RBX1

Technical Data
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1 Device overview
RBX1 front view

Front view
CONNECTION
1 USB connectors Future use – currently deactivated
2 CTRL Network connector
Ethernet connector for control and management interface
LINK (X20)
3 LEDs Status LEDs for Ethernet connectors
Off: no link
On: link established but no activity
Flashing: link and activity
STATUS
4 Device status
READY LED is on when RBX1 is connected to power supply
ERROR
Information is available in the software; severity corresponding to
WARNING
the LED
INFO

5 Mounting holes (×4) For mounting the RBX1 to the rack panel

► For technical data refer to section RBX1 front connectors on page 12.

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RBX1 back view

Back view
1 FC – X30 Fault contact for RBX1 status indication
Fault contact Form C contact with Normally Closed (NC) and
Normally Open (NO) contact
• X30:1: contact is open when the device is powered on and
functional; otherwise closed
• X30:2: contact closed when the device is powered on and
functional; otherwise open
2 BINARY OUT – X31|X32 Binary output contacts to signal different states of the software
running on the RBX1
Binary outputs
Default setting for StationGuard:
• X31:1 contact is closed when there is at least one
unacknowledged alert (high priority)
• X31:2 contact is closed when there is at least one
unacknowledged warning (low priority)
3 BINARY IN – X33|X34 Binary input contacts to signal different states to the software
running on the RBX1
Binary inputs
4 Grounding screw For connection to protective earth

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Back view
5 POWER 1 – X41 Connection to power supply
POWER 2 – X42 Optional second power supply
6 X50 HDMI Future use
7 STATION – X20 Ethernet connectors for connection to substation
Network connectors Link state on RBX1 front (→ LEDs on page 3)
STATION – X20:1 ... 4 are combo ports, so either RJ45 or SFP
can be used. If both are connected, SFP is preferred (→ SFP
modules on page 6).

► For technical data refer to sections Power supply on page 10 and RBX1 back connectors on
page 13.

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2 Accessories

2.1 SFP modules

CAUTION
Eye injuries due to laser radiation possible
If the RBX1 is equipped with an optical SFP module, it is a product of laser class 1
(IEC 60825), which emits invisible radiation.
► Do not look directly into the laser beam or direct it towards other people.

The STATION – X20 connectors on the back side of the RBX1 (→ page 5) support modules with the
following characteristics:

1000 Mbit/s SerDes 1000 Mbit/s SerDes or 10/100/1000 Mbit/s SGMII

with auto-negotiation

It is possible that modules compliant to the specifications above are incompatible with the
RBX1. This can be the case if additional configuration data in a module's EEPROM do not
match the RBX1 SFP ports. To guarantee for compatibility, we recommend using SFP
modules supplied by OMICRON (→ page 7).

Connecting and disconnecting SFP modules

► Disconnect the RBX1 from mains before swapping SFP modules. A reboot of the RBX1 is required
for swapped SFP modules to work.
► Refer to the RBX1 user documentation for wiring and safety instructions.

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SFP modules available from OMICRON

Module Usable in RBX1 ports
SFP module for 1000Base-SX with LC connector
Multi-mode fiber, 850 nm wavelength
Up to 500 m via 50/125 μm or 300 m via 62.5/125 μm
STATION – X20:1 ... 8
SFP module for 1000Base-LX with LC connector
Single-mode fiber, 1310 nm wavelength
Up to 10 km via 9/125 μm
SFP module for 10/100/1000Base-TX (acc. to IEEE 802.3) with
RJ45 connector
SFP module for 100Base-FX with LC connector*
Multi-mode fiber, 1310 nm wavelength
STATION – X20:5 ... 8
Up to 2 km via 50/125 μm
SFP module for 100Base-LX with LC connector*
Single-mode fiber, 1310 nm wavelength
Up to 10 km via 9/125 μm

* Operating temperature must be above 0 °C (32 °F).

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2.2 Adapters
Mains adapter (C14)

A C14 mains adapter (cable length 180 mm) is included in the delivery of the RBX1-40 and RBX1-44
(→ 3.3 Power supply on page 10)
It is designed to supply the RBX1-40 and RBX1-44 in a laboratory environment.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by arc fault or electric shock possible
► Only connect the C14 mains adapter to AC supplies.
It is not designed for DC supplies.
► First connect the adapter to the RBX1 and tighten the screws, then connect to
mains AC.

Laboratory adapter package

The RBX1 laboratory adapter package is an optional accessory available from OMICRON.
It contains adapters to 4 mm banana sockets for FC – X30 and all BINARY IN – X33|X34 and
BINARY OUT – X31|X32 interfaces of the RBX1.

