RuggedCom RuggedServer RS400, RuggedServer RS401 Installation Manual

RuggedServer RS400 Family

4-Port Serial Device Server with Integrated 4-Port Managed

Ethernet Switch

Installation Guide

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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 expense.

Caution

This product contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT”.

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.

Should this device require service see the “Warranty” section of this installation guide.

Important

This unit 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.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement......................... 3

Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ 4

1 Product Overview.................................................................................................................... 5

1.1 Functional Overview..........................................................................................5

1.2 Feature Highlights.............................................................................................5

1.3 RS400 Series Description.................................................................................7

1.1.1 RS400........................................................................................................7

1.1.2 RS401........................................................................................................9

2 Installation............................................................................................................................. 11

2.1 Mounting..........................................................................................................11

2.1.1 RS400......................................................................................................11

2.1.2 RS401......................................................................................................12

2.2 Power Supply Wiring and Grounding ..............................................................13

2.2.1 Power Supply - AC Input.........................................................................14

2.2.2 Power Supply – DC Inputs ......................................................................14

2.3 HIPOT (Dielectric Strength) Testing................................................................15

2.4 Failsafe Relay Outputs....................................................................................16

2.5 RS232 Console Port Wiring ............................................................................17

2.6 Serial Ports......................................................................................................18

2.6.1 4 x RS232 via DB9..................................................................................19

2.6.2 4 x RS485 via Phoenix............................................................................20

2.6.3 4 x RS232/RS485/RS422 via DB9 ..........................................................21

2.6.4 4 x RS232/RS485/RS422 via RJ-45........................................................22

2.6.5 RS485 Wiring ..........................................................................................23

2.6.6 Serial Port Transient Protection...............................................................24

2.7 Ethernet Ports .................................................................................................25

2.7.1 RJ-45 Twisted-Pair Ports.........................................................................26

2.7.2 Ethernet Port Transient Protection..........................................................26

2.7.3 Fiber Optic Ports......................................................................................27

2.8 V.90 Modem Port (Optional)............................................................................28

3 Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................... 29

3.1 Operating Environment ...................................................................................29

3.2 Power Supply Specifications...........................................................................29

3.3 Failsafe Relay Specifications ..........................................................................30

3.4 Data Port Specifications..................................................................................30

3.5 Fiber Optical Specifications.............................................................................31

3.6 Type Test Specifications.................................................................................32

3.7 Physical Dimensions.......................................................................................33

3.7.1 RS400......................................................................................................33

3.7.2 RS401......................................................................................................35

4 Agency Approvals................................................................................................................. 36

5 Warranty................................................................................................................................ 36

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Product Overview

1 Product Overview

1.1 Functional Overview

The RuggedServer RS400 Series 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. The RS400 Series consists of the
RS400 and RS401 which are functionally equivalent differing only mechanically in
shape. Featuring an integrated 4 port serial server, a 4 port managed Ethernet switch,
and an optional v.90 modem, the RS400 Series is able to interconnect multiple types of
intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) that have different methods of communications.
Using the RS400 Series results in fewer connectivity devices (which reduces overall
system costs) and extends the useful life of existing legacy IEDs (which minimizes
capital expenditure for new equipment).

The RS400 Series 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 RS400 Series meets or exceeds
a wide range of industry standards including IEC61850, IEEE1613, IEC61000-6-2,
IEEE61800-3, and NEMA TS-2. The RS400 Series also features a wide operating
temperature range of -40°C to +85°C allowing it to be installed in virtually any location.

1.2 Feature Highlights

Serial device server

 Fully compliant EIA/TIA RS485, RS422, RS232 serial ports
 (software selectable) - DB9, RJ-45, Phoenix style connectors
 Baud rates up to 230 kbps
 Point-to-point and multi-point modes
 Convert Modbus RTU to Modbus TCP
 Supports multiple Modbus masters
 Serial IP' port redirection software to support Personal Computer (PC)

applications statistics and built-in 'sniffer' for troubleshooting

Ethernet Ports

 Integrated Ethernet Switch – up to 4 ports
 High performance and throughput Ethernet switching
 Fully IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x compliance
 Non-blocking, store and forward switching
 10/100BaseTX, 10BaseFL, 100BaseFX options

Remote Dial Up Access

 Integrated v.90 modem and PPP server
 Provides remote access to serial devices and Ethernet LAN

RuggedRated™ for Reliability in Harsh Environments

 Immunity to EMI and heavy electrical surges

o Meets IEEE 1613 (electric utility substations)
o Exceeds IEC 61850-3 (electric utility substations)
o Exceeds IEEE 61800-3 (variable speed drive systems)

