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eXmux® 3501M - IP Access Multiplexer

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eXmux® - IP Access Multiplexer

Product Description

The RFL eXmux® 3501* is a substation-hardened IP Access Multiplexer engineered for mission critical infrastructures to transport voice, serial, relaying protection, SCADA, video and Ethernet data communications over Ethernet/IP or MPLS networks, providing the flexibility of backward compatibility with legacy devices and forward compatibility with Ethernet devices on the same communications platform. Designed into the eXmux® 3501 is a distinctive "Hitless Switching" feature with zero-data-loss path recovery technology and a Digital Access Cross-Connect (DACS) function for cross-connecting DS0s between T1/E1 circuits and/or eXmux® 3501 interface unit. The product is designed for harsh applications and is available in two chassis configurations; a mission-critical model that offers module hot-swap capabilities for all functional cards and a economical compact model for applications where module hot swap capability is not required.

The eXmux® 3501 model is interoperable with the previous eXmux® 3500 model.

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Converging two important traffic types into one infrastructure provides the benefit of connecting traditional Voice, Video, Serial data, and relaying protection circuits over Ethernet networks taking advantage of the simplicity and efficiency of IP routing and Ethernet switching. This proven concept offers a cost-effective and feature-rich solution that bridges the gap between the TDM legacy and the modern IP world, achieving the best of both.

The eXmux® 3501 comes with an advanced Graphical Visual Network Management Software (VNMS) for Operations, Administration, Maintenance and Provisioning (OAM&P). The VNMS is intuitive and user-friendly, making configuration, interface port mapping and diagnostics effortless. VNMS communications uses the latest SNMPv3 for authentication and encryption along with cyber security features meeting NERC-CIP requirements.

The eXmux® 3501 can support any network topology such as Linear, Star, Rings and Mesh. When configured in a ring topology, or, when an alternate path exists, each interface port can be individually configured for “Redundancy”, allowing the device to transmit the data to both WAN ports simultaneously. If a path failure occurs, data continues to reach its destination with no interruptions. The average port interface latency (back-to-back channel delay) is less than 10 milliseconds (ms). When the eXmux® 3501 is setup for optimal configuration, latency can be less than 5ms. The low latency capability and the unique “Hitless Switching” mechanism allow critical real-time applications such as SCADA, Teleprotection and Relaying over an IP network just as they are done today on TDM networks.

The eXmux® 3501 uses TDM over IP technology and an integrated Layer 2 Managed Switch, which allows the unit to support Legacy Interfaces such as T1/E1, RS-232, RS 485, Serial Server, RS-530/422, V.35, X.21, G.703, C37.94, Teleprotection and various Voice interfaces, along with native IP solutions. A two-wire telephone service channel is incorporated to provide in-band voice communication to any eXmux® 3501 connected to the network, creating the classic feel of a legacy communications device.

Best Telecom Equipment of UTC EXPO 2012 Product Award

RFL was chosen for the Best Telecom Equipment of UTC EXPO 2012 Product Award, for the eXmux® 3500 TDM over IP access/transport multiplexer at the UTC Telecom 2012 Conference held in Orlando, Florida.


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Chassis Configurations / Hot Swap & Compact:

For Mission Critical applications the eXmux® 3501 is available with a Hot Swap Module option where all modules of the eXmux® 3501 are field replaceable with the unit powered. All interfaces units, power supplies, and switch can be replaced in the field in seconds. The Hot Swap model is a 5RU high 19" rack mount chassis while the compact model is a 3RU high 19" rack mount chassis.

Legacy Interfaces:

Accommodates up to 7 different DS0 or T1/E1 legacy interface units; plus a standard T1/E1 interface and a 2-wire telephone service channel.

Advanced VNMS with DS0 Grooming:

An advanced Visual Network Management Software for effortless configurations, port mapping, maintenance and remote firmware upgrade that includes an Integrated Digital Access Cross-Connect System (DACS), allowing individual DS0 circuits from any legacy T1/E1 system to be connected to any DS0 circuits within the eXmux® 3501 network or to another TDM network.

