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates
may increase customer's exposure to cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial
Cybersecurity RSS Feed under https://www.siemens.com/cert.
Accessing documentation
The latest user documentation for RUGGEDCOM MX5000 is available online at
https://support.industry.siemens.com. To request or inquire about a user document,
contact Siemens Customer Support.
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Supplementary documentation
Supplementary documentation
Documentation related to RUGGEDCOM MX5000 is available on the Siemens Industry
Online Support website at https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/21322.
For specific documents, search the following:
•Product notes
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/21322/pm
•Manuals
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/21322/man
•FAQs
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/21322/faq
•Application examples
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/21322/ae
•Catalogs/brochures
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/21322/cat
•Certificates
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/21322/cert
•Downloads
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/21322/dl
Other documents that may be of interest include:
•RUGGEDCOM SFP Transceivers Reference Manual
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/us/en/ps/29769/man
•SINEC NMS Operating Instructions
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/25518/man
•SINEC PNI Operating Instructions
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/26672
SIMATIC NET glossary
The SIMATIC NET glossary describes special terms that may be used in this document.
The glossary is available online via Siemens Industry Online Support (SIOS) at:
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/50305045
Registered trademarks
The following and possibly other names not identified by the registered trademark
sign ® are registered trademarks of Siemens Canada Ltd.:
• RUGGEDCOM
• ROS
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Warranty
• RCDP
• Discovery Protocol
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
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.
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Customer support
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
• 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 Canada Ltd.
Digital Industries
Process Automation
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 MX5000 is a MIL-STD, high-port density routing and switching
platform, designed to operate in the most demanding environments.The
RUGGEDCOM MX5000 can withstand high levels of electromagnetic interference,
radio frequency interference, and a wide temperature range of -40 to 85 °C (-40 to
185 °F). The RUGGEDCOM MX5000 is designed to meet the challenging climatic
and environmental demands found in utility, industrial, and military network
applications.
The RUGGEDCOM MX5000's superior hardware design, coupled with the embedded
RUGGEDCOM MX5000 operating system, provides improved system reliability for the
most demanding network applications. The cyber security and networking features
make it ideally suited for creating secure Ethernet networks for mission critical, real-
time, control applications.
The RUGGEDCOM MX5000 is a scalable, modular platform providing the ability to
change the configuration as the network grows and needs change.
This section provides more information about the RUGGEDCOM MX5000.
1.1 Feature highlights
Ethernet ports
• Up to 48 x 10/100Base-TX copper Ethernet ports
• Up to 48 x 100Base-FX fiber optical Ethernet ports
• Up to 2 x Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Long-haul optics allow distances up to 90 km (56 mi)
• Multiple connector types: ST, MTRJ, LC, SC
Extreme flexibility
• Hot swappable/pluggable media modules
• Galvanized steel and aluminum construction
Dual redundant smart power supplies
• Hot swappable/pluggable power supply modules
• Universal high voltage ranges: 88-300 VDC or 85-264 VAC
• Smart power supplies able to detect loss of input voltage
• Terminal blocks for reliable maintenance-free connections
• CSA/UL 62368-1 safety approved to 85 °C (185 °F)
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• Load sharing of 45/55 percent during normal operation
Reliability in harsh environments
• Immunity to EMI and high voltage electrical transients
• Zero-Packet-Loss Technology
• -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F) operating temperature (no fans within chassis or
modules)
• Conformal coated printed circuit boards (optional)
1.2 Description
The RUGGEDCOM MX5000 features various ports, controls and indicator LEDs
on individual modules and the front panel for connecting, configuring and
troubleshooting the device.
4
6
7
8
10
11
4
5
1
2
3
9
12
1 Control Module
2 Power Supply Module
3 Line Module (Typical)
4 Alarm Indicator LED
5 Lamp Test/Alarm Cut-Off (LT/ACO) Button
6 Management Ethernet Port
7 Utility USB Port
8 RS232 Serial Console Port (DB9)
9 Failsafe Alarm Relay
10 CompactFlash Card Port
11 Power Supply Module Indicator LEDs
12 Power Supply Terminal Block
Figure1.1 RUGGEDCOM MX5000 Modules
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When the RUGGEDCOM MX5000 is configured for rack front mounting, these ports,
controls and LEDs are located on the front panel.
1 Power Supply Module Indicator LEDs
2 Alarm Indicator LEDs
3 Utility USB Port
4 Management Ethernet Port
5 Lamp Test/Alarm Cut-Off (LT/ACO) Button
6 RS232 Serial Console Port (DB9)
Figure1.2 Front Panel
Figure1.3 Front Panel – Fan Controller Option
Power Supply Module Indicator
LEDs
Indicate the status of the power modules.
