Dissemination or reproduction of this document, or evaluation and communication of its contents, is not
authorized except where expressly permitted. Violations are liable for damages. All rights reserved,
particularly for the purposes of patent application or trademark registration.
This document contains proprietary information, which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.
No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced or translated to another language without
the prior written consent of RuggedCom Inc.
Disclaimer of liability
We have checked the contents of this manual against the hardware and software described. However,
deviations from the description cannot be completely ruled out.
RuggedCom shall not be liable for any errors or omissions contained herein or for consequential
damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
The information given in this document is reviewed regularly and any necessary corrections will be
included in subsequent editions. We appreciate any suggested improvements. We reserve the right to
make technical improvements without notice.
Registered Trademarks
®
RuggedRated™, ROS™ and eRSTP™ are trademarks of RuggedCom Inc. RuggedSwitch
registered trademark of RuggedCom Inc. Other designations in this manual might be trademarks whose
use by third parties for their own purposes would infringe the rights of the owner.
is a
Contacting RuggedCom
Corporate Headquarters US Headquarters Europe Headquarters
RuggedCom Inc.
30 Whitmore Road
Woodbridge, Ontario
Canada, L4L 7Z4
Federal Communications Commission Radio
Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference on his own expense.
CAUTION
This product contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. This product contains no user serviceable
parts. Attempted service by unauthorized personnel shall render all warranties null and void.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by RuggedCom Inc. could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Should this device require service see the “Warranty and Service” section of this guide.
IMPORTANT
This product should be installed in a restricted access location where access can only be
gained by service personnel or users who have been instructed about the reasons for the
restrictions applied to the location and about any precautions that shall be taken; and access
is through the use of a tool or lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by
the authority responsible for the location.
The RuggedSwitch® RSG2300 is an industrially hardened, fully managed,
modular Ethernet switch specifically designed to operate reliably in electrically
harsh and climatically demanding utility substation and industrial environments.
The RSG2300’s superior ruggedized hardware design coupled with the
embedded Rugged Operating System (ROS™) provides improved system
reliability and advanced cyber security and networking features, making it ideally
suited for creating Ethernet networks for mission-critical, real-time, control
applications.
The RSG2300’s modular flexibility offers 1000BaseX fiber and
10/100/1000BaseTX copper port combinations. Optional front or rear mount
connectors make the RSG2300 highly versatile for any application and can
support multiple fiber connectors (SFP, GBIC, LC, SC) without loss of port
density. The RSG2300 is packaged in a rugged galvanized steel enclosure with
industrial grade DIN, panel, or 19" rack-mount mounting options.
Product Overview
1.2 Feature Highlights
Ethernet Ports
• 24 10/100TX copper ports
• Optional: up to 4 1000LX Gigabit Ethernet ports (copper and/or fiber) and up
to 8 100FX Fiber Fast Ethernet ports
• Non-blocking, store and forward switching
• 2 port modules for tremendous flexibility
• Fiber types supported include multimode, singlemode, and bidirectional
single strand
• Full compliance with IEEE: 802.3, 802.3u & 802.3z
• Full duplex operation and flow control (IEEE 802.3x)
RuggedRated™ for Reliability in Harsh Environments
• Immunity to EMI and heavy electrical surges
o Zero-Packet-Loss™ Technology
o Meets IEEE 1613 Class 2 (electric utility substations)
o Exceeds IEC 61850-3 (electric utility substations)
o Exceeds IEEE 61800-3 (variable speed drive systems)
o Exceeds IEC 61000-6-2 (generic industrial environment)
o Exceeds NEMA TS-2 (traffic control equipment)
RSG2000 series products have been designed with maximum mounting and
display flexibility. Customers can order an RSG2000 series switch that can be
mounted in a standard 19” rack, 1” DIN Rail, or directly onto a panel. For rack
mount installations, the RSG2000 series can be ordered with connectors on the
front panel or on the rear of the chassis. Placing the connectors on the rear
allows all data and power cabling to be installed and connected at the rear of the
rack. See Figure 1 and Figure 2 for examples of rack mount orientation.
Product Overview
Figure 1: 19" Rack Front Mount (connectors at front)
Figure 2: 19" Rack Rear Mount (connectors at rear)
The Ethernet connector panel of the RSG2300 is organized into three banks of
eight 10/100Tx copper ports, for a total of 24 fixed 10/100Tx ports, and four
modular slots, whose configuration may be selected at the time the unit is
ordered. Figure 3 shows the physical layout of these ports.