Interface Units (IU):

Supports legacy IUs such as: RS-232, RS-485, Serial Server, RS-422/530, V.35, X.21, G.703, C37.94, Teleprotection, 2W & 4W E&M, 2W FXO, 2W FXS and T1/E1.

Teleprotection System:

An integrated end-to-end teleprotection function that provides 4 bi-directional transfer trips commands in addition to 2 controlling inputs logic and 2 outputs for alarming & status. It is mid-span compatible with the IMUX 2000 T1/E1 multiplexer MTS Teleprotection System.

Value:

A lower cost solution than SONET/SDH or even T1/E1; Along with a simple and more efficient network that reduces maintenance cost and increases user productivity.

Cyber Security:

SNMPv3 for Authentication and Encryption along with an embedded User Access Management System and other cyber security features meeting NERC requirements.

Real Time Critical Applications:

Designed for real-time critical data applications such as SCADA/RTU, Relaying and Teleprotection with minimum latency.

Hitless Switching:

A field proven path redundancy feature with zero-data-loss, making it ideal for critical infrastructure and protective relaying applications.

Resilient & Dependable:

Enhanced reliability by offering optional redundant power supplies and path redundancy using MSTP (Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol) or RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol) technology.

Bandwidth:

Backbone communications is at a Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) speed, equivalent to about twice the speed of a SONET/SDH OC-12/STM-4.

Compliance:

Designed for harsh environment with Immunity from SWC, ESD & RFI; convection cooling with operating temperature: -30 C to +65 C.

IEEE P1613; IEC61850-3; ANSI C37.90.2; ANSI C37.90.3

Technology

Uses TDM over IP technology that allows point-to-point legacy equipment to communicate over an IP network that includes an Integrated Layer 2 Managed Ethernet Switch including two GigE Uplink (GE) Ports and four fast Ethernet (FE) ports.

Interface Units (IU)

4 Port Synchronous Interface

  • Protocol supported: RS-422/RS-530, V.35, X.21
  • Signal Interconnection: DCE / DTE
  • Control line: RTS and CTS
  • Connector: DB-25 Female
  • Slot(s) occupied: 2
  • Data Rates: 56Kbps, Nx64Kbps (N=1 to 31)
  • Loopback: Local and Remote

4 Port RS-485 Interface

  • Protocol supported: RS-485
  • Operating mode: 2 or 4 Wire
  • Connector: Compression terminal blocks
  • Slot(s) occupied: 1
  • Data Rates: 600bps to 38.4Kbps
  • Loopback: Local and Remote

4 Port Serial Server Interface

  • Protocol supported: Raw socket mode, SSH, Telnet, DNP3-Serial to DNP3-IP
  • Application: Point-to-point, PC Client, Multipoint-to-multipoint
  • Operating Mode: RS-232 or RS-485 4-Wire
  • Connector: DB-9 Female
  • Slot(s) occupied: 1
  • Data Rates: 300bps to 115Kbps
  • Loopback: Local and Remote

4 Port G.703 Co-directional Synchronous Interface

  • Signal Interconnection: DCE / DTE
  • Connector: DB-15 Female
  • Slot(s) occupied: 2
  • Data Rate: 64Kbps
  • Loopback: Local and Remote

4 Port C37.94 Synchronous Relaying Interface

  • Connector: ST
  • Slot(s) occupied: 1
  • Data Rates: Nx64Kbps (N=1 to 12)
  • Conforms to ANSI C37.94
  • Loopback: Local and Remote
  • 8 Port Asynchronous Interface
  • Protocol supported: RS-232, V.24
  • Control line: RTS and DTR
  • Connector: DB-9 Female
  • Slot(s) occupied: 2
  • Data Rates: 600bps to 38.4Kbps
  • Loopback: Local and Remote

8 Port 4-Wire & 4 Port 2-Wire E&M Audio Interface

  • Coding: PCM
  • Signaling: Type I, II, III & V
  • Connector: RJ-45
  • Slot(s) occupied: 1
  • Conforms to AT&T Publication 43801
  • Loopback: Local and Remote

8 Port 2-Wire FXO Interface

  • Coding: PCM
  • Signaling: Loop start
  • Connector: RJ-11
  • Slot(s) occupied: 1
  • Conforms to AT&T Publication 43801

