Introduction
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The RUGGEDCOM RX1501 is a cost-efficient, rugged Layer 3 switch and router. The
RUGGEDCOM RX1501’s modular and field replaceable platform can be equipped with
WAN, serial, and Ethernet options, making it ideally suited for electric power utilities,
the industrial plant floor, and traffic control systems.
The RUGGEDCOM RX1501 is designed to provide a high level of immunity to electro-
magnetic interference (EMI) and heavy electrical surges typical of the harsh environ-
ments found in many industrial applications. An operating temperature range of -40
to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F) allows the RUGGEDCOM RX1501 to be placed in almost any
location.
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Feature Highlights
Reliability in Harsh Environments
• Immunity to EMI and high voltage
electrical transients
• -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F) operat-
ing temperature (no fans)
• Failsafe output relay for critical fail-
ure or error alarming
Universal Power Supply Options
• Single, removable power supply
module
• Fully integrated power supply (no
external adapter)
• Input voltage ranges: 13-36 VDC
and 37-72 VDC or 85-264 VAC and
88-300 VDC for worldwide operabili-
ty
• CSA/UL 60950-1 safety approved to
85 °C (185 °F)
Physical Ports
• Field replaceable line modules
• Up to 36 100Base-FX ports
• Up to 36 10/100Base-TX ports
• Up to 18 10Base-FL/100Base-SX
ports
• Up to 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Up to 36 serial ports
• Up to 4 T1/E1 RJ48C ports or 2 E1
BNC ports
• Up to 2 DDS (Digital Data Services)
ports
• Up to 8 active cellular data interfaces
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Description
The RUGGEDCOM RX1501 features various ports, controls and indicator LEDs on the
front panel for connecting, configuring and troubleshooting the device.
RUGGEDCOM RX1501
Installation Manual, 05/2020, C79000-G8976-1054-17
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