Siemens RUGGEDCOM RSG2488 Installation Manual

Introduction
1.3Required Tools and Materials
Alarm Indicator LED The alarm indicator LED illuminates when an alarm condition exists.
Access Plate The removable access plate provides access to the microSD slot.
Use a microSD card to load/store the firmware and configuration
for the device. For information about using a microSD card, refer to
"Inserting/Removing the MicroSD Card (Page 23)".
Port Status LEDs Port status indicator LEDs indicate the operational status of each
port.
State Description
Solid Link detected
Blinking Link activity
Off No link detected
Line Modules The device features slots for up to eight line modules. For more
information, refer to "Modules (Page 25)".
Failsafe Alarm Relay Latches to default state when a power disruption or other alarm
condition occurs. For more information, refer to:
• "Connecting the Failsafe Alarm Relay (Page 12)"
• "Failsafe Alarm Relay Specifications (Page 31)"
Power Supply Terminal Block A pluggable terminal block. For more information, refer to:
• "Connecting Power (Page 13)"
• "Power Supply Specifications (Page 31)"
Chassis Ground Terminal Protects the device from power surges and accumulated static
electricity. For information about grounding the device, refer to
"Grounding the Device (Page 16)".
1.3 Required Tools and Materials
The following tools and materials are required to install the RUGGEDCOM RSG2488:
Tools/Materials Purpose
AC/DC power cord (16 AWG) For connecting power to the device.
Lightning protector For protecting the device from harmful electrical
strikes.
Shielded coaxial cables For connecting the device to antennas and an
Ethernet network.
Flathead screwdriver For mounting the device to a DIN rail.
Phillips screwdriver For mounting the device to a panel.
4 x #6-32 screws For mounting the device to a panel.
Braided or equivalent ground wire For grounding the device to safety Earth.
1.4 Decommissioning and Disposal
Proper decommissioning and disposal of this device is important to prevent malicious
users from obtaining proprietary information and to protect the environment.
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Siemens RUGGEDCOM RSG2488 Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	RUGGEDCOM RSG2488
Category	Switch
Language	English