Siemens RUGGEDCOM RX1510 - General Procedure; Required Tools and Materials

Chapter 2
Installing the Device
RUGGEDCOM RX1510
Installation Guide
6 General Procedure
• Section2.4, “Mounting the Device”
• Section2.5, “Connecting the Failsafe Alarm Relay”
• Section2.6, “Connecting Power”
• Section2.7, “Connecting to the Device”
• Section2.8, “Configuring the Device”
Section2.1
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
Section6.1, “Approvals”.
2. Review the RUGGEDCOM RX1500 Series Modules Catalog for special installation or regulatory requirements
related to the modules installed in the device. In the case of cellular modem line modules, this includes
antenna installation and regulatory requirements.
3. Mount the device.
4. Connect the failsafe alarm relay.
5. Connect power to the device and ground the device to safety Earth.
6. Connect the device to the network.
7. Configure the device.
Section2.2
Required Tools and Materials
The following tools and materials are required to install the RUGGEDCOM RX1510:
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.