General Procedure; Required Tools And Materials; Cabling Recommendations; Protection On Twisted-Pair Data Ports - Siemens RUGGEDCOM RSG2300P Installation Manual

Chapter 2
Installing Device
Section 2.1

General Procedure

The general procedure for installing the device is as follows:
1. Review the relevant certification information for any regulatory requirements. For more information, refer to
Section 6.1, "Approvals".
2. Mount the device.
3. Connect the failsafe alarm relay.
4. Connect power to the device and ground the device to safety Earth.
5. Connect the device to the network.
6. Configure the device.
Section 2.2

Required Tools and Materials

The following tools and materials are required to install the RUGGEDCOM RSG2300P:
AC power cord (16 AWG)
CAT-5 Ethernet cables
Flathead screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
4 x #8-32 screws
Section 2.3

Cabling Recommendations

Before connecting the device, be aware of the recommendations and considerations outlined in this section.
CONTENTS
• Section 2.3.1, "Protection On Twisted-Pair Data Ports"
• Section 2.3.2, "Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-TX Cabling Recommendations"
Section 2.3.1

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
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Tools/Materials
For connecting power to the device.
For connecting the device to the network.
For mounting the device to a DIN rail.
For mounting the device to a panel.
For mounting the device to a panel.
RUGGEDCOM RSG2300P
Installation Guide
Purpose
General Procedure