Introduction
1.4 Decommissioning and Disposal
Tools/Materials
Purpose
Lightning protector
For protecting the device from harmful electrical
strikes.
Shielded coaxial cables
For connecting the device to antennas and an
Ethernet network.
SIM Card(s) provided by the network carrier
For accessing a network carrier's cellular network.
Required only if a cellular modem module is
equipped.
Flathead screwdriver
For mounting the device to a DIN rail.
Phillips screwdriver
For mounting the device to a panel.
4 x #6-32 screws
For mounting the device to a panel.
Braided or equivalent ground wire
For grounding the device to safety Earth.
1.4
Decommissioning and Disposal
Proper decommissioning and disposal of this device is important to prevent malicious
users from obtaining proprietary information and to protect the environment.
Decommissioning
This device may include sensitive, proprietary data. Before taking the device out of
service, either permanently or for maintenance by a third-party, make sure it has
been fully decommissioned.
For more information, refer to the associated "Configuration Manual".
Recycling and Disposal
For environmentally friendly recycling and disposal of this device and related
accessories, contact a facility certified to dispose of waste electrical and electronic
equipment. Recycling and disposal must be done in accordance with local
regulations.
1.5
Cabling Recommendations
Siemens recommends using SIMATIC NET industrial Ethernet shielded cables for all
Ethernet ports.
1.5.1
Protection On Twisted-Pair Data Ports
All copper Ethernet ports on RUGGEDCOM products include transient suppression
circuitry to protect against damage from electrical transients and conform with
IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 Class 1 standards. This means that during a transient
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