Preface

Introduction 1

Installing the Device 2

RUGGEDCOM RS950G
Communication Ports 3

Technical Specifications 4

Dimension Drawings 5
Installation Guide
Certification 6

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Table of Contents
Preface ............................................................................................................... vii
Alerts ................................................................................................................................................ vii
Related Documents ............................................................................................................................ vii
Accessing Documentation .................................................................................................................. vii
Training ............................................................................................................................................ viii
Customer Support ............................................................................................................................. viii

Chapter 1
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Feature Highlights ........................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Description .................................................................................................................................. 2
1.3 High Availability Seamless Ring Operation .................................................................................... 3
1.3.1 Parallel Redundancy Protocol ............................................................................................ 3
1.3.2 High Availability Seamless Redundancy .............................................................................. 4

Chapter 2
Installing the Device ............................................................................................ 7
2.1 Mounting the Device .................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.1 Mounting the Device on a DIN Rail .................................................................................... 8
2.1.2 Mounting the Device to a Panel ......................................................................................... 8
2.2 Connecting Power ........................................................................................................................ 9
2.2.1 Connecting High AC/DC Power ........................................................................................ 10
2.2.2 Connecting Low DC Power .............................................................................................. 11
2.3 Connecting the Failsafe Alarm Relay ........................................................................................... 13
2.4 Connecting to the Device ........................................................................................................... 13
2.5 Cabling Recommendations ......................................................................................................... 14

Chapter 3
Communication Ports ......................................................................................... 15
3.1 Copper Ethernet Ports ................................................................................................................ 15
3.2 SFP Optic Ethernet Ports ........................................................................................................... 16
3.2.1 Installing an SFP Optical Port .......................................................................................... 17
3.2.2 Removing an SFP Optical Port ......................................................................................... 18

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Chapter 4
Technical Specifications ..................................................................................... 19
4.1 Power Supply Specifications ....................................................................................................... 19
4.2 Failsafe Relay Specifications ...................................................................................................... 19
4.3 Copper Ethernet Port Specifications ............................................................................................ 20
4.4 SFP Optic Ethernet Port Specifications ........................................................................................ 20
4.5 Operating Environment ............................................................................................................... 21
4.6 Mechanical Specifications ........................................................................................................... 21

Chapter 5
Dimension Drawings .......................................................................................... 23

Chapter 6
Certification ........................................................................................................ 25
6.1 Standards Compliance ............................................................................................................... 25
6.2 Agency Approvals ...................................................................................................................... 25
6.3 EMC and Environmental Type Tests ............................................................................................ 26

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Preface
This guide describes the RUGGEDCOM RS950G. It describes the major features of the device, installation,
commissioning and important technical specifications.
It is intended for use by network technical support personnel who are responsible for the installation,
commissioning and maintenance of the device. It is also recommended for use by network and system planners,
system programmers, and line technicians.

Alerts
The following types of alerts are used when necessary to highlight important information.

DANGER!
DANGER alerts describe imminently hazardous situations that, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.

WARNING!
WARNING alerts describe hazardous situations that, if not avoided, may result in serious injury and/or
equipment damage.

CAUTION!
CAUTION alerts describe hazardous situations that, if not avoided, may result in equipment damage.

IMPORTANT!
IMPORTANT alerts provide important information that should be known before performing a procedure
or step, or using a feature.

NOTE
NOTE alerts provide additional information, such as facts, tips and details.

Related Documents
Other documents that may be of interest include:
• RUGGEDCOM ROS User Guide for the RS950G

Accessing Documentation
The latest user documentation for RUGGEDCOM RS950G v is available online at www.siemens.com/ruggedcom.
To request or inquire about a user document, contact Siemens Customer Support.

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Training
Siemens offers a wide range of educational services ranging from in-house training of standard courses on
networking, Ethernet switches and routers, to on-site customized courses tailored to the customer's needs,
experience and application.
Siemens' Educational Services team thrives on providing our customers with the essential practical skills to make
sure users have the right knowledge and expertise to understand the various technologies associated with critical
communications network infrastructure technologies.
Siemens' unique mix of IT/Telecommunications expertise combined with domain knowledge in the utility,
transportation and industrial markets, allows Siemens to provide training specific to the customer's application.
For more information about training services and course availability, visit www.siemens.com/ruggedcom or
contact a Siemens sales representative.

