
Product Overview
1 Product Overview
1.1 Functional Overview
The
RuggedServer
RS400 Series 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. The RS400 Series consists of the
RS400 and RS401 which are functionally equivalent differing only mechanically in
shape. Featuring an integrated 4 port serial server, a 4 port managed Ethernet switch,
and an optional v.90 modem, the RS400 Series is able to interconnect multiple types of
intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) that have different methods of communications.
Using the RS400 Series results in fewer connectivity devices (which reduces overall
system costs) and extends the useful life of existing legacy IEDs (which minimizes
capital expenditure for new equipment).
The RS400 Series 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 RS400 Series meets or exceeds
a wide range of industry standards including IEC61850, IEEE1613, IEC61000-6-2,
IEEE61800-3, and NEMA TS-2. The RS400 Series also features a wide operating
temperature range of -40°C to +85°C allowing it to be installed in virtually any location.
1.2 Feature Highlights
Serial device server
Fully compliant EIA/TIA RS485, RS422, RS232 serial ports
(software selectable) - DB9, RJ-45, Phoenix style connectors
Baud rates up to 230 kbps
Point-to-point and multi-point modes
Convert Modbus RTU to Modbus TCP
Supports multiple Modbus masters
Serial IP' port redirection software to support Personal Computer (PC)
applications statistics and built-in 'sniffer' for troubleshooting
Ethernet Ports
Integrated Ethernet Switch – up to 4 ports
High performance and throughput Ethernet switching
Fully IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x compliance
Non-blocking, store and forward switching
10/100BaseTX, 10BaseFL, 100BaseFX options
Remote Dial Up Access
Integrated v.90 modem and PPP server
Provides remote access to serial devices and Ethernet LAN
RuggedRated™ for Reliability in Harsh Environments
Immunity to EMI and heavy electrical surges
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Meets IEEE 1613 (electric utility substations)
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Exceeds IEC 61850-3 (electric utility substations)
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Exceeds IEEE 61800-3 (variable speed drive systems)
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