4 Port 2-Wire FXS Interface

  • Coding: PCM
  • Signaling: Loop start
  • REN per Port: 4
  • Connector: RJ-11
  • Slot(s) occupied: 1
  • Conforms to AT&T Publication 43801

T1/E1 Interfaces

Built-in single T1/E1:

  • Framer type: Electrical T1 or E1
  • Framer mode: Pass-thru or DS0 grooming
  • T1 framer: Conforms to ANSI T1.102-1993, AT&T 62411 & 43801
  • E1 framer: Conforms to ITU G.703, G.823 & G.704
  • Connector: RJ-48C
  • Loopback: Local and Remote

Single Port T1/E1 Interface:

  • Framer type: Electrical T1 or E1
  • Framer mode: Pass-thru or DS0 grooming
  • T1 Mode: Conforms to ANSI T1.102-1993, AT&T 62411 & 43801
  • E1 Mode: Conforms to ITU G.703, G.823 & G.704
  • Connector: RJ-48C and DB-15
  • Loopback: Local and Remote

Digital Teleprotection System

2 Port eXmux® TPS Interface Unit:

  • Signal Interconnection: RS-485
  • Interface Connector: DB-9 Female
  • Slot(s) occupied: 1
  • Data Rate: Two independent 64Kbps channel
  • Records: 1500 SOE records
  • SOE synchronization: NTP/SNTP/IEEE 1588
  • Loopback: Local and Remote
  • Compatibility: IMUX 2000 MTS

eXmux® TPS I/O Box:

  • Interface Connector: DB-9 Male
  • Inputs: 4 Optically isolated (voltages: 24V, 48V, 125V or 250V), 2 auxiliary controlling inputs
  • Outputs: 4 Solid state or Relay
  • Terminal Block: Compression or Screw type
  • Status: Inputs, Outputs, Power, and alarms
  • Alarms: Minor and Major alarm and form C contacts
  • Trip Function Disable Switch

Layer 2 Managed Ethernet Switch

GE Ports

  • Number of Ports: 2
  • Copper Ports: 10/100/1000 Base-TX
  • Fiber SFP Ports: 100 Base-FX or 1000
  • Base-FX Fiber Connector: LC

Dual Fiber

  • 1000 Base-FX distance options: 550m (0.34mi), 10km (6.21mi), 20km (12.4mi), 60km (36.3mi), 80km (49.7mi), 120km (74.5 mi)

FE Ports

  • Number of Ports: 4
  • Copper Ports: 10/100 Base-TX

Features

  • VLAN, QoS, CoS, ToS/DS, SNMPv3, IGMP Snooping & querying, Port mirroring, Broadcast & multicast storm protection, Full duplex w/ flow control, 32Gbps throughput for max speed on all ports, Supports RSTP, MSTP and Rapid per VLAN Spending Tree Plus (Rapid PVST+)

Standards

  • All IEEE 802.3 compliant devices are supported

Power Supply

  • 19-32 VDC
  • 38-150 VDC / 88-130 VAC

Mechanical

Standard

  • 19” Rack Mount (3RU)
  • H: 5.25”(144mm) W: 19”(483mm) D: 11”(279mm)
  • Status LEDs (front and rear for either front mount or rear/wall mount)

Hot Swap

  • 19” Rack Mount (5RU)
  • H: 8.75” (222mm) W: 19: (483mm) D: 11” (279mm)
  • Status LEDs (front and rear for either front mount or rear/wall mount)

User Interface / Service Channel

  • USB Port User Access for IP address setup
  • FE/GE port for Visual NMS GUI
  • 2-Wire Telephone Service Channel

Environmental

  • Convection cooling (No Fans)
  • Operating temperature: -30 C to +65 C (-22 F to +149 F)
  • ANSI/IEC SWC, ESD, RFI compliant
  • IEEE1613, IEC61850-3 compliant
  • 200-300 VDC
  • 200-275 VAC

