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®
and ROS® are registered trademarks of RuggedCom Inc. RuggedRated, ROS and
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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.
The RuggedSwitch™ RS900G is an industrially hardened, fully managed Ethernet switch
providing dual fiber optical Gigabit Ethernet ports and eight Fast Ethernet copper ports. Designed
to operate reliably in harsh industrial environments, the RS900G 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. An operating
temperature range of -40°C to +85°C coupled with hazardous location certification, a galvanized
steel enclosure and optional conformal coating allows the RS900G to be placed in almost any
location.
The embedded Rugged Operating System (ROS
as Enhanced Rapid Spanning Tree (eRSTP
functionality for high network availability and manageability.
Ethernet Ports
2 - Fiber Optic Gigabit-Ethernet Ports
8 - Fast Ethernet Ports (10/100BaseTX)
Full compliance with IEEE: 802.3, 802.3u
and 802.3z
Non-blocking, store and forward switching
Full duplex operation and flow control (IEEE
802.3x)
Industry standard fiber optical connectors:
LC, SC, SFP
Bi-Directional simplex fiber support
Long haul optics allow Gigabit distances up
-40 to +85°C operating temperature (no fans)
Conformal coated circuit boards (optional)
20 AWG galvanized steel enclosure
™) provides advanced networking features such
™), Port Rate Limiting and a full array of intelligent
Universal Power Supply Options
Fully integrated power supply
Universal high-voltage range: 88-300VDC or
85-264VAC
Dual low-voltage DC inputs (12, 24 or 48
VDC)
CSA/UL 60950 safety approved to +85°C
Simple Plug and Play Operation
Automatic learning of up to 8192
MAC addresses
Auto-negotiation on all 10/100BaseTX ports
Auto-MDI/MDIX (crossover) on all
10/100BaseTX ports
LED indicators for link, activity and speed
ROS™
Enhanced Rapid Spanning Tree (eRSTP
Advanced Network Management
TM
)
Quality of Service (802.1p) for real-time
traffic
Port rate limiting: 128kbps to 8Mbps
VLAN (802.1q) with double tagging
IGMP Snooping for multicast filtering
Port configuration, status, statistics,
mirroring, security
Loss of link management on fiber ports
Web-based, Telnet, CLI management
interfaces
SNMP v2 and RMON
Rich set of diagnostics with logging and
alarms
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1.1 RS900G Family Front Panel Description
Figure 1.1.1 RS900G Front Panel View
ITEM Activity Comments
Solid Link Established LINK LED (Yellow)
Blinking Tx/Rx Activity
Power LED Solid Power On
Alarm LED Solid Alarm condition exists
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1.2 RS900G Family Bottom View
Figure 1.2.1 RS900G Family Bottom View
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2 Installation
2.1 DIN Rail Mounting
An optional DIN rail mounting bracket is available for the RS900G. Figure 2.1.1 details mounting
instructions for the standard 1” DIN Rail.
Figure 2.1.1 RS900G Family DIN Rail Mounting
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2.2 Power Supply Wiring and Grounding
2.2.1 HI Power Supply Wiring and Grounding
Figure 2.2.1 RS900G Family Power Supply Inputs
The RS900G family HI power supply inputs are identical and are connected as follows:
1. +/L should be connected to AC (Hot)
2. -/N should be connected to AC (Neutral)
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 RS900G unit.
4. Chassis Ground should be connected to the AC Ground terminal
Notes:
1. Equipment must be installed according to the applicable country wiring codes.
2. Surge Ground MUST be disconnected from the Chassis Ground during HIPOT (dielectric
strength) testing.
3. All line-to-ground transient energy is shunted to the Surge Ground terminal. In cases
where users require the inputs to be isolated from ground, remove the ground braid
between Surge and Chassis Ground. Note that all line-to-ground transient protection
circuitry will be disabled.
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2.2.2 DC Power Supply Wiring and Grounding
Figure 2.2.2.1 DC Power supply wiring and grounding diagram
The RS900 low voltage DC power supply features reverse polarity protection and dual independent
inputs. This feature allows the connection of two DC sources with the same nominal voltage to
provide redundant power supply inputs. The DC source must be connected to the DC inputs
according to the polarity markings on the unit.
