RUGGEDCOM

Multi-Service
Platforms
Modular Managed Layer 2 / 3
Ethernet Switches, Routers
and Security Appliances

Brochure 11/2016 siemens.com/ruggedcom

RUGGEDCOM Multi-Service Platforms | Contents

The RUGGEDCOM Multi-Service Platforms

include a rich array of carrier grade features
designed and tested to withstand the demands
of the substation environment.

Contents

Features and benefits 3

RUGGEDCOM technology 4

RUGGEDCOM RX1400 6

RUGGEDCOM RX1500 / RX1501 7

RUGGEDCOM RX1510 / RX1511 / RX1512 8

RUGGEDCOM RX5000 9

RUGGEDCOM RX1500 / RX5000 modules 10

Use cases 12

Accessories 14

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 Features and benefits | RUGGEDCOM Multi-Service Platforms

RUGGEDCOM Multi-Service Platforms

features and benefits

Low total cost of ownership Immunity

• No hassle upgrades in the field, and the flexibility to • IEEE 1613 class 2 error-free for substations
adapt to the changing network • IEC 61850-3 performance for substations
• Class-B emissions for demanding installations
Reliability
• Utility-grade reliability designed in from the very beginning Suitable for all environments
• Current field demonstrated MTBF of 180 years • Certified to several industry standards: power, rail,
• Designed as per MIL-HDBK-217F reliability guidelines ITS, and MIL-STD
• HALT analysis to enhance product robustness • Available in various form factors
• Best-in-class warranty, support, and services
Carrier grade performance
• Expandable with external applications, appliances
• Layer 2 and layer 3 switching and a rich set of WAN,
and utilities
serial, switching, routing and management features

Common features
Management Layer 2 (switching) Layer 3 (routing) Security
Web UI QoS MPLS Integrated firewall
HTTPS RSTP, eRSTP, MSTP DHCP IPSec
SSH SNTP VRRPv2 and VRRPv3 VPN
RMON L2TPv2, L2TPv3 PIM SM HTTPS
SNMP Port rate limiting OSPF VLANs
CLI Link backup BGP SNMPv3
Secure remote syslog Port mirroring Traffic prioritization Port-based access control
Real-time line traces Broadcast storm filtering WAN interfaces MAC-based port security
USB mass-storage Jumbo frame (9 kb) Cellular interfaces RADIUS
Serial console IS-IS Brute Force Attack prevention
Virtual routing & forwarding (VRF) Dead peer detection
Dynamic L2TPv3 IPV6 tunneling
IPV6 firewall

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RUGGEDCOM Multi-Service Platforms | RUGGEDCOM technology

RUGGEDCOM technology
RUGGEDCOM products have been specifically designed and tested
to withstand the demands of harsh environments.

Rugged Rated Zero Packet Loss

Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) is used in the early The proliferation of IP networking technology from the
stages of product development to detect any design and office to industrial environments, for use in real-time,
performance issues. Siemens performs Highly Accelerated mission critical, control applications requires a level of
Stress Screening (HASS) on all RUGGEDCOM products, immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMI) well
in order to ensure that customers get their orders free of beyond what is currently delivered by commercial grade
manufacturing errors and random defects. networking products. In fact, even the EMI immunity
requirements prescribed by IEC 61000-6-2 (generic
RUGGEDCOM products provide reliable and error-free standards – immunity for industrial environments)
operation in harsh electrical installations with high EMI. are inadequate for many environments.

Operation in industrial temperature range One such environment is the electric utility substation,
• -40 °C to +85 °C normal operation where EMI levels can be significantly higher than those
• Passive cooling – no fans of the generic industrial environment defined in IEC
61000-6-2. In order to address this risk, both the IEC and
High availability
IEEE have developed and issued standards addressing
• Integrated single or redundant power supplies
EMI immunity requirements for communications
• Universal high-voltage range: 88–300 VDC or 85–264 VAC
networking equipment in electric utility substations.
• Low voltage DC: 12 VDC, 24 VDC or 48 VDC
Durable installations In response to these requirements, RUGGEDCOM
• Full metal enclosure technology withstands all of the EMI type tests
• Heavy duty mounting required by IEC 61850-3 without experiencing any
• Industrial terminal blocks for power and I/O connection communications loss or delays. Products featuring
this technology also qualify as IEEE 1613 class 2
error-free devices. This innovation is known as Zero
Packet Loss technology and it is designed to provide the
same level of EMI immunity, and reliability as protective
relaying devices.