Environmental & Safety Compliance

System and Chassis

  • EN 60950: 2002 Safety of information technology equipment
  • EN 60825-2: 2004 Safety of laser products — Part 2
  • EN 55022: 1998 Information technology equipment - Radio disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement
  • EN 55024: 1998 Information technology equipment –
  • Immunity characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement IEC 61850-3 Environmental standard
  • EN 61000-4-2 (8/15 KV ESD) (front of chassis)
  • EN 61000-4-3 / EN 61000-6-4 – Radiated RFI immunity.
  • EN 61000-4-6 / EN 61000-6-2 – Conducted RFI immunity
  • ANSI C37.90.2 – EMI Withstand
  • ANSI C37.90.3 – (ESD Withstand, front of chassis)
  • IEEE P1613 – (Environmental, ESD, RFI, Shock & Vibration)

Power Supply and Alarm contacts

  • EN 61000-4-4 / ANSI P1613 / ANSI C37.90.1
  • (4 KV EFT)
  • EN 61000-4-5 (Surge withstand)
  • EN 60255-5 / ANSI P1613 (5 KV Impulse)
  • EN 60255-5 / ANSI P1613 (2.8 KV High Pot)
  • EN 60255-22-1 (Damped Oscillatory Disturbance)
  • ANSI C37.90.1 / ANSI P1613 (Oscillatory)
  • IEC 60834-1 (Power supply disturbance tests)

Synchronous Data Ports

  • All Common Mode Using Capacitive Clamp and Shielded Cable
  • EN 61000-4-4 / ANSI P1613 / ANSI C37.90.1
  • (4 KV EFT)
  • EN 60255-22-1 (2.5 KV, 1 MHz Damped Oscillatory)
  • ANSI C37.90.1 / ANSI P1613 – (2.5 KV Oscillatory)

Four Wire Audio Ports, T1/E1 Ports

  • EN 61000-4-2 / ANSI C37.90.3 / ANSI P1613
  • (8/15 KV ESD)
  • EN 60255-5 / EN 60834-1 / ANSI P1613 (0.72 KV High
  • Pot, common mode)

VF Ports and Asynchronus Ports

  • EN 61000-4-2 / ANSI C37.90.3 / ANSI P1613
  • (8/15 KV ESD)
 

User Interface Ports 

  • EN 61000-4-2 / ANSI C37.90.3 / ANSI P1613
  • (8/15 KV ESD)
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Network Diagram Example

The above example is a typical communication network using the RFL eXmux® 3500 configured with GigE Fiber Interface for the communication backbone and 100Mb FX on the linear and star setups. The communications network is able to transport both existing legacy devices with the RS-422, RS-232, RS-485, 2W-FXS, specific DSO\'s from the DS-1 ± C37.94 interfaces, Teleprotection commands and IP devices using the RFL eXmux® 3500 common IP platform.


eXmux® 3500 Application Notes

RFL 9300 Current Differential Relay over the RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

Internetworking with L2-Switch RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

QoS (Quality of Service) RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

Audio RFL 9745 Teleprotection Channel over the RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

Digital RFL 9745 Teleprotection Channel over the RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

SEL 311L Current Differential Relay over the RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

Cyber Security Implementation on the RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

GE L90 Current Differential Relay over the RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

eXmux® 3500 in Different Network Segment RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

T1/E1 Communications over the RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

DS0 Grooming with the RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

Schweitzer Mirrored Bits over the RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

RFL GARD 8000® Digital Channel over the RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

RFL GARD 8000® T1/E1 Channel over the RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

RFL GARD 8000® Audio Channel over the RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

Siemens SIPROTEC 7SD610 87L Relay over the RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

eXmux® 3500 over Direct Fiber Backbone Network RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

Remote Access Serial Communications - Serial Server RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

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Files Available in the Customer Area

Chassis Configurations / Hot Swap & Compact:

For Mission Critical applications the eXmux® 3501 is available with a Hot Swap Module option where all modules of the eXmux® 3501 are field replaceable with the unit powered. All interfaces units, power supplies, and switch can be replaced in the field in seconds. The Hot Swap model is a 5RU high 19" rack mount chassis while the compact model is a 3RU high 19" rack mount chassis.

Legacy Interfaces:

Accommodates up to 7 different DS0 or T1/E1 legacy interface units; plus a standard T1/E1 interface and a 2-wire telephone service channel.