• I = The power supply is receiving power
• O = The power supply is supplying power
Alarm Indicator LED Indicates when an alarm condition exists.
• Green = Alarms cleared/acknowledged
• Red = Alarm
Lamp Test/Alarm Cut-Off (LT/
ACO) Button
This button performs two functions:
• Press and hold this button to test all indicator LEDs
• Press and release this button to acknowledge an active alarm
Management Port This 10/100Base-T Ethernet port is used for system management
that is out-of-band from the switch fabric.
Utility USB Port Use the USB port to upgrade the RUGGEDCOM RUGGEDCOM
MX5000 software or install files, such as configuration files and
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feature key files. For more information, refer to the "RUGGEDCOM
ROX II Configuration Manual" for the RUGGEDCOM MX5000.
Compact Flash Card Port Houses the CompactFlash (CF) card that contains active and
backup installations of RUGGEDCOM RUGGEDCOM MX5000,
along with the configuration database and other system data.
For more information, refer to "Accessing the CompactFlash
Card" (Page 39).
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
"Connecting to the Device" (Page 37).
Failsafe Alarm Relay Latches to default state when a power disruption or other alarm
condition occurs. For more information, refer to:
• "Connecting the Failsafe Alarm Relay" (Page 21)
• "Failsafe Relay Specifications" (Page 43)
Power Supply Terminal Block A pluggable terminal block. For more information, refer to
"Connecting Power" (Page 22).
1.3 Article number
The article number defines the device's hardware configuration. It is generated from
the options selected in the RUGGEDCOM Selector at the time of ordering and printed
on the product label affixed to the device.
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6
8
9
10
11
12
0 M- 0-Z A00 B00 C00 D00 E00 F00 G00
2
1
3
13
H00
14
J000 D
4
5
6GK6050-0MM2
1 Power module 1 options
2 Power module 2 options
3 Mounting options
4 Orientation options
5 Manufacturing modification options
6 Switch module options
7 Control module options
8 Software options
9 Slot 1 options
10 Slot 2 options
11 Slot 3 options
12 Slot 4 options
13 Slot 5 options
14 Slot 6 options
Figure1.4 Article Number
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Power module options
Power supply 1 and terminal block
Option Description
0 XX = blank module
6 MHIF = 88-300 VDC or 85-264 VAC supports terminal block on front;
Power supply 2 and terminal block
Option Description
0 XX = blank module
6 MHIF = 88-300 VDC or 85-264 VAC supports terminal block on front;
Mounting options
Option Description
A 00 = No mounting option
C PM = Panel mount kit
E RM = 19" rack mount kit
Orientation options
Option Description
G MR1 = Front panel with fan Controller and Power terminal blocks
H MR2 = Front Panel with power terminal blocks
Manufacturing modification options
Option Description
1 XX = Manufacturing modification Conformal Coating
Switch module options
Option Description
A05 MSM34 = Layer 3/8 Gigabit throughput 2x 1000SX multimode 850nm LC 500m
A06 MSM36 = Layer 3/8 Gigabit throughput 2x 1000LX singlemode 1310nm LC 10km
A08 MSM61 = Layer 3/88 Gigabit throughput no uplink ports
A09 MSM69 = Layer 3/88 Gigabit throughput 2x 10G SFP+ ports (no transceivers)
A10 MSM70 = Layer 3/88 Gigabit Throughput with 2x 10Gbps single-mode fiber 10km
Control module options
Option Description
B00 MCM01 = Control module
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Software options
Option Description
C00 L2SE = Layer 2 Standard Edition
C01 L3SEL3HW = Layer 3 Standard Edition (with L3 HW)
C03 L3SECL3HW = Layer 3 Security Edition (with L3 HW)
Slot 1 options
Option Description
D00 XX = Blank Module
D01 M16TX01 = 16x 10/100 BaseTX RJ45
D02 M8TX02 = 8x 10/100 BaseTX MicroD
D04 M8FX11 = 8x 100FX multimode, 1310nm LC 2km
D06 M8FX06 = 8x 100FX singlemode, 1310nm LC 20km
