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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 at his own expense.
Caution: Service
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 invalidate
specifications, test results, and agency approvals, and void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Should this device require service, refer to Appendix A, Warranty in this guide.
Caution: Physical Access
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 RuggedServer™ RMC30 is an industrially hardened, 2-port serial device server specifically
designed to operate in electrically harsh and climatically demanding environments. The RMC30
allows you to communicate with virtually any serial device via Ethernet providing simple and
reliable network connectivity.
The RMC30 is packaged in a compact, galvanized steel enclosure that allows either DIN or panel
mounting for efficient use of cabinet space. It has an integrated power supply with a wide range of
voltages for worldwide operability. An operating temperature range of -40 to +85°C (-40 to +185°F)
without the use of internal cooling fans allows it to be placed in almost any location.
The RMC30 is compliant with EMI and environmental standards for utility substations, industrial
manufacturing, process and control and intelligent transportation systems applications.
The RMC30 offers both an RS232 port and a RS485/422 port simultaneously via a solid screw
down terminal block. The 10Base-T Ethernet port supports both auto-negotiation and autocrossover detection and simplifies cabling. Simple and intuitive network based configuration using
either the built in Web or Telnet server makes setup a breeze.
The RMC30’s superior ruggedized design coupled with the Rugged Operating System™ (ROS)
provides improved system reliability making it ideally suited for creating Ethernet networks for
mission critical, real-time, control applications.
Connectivity
• 1 RS232 and 1 RS422/485 port
• 1-10BaseTX
• Fully compliant EIA/TIA RS485 and RS232 ports
• Built-In optional RS485 Termination
Serial Encapsulation
• Baud rates up to 230 kbps
• Point to point and multi-point modes
• Convert Modbus RTU to Modbus TCP
• Support multiple Modbus masters
• Use ‘serial IP’ port redirection software to support PC applications statistics and built-in ‘sniffer’
for troubleshooting
Universal Power Supply Options
• Input voltages of 24VDC, 48VDC, and (88-300VDC or 85-264VAC) for worldwide operability
• Integrated power supply eliminates need for an awkward external power transformer
• Screw down terminal blocks ensure reliable maintenance free connections
• CSA/UL 60950 safety approved to +85°C
Designed for Harsh Environments
• Exceeds IEC 61850-3 requirements for electric power substations
• Exceeds IEC 61000-6-2 for industrial environments