Figure 3: RSG2300 Ethernet Port Layout
Slots 1 and 2 support two-port fiber or copper modules up to 100Mbps, and Slots
3 and 4 support two-port modules up to 1Gbps. Section 3.5 lists and provides
specifications for the fiber optic interfaces available for the RSG2300. The
complement of modules that is installed on a particular unit may be determined
by reading the factory data file via the RuggedSwitch
®
ROSTM user interface.
Each two-port Ethernet module is equipped with an LED per port that indicates
link/activity status information. The LED is solid for ports with a valid link, and
blinks for activity. Figure 4 shows a copper port module in slot 1 and a fiber
module in slot 2 along with the associated link/activity LEDs for each port.
1.4.1 Fiber Optic Transceiver Orientation and Connection
Depending on the order code of the product, the RSG2300 can be equipped with
several different types of fiber optic ports. The Transmit (TX) and Receive (RX)
connections of each port must be properly connected and matched for proper link
and operation. Modules populated on the top row of the device typically have
locking mechanisms or tabs facing the top of the unit. Modules located on the
bottom row of the device have locking mechanisms or tabs facing the bottom of
the unit.
The diagrams in this section depict each fiber connector style supported by the
RuggedSwitch
®
in order to provide a reference for the proper orientation of cable
connections. A front view (looking into the connector) and a top view of the
connector module are shown for each one. Note that if modules are populated on
the bottom row of the device, the transceiver orientation will be inverted relative
to the diagram (i.e. RX and TX will be reversed).
Figure 5 and Figure 6 show front and top views of the pluggable fiber transceiver
modules supported by RuggedSwitch
®
. Note that when the module is installed in
the unit, most of the body of the module as shown in top views below will not be
visible.
Table 1: Pluggable Fiber Transceiver Modules
Figure 5: 1000LX SFP (mini-GBIC)
Module and LC connector
Figure 7 through Figure 11 show front and top views of the fixed fiber transceiver
modules supported by RuggedSwitch
®
. Note that when the daughter card
containing transceiver modules is installed in the unit, most of the body of the
module as shown in top views below will not be visible.
RSG2000 series products are equipped with a versatile display panel, shown in
Figure 12, which provides real-time status information for each port and for the
chassis as a whole, to allow simple diagnostics and troubleshooting. It features:
• RS232 console port for ‘out of band’ console access and configuration
• Power supply and Alarm status indicators
• Convenient port status indicators conveying Link/Activity, Duplex, or Speed
via the Mode push-button (toggles between the three display modes)
• System reset via the Mode push-button (if held for 5 seconds)
Product Overview
Figure 12: RSG2300 LED Display Panel
The device status LEDs provide a quick visual indication of the operational status
of the unit. Table 3 lists the possible LED colors and their corresponding
descriptions.
LED Color Description
Green Power supply operating normally
PS1 / PS2
Alarm
Table 3: LED Display – Device status LED behavior definition
Red Power supply failure
Off No power supply installed
Red An alarm condition exists – log in to the web
management interface or to the CLI to
determine the alarm code
The RSG2000 family of products can be rack mounted using the included rack
mount adapter assemblies shown in Figure 13. Secure the rack mount adapter to
the front side of the chassis using the included black PAN head Philips screws in
the positions shown in Figure 14. The entire chassis can then be mounted to a
standard 19” rack. An additional two rack mount adapters are included to
optionally secure the rear of the chassis in high-vibration or seismically active
locations.
Installation
Figure 13: RSG2000 Family 19” Rack Mount Adapters
Figure 14: Rack mount adapter mounting location
Note:
Since heat within the RSG2300 is channeled to the enclosure, it is recommended
that 1 rack-unit of space (1.75”) be kept unpopulated and free of equipment
above each RS2000 series product to allow for a small amount of convectional
airflow. Although forced airflow is not necessary, any increase in airflow will
result in a reduction of ambient temperature that will improve the long-term
reliability of all equipment mounted within the rack space.
RSG2000 series products can be ordered as panel/DIN mount chassis. Both
options involve the use of the panel/DIN adapters to be mounted on each side of
the chassis enclosure. The adapter allows for the chassis to be mounted on a
standard 1” DIN rail using the grooves in the adapter, and secured using the
included Philips screw. See Figure 15 for a PANEL/DIN mounting diagram.