Customer Support
Customer support is available 24 hours, 7 days a week for all Siemens customers. For technical support or
general information, contact Siemens Customer Support through any of the following methods:
Online
Visit http://www.siemens.com/automation/support-request to submit a Support Request (SR) or check
on the status of an existing SR.

Telephone
Call a local hotline center to submit a Support Request (SR). To locate a local hotline center, visit
http://www.automation.siemens.com/mcms/aspa-db/en/automation-technology/Pages/default.aspx.

Mobile App
Install the Industry Online Support app by Siemens AG on any Android, Apple iOS or Windows mobile
device and be able to:
• Access Siemens' extensive library of support documentation, including FAQs and manuals
• Submit SRs or check on the status of an existing SR
• Contact a local Siemens representative from Sales, Technical Support, Training, etc.
• Ask questions or share knowledge with fellow Siemens customers and the support community

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Introduction
The RUGGEDCOM RS950G is an IEC 62439-3 PRP (Parallel Redundancy Protocol) and HSR (High-Availability
Seamless Redundancy) redundancy box, or RedBox. The RS950G provides the ultimate in network reliability
with Zero-Packet-Loss™ and zero fail-over time from any network fault.

IMPORTANT!
Comité International Spécial des Perturbations Radioélectriques Statement - CISPR22 Class A
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

IMPORTANT!
This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

The following sections provide more information about the RS950G:

• Section 1.1, “Feature Highlights”
• Section 1.2, “Description”
• Section 1.3, “High Availability Seamless Ring Operation”

Section 1.1

Feature Highlights
Network Resilience Substation Rated
• IEC 62439 PRP • -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F) operating (no fans)
• IEC 62439 HSR
Management
Industrial Design • SSH/SSL encryption
• Panel or DIN mounting • Web-based, Telnet
• Dual DC inputs: • Alarms, Critical Relay
▪ 10 to 36 VDC
▪ 37 to 72 VDC
• Universal AC input:
▪ 85-264 VAC or 88-300 VDC
• 20 AWG steel enclosure

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Section 1.2

Description
The RUGGEDCOM RS950G features various ports, controls and indicator LEDs for connecting, configuring
and troubleshooting the device. The final device configuration is determined during the ordering process. The
following describes the major options available.

3
6
4

7
8
6

7 10
9
6

Figure 1: RUGGEDCOM RS950G

1. POWER LED 2. ALARM LED 3. HSR LED 4. PRP LED 5. Port Status LED 6. SFP Pluggable Fiber Transceiver 7. Copper
Ethernet Port 8. RS-232 Console Port 9. Failsafe Alarm Relay Terminal 10. Power Supply Terminal

• LEDs – LEDs indicate the operational status of the device.

▪ POWER LED – Illuminates when power is being supplied to the device.
State Description

Green Device is ready

Red Device is booting up

Off No power

▪ ALARM LED – Illuminates when an alarm condition exists.

▪ HSR LED – Illuminates when the device is in HSR Redbox mode.
▪ PRP LED – Illuminates when the device is in PRP Redbox mode.
▪ Port Status LEDs – Indicate the status of each port:
○ Solid = Link

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○ Blinking = Activity
○ Off = No link/activity
• SFP Pluggable Transceivers and Copper Ethernet Ports – Receive and transmit network traffic, as well as
provide remote Web access to the RUGGEDCOM ROS operating system. For more information, refer to:
▪ Section 2.4, “Connecting to the Device”
▪ Section 3.1, “Copper Ethernet Ports”
▪ Section 4.3, “Copper Ethernet Port Specifications”
▪ Section 3.2, “SFP Optic Ethernet Ports”
▪ Section 4.4, “SFP Optic Ethernet Port Specifications”
• RS232 Serial Console Port – For interfacing directly with the device and accessing initial management
functions. For information about connecting to the device via the serial console port, refer to Section 2.4,
“Connecting to the Device”.
• Failsafe Alarm Relay Terminal – Latches to default state when a power disruption or other alarm condition
occurs. For more information, refer to:
▪ Section 2.3, “Connecting the Failsafe Alarm Relay”
▪ Section 4.2, “Failsafe Relay Specifications”
• Power Supply Terminal – A pluggable terminal. For more information, refer to:
▪ Section 2.2, “Connecting Power”
▪ Section 4.1, “Power Supply Specifications”

