Chapter 3
Communication Ports
RUGGEDCOM RX1500
Installation Guide
34 RUGGEDCOM APE Module
LED LED Color Status
Tx The interface is receiving or transmitting an RAI (Remote Alarm Indication) or AIS
(Alarm Indication Signal) alarm.
Rx
Tx
Off The interface is disabled.
Pin-Out
The following is the pin-out for the DDS RJ-48S ports:
Figure 49: DDS RJ-48S Pin
Pin Name Description
1 R1 Transmit data to
network (Ring 1)
2 T1 Transmit data to network (Tip 1)
3 Reserved (Do Not Connect)
4 Reserved (Do Not Connect)
5 Reserved (Do Not Connect)
6 Reserved (Do Not Connect)
7 T Receive data from
network (Ring)
8 R Receive data from network (Tip)
Section 3.8
RUGGEDCOM APE Module
The RX1500 supports various versions of the RUGGEDCOM APE (Application Processing Engine) module. The
APE is an x86-based computer design that can host a variety of x86-based operating systems. It also features
Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports, USB ports and a DVI-D video port. For more information about RX1500 APE,
including installation and setup instructions, refer to the RUGGEDCOM APE User Guide.
CAUTION!
Electrical hazard – risk of power failure. Installing more APE modules than allowed can lead to power
fluctuations and irregular shut downs. Do not install more than two APE modules on the device.
Figure 50: RUGGEDCOM APE Module
For specifications, refer to Section 4.8, “RUGGEDCOM APE Specifications”.