Figure 15: RSG2300 Panel / DIN RAIL mounting diagram (connectors at top)
The RSG2000 family supports dual redundant power supplies, “Power Supply 1”
(PS1) and “Power Supply 2” (PS2). The connections for PS1, PS2 and the failsafe relay are located on the terminal block as shown in Figure 16 and Figure 17.
RSG2000 products can be equipped with either a Philips Screw Terminal Block
or a Phoenix Plug Terminal Block. The Philips Screw Terminal Block has Philips
screws with compression plates, allowing either bare wire connections or
crimped terminal lugs. We recommend the use of #6 size ring lugs to ensure
secure, reliable connections under severe shock or vibration. Both terminal
blocks have a safety cover which must be removed via two Phillips screws before
connecting any wires. The safety cover must be reattached after wiring to
ensure personnel safety. Refer to Table 5 below for a description of each
terminal as well as to sections 2.3.1 through 2.3.3 for power supply wiring
examples.
Installation
Figure 16: RSG2000 Series Philips Screw Terminal Block
Figure 17: RSG2000 Series Phoenix Plug Terminal Block
The RSG2000 Family chassis ground connection, shown in Figure 18, uses a #632 screw. It is recommended to terminate the ground connection in a #6 ring lug,
and to use a torque setting not exceeding 15 in·lbs (1.7 Nm).
Figure 18: Chassis Ground Connection
#6-32 screw
with ext.
washer.
#6 ring lu
stainless steel standoff
Terminal
Number
1 PS1 Live / +
2 PS1 Surge Ground
3 PS1 Neutral / -
4 Chassis Ground
5 PS2 Live / +
6 PS2 Surge Ground
7 PS2 Neutral / -
8 Relay NO Contact Normally open, failsafe relay contact.
Table 5: RSG2000 Series Power terminal block connection description
Description Usage
PS1 Live / + is connected to the positive (+) terminal if the power
source is DC or to the (Live) terminal if the power source is AC.
PS1 Surge Ground is connected to the Chassis Ground via a
jumper on the terminal block. Surge Ground is used as the
ground conductor for all surge and transient suppression circuitry.
NOTE: Surge Ground must be disconnected from Chassis
Ground during HIPOT (dielectric strength) testing.
PS1 Neutral / - is connected to the negative (-) terminal if the
power source is DC or to the (Neutral) terminal if the power
source is AC.
Chassis Ground is connected to the Safety Ground terminal for
AC inputs or the equipment ground bus for DC inputs. Chassis
ground connects to both power supply surge grounds via a
removable jumper.
PS2 Live / + is connected to the positive (+) terminal if the power
source is DC or to the (Live) terminal if the power source is AC.
PS2 Surge Ground is connected to the Chassis Ground via a
jumper on the terminal block. Surge Ground is used as the
ground conductor for all surge and transient suppression circuitry.
NOTE: Surge Ground must be disconnected from Chassis
Ground during HIPOT (dielectric strength) testing.
PS2 Neutral / - is connected to the negative (-) terminal if the
power source is DC or to the (Neutral) terminal if the power
source is AC.
For dielectric strength (HIPOT) testing in the field, users must remove the metal
jumper located across terminals 2, 4, and 6 of the power supply terminal block.
This metal jumper connects transient suppression circuitry to chassis ground and
must be removed in order to avoid damage to transient suppression circuitry
during HIPOT testing. Figure 22 shows the proper HIPOT test connections and
should be followed to avoid damage to the device.
2.5 Failsafe Alarm Relay Wiring and Specifications
The “Failsafe” output relay is provided to signal critical error conditions that may
occur on RS2000 series products. The contacts are energized upon power-up of
the unit and remain energized unless a critical error occurs. The proper relay
connections are shown in Figure 23. Control of this output is user selectable and
can be programmed via the Rugged Operating System (ROS). One common
application for this output is to signal an alarm if a power failure or removal of
control power occurs.
An RS232 console port for configuration and management of the device is
located on the LED display module shown in Figure 24. This port is intended to
be a temporary connection during initial configuration or troubleshooting and
allows for direct serial access to the management console. The connection is
made using the DB9-Female to RJ45 console cable included in the device
packaging shown in Figure 25. Console connection settings are: 57600 bps, no
parity bits, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit.
Figure 24: Console port on display board Figure 25: RSG2000 Series
Console cable
For reference, the console cable pin-out is show in Table 6.