Section 1.3

High Availability Seamless Ring Operation

Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) and High-availability Seamless Redundancy (HSR) are two mechanisms
defined by the IEC 62439-3 standard to provide hitless network recovery. Unlike Spanning Tree Protocol (STP),
which requires reconfiguration of the active network topology over redundant physical links, HSR and PRP
provide hitless network recovery through the use of information replication.
The following sections describe each mechanism in more detail:
• Section 1.3.1, “Parallel Redundancy Protocol”
• Section 1.3.2, “High Availability Seamless Redundancy”

Section 1.3.1

Parallel Redundancy Protocol

Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) provides hitless network recovery by replicating information over two
physically independent Ethernet networks. The following illustrates a typical PRP network:

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1 5 6

2 2 7

Figure 2: PRP Network Design

1. Sending IED 2. RS950G 3. Network A 4. Network B 5. RS900 6. IED 7. Receiving IED

NOTE
PRP expands the Ethernet frame by 6 octets due to RCT (Redundancy Check Trailer). Generation of
PRP supervision frames also consumes bandwidth. As a result, the network designer should keep in
mind the overhead introduced by the PRP network when calculating the network capacity.

Section 1.3.2

High Availability Seamless Redundancy

The basic principle behind High-availability Seamless Redundancy (HSR) is the replication of frames over both
sides of the HRS ring. The following illustrates a typical HSR network:

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1 3 4

2 2 5

Figure 3: HSR Network Design

1. Sending IED 2. RS950G 3. RS900 4. IED 5. Receiving IED

All of the network nodes inside an HSR ring must be HSR-capable. HSR-unaware nodes can be attached to the
HSR ring through the use of a RedBox (Redundancy Box). Compared to PRP, HSR only demands approximately
half of the network infrastructure. However, network bandwidth on an HSR ring is approximately halved compared
with a network ring based on RSTP technology.

NOTE
Current HSR implementation limits link utilization to 74% when using multicast traffic.

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Installing the Device

The following sections describe how to install the device, including mounting the device, connecting power, and
connecting the device to the network.

DANGER!
Electrocution hazard – risk of serious personal injury and/or damage to equipment. Before performing
any maintenance tasks, make sure all power to the device has been disconnected and wait
approximately two minutes for any remaining energy to dissipate.

WARNING!
Radiation hazard – risk of serious personal injury. 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.

IMPORTANT!
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 Siemens Canada Ltd. could invalidate
specifications, test results, and agency approvals, and void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

IMPORTANT!
This product should be installed in a restricted access location where access can only be gained by
authorized personnel who have been informed of the restrictions and any precautions that must be
taken. Access must only be possible through the use of a tool, lock and key, or other means of security,
and controlled by the authority responsible for the location.

• Section 2.1, “Mounting the Device”

• Section 2.2, “Connecting Power”
• Section 2.3, “Connecting the Failsafe Alarm Relay”
• Section 2.4, “Connecting to the Device”
• Section 2.5, “Cabling Recommendations”

Section 2.1

Mounting the Device

The RS950G is designed for maximum mounting and display flexibility. It can be equipped with connectors that
allow it to be installed in a 35 mm (1.4 in) DIN rail or directly on a panel.

NOTE
For detailed dimensions of the device with either DIN rail or panel hardware installed, refer to
Chapter 5, Dimension Drawings.

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The following sections describe the various methods of mounting the device:
• Section 2.1.1, “Mounting the Device on a DIN Rail”
• Section 2.1.2, “Mounting the Device to a Panel”

Section 2.1.1

Mounting the Device on a DIN Rail

For DIN rail installations, the RS950G can be ordered with a DIN rail mounting bracket pre-installed on the rear of
the chassis. The bracket allow the device to be slid onto a standard 35 mm (1.4 in) DIN rail.

IMPORTANT!
DIN rail mounting is not recommended for constant vibration environments.

To mount the device to a DIN rail, do the following:

1. Pull the DIN rail adapter down and clip the device on to the DIN rail. Release the adapter to secure the
device.

1
1

Figure 4: DIN Rail Mounting

1. DIN Rail 2. DIN Rail Mounting Bracket

2. Slide the device into position.

Section 2.1.2

Mounting the Device to a Panel

For panel installations, the RS950G can be ordered with mounting brackets that mount to the top and bottom of
the chassis.