WARNING
Death or severe injury caused by arc fault or electric shock possible
► First connect the adapter to the RBX1 and tighten the screws, then connect to the
measurement/test signal.
► Outputs FC – X30 and BINARY OUT – X31|X32, and inputs BINARY IN – X33|
X34 must be protected by a fuse with sufficient breaking capacity (→ Technical
data – Connectors on page 12). This can also be an electronic fuse inside a
laboratory supply.

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3 RBX1 technical data

3.1 Computing performance

Computing performance
Secure cryptoprocessor according to TPM 2.0 (ISO/IEC 11889)
Processors
Quad-core processor with hardware multithreading
16 GB error-correcting code (ECC) memory
Memory
450 GB SSD

3.2 Mechanical data

Mechanical data
Depending on the power supply option:
Weight 6.8 kg ... 7.5 kg
15 lb ... 16.5 lb
482.6 × 88.1 × 303 mm
Dimensions W × H × D 19 × 3.5 × 11.9 in
Required height in rack: 2U
Ingress protection
IP30
IEC 60529

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3.3 Power supply

The RBX1 is available with the following power supply options:

• RBX1-20: 1 × power supply option A • RBX1-40: 1 × power supply option B

• RBX1-22: 2 × power supply option A • RBX1-44: 2 × power supply option B

Power supply option A: RBX1-20 and RBX1-22

Input voltage
PHOENIX CONTACT GMSTB 2.5/3-GF-7.62 (socket)
PHOENIX CONTACT GMSTB 2.5/3-STF-7.62 (plug)
Connection
One terminal block for each power supply; maximum conductor
cross-section 2.5 mm2
Nominal voltage 48 VDC ... 60 VDC
Maximum voltage range 44 VDC ... 70 VDC
Nominal input power 65 W
Max. startup inrush current <2A
Overvoltage category III

Power supply option B: RBX1-40 and RBX1-44

Input voltage, single phase
PHOENIX CONTACT GMSTB 2.5/3-GF-7.62 (socket)
PHOENIX CONTACT GMSTB 2.5/3-STF-7.62 (plug)
Connection
One terminal block for each power supply; maximum conductor
cross-section 2.5 mm2
100 VDC ... 240 VDC (±10 %)
Nominal voltage
100 VAC ... 240 VAC (±10 %)
Nominal input power 65 W
Max. startup inrush current <6A
Overvoltage category III
Nominal frequency 50/60 Hz

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3.4 Insulation coordination

The RBX1 is a protection class I equipment according to IEC/EN 61140, with insulation designed for
pollution degree 2. The image below outlines what types of insulation apply to different parts of the
device.

Insulation # Power supply Test voltage Impulse test

voltage
RBX1-20/22 1350 VAC 1500 Vpeak
1*
Basic insulation (BI) RBX1-40/44 2200 VAC 4000 Vpeak
1 RBX1-20/22 + RBX1-40/44 2200 VAC 4000 Vpeak
RBX1-20/22 2700 VAC 4000 Vpeak
2*
Reinforced insulation (RI) RBX1-40/44 3250 VAC 6400 Vpeak
2 RBX1-20/22 + RBX1-40/44 3250 VAC 6400 Vpeak
Functional insulation (FI) 3 RBX1-20/22 + RBX1-40/44 2250 VDC N/A
N/A – SELV 4 RBX1-20/22 + RBX1-40/44 N/A N/A

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3.5 Connectors
RBX1 front
CONNECTION
USB
Type 4 × USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed, 5 GBit/s)
Connector USB type A
CTRL
Type 10/100/1000Base-TX, according to IEEE 802.3
Connector RJ45
Cable type LAN cable of category 5 (CAT5) or better
Green LED: physical link present
Status indication
Yellow LED: network traffic on interface

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RBX1 back

FC – X30 1
Type Potential-free contacts; software-controlled
Connection PHOENIX CONTACT MSTB 2.5/3-GF-5.08 (socket)
PHOENIX CONTACT MSTB 2.5/3-STF-5.08 (plug)
Maximum conductor cross-section 2.5 mm²
Number of binary outputs 1 form C contact with Normally Closed (NC) and
Normally Open (NO) contact
Number of potential groups 1 (FC – X30)

-X30: 1 2 3

FC

AC loading capacity
Vmax = 250 V, Imax = 8 A, Pmax = 2000 VA
AC breaking capacity
DC loading capacity → Load limit breaking capacity curve for binary output relays with
DC breaking capacity DC voltages on page 15
Inrush current 15 A (max. 4 s at 10 % duty cycle)
Carry capacity 5 A continuous at 60 °C (140 °F)
Electrical lifetime 100,000 switching cycles at 230 VAC/8 A and ohmic load
Operate time2 Max. 10 ms (no bouncing)
Release time 2 Max. 5 ms (no bouncing)
Overvoltage category II, according to IEC 61010-1
III, according to IEC 60255-27