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IEC 61850 IEEE 1613

IEC 61850 standard for communications in substations IEEE 1613 specifies ratings, environmental performance
is composed of ten parts, which outlines a complete and testing requirements for communications networ-
framework for substation automation, including EMI king devices installed in electric power substations.
(electromagnetic interference), immunity and
environmental requirements (IEC 61850-3) for Within the standard, two classes of devices are defined,
communications networks in substations. based on the outcome of a specific set of potentially
destructive EMI type tests (EMI stress) designed to
The EMI immunity requirements of IEC 61850-3 are simulate EMI phenomena in the substation. These
derived from IEC 61000-6-5 (Immunity for Power type tests are derived from the same type tests
Station and Substation Environments), which defines applied to mission critical protective relays
a set of potentially destructive EMI type tests designed (i.e. C37.90.).
to simulate both continuous and transient EMI
phenomena in the substation. Class 1 — these devices are allowed to experience
data errors, loss, or delays when exposed to EMI stress.
This standard has a minimum requirement that the
networking equipment operates without any physical Class 2 — these devices must provide error-free
damage, reset or latch-up during the application of (i.e. no data errors, delays or loss) operation when
a variety of destructive EMI immunity type tests. exposed to EMI stress.

Neither class of device must experience any permanent

damage under EMI stress.

The RUGGEDCOM family qualifies as IEEE 1613 Class

2 error-free devices, putting these products in
a class of their own.

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RUGGEDCOM Multi-Service Platforms | RUGGEDCOM RX1400

RUGGEDCOM RX1400
The RUGGEDCOM RX1400 is a multiprotocol intelligent
node which combines Ethernet switching, routing, and
firewall functionality with various wide area
connectivity options.

The RUGGEDCOM RX1400 has an IP40 degree of protection,

does not use internal fans for cooling and supports a wide
temperature range of -40° C to +85° C. This device supports
a LINUX virtual machine environment, allowing customers
and third party application developers to deploy customized
intelligence at the network edge.

Certifications
• Electric power (IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613)
• Rail and transportation (NEMA TS-2, EN 50121-4)
• Oil and gas (IEC Ex, ATEX Zone II,
HazLoc (Class 1, Div.2) available)

Specifications RX1400
Cellular interface (optional)
Connectors 2 x SMA-type
GSM/GPRS/EDGE Quad band
UMTS/HSDPA+ 850/900/1900/2100 MHz
LTE B1, B2, B3, B4, B7, B8, B13, B17, B19, B20, B21, B25
Number of SIM cards supported 2
Wireless LAN interface (optional)
Interfaces 2 x R-SMA-type
Standards IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n (2.4/5 GHz)
Supported modes Access Point, Client
Wired interfaces
LAN 4 x RJ45 (10/100BASE-TX), 2x SFP-Slot (1000BASE-LX / 100BASE-FX)
Serial 2 x DB9 male connector
Console 1 x DB9 male connector
GPS interface (optional)
Connectors 1 x SMA-type
Standards GPS (Global Positioning System), GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System)
Power supply
Number of supplies 1
Power supply range 9-36 VDC / 36-72 VDC / 98-300 VDC / 88-264 VAC
Power consumption 17 W
Permitted ambient conditions
Operating temperature -40° C to +85° C
Maximum heat dissipation 58 BTU/hr
Degree of protection IP40
Constructional design
Maximum weight 2.5 kg
88 x 150 x 120 (mm)
Dimensions (w x h x d)
3.4 x 5.9 x 4.7 (in)

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 RUGGEDCOM RX1500 / RX1501 | RUGGEDCOM Multi-Service Platforms

RUGGEDCOM RX1500 / RX1501

The RUGGEDCOM RX1500 series is a cost efficient
utility grade layer 2 and layer 3 switch and router.

The RUGGEDCOM RX1500 has an IP30 degree of

protection, does not use internal fans for cooling and
supports a wide temperature range of -40° C to +85° C.
The RX1500’s modular and field replaceable platform
allows customers to select amongst WAN, serial and
Ethernet options making it ideally suited for electric
power utilities, the industrial plant floor, rail and traffic
control systems.