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To mount the device to a panel, do the following:

1. Remove the bracket mounting screws from the top and bottom of the chassis.
2. Install the mounting brackets to the top and bottom of the chassis using the bracket mounting screws. Make
sure the screws are hand-tightened.
3. Place the device against the panel and align the mounting brackets with the mounting holes.

1 21 3

Figure 5: Panel Mounting

1. Bracket Mounting Screw 2. #6 Screw 3. Mounting Bracket

4. Using #6 screws of sufficient length (not provided), secure the mounting brackets to the panel. Use wall
anchors (not provided) where required.

Section 2.2

Connecting Power
The RS950G supports a single integrated high AC/DC or low DC power supply

IMPORTANT!
• For 110/230 VAC rated equipment, an appropriately rated AC circuit breaker must be installed.
• For 125/250 VDC rated equipment, an appropriately rated DC circuit breaker must be installed.
• Use only #16 gage wiring when connecting terminal blocks.
• Equipment must be installed according to applicable local wiring codes and standards.

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• 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.

IMPORTANT!
Siemens requires the use of external surge protection in VDSL applications where the line may be
subject to surges greater than that for which the device is rated. Use the following specifications as a
guide for VDSL external surge protection:
• Clamping Voltage: 50 V to 200 V
• Insertion Loss: < 0.1 dB at 10 MHz
• Peak Surge Current: 10 kA, 8x20µs waveform

The following sections describe how to connect power to the device:

• Section 2.2.1, “Connecting High AC/DC Power”
• Section 2.2.2, “Connecting Low DC Power”

Section 2.2.1

Connecting High AC/DC Power

CAUTION!
Electrical hazard – risk of damage to equipment. Do not connect AC power cables to terminals for DC
power. Damage to the power supply may occur.

CAUTION!
Electrical hazard – risk of damage to equipment. Before testing the dielectric strength (HIPOT) in the
field, remove the braided ground cable connected to the surge ground terminal and chassis ground.
This cable connects transient suppression circuitry to chassis ground and must be removed in order to
avoid damage to transient suppression circuitry during testing.

1. Connect the positive wire from the power source to the positive/live (+/L) terminal on the terminal block.

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Figure 6: Terminal Block Wiring

1. Positive/Live (+/L) Terminal 2. Negative/Neutral (-/N) Terminal 3. Surge Ground Terminal 4. Braided Ground Cable

2. Connect the negative wire from the power source to the negative/neutral (-/N) terminal on the terminal block.
3. Using a braided wire or other appropriate grounding wire, connect the surge ground terminal to the chassis
ground connection. The surge ground terminal is used as the ground conductor for all surge and transient
suppression circuitry internal to the unit.
4. Connect the ground terminal on the power source to the chassis ground terminal on the device.

Section 2.2.2

Connecting Low DC Power

The device supports a single low DC power supply with dual power supply inputs. The use of both power supply
inputs is recommended to provide redundancy and load balancing.
To connect a low DC power supply to the device, do the following:
1. Connect the positive wire from the power source to the positive terminal on the terminal block.

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1 3

Figure 7: Terminal Block Wiring - Single DC Power Supply Inputs

1. Positive Terminal 2. Negative Terminal 3. Surge Ground Terminal 4. Braided Ground Cable

2 2

1 3 1

Figure 8: Terminal Block Wiring - Dual DC Power Supply Inputs

1. Positive Terminal 2. Negative Terminal 3. Surge Ground Terminal 4. Braided Ground Cable

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2. Connect the negative wire from the power source to the negative terminal on the terminal block.
3. Using a braided wire or other appropriate grounding wire, connect the surge ground terminal to the chassis
ground connection. The surge ground terminal is used as the ground conductor for all surge and transient
suppression circuitry internal to the unit.
4. Connect the ground terminal on the power source to the chassis ground terminal on the device.

Section 2.3

Connecting the Failsafe Alarm Relay

The failsafe relay can be configured to latch based on alarm conditions. The NO (Normally Open) contact is
closed when the unit is powered and there are no active alarms. If the device is not powered or if an active alarm
is configured, the relay opens the NO contact and closes the NC (Normally Closed) contact.

NOTE
Control of the failsafe relay output is configurable through ROS. One common application for this relay
is to signal an alarm if a power failure occurs. For more information, refer to the ROS User Guide for
the RS950G.

The following shows the proper relay connections.

