Warranty Siemens warrants this product for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase, conditional upon the return to factory for maintenance during the warranty term. This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Attempted service by unauthorized personnel shall render all warranties null and void.
Installation Guide Preface Preface This guide describes the RUGGEDCOM i803 (i-Series) product line. It describes the major features, installation, commissioning and important technical specifications. It is intended for use by network technical support personnel who are responsible for the installation, commissioning and maintenance of the device.
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Gigabit Ethernet. With up to nine Ethernet ports, the RUGGEDCOM i803 is the perfect choice for a wide variety of demanding industrial environments such as those found in process control applications (oil and gas, petro-chemical, metals and mining, wind farms).
• CSA/UL 60950 safety approved to 85 °C (185 °F) Section 1.2 Description The RUGGEDCOM i803 features various ports, controls and indicator LEDs on the front panel for connecting, configuring and troubleshooting the device. Figure 1: RUGGEDCOM i803 1. Failsafe Alarm Relay 2. Power Supply Terminal Block 3. Chassis Ground Terminal 4. POWER LEDs 5. ALARM LED 6. Port Status LED ...
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Illuminates when an alarm condition exists. Communication Ports Receive and transmit data, as well as provide access to the RUGGEDCOM ROS Web interface. For more information about the various ports available for the RUGGEDCOM i803, refer to Chapter 3, Communication Ports.
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Attempted service by unauthorized personnel shall render all warranties null and void. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Siemens Canada Ltd could invalidate specifications, test results, and agency approvals, and void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Section 2.3 Mounting the Device The RUGGEDCOM i803 can be equipped with a DIN rail bracket pre-installed on the back of the chassis. The bracket allows the device to be slid onto a standard 35 mm (1.4 in) DIN rail. To mount the device to a DIN rail, do the following: Align the slot in the bracket with the DIN rail.
Control of the failsafe relay output is configurable through RUGGEDCOM ROS. One common application for this relay is to signal an alarm if a power failure occurs. For more information, refer to the RUGGEDCOM ROS User Guide for the RUGGEDCOM i803. The following shows the proper relay connections.
Section 2.5 Connecting Power The RUGGEDCOM i803 supports a single low DC power supply with reverse polarity and dual independent inputs. This allows for two redundant DC power sources with the same nominal voltage to be connected. To connect power to the device, do the following: IMPORTANT! •...
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RUGGEDCOM i803 Chapter 2 Installation Guide Installing the Device Figure 4: Terminal Block Wiring – Single DC Power Supply Input 1. Positive Terminal 2. Negative Terminal 3. GND Terminal 4. Chassis Ground Terminal Connect the negative wire from the power source to the negative terminal (P1- or P2-) on the terminal block.
Connecting to the Device The following describes the various methods for accessing the RUGGEDCOM ROS console and Web interfaces on the device. For more detailed instructions, refer to the RUGGEDCOM ROS User Guide for the RUGGEDCOM i803. RS232 Console Port Connect a PC or terminal directly to the RS232 console port to access the boot-time control and RUGGEDCOM ROS interfaces.
RUGGEDCOM ROS User Guide associated with the installed software release. Section 2.8 Inserting/Removing the MicroSD/MicroSDHC Card The RUGGEDCOM i803 accepts a microSD/microSDHC card to support the following features: • Configuration update and backup • Redundant firmware image • Greatly expanded logging capability •...
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Chapter 2 RUGGEDCOM i803 Installing the Device Installation Guide Figure 7: Inserting/Removing a MicroSD/MicroSDHC Card 1. Retention Screw 2. Access Plate 3. MicroSD/MicroSDHC Card Without touching the contacts on the card, insert or remove the microSD/microSDHC card. Install the access plate and finger-tighten the retention screw.
Communication Ports Communication Ports The RUGGEDCOM i803 can be equipped with various types of communication ports to enhance its abilities and performance. To determine which ports are equipped on the device, refer to the factory data file available through RUGGEDCOM ROS. For more information on how to access the factory data file, refer to the RUGGEDCOM ROS User Guide for the RUGGEDCOM i803.
Section 3.1 Copper Ethernet Ports The RUGGEDCOM i803 supports several 10/100Base-TX Ethernet ports that allow connection to standard Category 5 (CAT-5) unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables with RJ45 male connectors. The RJ45 receptacles are directly connected to the chassis ground on the device and can accept CAT-5 shielded twisted-pair (STP) cables.
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RUGGEDCOM i803 Chapter 3 Installation Guide Communication Ports Figure 10: LC Port 1. Tx Connector 2. Rx Connector For specifications on the available fiber optic Ethernet ports, refer to Section 4.5, “Fiber Optic Ethernet Port Specifications”. Fiber Optic Ethernet Ports...
220 VDC 0.24 A, 60 W 250 VAC 0.25 A, 62.5 W Section 4.4 Copper Ethernet Port Specifications The following details the specifications for copper Ethernet ports that can be ordered with the RUGGEDCOM i803. Wiring Maximum Speed Connector Duplex Cable Type...
RUGGEDCOM i803 Chapter 6 Installation Guide Certification Certification The RUGGEDCOM i803 device has been thoroughly tested to guarantee its conformance with recognized standards and has received approval from recognized regulatory agencies. CONTENTS • Section 6.1, “Approvals” • Section 6.2, “EMC and Environmental Type Tests”...
• EEx nC IIC T4 • Ex II 3 G • 12-24 VDC, 2A, Class III Section 6.1.3 European Union (EU) This device is declared by Siemens Canada Ltd to comply with essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EU directives: ATEX/IEC Ex...
• Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) – Chapter I – Sub-chapter J – Radiological Health Section 6.1.6 ISED This device is declared by Siemens Canada Ltd to meet the requirements of the following ISED (Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada) standard:...
Section 6.1.8 RoHS This device is declared by Siemens Canada Ltd to meet the requirements of the following RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directives for the restricted use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment: • China RoHS 2...
• IEC 61000-6-2 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-2: Generic Standards – Immunity for Industrial Environments Section 6.2 EMC and Environmental Type Tests The RUGGEDCOM i803 has passed the following EMC and environmental tests. IEC 61850-3 Type Tests Test Description Test Levels...