Advanced VNMS with DS0 Grooming:

An advanced Visual Network Management Software for effortless configurations, port mapping, maintenance and remote firmware upgrade that includes an Integrated Digital Access Cross-Connect System (DACS), allowing individual DS0 circuits from any legacy T1/E1 system to be connected to any DS0 circuits within the eXmux® 3501 network or to another TDM network.

Interface Units (IU):

Supports legacy IUs such as: RS-232, RS-485, Serial Server, RS-422/530, V.35, X.21, G.703, C37.94, Teleprotection, 2W & 4W E&M, 2W FXO, 2W FXS and T1/E1.

Teleprotection System:

An integrated end-to-end teleprotection function that provides 4 bi-directional transfer trips commands in addition to 2 controlling inputs logic and 2 outputs for alarming & status. It is mid-span compatible with the IMUX 2000 T1/E1 multiplexer MTS Teleprotection System.

Value:

A lower cost solution than SONET/SDH or even T1/E1; Along with a simple and more efficient network that reduces maintenance cost and increases user productivity.

Cyber Security:

SNMPv3 for Authentication and Encryption along with an embedded User Access Management System and other cyber security features meeting NERC requirements.

Real Time Critical Applications:

Designed for real-time critical data applications such as SCADA/RTU, Relaying and Teleprotection with minimum latency.

Hitless Switching:

A field proven path redundancy feature with zero-data-loss, making it ideal for critical infrastructure and protective relaying applications.

Resilient & Dependable:

Enhanced reliability by offering optional redundant power supplies and path redundancy using MSTP (Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol) or RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol) technology.

Bandwidth:

Backbone communications is at a Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) speed, equivalent to about twice the speed of a SONET/SDH OC-12/STM-4.

Compliance:

Designed for harsh environment with Immunity from SWC, ESD & RFI; convection cooling with operating temperature: -30 C to +65 C.

IEEE P1613; IEC61850-3; ANSI C37.90.2; ANSI C37.90.3

Technology

Uses TDM over IP technology that allows point-to-point legacy equipment to communicate over an IP network that includes an Integrated Layer 2 Managed Ethernet Switch including two GigE Uplink (GE) Ports and four fast Ethernet (FE) ports.

Interface Units (IU)

4 Port Synchronous Interface

  • Protocol supported: RS-422/RS-530, V.35, X.21
  • Signal Interconnection: DCE / DTE
  • Control line: RTS and CTS
  • Connector: DB-25 Female
  • Slot(s) occupied: 2
  • Data Rates: 56Kbps, Nx64Kbps (N=1 to 31)
  • Loopback: Local and Remote

4 Port RS-485 Interface

  • Protocol supported: RS-485
  • Operating mode: 2 or 4 Wire
  • Connector: Compression terminal blocks
  • Slot(s) occupied: 1
  • Data Rates: 600bps to 38.4Kbps
  • Loopback: Local and Remote

4 Port Serial Server Interface

  • Protocol supported: Raw socket mode, SSH, Telnet, DNP3-Serial to DNP3-IP
  • Application: Point-to-point, PC Client, Multipoint-to-multipoint
  • Operating Mode: RS-232 or RS-485 4-Wire
  • Connector: DB-9 Female
  • Slot(s) occupied: 1
  • Data Rates: 300bps to 115Kbps
  • Loopback: Local and Remote

4 Port G.703 Co-directional Synchronous Interface

  • Signal Interconnection: DCE / DTE
  • Connector: DB-15 Female
  • Slot(s) occupied: 2
  • Data Rate: 64Kbps
  • Loopback: Local and Remote

4 Port C37.94 Synchronous Relaying Interface

  • Connector: ST
  • Slot(s) occupied: 1
  • Data Rates: Nx64Kbps (N=1 to 12)
  • Conforms to ANSI C37.94
  • Loopback: Local and Remote
  • 8 Port Asynchronous Interface
  • Protocol supported: RS-232, V.24
  • Control line: RTS and DTR
  • Connector: DB-9 Female
  • Slot(s) occupied: 2
  • Data Rates: 600bps to 38.4Kbps
  • Loopback: Local and Remote