1 2 3

Figure 9: Failsafe Alarm Relay Wiring

1. Normally Open 2. Common 3. Normally Closed

Section 2.4

Connecting to the Device

The following describes the various methods for accessing the ROS console and Web interfaces on the device.
For more detailed instructions, refer to the ROS User Guide for the RS950G.

Serial Console Port

Connect a PC or terminal directly to the serial console port to access the boot-time control and ROS console
interface.

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IMPORTANT!
The serial console port is intended to be used only as temporary connections during initial
configuration or troubleshooting.

The serial console port implements RS-232 DCE (Data Communication Equipment) on a DB9 connector. The
following is the pin-out for the port:
Pin Name Description

5 1 1 DCD Data Carrier Detect

2 RX Receive Data

3 TX Transmit Data

4 DTR Data Terminal

Ready

5 GND Signal Ground

9 6
6 DSR Data Set Ready

Figure 10: Serial DB9 Console Port 7 RTS Request to Send

8 CTS Clear To Send

9 Reserved (Do Not Connect)

Communication Ports
Connect any of the available Ethernet ports on the device to a management switch and access the
RUGGEDCOM ROS console and Web interfaces via the device's IP address. The factory default IP address for
the RUGGEDCOM RS950G is https://192.168.0.1.
For more information about available ports, refer to Chapter 3, Communication Ports.

Section 2.5

Cabling Recommendations
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 that during a transient electrical event, communications errors or interruptions may occur, but recovery is
automatic.
Siemens does not recommend using copper Ethernet ports to interface with devices in the field across distances
that could produce high levels of ground potential rise (i.e. greater than 2500 V), during line-to-ground fault
conditions.

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Communication Ports
The RS950G can be equipped with various types of communication ports to enhance its abilities and
performance. To determine which ports are equipped on the device, refer to the factory data file available through
ROS. For more information on how to access the factory data file, refer to the ROS User Guide for the RS950G.
Each communication port type has a specific place in the RS950G chassis.

Figure 11: Port Assignment

1. 100Base-FX or 1000Base-FX SFP Pluggable Fiber Transceiver 2. 100Base-TX or 1000Base-TX Copper Ethernet Port

NOTE
Copper ports are automatically disabled when SFP ports are present.

The following sections describe the available ports:

• Section 3.1, “Copper Ethernet Ports”
• Section 3.2, “SFP Optic Ethernet Ports”

Section 3.1

Copper Ethernet Ports

The RS950G supports several 100Base-TX or 1000Base-TX Ethernet ports with RJ-45 connectors. The RJ-45
connectors are directly connected to the chassis ground on the device and can accept CAT-5 shielded twisted-
pair (STP) cables.
The following is the pin-out description for the RJ-45 connectors:

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Name
Pin Description
8 1 100Base-TX 1000Base-TX

1 RX+ BI_DA+ Receive Data+

or Bi-Directional
Pair A+

Figure 12: RJ-45 Ethernet Port Pin Configuration 2 RX- BI_DA- Receive Data-
or Bi-Directional
Pair A-

3 TX+ BI_DB+ Transmit Data+

or Bi-Directional
Pair B+

4 Reserved (Do BI_DC+ Transmit Data+

Not Connect) or Bi-Directional
Pair C+

5 Reserved (Do BI_DC- Receive Data-

Not Connect) or Bi-Directional
Pair C-

6 TX- BI_DB- Transmit Data-

or Bi-Directional
Pair B-

7 Reserved (Do BI_DD+ Receive Data-

Not Connect) or Bi-Directional
Pair D+

8 Reserved (Do BI_DD- Receive Data-

Not Connect) or Bi-Directional
Pair D-

For specifications on the available copper Ethernet ports, refer to Section 4.3, “Copper Ethernet Port
Specifications”.

Section 3.2

SFP Optic Ethernet Ports

SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) optic Ethernet ports are available with LC (Lucent Connector) connectors.
Make sure the Transmit (Tx) and Receive (Rx) connections of each port are properly connected and matched to
establish a proper link.

1 2

Figure 13: LC Port

1. Tx Connector 2. Rx Connector

NOTE
SFP modules, as well as their optical ports, can be safely inserted and removed while the chassis is
powered and operating.

