Chapter 1
Introduction
RUGGEDCOM MX5000
Installation Guide
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Required Tools and Materials
Compact Flash Card Port
Houses the CompactFlash (CF) card that contains active and backup installations of
RUGGEDCOM ROX II, along with the configuration database and other system data. For more
information, refer to
Section 3.3, “Accessing the CompactFlash Card”
.
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 3.1, “Connecting to the Device”
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 5.1, “Failsafe Relay Specifications”
Power Supply Terminal Block
A pluggable terminal block. For more information, refer to
Section 2.7, “Connecting Power”
Section 1.3
Required Tools and Materials
The following tools and materials are required to install the RUGGEDCOM MX5000:
Tools/Materials
Purpose
AC or DC power cord (16 AWG)
For connecting power to the device.
CAT-5 Ethernet cables
For connecting the device to the network.
Phillips screwdriver
For mounting the device to a panel.
4 x #8-32 screws
For mounting the device to a panel.
Section 1.4
Cabling Recommendations
Before connecting the device, be aware of the recommendations and considerations outlined in this section.
CONTENTS
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Section 1.4.1, “Protection On Twisted-Pair Data Ports”
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Section 1.4.2, “Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-TX Cabling Recommendations”
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Section 1.4.3, “Supported Fiber Optic Cables”
Section 1.4.1
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.