Certifications
• Electric power (IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613, IEC 60255)
• Rail and transportation (NEMA TS-2, EN 50155,
EN 50121-4)

Specifications RX1500 / RX1501 RX1500 RX1501

Connectivity Type Maximum port density
Gigabit LC, M12 (A, X-coded), RJ45, SFP 8 4
Fast Ethernet LC, RJ45, M12 (D, A, X-coded), SFP 24 36
APE RJ45, USB, DVI 2 2
10 FL ST – up to 2 km 12 18
T1/E1 T1 = RJ48 (channelized), E1 = RJ48, BNC (channelized) 4 4
Cellular SMA (antennas), 2FF (mini-SIM), GSM, EDGE, HSPA, EVDO (network) 8 12
Serial RJ45 (RS232, RS422, RS485) 24 36
Console and management DB9/RJ45 console, RJ45 management, USB
Power supply
Number of supplies 2 1
Power supply range 9-15 VDC / 15-36 VDC / 36-72 VDC / 88-300 VDC or 85-264 VAC
Power consumption 65 W
Permitted ambient conditions
Operating temperature -40° C to +85° C
Maximum heat dissipation 222 BTU/hr
Degree of protection IP30
Constructional design
Maximum weight 5 kg
440 x 300 x 44 (mm)
Dimensions (w x h x d)
17.3 x 11.8 x 1.7 (in)

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RUGGEDCOM Multi-Service Platforms | RUGGEDCOM RX1510 / RX1511 / RX1512

RUGGEDCOM RX1510 / RX1511 / RX1512

The RUGGEDCOM RX1510 series is a compact, cost
efficient utility-grade layer 2 and layer 3 switch and router.

The RUGGEDCOM RX1510 has an IP30 degree of protection,

does not use internal fans for cooling and supports a wide
temperature range of -40° C to +85° C. The RX1510’s modular
and field replaceable platform allows customers to select
amongst WAN, serial and Ethernet options making it ideally
suited for electric power utilities, the industrial plant floor, rail
and traffic control systems.

Certifications
• Electric power (IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613, IEC 60255)
• Rail and transportation (NEMA TS-2, EN 50155,
EN 50121-4)

Specifications RX1510 / RX1511 / RX1512 RX1510 RX1511 RX1512

Connectivity Type Maximum port density
Power Screw terminal / plug terminal 2 1 1 (internal)
Gigabit LC, M12 (A, X-coded), RJ45, SFP 8 4 4
Fast Ethernet LC, RJ45, M12 (D, A, X-coded), SFP 24 12 12
APE RJ45, USB, DVI 2 2 0
10 FL ST – up to 2 km 12 6 6
T1 = RJ48 (channelized),
T1/E1 4 4 4
E1 = RJ48, BNC (channelized)
SMA (antennas), 2FF (mini-SIM),
Cellular 8 4 4
GSM, EDGE, HSPA, EVDO (network)
Serial RJ45 (RS232, RS422, RS485) 24 12 12
Console and management DB9/RJ45 console, RJ45 management, USB
Power supply
Number of supplies 2 1 1
Power supply range 9-15 VDC / 15-36 VDC / 36-72 VDC / 88-300 VDC or 85-264 VAC
Power consumption 65 W 35 W 30 W
Permitted ambient conditions
Operating temperature -40° C to +85° C
Maximum heat dissipation 222 BTU/hr 120 BTU/hr 102 BTU/hr
Degree of protection IP30
Constructional design
Maximum weight 5kg 3.5 kg 2.5 kg
115 x 125 x 200 (mm) 155 x 125 x 200 (mm) 115 x 125 x 200 (mm)
Dimensions (w x h x d)
2.4 in x 4.9 in x 7.8 (in) 6.1 x 4.9 x 7.8 (in) 6.1 x 4.9 in x 7.8 (in)

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 RUGGEDCOM RX5000 / MX5000 | RUGGEDCOM Multi-Service Platforms

RUGGEDCOM RX5000 / MX5000

The RUGGEDCOM RX5000 and MX5000 are high-port
density Ethernet routing and switching platforms
designed to operate in harsh environments.

The RUGGEDCOM RX5000 and MX5000 have an IP30

degree of protection, do not use internal fans for cooling,
can withstand high levels of electromagnetic interference,
radio frequency interference and support a wide
temperature range of –40° C to +85° C. These platforms
are designed to meet the challenging climatic and
environmental demands found in utility, industrial
and military network applications.