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Outputs FC – X30 and BINARY OUT – X31|X32 must be protected by a fuse with sufficient breaking capacity: slow-breaking
fuse type, 8 A/250 V. Breaking capacity 50 kA (CAT III) can be decreased by the impedance value of the connection line.
2
Relay timing without software delays

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BINARY OUT – X31|X32 1

Type Potential-free contacts; software-controlled
Connection PHOENIX CONTACT MSTB 2.5/5-GF-5.08 (socket)
PHOENIX CONTACT MSTB 2.5/5-STF-5.08 (plug)
One terminal block for each potential group; maximum conductor
cross-section 2.5 mm²
Number of binary outputs 8
Number of potential groups 2 (X31 and X32)

-X31: 1 2 3 4 5 -X32: 1 2 3 4 5

OUT – 1 2 3 4 OUT – 5 6 7 8

AC loading capacity
Vmax = 250 V, Imax = 8 A, Pmax = 2000 VA
AC breaking capacity
DC loading capacity → Load limit breaking capacity curve for binary output relays with
DC breaking capacity DC voltages on page 15
Inrush current 15 A (max. 4 s at 10 % duty cycle)
Carry capacity 5 A continuous at 60 °C (140 °F)
Electrical lifetime 100,000 switching cycles at 230 VAC/8 A and ohmic load
Operate time 2 Max. 10 ms (no bouncing)
Release time 2 Max. 5 ms (no bouncing)
Overvoltage category II, according to IEC 61010-1
III, according to IEC 60255-27

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Outputs FC – X30 and BINARY OUT – X31|X32 must be protected by a fuse with sufficient breaking capacity: slow-breaking
fuse type, 8 A/250 V. Breaking capacity 50 kA (CAT III) can be decreased by the impedance value of the connection line.
2
Relay timing without software delays

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Load limit breaking capacity curve for binary output relays with DC voltages

DC voltage (V DC) Resistive load

L/R = 50 ms DC current (A DC)

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BINARY IN – X33|X34 1
Connection PHOENIX CONTACT MSTB 2.5/3-GF-5.08 (socket)
PHOENIX CONTACT MSTB 2.5/3-STF-5.08 (plug)
One terminal block for each potential group; maximum conductor
cross-section 2.5 mm²
Number of binary inputs 4
Number of potential groups 2 (X33 and X34)

-X33: 1 2 3 -X34: 1 2 3

+ + + +

IN – 1 2 IN – 3 4
– – – –

Max. input voltage 250 V CAT III

Rated input voltage 250 V
Input impedance 148 kΩ
Measurement category CAT III/250 VRMS
according to IEC 61010-2-030

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Inputs BINARY IN – X33|X34 must be protected by a fuse with sufficient breaking capacity: slow-breaking fuse type, 8 A/
250 V. Breaking capacity 50 kA (CAT III) can be decreased by the impedance value of the connection line.

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STATION – X20
STATION – X20:1 ... 4 1
Type 10/100/1000Base-TX, according to IEEE 802.3
Connector RJ45
Cable type LAN cable of category 5 (CAT5) or better
Green LED: physical link present
Status indication
Yellow LED: traffic on interface
STATION – X20:1 ... 8
Type 1000BASE-X, according to IEEE 802.3
Connector SFP
Status indication LINK (X20), RBX1 front

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STATION – X20:1 ... 4 are combo ports, so either RJ45 or SFP can be used. If both are connected, SFP is preferred.

X50 HDMI
Type HDMI 1.4, up to 4096 × 2160 at 24 Hz
Connector HDMI type A

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3.6 Environmental conditions

The RBX1 is cooled passively. We recommend to leave one rack unit above the RBX1 free for
ventilation.
If the RBX1 is operated in a cabinet, make sure the temperature within the cabinet does not exceed
the limits specified in this document. We recommend ventilating the rack to ensure optimal air flow.