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o

Exceeds IEC 61000-6-2 (generic industrial)

o Exceeds NEMA TS-2 (traffic control equipment)

 Fully independent 2kV (RMS) isolated serial ports
 40°C to +85°C operating temperature (no fans)
 8 AWG galvanized steel enclosure

Universal Power Supply Options

 Fully integrated power supplies (no external adaptors)
 Popular low-voltage DC ranges: 12, 24 and 48 VDC
 Universal high-voltage range: 88-300 VDC or 85-264 VAC
 CSA/UL 60950 safety approved to +85°C

Rugged Operating System (ROS™) Features

 Simple plug and play operation - automatic learning,
 negotiation, and crossover detection
 Integrated Cyber Security features
 RSTP (802.1w) and Enhanced Rapid Spanning Tree (eRSTP™) network

fault recovery (<5ms).Quality of Service (802.1p) for real-time traffic

 VLAN (802.1q) with double tagging and GVRP support
 IGMP Snooping for multicast filtering
 Port Rate Limiting and Broadcast Storm Limiting
 Port configuration, status, statistics, mirroring, security

Management Tools

 Web-based, Telnet, CLI management interfaces
 SNMP v1/v2/v3
 Remote Monitoring (RMON)
 Rich set of diagnostics with logging and alarms

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1.3 RS400 Series Description

1.1.1 RS400

Serial Data Ports (RS232/RS485/RS422)

Serial Port

Indicators

DC (+) / AC (L)
DC (-) / AC (N)

Surge Ground

Integrated 4-Port Switch

RS232

Console Port

Optional V.90

Modem Port

Normally Open
Normally Closed

Figure 1: RS400 Top View

ITEM Activity Comments

LINK LED (Orange)

Blinking – Once per second Tx, Rx Activity

Solid Link Established

Tx LED (Orange) Blinking Tx (Transmit) Activity
Rx LED (Orange) Blinking Rx (Receive) Activity

POWER LED (Green) Solid Power On

Fault LED (Red) Solid Fault has occurred

Table 1: RS400 LED description

Ethernet Port

Indicators

Common

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Front

Rear

Integrated 4-Port Switch

Serial Data Ports (RS232/RS485/RS422)

Din Rail Mounting

Bracket

DC (+) / AC (L)

DC (-) / AC (N)

Surge Ground

Safety Ground

Stud

Figure 2: RS400 Front and Rear View

RS232

Console Port
Optional V.90

Modem Port

Failsafe Relay

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1.1.2 RS401

Top

Failsafe Relay

Normally Open

Common

Normally Closed

Bottom

Surge Ground

DC (-) / AC (N)
DC (+) / AC (L)

RS232

Console Port

Optional V.90

Modem Port

Integrated 4-Port Switch

Serial Port

Indicators

Serial Data Ports (RS232/RS485/RS422)

Figure 3: RS401 Top and Bottom View

ITEM Activity Comments

LINK LED (Orange)

Blinking – Once per second Tx, Rx Activity

Solid Link Established

Tx LED (Orange) Blinking Tx (Transmit) Activity
Rx LED (Orange) Blinking Rx (Receive) Activity

POWER LED (Green) Solid Power On

Fault LED (Red) Solid Fault has occurred

Table 2: RS401 LED Description

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Figure 4: RS401 Front View

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2 Installation

2.1 Mounting

2.1.1 RS400

Figure 5: RS400 Front & Side Panel/DIN Mounting

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2.1.2 RS401

Figure 6: RS401 Front & Side Panel/DIN Mounting

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2.2 Power Supply Wiring and Grounding

+/H = DC(+) / AC(Hot)

-/N = DC(-) / AC(Neutral)

Surge Ground

Figure 7: RS400 Series Power Supply Inputs

Safety Ground

Stud

The RS400 Series power supply inputs are connected as follows:

1. +/H = DC (+) / AC (Hot) is connected to the positive (+) terminal if the power
source is DC or to the (Hot) terminal if the power source is AC.

2. -/N = DC (-) / AC (Neutral) is connected to the negative (-) terminal if the power
source is DC or to the (Neutral) terminal if the power source is AC.

3. Surge Ground is connected to the Chassis Ground via a braided cable or other
appropriate grounding wire. Surge Ground is used as the ground conductor for all
surge and transient suppression circuitry internal to the RS400 Series.