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The following sections describe how to install and remove SFP optical ports:
• Section 3.2.1, “Installing an SFP Optical Port”
• Section 3.2.2, “Removing an SFP Optical Port”

Section 3.2.1

Installing an SFP Optical Port

To install an SFP optical port, do the following:

CAUTION!
Electrical hazard – risk of damage to equipment. Use only components certified by Siemens with
RUGGEDCOM products. Damage to the module and device may occur if compatibility and reliability
have not been properly assessed.

CAUTION!
Electrical hazard – risk of damage to equipment. Make sure all electrostatic energy is dissipated
before installing or removing components from the device. An electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause
serious damage to the component once it is outside the chassis.

1. Make sure all potential electrostatic build-up has been properly discharged to prevent electrostatic
discharges (ESD). This can be accomplished by wearing an ESD wrist strap or by touching Earth or the
chassis ground.
2. Remove the dust cover from the port opening in the module.

CAUTION!
Mechanical hazard – risk of component damage. SFP optical ports are designed to insert in only
one orientation. Do not force the port into the module.

3. Remove the port from its packaging.

4. Insert the port into the module and swing the bail-latch up to lock it in place.

Figure 14: Installing an SFP Optical Port (Typical)

1. SFP Optical Port 2. Metal Bail-Latch

5. Remove the dust cover from the port.

6. Connect a cable to the port and test the connection.

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Section 3.2.2

Removing an SFP Optical Port

To remove an SFP optical port, do the following:

CAUTION!
Electrical hazard – risk of damage to equipment. Make sure all electrostatic energy is dissipated before
performing installing or removing components from the device. An electrostatic discharge (ESD) can
cause serious damage to the component once it is outside the chassis.

1. Make sure all potential electrostatic build-up has been properly discharged to prevent electrostatic
discharges (ESD). This can be accomplished by wearing an ESD wrist strap or by touching Earth or the
chassis ground.
2. Disconnect the cable from the port.
3. Swing the metal bail-latch down and pull the port from the module.

Figure 15: Removing an SFP Optical Port (Typical)

1. SFP Optical Port 2. Metal Bail-Latch

4. Store the port in an ESD-safe bag or other suitable ESD-safe environment, free from moisture and stored at
the proper temperature (-40 to 85 °C or -40 to 185 °F).
5. Insert a plug in the empty port opening to prevent the ingress of dust and dirt.

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Technical Specifications
The following sections provide important technical specifications related to the device and available modules:
• Section 4.1, “Power Supply Specifications”
• Section 4.2, “Failsafe Relay Specifications”
• Section 4.3, “Copper Ethernet Port Specifications”
• Section 4.4, “SFP Optic Ethernet Port Specifications”
• Section 4.5, “Operating Environment”
• Section 4.6, “Mechanical Specifications”

Section 4.1

Power Supply Specifications

Internal Maximum Power
Power Supply Type Minimum Input Maximum Input a Isolation b
Fuse Rating Consumption

24 VDC 10 VDC 36 VDC 3.15 (T)

1.5 kVDC
48 VDC 36 VDC 72 VDC 3.15 (T)
10 W
c
HI (125/250 VDC) 88 VDC 300 VDC 5.5 kVDC
3.15 (T)
c
HI (110/230 VAC) 85 VAC 265 VAC 4 kVAC
a
(T) denotes time-delay fuse.
b
Power consumption varies based on the device configuration.
c
Same power supply for both AC and DC.

Section 4.2

Failsafe Relay Specifications

Maximum Switching Voltage Rated Switching Current Isolation

30 VDC 2 A, 60 W

125 VDC 0.24 A, 30 W

125 VAC 0.5 A, 62.5 W 1500 Vrms for 1 minute

220 VDC 0.24 A, 60 W

250 VAC 0.25 A, 62.5 W

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Section 4.3

Copper Ethernet Port Specifications

The following details the specifications for copper Ethernet ports that can be ordered with the RS950G.

d e Wiring Maximum h
Speed Connector Duplex Cable Type f g Isolation
Standard Distance

100Base-TX RJ-45 FDX/HDX > CAT 5 TIA/EIA T568A/B 100 m (328 ft) 1.5 kV

100/1000Base-
RJ-45 FDX/HDX > CAT 5 TIA/EIA T568A/B 100 m (328 ft) 1.5 kV
TX
d
Auto-Negotiating
e
Shielded or unshielded.
f
Auto-crossover and auto-polarity.
g
Typical distance. Dependent on the number of connectors and splices.
h
RMS 1 minute.