RuggedCom RS232 over RJ45 pin-out specification
Signal Name (PC is DTE) DB9- Female RJ45 Male
DCD – Carrier detect 1 2
RxD – Receive data (to DTE) 2 5
TxD – Transmit data (from DTE) 3 6
DTR – Data terminal ready 4 3
GND - Signal ground 5 4
DSR – Data set ready 6 1*
RTS – Ready to send 7 8
CTS – Clear to send 8 7
RI – Ring Indicator 9 1*
Table 6: RS232 over RJ45 console cable pin-out
After initial configuration, the RSG2300 can be configured via a number of
networked mechanisms such as Telnet SSH, and the built-in secure web server.
Consult the ROS™ User Guide for further details.
Notes:
• This port is not intended to be a permanent connection.
• Serial cable must not exceed 2m (6.5 ft) in length.
The IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet standard defines 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet
communications over distances of up to 100 meters using all 4 pairs in category
5 (or higher) balanced unshielded twisted-pair cabling. For wiring guidelines,
system designers and integrators should refer to the Telecommunications
Industry Association (TIA) TIA/EIA-568-A wiring standard that characterizes
minimum cabling performance specifications required for proper Gigabit Ethernet
operation. To ensure reliable, error-free data communication, new and preexisting communication paths should be verified for TIA/EIA-568-A compliance.
Table 7 summarizes the relevant cabling standards.
Installation
Cabling
Category
<5 No
5 Yes Verify TIA/EIA-568-A compliance
5e Yes
6 Yes No action required
>6 Yes
Table 7: Cabling categories and 1000BaseTx compliance defined.
Follow these recommendations for copper data cabling in high electrical noise
environments:
• Data cable lengths should be as short as possible, ideally limited to 3m (10ft)
in length. Copper data cables should not be used for inter-building
communications.
• Power and data cables should not be run in parallel for long distances, and
ideally should be installed in separate conduits. Power and data cables
should intersect at 90° angles when necessary to reduce inductive coupling.
• Shielded/screened cabling can optionally be used. The cable shield should
be grounded at a single point to avoid the generation of ground loops.
1000BaseTx
Compliant
Required action
New wire infrastructure required
No action required. New installations should be
designed with Category 5e components or higher
Connector and cabling standards to be
determined.
Note: RuggedCom does not recommend the use of copper cabling of any length
for critical real-time substation automation applications. However, transient
suppression circuitry is present on all copper ports to protect against damage
from electrical transients and to ensure IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 Class 1
conformance. This means that during a transient event communication errors or
interruptions may occur but recovery is automatic. RuggedCom also does not
recommend using these ports to interface to field devices across distances which
could produce high levels of ground potential rise, (i.e. greater than 2500V)
during line to ground fault conditions.
2.8 Pluggable optics – Installation, removal, and
precautions
The RSG2300 can be ordered with two pluggable optical form factors: SFP
(Small Form-factor Pluggable), and GBIC (GigaBit Interface Converter). SFP and
GBIC modules can be safely inserted and removed while the chassis is powered
and operating – a feature also referred to as “hot-swappable”. Nevertheless,
when inserting or removing optics there are several precautions that should be
taken. They include:
• Ensuring that dust caps are mounted on SFP cages at all times unless a user
is in the process of inserting or removing an SFP module. The dust caps will
prevent the accumulation of residue or particles that might inhibit proper
operation.
• Ensuring that the user has properly discharged any possible electrostatic
build-up in order to prevent electrostatic discharges (ESD). This can be
accomplished by properly grounding via an ESD wrist strap, or by touching
earth or chassis ground before performing installation or removal of optics.
ESD can damage or shorten the life of optical modules when not plugged into
a chassis.
• Ensuring that SFP and GBIC optical modules are always stored in an ESDsafe bag or other suitable ESD-safe environment, free from moisture and
stored at the proper temperature (–40 to +85°C).
• Disconnecting all cables from the SFP or GBIC module prior to insertion or
removal of the module.
• Using only optics certified by RuggedCom Inc. with RuggedCom products.
Damage can occur to optics and product if compatibility and reliability have
not been properly assessed.
2.8.1 Module Insertion – GBIC and SFP
Special attention must be paid to the orientation of SFP and GBIC modules upon
installation in the RuggedSwitch
proper orientation of SFP modules installed to both upper and lower slots.