4. Chassis Ground is connected to the Safety Ground terminal for AC inputs or the
equipment ground bus for DC inputs.

NOTES:

1) 88-300VDC Equipment: A 300VDC appropriately rated circuit breaker must be
installed.

2) 100-240VAC Equipment: A 250VAC appropriately rated circuit breaker must be
installed.

3) A circuit breaker is not required for 12, 24 or 48 VDC rated equipment

4) Power input terminals have reverse polarity protection for 12, 24 & 48 VDC rated
equipment.

5) Equipment must be installed according to the applicable country wiring codes.

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2.2.1 Power Supply - AC Input

Figure 8: Power Supply – AC Input

2.2.2 Power Supply – DC Inputs

Figure 9: Power Supply – DC Inputs

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2.3 HIPOT (Dielectric Strength) Testing

Units which are to be “HIPOT” tested in the field must have the braided ground cable(s)
disconnected as shown in Figure 2.4 during the HIPOT test. This is required in order to
prevent the transient/surge suppression circuitry, which is connected to Surge Ground,
from being activated during the HIPOT test.

HIPOT (Dielectric Strength) Testing

Disconnect Braided Cable during

HIPOT (dielectric strength) testing!

Braided Cable

Figure 10: HIPOT (Dielectric Strength) Testing

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2.4 Failsafe Relay Outputs

The “Failsafe” output relay is provided to signal critical error conditions that may occur
on the RS400 Series. The contacts are energized upon power up of the unit and remain
energized until a critical error occurs. One common application for this output is to signal
an alarm if a power failure or removal of control power occurs.

Figure 11: Failsafe Output Relay

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2.5 RS232 Console Port Wiring

The RS232 port is used for configuring the RS400 Series. A straight-through serial
cable with a DB-9 connector is required. There is no need to cross-over the TXD and
RXD signals from the PC side since this has been done internally as is shown below.

Pin Signal

1 No Connection
2 Transmit Data
3 Receive Data
4 No Connection
5 Ground
6 No Connection
7 No Connection
8 No Connection
9 No Connection

Figure 12: RS232 DB9 Female DCE pin-out

NOTE: This port is not intended to be a permanent connection and the cable shall be

less than 2m (6.5 ft) in length.

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2.6 Serial Ports

The RS400 Series can be equipped with four RS232 DB9 ports, four RS485 Phoenix
ports, four RS232/RS485/RS422 DB9 ports or four RS232/RS485/RS422 RJ-45 ports.
When the RS400 Series is equipped with four RS232 DB9 ports it is physically
indistinguishable than when it is equipped with four RS232/RS485/RS422 DB9 ports.
Check the product label on the back of the unit or the ROS firmware and review the table
below in order to determine the type of serial ports on your RS400 Series. The italicized
letters in the order code represent options specific to your order.

Ports Order Code

4 x RS232 via DB9 RS40X-PS-M-E1E2-2-MP
4 x RS485 via Phoenix RS40X-PS-M-E1E2-4-MP
4 x RS232/RS485/RS422 via DB9 RS40X-PS-M-E1E2-3D-MP
4 x RS232/RS485/RS422 via RJ-45 RS40X-PS-M-E1E2-3R-MP

Figure 13: Serial Port Options

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2.6.1 4 x RS232 via DB9

The figure below shows the RS400 when equipped with four RS232 DB9 ports.

Figure 14: RS400 equipped with four RS232 DB9 ports

When equipped with four RS232 ports, the RS400 Series offers a female Data
Communications Equipment (DCE) interface. When communicating with a Data
Terminal Equipment (DTE) device, such as a PC, a straight-through serial cable (3 pin or
9 pin) is required. When communicating with a DCE, such as another RS400, the RX
and TX must be ‘crossed-over’, for example, using a NULL modem cable. The RS232
pin-out is shown below.

Pin Signal

1 No Connection
2 Transmit Data
3 Receiv e Data
4 No Connection
5 COM (Isolated Ground)
6 No Connection
7 No Connection
8 No Connection
9 No Connection

Figure 15: DB9 Female DCE pin-out

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2.6.2 4 x RS485 via Phoenix

The figure below shows the RS400 when equipped with four RS485 Phoenix ports.

Figure 16: RS400 equipped with four RS485 Phoenix ports

The Phoenix port pin-out is shown below.

Pin Signal

1 Positive
2 Negative
3 Common (Isolated Ground)

NOTE: On the unit Pin 3 is
marked as Gnd

Figure 17: Phoenix port pin-out

The RS485 serial ports are terminated by default from the factory. Termination provided
is AC Termination style 120 Ohm resistor in series with a 10nF capacitor. The following
table details the appropriate jumper configuration for each RS485 port.

