RUGGEDCOM RS416
Installation Guide
Chapter 1
Introduction
Feature Highlights
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Introduction
The RUGGEDCOM RS416 is an industrially hardened serial device server with an integrated, fully managed,
Ethernet switch, designed to operate reliably in electrically harsh and climatically demanding environments.
Featuring a modular design that can support IEEE 1588 and IRIG-B time synchronization, up to 16 serial ports and
up to four Ethernet ports, the RS416 is able to interconnect and synchronize multiple types of intelligent electronic
devices (IEDs).
The time source is provided via IEEE 1588 v2 and converted to IRIG-B for distribution to the IEDs via the serial
ports or dedicated IRIG-B cabling. Each serial port supports standard data communications plus an IRIG-B time-
synchronization output. Using the RS416 results in fewer connectivity devices reducing overall system costs and
extends the useful life of existing legacy IEDs minimizing capital expenditure for new equipment.
The RS416 provides a high level of immunity to electromagnetic interference and heavy electrical surges typical
of environments found in electric utility substations, factory floors or in curb side traffic control cabinets. The
RS416 also features a wide operating temperature range of -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F) allowing it to be installed
in virtually any location.
The embedded Rugged Operating System (ROS®) within the RS416 provides advanced layer 2 and layer 3
networking functions, advanced cyber security features, and a full array of intelligent functionality for high
network availability and manageability. Coupled with the ruggedized hardware design, the RS416 is ideal for
creating mission-critical, real-time, control applications in any harsh environment.
CONTENTS
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Section 1.1, “Feature Highlights”
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Section 1.3, “Precision Time Protocol (PTP) Support”
Section 1.1
Feature Highlights
Serial Device Server
• Modular design allows for 4, 8, 12, or 16 serial ports
• Fully compliant EIA RS422/TIA RS485, RS422, RS232 serial ports (software selectable) with IRIG-B outputs
• Serial fiber interface (ST)
• Transmit serial data over an IP network
• Support for Modbus TCP, DNP 3, TIN serial protocols
• Baud rates up to 230 kbps
• Raw socket mode allows conversion of any serial protocol
• Point-to-point and multi-point modes
• Converts Modbus RTU to Modbus
• Supports multiple Modbus masters
• Converts DNP3.0 to DNP over UDP/TCP