D07 M8FX08 = 8x 100FX singlemode, 1310nm LC 50km
D10 M4FX11 = 4x 100FX multimode, 1310nm LC 2km
D15 MS01 = 8x RS232/RS422/RS485 via DB9
D16 M4CG02 = 4x 10/100/1000TX microD
D17 M4FG01 = 4x 1000SX multimode, 850nm LC 500m
D18 M4FG03 = 4x 1000LX singlemode, 1310nm LC 10km
D20 MPRP = 1x Pair (A/B) Gigabit PRP with 2x single-mode 10km Conformal Coating
D19 M4FG05 = 4x 1000LX singlemode, 1310nm LC 25km
Slot 2 options
Option Description
E00 XX = Blank Module
E01 M16TX01 = 16x 10/100 BaseTX RJ45
E02 M8TX02 = 8x 10/100 BaseTX MicroD
E04 M8FX11 = 8x 100FX multimode, 1310nm LC 2km
E06 M8FX06 = 8x 100FX singlemode, 1310nm LC 20km
E07 M8FX08 = 8x 100FX singlemode, 1310nm LC 50km
E10 M4FX11 = 4x 100FX multimode, 1310nm LC 2km
E15 MS01 = 8x RS232/RS422/RS485 via DB9
E16 M4CG02 = 4x 10/100/1000TX microD
E17 M4FG01 = 4x 1000SX multimode, 850nm LC 500m
E18 M4FG03 = 4x 1000LX singlemode, 1310nm LC 10km
E20 MPRP = 1x Pair (A/B) Gigabit PRP with 2x single-mode 10km Conformal Coating
E19 M4FG05 = 4x 1000LX singlemode, 1310nm LC 25km
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Slot 3 options
Option Description
F00 XX = Blank Module
F01 M16TX01 = 16x 10/100 BaseTX RJ45
F02 M8TX02 = 8x 10/100 BaseTX MicroD
F04 M8FX11 = 8x 100FX multimode, 1310nm LC 2km
F06 M8FX06 = 8x 100FX singlemode, 1310nm LC 20km
F07 M8FX08 = 8x 100FX singlemode, 1310nm LC 50km
F10 M4FX11 = 4x 100FX multimode, 1310nm LC 2km
F15 MS01 = 8x RS232/RS422/RS485 via DB9
F16 M4CG02 = 4x 10/100/1000TX microD
F17 M4FG01 = 4x 1000SX multimode, 850nm LC 500m
F18 M4FG03 = 4x 1000LX singlemode, 1310nm LC 10km
F20 MPRP = 1x Pair (A/B) Gigabit PRP with 2x single-mode 10km Conformal Coating
F19 M4FG05 = 4x 1000LX singlemode, 1310nm LC 25km
Slot 4 options
Option Description
G00 XX = Blank Module
G01 M16TX01 = 16x 10/100 BaseTX RJ45
G02 M8TX02 = 8x 10/100 BaseTX MicroD
G04 M8FX11 = 8x 100FX multimode, 1310nm LC 2km
G06 M8FX06 = 8x 100FX singlemode, 1310nm LC 20km
G07 M8FX08 = 8x 100FX singlemode, 1310nm LC 50km
G10 M4FX11 = 4x 100FX multimode, 1310nm LC 2km
G15 MS01 = 8x RS232/RS422/RS485 via DB9
G16 M4CG02 = 4x 10/100/1000TX microD
G17 M4FG01 = 4x 1000SX multimode, 850nm LC 500m
G18 M4FG03 = 4x 1000LX singlemode, 1310nm LC 10km
G20 MPRP = 1x Pair (A/B) Gigabit PRP with 2x single-mode 10km Conformal Coating
G19 M4FG05 = 4x 1000LX singlemode, 1310nm LC 25km
Slot 5 options
Option Description
H00 XX = Blank Module
H01 M16TX01 = 16x 10/100 BaseTX RJ45
H02 M8TX02 = 8x 10/100 BaseTX MicroD
H04 M8FX11 = 8x 100FX multimode, 1310nm LC 2km
H06 M8FX06 = 8x 100FX singlemode, 1310nm LC 20km
H07 M8FX08 = 8x 100FX singlemode, 1310nm LC 50km
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Option Description
H10 M4FX11 = 4x 100FX multimode, 1310nm LC 2km
H15 MS01 = 8x RS232/RS422/RS485 via DB9
H16 M4CG02 = 4x 10/100/1000TX microD
H17 M4FG01 = 4x 1000SX multimode, 850nm LC 500m
H18 M4FG03 = 4x 1000LX singlemode, 1310nm LC 10km
H20 MPRP = 1x Pair (A/B) Gigabit PRP with 2x single-mode 10km Conformal Coating
H19 M4FG05 = 4x 1000LX singlemode, 1310nm LC 25km
Slot 6 options
Option Description
J00 XX = Blank Module
J01 M16TX01 = 16x 10/100 BaseTX RJ45
J02 M8TX02 = 8x 10/100 BaseTX MicroD
J04 M8FX11 = 8x 100FX multimode, 1310nm LC 2km
J06 M8FX06 = 8x 100FX singlemode, 1310nm LC 20km
J07 M8FX08 = 8x 100FX singlemode, 1310nm LC 50km
J10 M4FX11 = 4x 100FX multimode, 1310nm LC 2km
J15 MS01 = 8x RS232/RS422/RS485 via DB9
J16 M4CG02 = 4x 10/100/1000TX microD
J17 M4FG01 = 4x 1000SX multimode, 850nm LC 500m
J18 M4FG03 = 4x 1000LX singlemode, 1310nm LC 10km
J20 MPRP = 1x Pair (A/B) Gigabit PRP with 2x single-mode 10km Conformal Coating
J19 M4FG05 = 4x 1000LX singlemode, 1310nm LC 25km
1.4 Decommissioning and disposal
Proper decommissioning and disposal of this device is important to prevent malicious
users from obtaining proprietary information and to protect the environment.