8 Port 4-Wire & 4 Port 2-Wire E&M Audio Interface

  • Coding: PCM
  • Signaling: Type I, II, III & V
  • Connector: RJ-45
  • Slot(s) occupied: 1
  • Conforms to AT&T Publication 43801
  • Loopback: Local and Remote

8 Port 2-Wire FXO Interface

  • Coding: PCM
  • Signaling: Loop start
  • Connector: RJ-11
  • Slot(s) occupied: 1
  • Conforms to AT&T Publication 43801

4 Port 2-Wire FXS Interface

  • Coding: PCM
  • Signaling: Loop start
  • REN per Port: 4
  • Connector: RJ-11
  • Slot(s) occupied: 1
  • Conforms to AT&T Publication 43801

T1/E1 Interfaces

Built-in single T1/E1:

  • Framer type: Electrical T1 or E1
  • Framer mode: Pass-thru or DS0 grooming
  • T1 framer: Conforms to ANSI T1.102-1993, AT&T 62411 & 43801
  • E1 framer: Conforms to ITU G.703, G.823 & G.704
  • Connector: RJ-48C
  • Loopback: Local and Remote

Single Port T1/E1 Interface:

  • Framer type: Electrical T1 or E1
  • Framer mode: Pass-thru or DS0 grooming
  • T1 Mode: Conforms to ANSI T1.102-1993, AT&T 62411 & 43801
  • E1 Mode: Conforms to ITU G.703, G.823 & G.704
  • Connector: RJ-48C and DB-15
  • Loopback: Local and Remote

Digital Teleprotection System

2 Port eXmux® TPS Interface Unit:

  • Signal Interconnection: RS-485
  • Interface Connector: DB-9 Female
  • Slot(s) occupied: 1
  • Data Rate: Two independent 64Kbps channel
  • Records: 1500 SOE records
  • SOE synchronization: NTP/SNTP/IEEE 1588
  • Loopback: Local and Remote
  • Compatibility: IMUX 2000 MTS

eXmux® TPS I/O Box:

  • Interface Connector: DB-9 Male
  • Inputs: 4 Optically isolated (voltages: 24V, 48V, 125V or 250V), 2 auxiliary controlling inputs
  • Outputs: 4 Solid state or Relay
  • Terminal Block: Compression or Screw type
  • Status: Inputs, Outputs, Power, and alarms
  • Alarms: Minor and Major alarm and form C contacts
  • Trip Function Disable Switch

Layer 2 Managed Ethernet Switch

GE Ports

  • Number of Ports: 2
  • Copper Ports: 10/100/1000 Base-TX
  • Fiber SFP Ports: 100 Base-FX or 1000
  • Base-FX Fiber Connector: LC

Dual Fiber

  • 1000 Base-FX distance options: 550m (0.34mi), 10km (6.21mi), 20km (12.4mi), 60km (36.3mi), 80km (49.7mi), 120km (74.5 mi)

FE Ports

  • Number of Ports: 4
  • Copper Ports: 10/100 Base-TX

Features

  • VLAN, QoS, CoS, ToS/DS, SNMPv3, IGMP Snooping & querying, Port mirroring, Broadcast & multicast storm protection, Full duplex w/ flow control, 32Gbps throughput for max speed on all ports, Supports RSTP, MSTP and Rapid per VLAN Spending Tree Plus (Rapid PVST+)

Standards

  • All IEEE 802.3 compliant devices are supported

Power Supply

  • 19-32 VDC
  • 38-150 VDC / 88-130 VAC

Mechanical

Standard

  • 19” Rack Mount (3RU)
  • H: 5.25”(144mm) W: 19”(483mm) D: 11”(279mm)
  • Status LEDs (front and rear for either front mount or rear/wall mount)

Hot Swap

  • 19” Rack Mount (5RU)
  • H: 8.75” (222mm) W: 19: (483mm) D: 11” (279mm)
  • Status LEDs (front and rear for either front mount or rear/wall mount)

User Interface / Service Channel

  • USB Port User Access for IP address setup
  • FE/GE port for Visual NMS GUI
  • 2-Wire Telephone Service Channel

