RUGGEDCOM RS416
Installation Guide
Chapter 3
Communication Ports
Copper Ethernet Ports
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Communication Ports
The RUGGEDCOM RS416 can be equipped with various types of communication ports to enhance its abilities and
performance.
Each communication port type has a specific place in the RUGGEDCOM RS416 chassis.
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2
3
4
5
6
Figure 17: Port Assignment
1.
Slot 1
2.
Slot 2
3.
Slot 3
4.
Slot 4
5.
Slot 5
6.
Slot 6
Slot
Type
1 to 4
Serial Ports
5
Fast Ethernet (10/100Base-TX, 10Base-FL or 10/100Base-FX) or IRIG-B BNC Ports
6
Fast Ethernet (10/100Base-TX, 10Base-FL or 10/100Base-FX)
CONTENTS
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Section 3.1, “Copper Ethernet Ports”
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Section 3.2, “Fiber Optic Ethernet Ports”
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Section 3.5, “Connecting Multiple RS485 Devices”
Section 3.1
Copper Ethernet Ports
The RS416 supports several 10/100Base-TX Ethernet ports that allow connection to standard Category 5 (CAT-5)
unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables with RJ45 male connectors. The RJ45 connectors are directly connected to
the chassis ground on the device and can accept CAT-5 shielded twisted-pair (STP) cables.
WARNING!
Electric shock hazard – risk of serious personal injury and/or equipment interference. If shielded
cables are used, make sure the shielded cables do not form a ground loop via the shield wire and the