Port Number

1 JP5 Removed Installed
2 JP6 Removed Installed
3 JP7 Removed Installed
4 JP8 Removed Installed

Table 2.7.2.1 RS485 termination options

Jumper #

Jumper Position

No Termination AC Termination

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2.6.3 4 x RS232/RS485/RS422 via DB9

The figure below shows the RS400 when equipped with four RS232/RS485/RS422 DB9
ports.

Figure 18: RS400 equipped with four RS232/RS485/RS422 DB9 ports

Each port is individually selectable via software to be RS232, RS485 or RS422. The
DB9 port is below.

Figure 19: DB9 Female DCE Port pin-out

Pin RS232 Mode RS485 Mode RS422 Mode

1 CD - ­2 TX TX/RX+ TX+
3 RX

-

RX+
4 DTR - ­5 Common (Isolated Ground)
6 DSR - RX­7 CTS TX/RX - TX­8 RTS -

RI (No

9

Connection)

- -

Shield Chassis Ground

Table 3: DB9 Female DCE Port pin-out

NOTES:

1. No internal termination is provided.

2. Pins 1, 4, and 6 are connected internally. Pins 7 and 8 are connected internally. In
RS232 mode, these pins enter a high impedance state. A DTE that asserts DTR and
expects DSR or CD will operate correctly. A DTE that asserts RTS will see CTS
asserted, although the RuggedServer will not perform hardware flow control.

3. The Common terminals are optically isolated; however, there is transient voltage
protection circuitry between the Common terminals and chassis ground.

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2.6.4 4 x RS232/RS485/RS422 via RJ-45

The figure below shows the RS400 when equipped with four RS232/RS485/RS422 RJ­45 ports.

Figure 20: RS400 equipped with four RS232/RS485/RS422 RJ-45 ports

Each port is individually selectable via software to be RS232, RS485 or RS422. The RJ­45 port is shown below.

Figure 21: RJ45 Port pin-out

Pin RS232 Mode RS485 Mode RS422 Mode

1 DSR - RX­2 DCD - ­3 DTR - ­4 Common (Isolated Ground)
5 RX - RX+
6 TX TX/RX + TX +
7 CTS - ­8 RTS TX/RX - TX -

Shield Chassis Ground

Table 4: RJ45 Port pin-out

NOTES:

1 No internal termination is provided.
2 Pins 1, 2, and 3 are connected internally. Pins 7 and 8 are connected internally. In

RS232 mode, these pins enter a high impedance state. A DTE that asserts DTR
and expects DSR or CD will operate correctly. A DTE that asserts RTS will see CTS
asserted, although the RuggedServer will not perform hardware flow control.

3 The Common terminals are optically isolated; however, there is transient voltage

protection circuitry between the Common terminals and chassis ground.

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2.6.5 RS485 Wiring

Each RS485 port can communicate to multiple RS485 devices by daisy chaining devices
over a single twisted pair with transmit and receive signals on the same two wires (half
duplex). The following guidelines should be followed to ensure reliable continuous
communication:

1. To minimize the effects of ambient electrical noise, shielded cabling is

recommended.

2. The correct polarity must be observed throughout a single daisy chain.

3. The number of devices wired should not exceed 32, and total distance should be

less than 4000 feet (at 100 kbps).

4. The Common terminals should be connected to the common wire inside the

shield.

5. The shield should be connected to earth ground at a single point to avoid loop

currents

6. The twisted pair should be terminated at each end of the chain.

The figure below shows the recommended RS485 wiring.

Figure 22: Conceptual recommended RS485 wiring diagram

NOTES:

1. On RS400 Series units with Phoenix ports, the Common (Isolated Ground) port is

marked “Gnd”. See the Phoenix ports section for details.

2. On RS400 Series units with Phoenix ports, internal termination is provided. See

the Phoenix ports section for details.

3. On RS400 Series units with RS232/RS485/RS422 DB9 or RJ-45 ports then no

internal termination is provided. See the DB9 & RJ-45 port sections for details.

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2.6.6 Serial Port Transient Protection

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 the
transient event communications errors or interruptions may occur but recovery is
automatic.

RuggedCom also does not recommended to use 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.

