Chapter 1
Introduction
RUGGEDCOM RSG2100PF
Installation Guide
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Decommissioning and Disposal
Section 1.4
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.
Section 1.5
Cabling Recommendations
Before connecting the device, be aware of the recommendations and considerations outlined in this section.
CONTENTS
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Section 1.5.1, “Protection On Twisted-Pair Data Ports”
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Section 1.5.2, “Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-TX Cabling Recommendations”
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Section 1.5.3, “Supported Fiber Optic Cables”
Section 1.5.1
Protection On Twisted-Pair Data Ports
All copper Ethernet ports on RUGGEDCOM products include transient suppression circuitry to protect against
damage from electrical transients and conform with IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 Class 1 standards. This means
that during a transient electrical event, communications errors or interruptions may occur, but recovery is
automatic.
Siemens also does not recommend using copper Ethernet ports to interface with devices in the field across
distances that could produce high levels of ground potential rise (i.e. greater than 2500 V), during line-to-ground
fault conditions.