Notes:
1. Equipment must be installed according to the applicable country wiring codes.
2. Surge Ground should be connected to Chassis Ground via a braided cable or other
appropriate ground wire.
3. Chassis Ground must be connected to the protective earth.
4. All line-to-ground transient energy is shunted to the Surge Ground terminal. In cases
where users require the DC inputs to be isolated from ground, remove the ground braid
between Surge and Chassis Ground. Note that all line-to-ground transient protection
circuitry will be disabled.
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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 disconnected
(see Figure 2.3.1) during the HIPOT test. This is required in order to prevent the transient/surge
suppression circuitry, which is connected to Surge Ground (see Figure 2.3.1), from being activated
during the HIPOT test.
Figure 2.3.1 HIPOT (Dielectric Strength) Testing
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2.4 Failsafe Output Wiring and Specifications
The “Failsafe” output relay is provided to signal critical error conditions that may occur on the
RS900G series switch. The contacts are energized upon power up of the unit and remain
energized until an alarm condition or power loss occurs.
Figure 2.4.1 RS900G Family Failsafe Output Relay
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2.5 RS232 Port Wiring
The RS232 port is used for configuring the unit. A straight-through serial cable with a DB-9
connector is required. There is no need to crossover the Transmit and Receive signals from the PC
side since this has been done internally as shown in the figure below.
Fig 2.5.1 RS232 Female DCE pin-out
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
Table 2.5.1 RS232 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 RJ45 Ports – Signal Description
The RS900G series switches have several 10/100BaseTX ports that allow connection to standard
CAT-5 UTP cable with RJ45 male connectors. The RJ45 receptacles are directly connected to the
chassis ground on the unit and can accept shielded CAT-5 cables. If shielded cables are used,
care must be taken to ensure the shielded cables do not form a ground loop via the shield wire and
the RJ45 receptacles at either end. Fig. 2.6.1 shows the RJ45 port pins configuration.
Fig. 2.6.1 shows the RJ45 port pins configuration.
NOTE: RuggedCom does not recommend the use of CAT-5 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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3 Technical Specifications
3.1 Operating Environment
Parameter Range Comments
Ambient Operating Temperature
Ambient Relative Humidity 5% to 95% Non-condensing
Ambient Storage Temperature
Operating Altitude 0 to 15240m (0 to 50000 ft) Over temperature range of -40
1. This is the same power supply for both AC and DC.
2. (T) denotes time-delay fuse
1
Maximum
Input
72VDC
300 VDC
265 VAC
Fuse
Rating
3.15A (T)
3.15A (T)
Ambient Temperature as
measured from a 30cm radius
surrounding the center of the
RS900G enclosure.
to 85C
Isolation
1.5 kV DC
4 kV AC 5.5
kV DC
Maximum Power
Consumption
10W
3.3 Failsafe Relay Specifications
Parameter Value
Max Switching Voltage 30VAC, 80VDC
Rated Switching Current 0.3A @ 30VAC
Figure 1 - Failsafe Relay Specification
NOTES:
1. Resistive Load.
2. For Class-2 circuits only.
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3.4 Twisted Pair Data Port Specifications
Data Port Media Distance Connector Type
10/100 Mbps Cat 5 UTP or STP 100m RJ45
3.5 Fiber Optical Port Specifications
For maximum flexibility RuggedCom Inc. offers a number of different transceiver choices for
Gigabit fiber optical communications. The following table details fiber optic specifications based on
the order code / transceiver selected at time of ordering.