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2.7 Ethernet Ports

Depending on the order code of the product, the RS400 Series can be equipped with
several different types of Ethernet ports. In order to determine the type of Ethernet ports
on your RS400 Series, review you order code (your order code is in the form RS40X-PS­M-E1E2-SP-MP) and compare it to Table 2.8.1 below.

Code (E1 & E2
in your order
code)

00 No Ethernet ports
TX 10/100BaseTX RJ-45
FL 10FL Multimode ST, 820nm, 2km
MJ 100FX Multimode MTRJ
MC 100FX Multimode SC
MT 100FX Multimode ST
T2 100FX Singlemode ST, Standard 20km
L2 100FX Singlemode LC, Standard 20km
L5 100FX Singlemode LC, Intermediate Reach

L9 100FX Singlemode LC, Long Reach 90km
C2 100FX Singlemode SC, Standard 20km
C5 100FX Singlemode SC, Intermediate Reach

C9 100FX Singlemode SC, Long Reach 90km

Table 5: Ethernet Port Options

The following two figures show examples of the RS400 equipped with different Ethernet
ports.

Port

50km

50km

Figure 23: RS400 equipped with ST and RJ-45 Ethernet ports

Figure 24: RS400 equipped with LC and RJ-45 Ethernet ports

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2.7.1 RJ-45 Twisted-Pair Ports

The RS400 Series can be equipped with a number of 10/100BaseTX ports that allow
connection to standard CAT-5 UTP cable with RJ-45 male connectors. These ports
have auto-crossover, auto-negotiation, and auto-polarity features. The RJ-45
receptacles used can accept and take advantage of screened (commonly known as
“shielded”) cabling. Figure 2.8.1.1 shows the RJ-45 port pin-out.

Pin Signal

1+Rx
2-Rx
3+Tx
4 No Connection
5 No Connection
6-Tx
7 No Connection
8 No Connection

Figure 25: RJ-45 Port pin-out

2.7.2 Ethernet Port Transient Protection

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 the
transient event communications errors or interruptions may occur but recovery is
automatic.

RuggedCom also does not recommended to use 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.

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2.7.3 Fiber Optic Ports

The RS400 Series 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. The drawings in the following figures show
each fiber optical connector style with a side and top view to allow the user to identify the
proper cable connection orientation.

Figure 2.8.2.1: 10FL ST connector

Figure 2.8.2.3: 100FX LC connector

Figure 2.8.2.2: 100FX MTRJ connector

Figure 2.8.2.4: 100FX SC connector

Figure 2.8.2.5: 100FX ST connector

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2.8 V.90 Modem Port (Optional)

The RS400 Series can be equipped with one single standard V.90 modem port to allow
remote dial-in access to the RS400 Series, and the Ethernet network. For instructions
regarding the configuration and operation of this port please see the RuggedServer User
Manual available at www.ruggedcom.com

The modem port can be accessible via the RJ-11 port located on the rear of the unit.
Figure 26 details the port pin-out, which conforms to the standard telephony pin
configuratio

CAUTION – To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication
line cord.

n.

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Pin Signal

1 No Connection
2 No Connection
3Ring
4Tip
5 No Connection
6 No Connection

Figure 26: RJ-11 V.90 Modem Port pin-out

This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications

The Ringer Equivalence Number is an indication of the maximum number of devices

allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may

consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of

the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five.

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3 Technical Specifications

3.1 Operating Environment

Parameter Range Comments

Ambient Temperature as

Ambient Operating

Temperature

Ambient Relative Humidity 5% to 95% Non-condensing

Ambient Storage

Temperature

-40 to 85C

-40 to 85C

3.2 Power Supply Specifications

Minimum

Input

88 VDC
85 VAC

Power Supply Type

12 -24 VDC 10 VDC 36 VDC 6.3A(F) 2

24 VDC 18 VDC 36 VDC 5A(F) 2
48 VDC 36 VDC 59 VDC 2A(T) 2

HI (125/250 VDC) 1
HI (110/230 VAC)

NOTES:

1. This is the same power supply for both AC and DC.

2. (F) Denotes fast-acting fuse, (T) denotes time-delay fuse

3. For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type and

rating of fuse.

1

Maximum

Input

300 VDC
265 VAC

measured from a 30 cm radius

surrounding the center of the

RS400 Series enclosure.

