Introduction
1
The RUGGEDCOM RX1524 is a cost-efficient, rugged Layer 3 switch and router. The
RUGGEDCOM RX1524’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 RX1524 is designed to provide a high level of immunity to
electromagnetic interference (EMI) and heavy electrical surges typical of the harsh
environments found in many industrial applications. An operating temperature
range of -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F) allows the RUGGEDCOM RX1524 to be placed in
almost any location.
1.1
Feature Highlights
Reliability in Harsh Environments
• Immunity to EMI and high voltage
electrical transients
• -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F)
operating temperature (no fans)
• Failsafe output relay for critical
failure or error alarming
Universal Power Supply Options
• Input voltage ranges: 13-36 VDC
and 37-72 VDC or 85-264 VAC
and 88-300 VDC for worldwide
operability
• CSA/UL 62368-1 safety approved to
85 °C (185 °F)
Physical Ports
• Field replaceable line modules
• Up to 24 100Base-FX ports
• Up to 24 10/100Base-TX ports
• Up to 12 10Base-FL/100Base-SX
ports
• Up to 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Up to 24 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
1.2
Description
The RUGGEDCOM RX1524 features various ports, controls and indicator LEDs on the
front panel for connecting, configuring and troubleshooting the device.
RUGGEDCOM RX1524
Installation Manual, 10/2021, C79000-G8976-1487-03
1