Certifications
• Electric power (IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613)
• Rail and transportation (NEMA TS-2, EN 50155,
EN 50121-4)

Specifications RX5000 MX5000 RX5000 MX5000

Connectivity Type Maximum port density
Power Screw terminal 2
10 Gbps SFP+, up to 80 km 2
Gigabit LC, RJ45, SFP LC, micro-D, SFP 24
Fast Ethernet LC, RJ45, SFPBNC (channelized) LC, micro-D, RJ45 96
Serial None 48
Console and management DB9 console, RJ45 management, USB
Power supply
Number of supplies 2
Power supply range 88-300VDC or 85-264 VAC
Power consumption 110 W
Permitted ambient conditions
Operating temperature -40° C to +85° C
Maximum heat dissipation 375 BTU/hr
Degree of protection IP30
Constructional design
Maximum weight 16 kg
440 x 176 x 220 (mm)
Dimensions (w x h x d)
17.3 x 6.9 x 8.6 (in)

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RUGGEDCOM Multi-Service Platforms | Hot-swappable RUGGEDCOM RX1500 modules

Hot-swappable RUGGEDCOM RX1500 modules

PWR DDT
1 2 1 2 1 1
1 3 4 3 1
RESET
USB
TX RX
2 1 2
RX 1 1
TX TX
1
RX 3 TX 3

ETH
2
RX RX
4 2 2 2 4
TX
3 TX
RX
2

DVI-D
5 5
TX RX
2 TX
RX 4 3
RX
6 6
TX

1000X 100FX 100FX 10FL 1000T 1000T 1000T SERIAL APE

SFP SFP LC 10FL RJ45 M12 M12 BYPASS RJ45 APE

RX TX RX TX RX TX RX DIV RX DIV2
1 1 1 1 RX TX
2 2 1
3 2
4 RX DIV1
2 2
RX
1 1
1 LINK/ACT

3 3 2 2 TX
ANT2

3 RX
4 4 ANT ANT1
2

4 TX

100TX 100TX T1/E1 T1/E1 T1/E1 E1 CELL CELL

M12 M12 BYPASS T1/E1 T1/E1 T1/E1 E1 CELL CELL

PM PM

FAILSAFE FAILSAFE
OUT: 3.3V
OUT: 3.3V

+ +
IN: 13-36V
IN: 36-72V

- -
, 50W
, 50W

, 5.2A
, 1.8A

36–72VDC 9–15VDC

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 Hot-swappable RUGGEDCOM RX5000 modules | RUGGEDCOM Multi-Service Platforms

Hot-swappable RUGGEDCOM RX5000 modules

ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM

P1 P2
LT/ACO
TX TX
1 5 1 2
RX RX
MGMT P3 P4

P5 P6

TX TX
2 6 3 4
RX RX P7 P8
USB
CF-CARD

P9 P10
TX TX TX
1 1 3 7 5 6
RX RX RX
P11 P12
CONSOLE

P13 P14
TX TX TX
2 2 4 8 7 8
RX RX RX P15 P16
FAILSAFE 1000X 1000T

CM SM-8G/L2 SM-8G/L2 LM-100FX LM-100TX LM-100TX

CPU Switch Switch LC Micro-D RJ45

ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM

TX
1 5 1 1 1
RX
IN: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 1.2A
125/250V , 1.2A
OUT: 12VDC, 84W

TX
2 6 2 2 2
RX

TX
3 3 3
3 7 RX
+/L

TX -/N
4 4 4
4 8 RX

LM-SERIAL LM-1000X LM-1000T LM-1000T PM

DB9 LC RJ45 Micro-D Power

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RUGGEDCOM Multi-Service Platforms | Use cases

Use cases

Control Center
ANT793-6DG

RUGGEDCOM
RX1400 + WLAN

RUGGEDCOM
RX5000

RUGGEDCOM
RX1500

SCALANCE
XR324-4M PoE TS
ANT793-6DG

Passenger Information and Safety RUGGEDCOM

RX1400 + WLAN

Railway
Signaling

G_RCM0_XX_90023
Depot / Station
Serial Cellular
Industrial Ethernet (Copper)
Industrial Ethernet (Fiber Optic) Wireless LAN

RUGGEDCOM Multi-Service Platforms provide ideal and versatile communication solutions for the rail industry.

