Introduction
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The RUGGEDCOM RS416F 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. Featuring a modular
design that can support IEEE 1588 and IRIG-B time synchronization, up to 16 serial
ports and up to four Ethernet ports, the RUGGEDCOM RS416F is able to interconnect
and synchronize multiple types of intelligent electronic devices (IEDs).
The time source is provided via IEEE 1588 v2 and converted to IRIG-B for distribution
to the IEDs via the serial ports or dedicated IRIG-B cabling. Each serial port supports
standard data communications plus an IRIG-B time-synchronization output. Using
the RUGGEDCOM RS416F results in fewer connectivity devices reducing overall
system costs and extends the useful life of existing legacy IEDs minimizing capital
expenditure for new equipment.
The RUGGEDCOM RS416F 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
RUGGEDCOM RS416F also features a wide operating temperature range of -40 to 85
°C (-40 to 185 °F) allowing it to be installed in virtually any location.
The embedded Rugged Operating System (ROS®) within the RUGGEDCOM RS416F
provides advanced layer 2 and layer 3 networking functions, advanced cyber security
features, and a full array of intelligent functionality for high network availability and
manageability. Coupled with the ruggedized hardware design, the RUGGEDCOM
RS416F is ideal for creating mission-critical, real-time, control applications in any
harsh environment.
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Feature Highlights
Serial Device Server
• Modular design allows for 4, 8, 12, or 16 serial ports
• Fully compliant EIA RS422/TIA RS485, RS422, RS232 serial ports (software
selectable) with IRIG-B outputs
• Serial fiber interface (ST)
• Transmit serial data over an IP network
• Support for Modbus TCP, DNP 3, TIN serial protocols
• Baud rates up to 230 kbps
• Raw socket mode allows conversion of any serial protocol
• Point-to-point and multi-point modes
RUGGEDCOM RS416F
Installation Manual, 04/2021, C79000-G8976-1354-04
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