Environmental conditions
Operating –20 °C ... +55 °C
–4 °F ... +131 °F
Temperature
Storage –25 °C ... +70 °C
–13 °F ... +158 °F
Operating 2,000 m
6,561 ft
Maximum altitude
Storage 15,000 m
49,212 ft
Humidity 5 % ... 95 % relative humidity; non-condensing

Mechanical tests 1
Vibration Non-operational 1 g; 5 Hz ... 500 Hz; 40 sweeps per direction
IEC 60068-2-6 During operation 0.5 g; 10 Hz ... 150 Hz; 2 sweeps per direction
10 g/16 ms; 1000 impacts per direction
Shock Non-operational
15 g/11 ms; 3 impacts per direction
IEC 60068-2-27
During operation 5 g/11 ms; 3 impacts per direction
Drop
Non-operational 5 cm, 2 drops per direction
IEC 60068-2-31

1
According to IEC 60255-21-1/2, Class 1

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3.7 Product standards

Generic standards
IEC/EN 61850-3 and IEEE 1613

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Electromagnetic interference (EMI)
Europe EN 61326-1; EN 60255-26; EN 61000-6-4; EN 55032, Class A
International IEC 61326-1; IEC 60255-26; IEC 61000-6-4; CISPR 32, Class A
USA FCC Subpart B of Part 15 Class A

Electromagnetic susceptibility (EMS)/Immunity level

Europe EN 61326-1; EN 60255-26; EN 61000-6-2; EN 61000-6-5
International IEC 61326-1; IEC 60255-26; IEC 61000-6-2; IEC 61000-6-5
Electrostatic discharge Contact discharge: 6 kV
Air discharge: 8 kV
IEC 61000-4-2
10 V/m, 80 % AM, 1 kHz sinus
80 MHz ... 6 GHz horizontal/vertical
Radiated, radio-frequency,
3 V/m, 80 % AM, 1 kHz sinus
electromagnetic field
1.4 GHz ... 2 GHz
IEC 61000-4-3
1 V/m, 80 % AM, 1 kHz sinus
2 GHz ... 6 GHz
Power frequency magnetic field Permanent: 100 A/m
Short-term: 1 kA/m
IEC 61000-4-8
At 5 kHz and 100 kHz:
Electrical fast transient/burst • FC (X30), BINARY IN/OUT (X31|X32/X33|X34): 4 kVpeak
IEC 61000-4-4 • POWER (X41/X42): 4 kVpeak
• STATION (X20) and CTRL: 2 kVpeak
FC (X30), BINARY IN/OUT (X31|X32/X33|X34):
• Common mode: 4 kV
• Differential mode: 2 kV
Surge POWER (X41/X42):
IEC 61000-4-5 • Common mode: 2 kV
• Differential mode: 1 kV
STATION (X20) and CTRL:
• Common mode (shield–ground): 4 kV

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Electromagnetic susceptibility (EMS)/Immunity level

0.15 ... 80 MHz, 10 Vunmod.
27 MHz, 10 Vunmod.
Conducted disturbances 68 MHz, 10 Vunmod.
induced by radio-frequency fields
80 % AM (1 kHz)
IEC 61000-4-6, level 3
FC (X30), BINARY IN/OUT (X31|X32/X33|X34),
POWER (X41/X42), STATION (X20) and CTRL
Voltage dips, short interruptions and
voltage variations on DC input power POWER (X41/X42):
port
Voltage interruption 20 ms
IEC 61000-4-29
Voltage dips, short interruptions and
POWER (X41/X42):
voltage variations
1 cycle (50 Hz)
IEC 61000-4-11
FC (X30), BINARY IN/OUT (X31|X32/X33|X34),
POWER (X41/X42):

Damped oscillatory wave • Common mode: 2.5 kV, 100 kHz, 1 MHz, 10 MHz

IEC 61000-4-16 • Differential mode: 1 kV, 100 kHz, 1 MHz

STATION (X20) and CTRL:
• Common mode: 1 kV, 1 MHz
FC (X30), BINARY IN/OUT (X31|X32/X33|X34):
• Common mode: 300 V (0 Hz, 50 Hz, 60 Hz)
• Differential mode: 150 V (0 Hz, 50 Hz, 60 Hz)
Conducted, common mode
disturbances in the 0 Hz ... 150 kHz POWER (X41/X42):
frequency range • Common mode: 30 V (0 Hz), 300 V (1 s, 0 Hz)
IEC 61000-4-18 STATION (X20) and CTRL:
• Common mode:
30 V (0 Hz, 50 Hz, 60 Hz)
300 V (1 s) (0 Hz, 50 Hz, 60 Hz)
Ripple on DC input power port DC ripple: 15 % nominal voltage, 100 Hz/120 Hz
IEC 61000-4-17

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Safety
Safety standards
Europe EN 61010-2-030; EN 60255-26; EN 61010-1
International IEC 61010-2-030; IEC 60255-26; IEC 61010-1
USA UL; 61010-2-030; UL 61010-1
Canada CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 61010-2-030; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 61010-1

Certificates

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