Decommissioning
This device may include sensitive, proprietary data. Before taking the device out of
service, either permanently or for maintenance by a third-party, make sure it has
been fully decommissioned.
For more information, refer to the associated "RUGGEDCOM ROX Configuration
Manual".
Recycling and disposal
This device is low in pollutants, can be recycled, and meets the requirements of the
WEEE directive 2012/19/EU for the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment.
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1.5Cabling Recommendations
Do not dispose of devices at public disposal sites.
For environmentally friendly recycling and the disposal of devices, contact a certified
disposal company for electronic scrap or your Siemens contact.
For more information, refer to https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/
view/109479891.
Note the different national regulations.
1.5 Cabling Recommendations
Before connecting the device, be aware of the recommendations and considerations
outlined in this section.
1.5.1 Protection On Twisted-Pair Data Ports
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.
1.5.2 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.
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1.5.3Supported fiber optic cables
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.
• Shielded/screened cabling can be used when required. Care should be taken to
avoid the creation of ground loops with shielded cabling.
1.5.3 Supported fiber optic cables
The following fiber optic cable types are supported under the stated conditions.
Distance (m)Cable Type Wavelength (nm) Modal Bandwidth
(MHz·km) 100Base-FX 1000Base-SX 10GBase-SR
850 200 — 275 33OM1 (62.5/125)
1300 500 2000 — —
850 500 — 550 82OM2 (50/125)
1300 500 2000 — —
850 1500 — 550 300OM3 (50/125)a
1300 500 2000 — —
850 3500 — 550 400OM4 (50/125)a
1300 500 2000 — —
aLaser optimized.
1.6 Required tools/hardware
The following tools and hardware are required to install the device:
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1.6Required tools/hardware
Tools
Tools Quantity Detail
#1 Phillips screwdriver 1 For removing/installing terminal blocks
and the terminal block cover.
Torx T10 screwdriver 1 For removing/installing modules.
10-18 AWG multipurpose crimping tool 1 For stripping and crimping wires.
Hardware
Tools Quantity Detail
AC/DC power cord 1 per power supply For connecting power to a power
supply module.
For the required wire gauge, refer
to the power supply specifications
in the "RUGGEDCOM MX5000
Modules Reference Manual"l [https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/
en/ps/21322/man].
Mounting brackets 4 For mounting the device to a standard
48 cm (19 in) rack.
Two brackets are pre-installed on the
device. An additional two brackets
(including hardware) are also included
for high-vibration or seismically active
locations.
3 POS power terminal block plug 1 For the failsafe alarm relay. The device
includes one screw-type terminal block
plug.
Additional plugs are also available for
purchase. For more information, refer
to "Parts and accessories" (Page 12).
3 POS power terminal block plug 1 For HI AC or DC power connections. The
device includes one screw-type terminal
block plug.
Additional plugs are also available for
purchase. For more information, refer
to "Parts and accessories" (Page 12).
M4 (#8) ring tongue 4 For connecting wires to a screw-type
terminal block plug or the chassis
ground connection.
Except for the chassis ground
connection, the ring tongue must have
short insulated ring terminals with a
minimum distance of 5 mm (0.2 in)
from the ring center to the insulation.
Braided or equivalent ground wire 1 For grounding the device to safety
Earth.
CAT-5 Ethernet cables — For connecting the device to the
network.
#8-32 screws 4 For mounting the device to a panel.
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