Modules on the upper row must be inserted top-side up, and modules on the
lower row must be inserted top-side down. SFP modules should be inserted with
the bail-latch in the locked position.
Figure 26: SFP Orientation for top and bottom row ports
Both SFP and GBIC modules should gently slide into their ports and should lock
in place when fully inserted. Dust covers should be in place when installing the
modules, and should always be in place when cables are not connected.
Diagrams of both SFP and GBIC modules are provided in Table 1 as a guide to
the orientation of each type.
2.8.2 GBIC Module Removal
GBIC modules have two locking latches, one on either side of the module, as
shown in Figure 27. To remove a GBIC module, disconnect any cables and
replace the dust cover to protect the optics. Depress both latches simultaneously
and gently pull the module from the chassis. The module should be immediately
stored in an ESD-safe environment.
Installation
Figure 27: Locking latch location on GBIC optical modules
2.8.3 SFP Module Removal
SFP Modules are removed using the metal bail latch located on the top of the
module as shown in Figure 28. To remove the SFP module, disconnect any
cables and replace the dust cover to protect the optics. Grasp the bail latch and
gently pull outwards to unlock and remove the module. Removal of an SFP
module is shown further in Figure 29. The module should be immediately stored
in an ESD-safe environment.
1000BaseSX/LX
1000BaseTx
Full Duplex Operation
MAC Bridges
VLAN (Virtual LAN)
Priority Levels
Notes
3.4 Copper Ethernet Port Specifications
The RSG2300 features a fixed set of three fixed banks of eight 10/100Tx copper
ports each, and can be ordered with additional 10/100Tx ports in slots 1 and 2,
and 10/100/1000Tx ports in slots 3 and 4. All copper ports have the following
specifications:
Parameter Specification Notes
Auto-negotiating;
Speed 10/100/1000 Mbps
Duplex FDX / HDX Auto-negotiating
Cable-Type > Category 5 Shielded/Unshielded
Wiring Standard TIA/EIA T568A/B Auto-Crossover, Auto-polarity
Max Distance 100m
Connector RJ45
Isolation 1.5kV RMS 1-minute
1000Mbps modules supported in
Technical Specifications
slots 3 & 4 only
3.5 Fiber Ethernet Port Specifications
Sections 3.5.1 through 3.5.3 list specifications of the optical transceivers used in
the dual-port modules available for the RSG2300. The specifications are
organized by signaling speed and then by order code. Module order codes are
contained within each product when assembled and configured at the factory.
Consult the RuggedCom ROS™ User Guide for help in obtaining the factory
configuration data.
3.5.1 10FL Ethernet Optical Specifications
Order
Code
Mode
Connector
Type
FL01 MM ST
Cable Type (um)
62.5/125 -16 -9 18
50/125
Tx λ
(typ.)
(nm)
820
Tx min
(dBm)
Tx max
(dBm)
-19.8 -12.8
3.5.2 Fast Ethernet (10/100Mbps) Optical Specifications
1. Maximum segment length is greatly dependent on factors such as fiber
quality, and number of patches and splices. Please consult RuggedCom
sales associates when determining maximum segment distances.
2. All optical power numbers are listed as dBm averages.
IEC 60068-2-1 Cold Temperature Test Ad -40°C, 16 Hours N/A
IEC 60068-2-2 Dry Heat Test Bd +85°C, 16 Hours N/A
IEC 60068-2-30
IEC 60255-21-1 Vibration Tests Fc 2g @ (10 - 150) Hz Class 21
IEC 60255-21-2 Shock Tests Ea 30g @ 11mS Class 21
Humidity (Damp
Heat, Cyclic)
Test Db
95% (non-condensing),
55°C , 6 cycles
Severity
Levels
N/A
Note:
1. Class 2 refers to “Measuring relays and protection equipment for which a very
high security margin is required or where the vibration levels are very high,
e.g. for shipboard applications and for severe transportation conditions”
3.7 Operating Environment
Parameter Range Comments
Ambient Operating
Temperature
Ambient Relative
Humidity
Ambient Storage
Temperature
-40 to 85°C
5% to 95% Non-condensing
-40 to 85°C
Ambient Temperature as measured from a 30cm
radius surrounding the center of the enclosure.
RuggedCom warrants this product for a period of five (5) years from date of
purchase. For warranty details, visit http://www.ruggedcom.com/
customer service representative.
Should this product require service, contact the factory at: