Introduction
1.3 Required Tools and Materials
LED
State
Meaning
Off
No link activity
Ethernet Port Status LEDs
Indicate the status of the associated serial port.
LED
State
Meaning
Blinking
Link activi-
ty (receive)
RxX
Off
No link activity
Blinking
Link activi-
ty (transmit)
Tx
Off
No link activity
Communication Ports
Receive and transmit data, as well as provide access to the RUGGED-
COM RS401 Web interface. For more information about the various
ports available for the RUGGEDCOM RS401, refer to
RS-232 Console Port
The serial console port is for interfacing directly with the device and
accessing initial management functions. For information about con-
necting to the device via the serial console port, refer to
.
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 14)"
•
"Failsafe Alarm Relay Specifications (Page 29)"
Power Supply Terminal Block
A pluggable terminal block. For more information, refer to
1.3
Required Tools and Materials
The following tools and materials are required to install the RUGGEDCOM RS401:
Tools/Materials
Purpose
AC or DC power cord (16 AWG)
For connecting power to the device.
Multi-mode and/or single-mode fiber optic cables For connecting the device to a LAN.
CAT-5 Ethernet cables
For connecting the device to a LAN.
Flathead screwdriver
For mounting the device to a DIN rail.
Phillips screwdriver
For mounting the device to a panel.
4 x #6-32 screws
For mounting the device to a panel.
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.
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