Chapter 2
Installing the Device
RUGGEDCOM RS900W
Installation Guide
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General Procedure
Section 2.1
General Procedure
The general procedure for installing the device is as follows:
1. Review the relevant certification information for any regulatory requirements. For more information, refer to
2. Mount the device.
3. Install and connect the antennas.
4. Connect the failsafe alarm relay.
5. Connect power to the device and ground the device to safety Earth.
6. Connect the device to the network.
7. Configure the device.
Section 2.2
Required Tools and Materials
The following tools and materials are required to install the RUGGEDCOM RS900W:
Tools/Materials
Purpose
AC power cord (16 AWG)
For connecting power to the device.
CAT-5 Ethernet cables
For connecting the device to the network.
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.
Section 2.3
Cabling Recommendations
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 I 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.