Section 4.4

SFP Optic Ethernet Port Specifications

The following details fiber optic specifications for SFP ports that can be equipped on the RS950G.

NOTE
SFP transceivers have a temperature range of -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F), unless specified otherwise.

Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps)

Tx Tx Rx Rx Maximum Power
Connector Cable i
Mode Tx λ (nm) Minimum Maximum Sensitivity Saturation Distance Budget
Type Type (μm) j k l m n
(dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (km) (dB)

62.5/125 -20 11
MM LC 1310 -14 -31 -14 2
50/125 -23.5 7.5

SM LC 9/125 1310 -15 -8 -31 -8 15 16

i
Typical.
j
All optical power numbers are listed as dBm averages.
k
All optical power numbers are listed as dBm averages.
l
All optical power numbers are listed as dBm averages.
m
All optical power numbers are listed as dBm averages.
n
Typical distance. The maximum segment length is greatly dependent on factors such as fiber quality, and the number of patches and splices. Consult a Siemens
sales associates when determining maximum segment distances.

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Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps)

Tx Tx Rx Rx Maximum Power
Connector Cable o
Mode Tx λ (nm) Minimum Maximum Sensitivity Saturation Distance Budget
Type Type (µm) p q r s t
(dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (km) (dB)

50/125 0.5
MM LC 850 -9 -2.5 -20 0 11
62.5/125 0.3

SM LC 9/125 1310 -9.5 -3 -19 -3 10 9.5

SM LC 9/125 1310 -7 -3 -23 -3 25 16

u
SM LC 9/125 1550 0 5 -23 -3 70 23
o
Typical.
p
All optical power numbers are listed as dBm averages.
q
All optical power numbers are listed as dBm averages.
r
All optical power numbers are listed as dBm averages.
s
All optical power numbers are listed as dBm averages.
t
Typical distance. The maximum segment length is greatly dependent on factors such as fiber quality, and the number of patches and splices. Consult a Siemens
sales associates when determining maximum segment distances.
u
Operating temperature range of -20 to 85 °C (-4 to 185 °F).

Section 4.5

Operating Environment
Parameter Range Comments

Ambient Operating Temperature -40 to 85 °C Measured from a 30 cm (12 in) radius surrounding the center of the
(-40 to 185 °F) enclosure.

Ambient Relative Humidity 5% to 95% Non-condensing

Ambient Storage Temperature -40 to 85 °C

(-40 to 185 °F)

Section 4.6

Mechanical Specifications
Parameter Value

Dimensions Refer to Chapter 5, Dimension Drawings

Weight 1.22 kg (2.7 lb)

Enclosure 20 AWG Galvanized Steel

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Dimension Drawings
NOTE
All dimensions are in millimeters, unless otherwise stated.

65.02 116.59
7.87
168.66
187.96

Figure 16: Overall Dimensions

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136.91
78.74 116.59
13.72 101.60 11.18

194.06

183.90
89.59
120.65
99.06

Figure 17: Panel and Din Rail Mount Dimensions

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Certification
The RUGGEDCOM RS950G device has been thoroughly tested to guarantee its conformance with recognized
standards and has received approval from recognized regulatory agencies.
• Section 6.1, “Standards Compliance”
• Section 6.2, “Agency Approvals”
• Section 6.3, “EMC and Environmental Type Tests”

Section 6.1

Standards Compliance
The RUGGEDCOM RS950G complies with the following standards:
• FCC Compliance
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.
• Industry Canada Compliance
CAN ICES-3 (A) / NMB-3 (A)
• Other
▪ IEEE 1613 (Electric Utility Substations)
▪ IEC 61850-3 (Electric Utility Substations)

Section 6.2

Agency Approvals
Agency Standards Comments

TÜV IEC/UL/CSA 60950-1 Compliant

EN 55022, EN 60950-1, EN61000-6-2,

CE CE Declaration of Conformity
EN 60825-1, and EN 50581

FCC FCC Part 15, Class A Compliant

FDA/CDRH 21 CFR Chapter I, Sub-chapter J Compliant

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Section 6.3

EMC and Environmental Type Tests

The RS950G has passed the following EMC and environmental tests.