Environmental

  • Convection cooling (No Fans)
  • Operating temperature: -30 C to +65 C (-22 F to +149 F)
  • ANSI/IEC SWC, ESD, RFI compliant
  • IEEE1613, IEC61850-3 compliant
  • 200-300 VDC
  • 200-275 VAC

Environmental & Safety Compliance

System and Chassis

  • EN 60950: 2002 Safety of information technology equipment
  • EN 60825-2: 2004 Safety of laser products — Part 2
  • EN 55022: 1998 Information technology equipment - Radio disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement
  • EN 55024: 1998 Information technology equipment –
  • Immunity characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement IEC 61850-3 Environmental standard
  • EN 61000-4-2 (8/15 KV ESD) (front of chassis)
  • EN 61000-4-3 / EN 61000-6-4 – Radiated RFI immunity.
  • EN 61000-4-6 / EN 61000-6-2 – Conducted RFI immunity
  • ANSI C37.90.2 – EMI Withstand
  • ANSI C37.90.3 – (ESD Withstand, front of chassis)
  • IEEE P1613 – (Environmental, ESD, RFI, Shock & Vibration)

Power Supply and Alarm contacts

  • EN 61000-4-4 / ANSI P1613 / ANSI C37.90.1
  • (4 KV EFT)
  • EN 61000-4-5 (Surge withstand)
  • EN 60255-5 / ANSI P1613 (5 KV Impulse)
  • EN 60255-5 / ANSI P1613 (2.8 KV High Pot)
  • EN 60255-22-1 (Damped Oscillatory Disturbance)
  • ANSI C37.90.1 / ANSI P1613 (Oscillatory)
  • IEC 60834-1 (Power supply disturbance tests)

Synchronous Data Ports

  • All Common Mode Using Capacitive Clamp and Shielded Cable
  • EN 61000-4-4 / ANSI P1613 / ANSI C37.90.1
  • (4 KV EFT)
  • EN 60255-22-1 (2.5 KV, 1 MHz Damped Oscillatory)
  • ANSI C37.90.1 / ANSI P1613 – (2.5 KV Oscillatory)

Four Wire Audio Ports, T1/E1 Ports

  • EN 61000-4-2 / ANSI C37.90.3 / ANSI P1613
  • (8/15 KV ESD)
  • EN 60255-5 / EN 60834-1 / ANSI P1613 (0.72 KV High
  • Pot, common mode)

VF Ports and Asynchronus Ports

  • EN 61000-4-2 / ANSI C37.90.3 / ANSI P1613
  • (8/15 KV ESD)
 

User Interface Ports 

  • EN 61000-4-2 / ANSI C37.90.3 / ANSI P1613
  • (8/15 KV ESD)
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Network Diagram Example

The above example is a typical communication network using the RFL eXmux® 3500 configured with GigE Fiber Interface for the communication backbone and 100Mb FX on the linear and star setups. The communications network is able to transport both existing legacy devices with the RS-422, RS-232, RS-485, 2W-FXS, specific DSO\'s from the DS-1 ± C37.94 interfaces, Teleprotection commands and IP devices using the RFL eXmux® 3500 common IP platform.


eXmux® 3500 Application Notes

RFL 9300 Current Differential Relay over the RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

Internetworking with L2-Switch RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

QoS (Quality of Service) RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

Audio RFL 9745 Teleprotection Channel over the RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

Digital RFL 9745 Teleprotection Channel over the RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

SEL 311L Current Differential Relay over the RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

Cyber Security Implementation on the RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

GE L90 Current Differential Relay over the RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

eXmux® 3500 in Different Network Segment RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

T1/E1 Communications over the RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

DS0 Grooming with the RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

Schweitzer Mirrored Bits over the RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

RFL GARD 8000® Digital Channel over the RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

RFL GARD 8000® T1/E1 Channel over the RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

RFL GARD 8000® Audio Channel over the RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

Siemens SIPROTEC 7SD610 87L Relay over the RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

eXmux® 3500 over Direct Fiber Backbone Network RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

Remote Access Serial Communications - Serial Server RFL eXmux® 3500 IP Access Multiplexer

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