Fuse

Rating

2A(T)

1,2

Maximum

Power

Consumption

8 W

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3.3 Failsafe Relay Specifications

Parameter Value

Max Switching
Voltage
Rated Switching
Current

30VAC, 80VDC

0.3A @ 30VAC
1A @ 30VDC, 0.3A @ 80VDC

3.4 Data Port Specifications

Data Port Media Distance Connector Type

10/100BaseTx Cat 5 UTP/STP 100m RJ-45

RS232
RS485 Shielded Twisted-Pair 1200m N/A

RS422 Shielded Twisted-Pair 1200m N/A

Standard RS232

Shielded Serial Cable

15m DB9 Male or RJ-45

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3.5 Fiber Optical Specifications

Speed

Standard

Mode /

Connector

Tx 

(nm)

Cable
Type

(m)

2

(dBm peak) 2

Tx Pwr

(Min / Max)

Rx

Sensitivity

(dBm

Average) 2

Rx Saturation

(dBm Peak) 2

Typical

Distance

(km) 1

Power

Budget

(dB)

10BaseFL MM / ST 820 50/125 -16.5/-10.6 -34 -11.2 2 21

100BaseFX MM / ST 1310 50/125 -15.7 -33.5 -11 2 17

100BaseFX MM / SC 1300 50/125 -16/-11 -33 -11 2 17

100BaseFX MM / LC 1310

100BaseFX

MM /

MTRJ

1310 50/125 -16/-11 -33.5 -11 2 17

50/125

-19 / -14 -32 -14 2 15

100BaseFX SM / ST 1310 9/125 -27 / -14 -35 -3 5 8

100BaseFX SM / SC 1310 9/125 -13/5 -31 -4 20 20

100BaseFX SM / LC 1310 9/125 -15/-8 -31 -5 15 16.5

NOTES:

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. To convert from average to peak add 3 dBm. To convert from peak to average,
subtract 3 dBm.

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3.6 Type Test Specifications

Electrical Safety Levels Comments

ANSI/IEEE C37.90

Dielectric Withstand 2 kV rms for 1 minute

High Voltage Impulse 5 kV peak

IEC 60255-5 (Section
IEC 60255-5 (Section

Insulation Resistance 500 VDC for 1 minute IEC 60255-5 (Section 6

Electrical Environment Levels Comments

High Frequency

Disturbance (Oscillatory)

2.5 kV @ 1MHz for 2s

ANSI/IEEE C37.90.1

IEC Surge 4 kV / 2 kV

IEC Fast Transient 2 kV / 1 kV

ANSI/IEEE Fast Transient 4 kV ANSI/IEEE C37.90.1

IEC Radiated RFI

Immunity

ANSI/IEEE Radiated RFI

Immunity

ESD

(Electrostatic Discharge)

15 kV (air discharge)

10 V/m IEC 61000-4-3
35 V/m ANSI/IEEE C37.90.2

8 kV (contact)

Atmospheric
Environment

Temperature (Dry Cold)
Temperature (Dry Heat)

Humidity

Levels Comments

-40C
85C

95%

non-condensing

Test Db: 6 cycles, 55C, 95%

IEC 60068-2-1

Test Ad: 16 hrs @ -40C

IEC 60068-2-2

Test Bd: 16 hrs @ 85C

IEC 60068-2-30

(1989)

6)

8)

IEC 60255-22-1

IEC 61000-4-5

(Level 4)

IEC 61000-4-4

(Level 4)

IEC 61000-4-2

(Level 4)

Humidity

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3.7 Physical Dimensions

3.7.1 RS400

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Parameter

Dimensions

Weight 4.8 lb (2.2 Kg)

Enclosure 18 gauge Galvanized Steel

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11.47 x 7.96 x 2.23 inches

29.13 x 20.22 x 5.66 cm

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3.7.2 RS401

Parameter

Dimensions

Weight 4.2 lb (1.9 Kg)

Enclosure 18 gauge Galvanized Steel

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6.77 x 7.42 x 3.49 inches

17.20 x 18.85 x 8.86 cm

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Agency Approvals

4 Agency Approvals

Agency Standards Comments

CSA, CE

FCC FCC Part 15, Class A Approved

CISPR EN55022, Class A Approved

FDA/CDRH 21 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter J Compliant

IEC/EN

CSA C22.2 No. 60950, UL 60950,

EN 60950, EN 61000-6-2

EN60825-1:1994 + A11:1996 +

A2:2001

Approved

Compliant

5 Warranty

RuggedCom warrants this product for a period of five (5) years from date of purchase.
For warranty details, visit http://www.ruggedcom.com/
representative.

Should this product require warranty or service contact the factory at:
RuggedCom Inc.

300 Applewood Cres., Unit 1
Concord, Ontario
Canada L4K 5C7
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

or contact your customer service

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