RUGGEDCOM RX1501
Installation Guide
Chapter 1
Introduction
Required Tools and Materials 3
Section1.3
Required Tools and Materials
The following tools and materials are required to install the RUGGEDCOM RX1501:
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.
SIM Card(s) provided by the network carrier For accessing a network carrier's cellular network. Required only if a
cellular modem module is equipped.
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.
Section1.4
Decommissioning and Disposal
Proper decomissioning and disposal of this device is important to prevent malicious users from obtaining
proprietary information and to protect the environment.
Decommissioning
This device may include sensitive, proprietary data. Before taking the device out of service, either permanently or
for maintenance by a third-party, make sure it has been fully decommissioned.
For more information, refer to the associated User Guide.
Recycling and Disposal
For environmentally friendly recycling and disposal of this device and related accessories, contact a facility
certified to dispose of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Recycling and disposal must be done in
accordance with local regulations.
Section1.5
Cabling Recommendations
Siemens recommends using SIMATIC NET industrial Ethernet shielded cables for all Ethernet ports.
CONTENTS
• Section1.5.1, “Protection On Twisted-Pair Data Ports”