Order
Code
2LCMM MM / LC 850
2LC10 SM / LC 1310
2LC25 SM / LC 1310
2SC10 SM / SC 1310
2SC25 SM / SC 1310
SFP MM / LC 850
SFP SM / LC 1310
SFP SM / LC 1310
SFP4 SM / LC 1550
SFP4 SM / LC 1550
SFP
SFP4
Mode /
Connector
SM / SC
Simplex
SM / SC
Simplex
Tx
(nm)
1310
1490
Cable
Type2
50/125
9/125
9/125
9/125
9/125
50/125
9/125
9/125
9/125
9/125
9/125
9/125
Tx Pwr
(dBm) 3
(Min/Max)
-9.5 / -4 -20 0 0.5
-9.5 / -3 -22 -3 10
-5 / 0 -22 -3 25
-10 / -3 -22 -3 10
-7 / -3 -24 -3 25
-8.5 / -4 -22 -3 0.5
-9 / -3 -24 0 10
-7 / -3 -26 -3 25
-5 / 0 -26 0 50
0 / 5 -26 0 80
-9 / -3 -22 -3 10
-9 / -3 -22 -3 10
Rx
Sensitivity
(dBm) 3
Rx
Saturation
(dBm) 3
Distance1
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. All cabling is duplex type unless otherwise specified.
3. All optical power numbers are listed as dBm averages.
4. These transceivers utilize a distributed feedback (DFB) type laser and are rated for -20C
to +85C operation only.
IEC 61000-4-8 Magnetic Field Enclosure ports 40 A/m continuous, 1000 A/m for 1 s N/A
IEC 61000-4-29
IEC 61000-4-11
IEC 61000-4-12
IEC 61000-4-16
IEC 61000-4-17
IEC 60255-5 Dielectric Strength
IEC 60255-5 H.V. Impulse
Burst (Fast
Transient)
Induced
(Conducted) RFI
Voltage Dips &
Interrupts
Damped
Oscillatory
Mains Frequency
Voltage
Ripple on D.C.
Power Supply
Enclosure Contact +/- 8kV 4
Enclosure Air +/- 15kV 4
Signal ports +/- 4kV @ 2.5kHz x
D.C. Power ports +/- 4kV 4
A.C. Power ports +/- 4kV 4
Earth ground ports +/- 4kV 4
Signal ports
D.C. Power ports
A.C. Power ports
Signal ports 10V 3
D.C Power ports 10V 3
A.C. Power ports 10V 3
Earth ground ports 10V 3
D.C. Power ports
A.C. Power ports
Signal ports
D.C. Power ports
A.C. Power ports
Signal ports 30V Continuous, 300V for 1s 4
D.C. Power ports 30V Continuous, 300V for 1s 4
D.C. Power ports 10% 3
Signal ports 2kV AC (Fail-Safe Relay output) N/A
D.C. Power ports 1.5kV DC N/A
A.C. Power ports 2kV AC N/A
Signal ports 5kV (Fail-Safe Relay output) N/A
D.C. Power ports 5kV N/A
A.C. Power ports 5kV N/A
If the unit contains copper ports the IEEE 1613 conformance is Class 1 (During disturbance errors may occur
If the unit contains all fiber ports the IEEE 1613 conformance is Class 2 (During disturbance no errors will
IEEE 1613
Clause
but recovery is automatic).
occur).
Description Test Levels
Enclosure Contact +/- 8kV
Enclosure Air +/- 15kV
Signal ports +/- 4kV @ 2.5kHz
D.C. Power ports +/- 4kV
A.C. Power ports +/- 4kV
Earth ground ports +/- 4kV
Signal ports 2.5kV common mode @ 1MHz
D.C. Power ports 2.5kV common & differential mode @ 1MHz
A.C. Power ports 2.5kV common & differential mode @ 1MHz
Signal ports 5 kV (Failsafe Relay)
D.C. Power ports 5 kV
A.C. Power ports 5 kV
Signal ports 2kV AC(Failsafe Relay)
D.C. Power ports 1.5kV DC
A.C. Power ports 2kV AC
4.3 IEC Environmental Type Tests
Test Description Test Levels
IEC 60068-2-1 Cold Temperature Test Ad -40 deg. C, 16 Hours N/A
RuggedCom warrants this product for a period of five (5) years from date of purchase. For warranty
details, visit http://www.ruggedcom.com or contact your customer service representative. Should
this product require warranty or service, contact the factory at: