
Overview
1.2 Requirements and Restrictions
Module
Operating System
APE1404
Debian Linux®
APE1404 ADM
Debian Linux® + CROSSBOW ADM
APE1404W7
Windows® Embedded Standard 7
APE1404CKP
Check Point GAiA™
Upgrading or Changing the Operating System
The operating system can be upgraded or extended as needed. It can also be
changed to an alternative software platform, such as Linux Mint or Ubuntu.
IMPORTANT
Siemens assumes no responsibility for upgrades or changes made to the operating
system.
Other Software/Applications
Siemens does not support any software installed on the RUGGEDCOM APE. This in-
cludes, but is not limited to, software images provided by Siemens Customer Sup-
port.
Check Point GAiA™ Licensing
To run Check Point GAiA™ on the RUGGEDCOM APE, the Check Point operating sys-
tem must be activated after the RUGGEDCOM APE module has been installed.
1.2
Requirements and Restrictions
Note the following requirements and restrictions for using the RUGGEDCOM APE:
•
Operating Temperature Range
Each module is rated for operation within the temperature range of -40 to 75 °C
(-40 to 167 °F).
•
Power Consumption
CAUTION
Electrical hazard - risk of power failure
Installing more RUGGEDCOM APE modules than allowed on a RUGGEDCOM
RX15xx device can lead to power fluctuations and irregular shut downs.
On an RX1512 device, do not install more than one RUGGEDCOM APE module.
On an RX1500, RX1501, RX1510 or RX1511 device, do not install more than two
RUGGEDCOM APE modules.
2
RUGGEDCOM APE (Application Processing Engine)
Configuration Manual, 12/2019, C79000-G8976-1121-05