Chapter 2
Installing the Device
RUGGEDCOM RX1400
Installation Guide
6 General Procedure
• Section2.4, “Installing the Device in Hazardous Locations”
• Section2.5, “Mounting the Device”
• Section2.6, “Connecting the Antennas”
• Section2.7, “Installing the SIM Cards”
• Section2.8, “Inserting/Removing the MicroSD Card”
• Section2.9, “Connecting the Failsafe Alarm Relay”
• Section2.10, “Connecting Power”
• Section2.11, “Connecting to the Device”
• Section2.12, “Configuring the Device”
Section2.1
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
Section6.1, “Approvals”.
2. Mount the device.
3. Connect an antenna or antennas.
4. For LTE antennas only, install SIM cards.
5. Connect the failsafe alarm relay.
6. Connect power to the device and ground the device to safety Earth.
7. Connect the device to the network.
8. Configure the device.
Section2.2
Required Tools and Materials
The following tools and materials are required to install the RUGGEDCOM RX1400:
Tool/Material Available For Purchase From Siemens
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WLAN, LTE and/or GPS antennas
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Antenna N-connect and/or SMA cables
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AC/DC power cord (16 AWG)
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Lightning protector
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Shielded coaxial cables
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SIM card(s) provided by the network carrier
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Flathead screwdriver for mounting the device to a DIN rail
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Phillips screwdriver for mounting the device to a rack or panel
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