IEC 61850-3 Type Tests

Test Description Test Levels Severity Levels

IEC 61000-4-2 ESD Enclosure Contact ± 8 kV 4

Enclosure Air ± 15 kV 4

IEC 61000-4-3 Radiated RFI Enclosure Ports 20 V/m RUGGEDCOM-

specified
severity levels.
a
IEC 61000-4-4 Burst (Fast Signal Ports ± 4 kV @ 2.5 kHz Note
Transient)
DC Line-to-Line ± 4 kV 4

AC Line-to-Line ± 4 kV 4

Earth Ground Ports ± 4 kV 4

IEC 61000-4-5 Surge Signal Ports ± 4 kV Line-to-Ground, ± 2 kV Line-to-Line 4

DC Line-to-Line ± 2 kV Line-to-Ground, ± 1 kV Line-to-Line 3

AC Line-to-Line ± 4 kV Line-to-Ground, ± 2 kV Line-to-Line 4

IEC 61000-4-6 Induced Signal Ports 10 V 3

(Conducted) RFI
D.C Line-to-Line 10 V 3

AC Line-to-Line 10 V 3

Earth Ground Ports 10 V 3

IEC 61000-4-8 Magnetic Field Enclosure Ports 40 A/m continuous, 1000 A/m for 1 s RUGGEDCOM-
specified
severity levels.

1000 A/m for 1 s 5

IEC 61000-4-29 Voltage Dips DC Line-to-Line 30% for 0.1 s, 60% for
and Interrupts 0.1 s, 100% for 0.05 s

AC Line-to-Line 30% for 1 period, 60% for 50 periods

IEC 61000-4-11 100% for 5 periods, 100% for 50 periods

IEC 61000-4-12 Damped Oscillatory Signal Ports 2.5 kV common, 1 kV 3

differential mode @ 1 MHz

DC Line-to-Line 2.5 kV common, 1 kV 3

differential mode @ 1 MHz

AC Line-to-Line 2.5 kV common, 1 kV 3

differential mode @ 1 MHz

IEC 61000-4-16 Mains Frequency Signal Ports 30 V Continuous, 300 V for 1 s 4

Voltage
DC Line-to-Line 30 V Continuous, 300 V for 1 s 4

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Test Description Test Levels Severity Levels

IEC 61000-4-17 Ripple on DC DC Line-to-Line 15% 3

Power Supply

IEC 60255-5 Dielectric Strength Signal Ports 2 kV (Fail-Safe Relay output)

DC Line-to-Line 1.5 kV

AC Line-to-Line 2 kV

HV Impulse Signal Ports 5 kV (Fail-Safe Relay output)

DC Line-to-Line 5 kV

AC Line-to-Line 5 kV
a
Siemens-specified severity levels

IEEE 1613 EMC Immunity Type Tests

NOTE
The RUGGEDCOM RS950G meets Class 2 requirements for an all-fiber configuration and Class 1
requirements for copper ports.

Description Test Levels

ESD Enclosure Contact ± 2 kV, ± 4 kV, ± 8 kV

Enclosure Air ± 4 kV, ± 8 kV, ± 15 kV

Radiated RFI Enclosure Ports 35 V/m

Fast Transient Signal Ports ± 4 kV @ 2.5 kHz

DC Line-to-Line ± 4 kV

AC Line-to-Line ± 4 kV

Earth Ground Ports ± 4 kV

Oscillatory Signal Ports 2.5 kV common mode @ 1 MHz

DC Line-to-Line 2.5kV common, 1 kV differential mode @ 1 MHz

AC Line-to-Line 2.5 kV common, 1 kV differential mode @ 1 MHz

HV Impulse Signal Ports 5 kV (Failsafe Relay)

DC Line-to-Line 5 kV

AC Line-to-Line 5 kV

Dielectric Strength Signal Ports 2 kV

DC Line-to-Line 1.5 kV

AC Line-to-Line 2 kV

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Environmental Type Tests

Test Description Test Levels

IEC 60068-2-1 Cold Temperature Test Ad -40 °C (-40 °F), 16 Hours

IEC 60068-2-2 Dry Heat Test Bd 85 °C (185 °F), 16 Hours

IEC 60068-2-30 Humidity (Damp Test Db 95% (non-condensing), 55 °C (131 °F), 6 cycles
Heat, Cyclic)

IEC 60255-21-1 Vibration 2 g @ 10-150 Hz

IEC 60255-21-2 Shock 30 g @ 11 ms

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