Industrial Ethernet
(Fiber Optic)
Control Center
Serial

Cellular

RUGGEDCOM RUGGEDCOM RUGGEDCOM

RX1400 RX1400 RX1400

Oil Pipeline Serial Gauge Serial Gauge Serial Gauge

G_RCM0_XX_90024

The compact RUGGEDCOM RX1400 is an ideal field device in oil & gas environments.

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Traffic Management Center

IP Camera

Variable
Message
Sign

RUGGEDCOM
RX5000 Vehicle Detector

G_RCM0_XX_90025
Industrial Ethernet
(Fiber Optic) RUGGEDCOM
RX1510
Industrial Ethernet
(Copper)

RUGGEDCOM Multi-Service Platforms are used for traffic management in intelligent transportation systems.

IED IED
Industrial Ethernet Layer 2 and 3 router
Station Bus with and switch with WAN
IED IEC 61850 interfaces IED

IED IED
Industrial Ethernet Layer 2 and 3 router
Process Bus with and switch with WAN
IED IEC 61850 interfaces IED

MU MU IED
G_RCM0_XX_90031

Industrial Ethernet
C
Power
A

RUGGEDCOM Multi-Service Platforms are widely used in the electric power industry.

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RUGGEDCOM Multi-Service Platforms | Accessories

Accessories
Available pluggable transceivers Specifications

RX1400
RX1500
RX1501
RX1510
RX1511
RX1512
RX5000
100 1000 10000 Max.
Product name Cable Wavelengths Temp.
Mbit/s Mbit/s Mbit/s range
SFP1121-1FX2 MM 1 x LC 1310 nm 2 km -40 - 85 °C ● ● ● ● ● ●
SFP1121-1FX2A MM 1 x LC 1310 nm 2 km -40 - 85 °C ●
SFP1131-1FX20 SM 1 x LC 1310 nm 20 km -40 - 85 °C ● ● ● ● ● ●
SFP1131-1FX50 SM 1 x LC 1310 nm 50 km -40 - 85 °C ● ● ● ● ● ●
SFP1131-1FX90 SM 1 x LC 1550 nm 90 km -40 - 85 °C ● ● ● ● ● ●
SFP1132-1BX10R SM 1 x LC 1310Tx 1490Rx 10 km -40 - 85 °C ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
SFP1132-1BX10T SM 1 x LC 1490Tx 1310Rx 10 km -40 - 85 °C ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
SFP1132-1BX40R SM 1 x LC 1310Tx 1490Rx 40 km -40 - 85 °C ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
SFP1132-1BX40T SM 1 x LC 1490Tx 1310Rx 40 km -40 - 85 °C ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
SFP1122-1SX MM 1 x LC 850 nm 500 m -40 - 85 °C ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
SFP1122-1SX2 MM 1 x LC 850 nm 500 m -40 - 85 °C ● ● ● ● ●
SFP1132-1LX10 SM 1 x LC 1310 nm 10 km -40 - 85 °C ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
SFP1132-1LX25 SM 1 x LC 1310 nm 25 m -40 - 85 °C ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
SFP1132-1LX40 SM 1 x LC 1550 nm 40 km -40 - 85 °C ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
SFP1132-1LX70 SM 1 x LC 1550 nm 70 km -40 - 85 °C ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
SFP1132-1LX100 SM 1 x LC 1550 nm 100 km 0 - 70 °C ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
SFP2133-1LR10 SM 1 x LC 1550 nm 10 km -40 - 85 °C ●
SFP2133-1ER40 SM 1 x LC 1550 nm 40 km -40 - 85 °C ●
SFP2133-1ZR80 SM 1 x LC 1550 nm 80 km -40 - 85 °C ●

* SM = Single-mode, MM = Multi-mode

FastConnect™ Cabling System

Stringent demands are placed on the
installation of cables in an industrial
environment. Siemens offers FastConnect™,
a system that fulfills all these requirements:
on-site assembly – quick, easy and error-free.
For more information, visit:
siemens.com/fastconnect

With the RUGGEDCOM Selector you can

transfer the order number to the Siemens
Industry Mall and order your products.

To use the RUGGEDCOM Selector for the selection

and configuration of RUGGEDCOM products, visit:
siemens.com/ruggedcom-selector

For more information on wireless approvals, visit:

siemens.com/wireless-approvals

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