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Revised 2016-07-15 Preface Drawing No. LP0987 CAUTION: Do not block any air vents on the unit. ATTENTION: N'obstruez pas les fentes d'aération de l'unité. CAUTION: Do not operate the equipment in a manner not specified by this manual. ATTENTION: Ne pas faire fonctionner l'équipement d'une manière non spécifiée par ce manuel. WARNING: Install only in accordance with Local and National Codes of authorities having jurisdiction.
Preface Revised 2016-07-15 Drawing No. LP0987 WARNING - Do not operate the unit with the top cover removed, as this could create a shock or fire hazard. AVERTISSEMENT - Ne pas faire fonctionner l'unité avec le couvercle retiré, ceci pourrait créer une décharge électrique ou un incendie.
Revised 2016-07-15 Preface Drawing No. LP0987 WARNING – Explosion Hazard – Do not connect or disconnect any connections while circuit is live unless area is known to be non-hazardous. AVERTISSEMENT - Risque d'explosion - Ne pas brancher ou débrancher les connexions lorsque le circuit est sous tension sauf si la zone est connue pour être non dangereux.
Preface Revised 2016-07-15 Drawing No. LP0987 Regulatory Information Product Safety ANSI/ISA 12.12.01-2013 Class I and II, Div. 2 and Class III, Div. 1 and 2, Groups A, B, C and D Hazardous Locations UL508 Industrial Control Equipment CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 213-M1987 Class I Div. 2 Hazardous Locations CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
1.1 NT24k Series Common Features ® Red Lion's N-Tron series NT24k Compact Gigabit managed industrial Ethernet switches offer a wide array of port configurations, media types, and Power over Ethernet. Modular NT24k models are also available. Please see the NT24k Modular Series Hardware Manual for more information.
Part # Mounting SFPs* Redundant Redundant Ports Temperature Copper Fiber Fiber Power Input Power Input NT24k-8TX DIN-Rail -40 °C to 85 °C NT24k-16TX DIN-Rail -40 °C to 85 °C NT24k-10FX2 DIN-Rail -40 °C to 85 °C NT24k-10GX2 DIN-Rail -40 °C to 85 °C...
NT24k-8TX 1.3 NT24k-8TX The versatile NT24k-8TX managed switch features eight all-Gigabit copper Ethernet ports housed in a hardened metal DIN-Rail enclosure with redundant 10-49 VDC power inputs. Designed to handle the most demanding environments, the NT24k-8TX offers wire-speed throughput, expanded shock and vibration ratings and wide -40°C to 85 °C operating temperature ratings.
Product Overview Revised 2016-07-15 Drawing No. LP0987 NT24k-8TX 1.3.3 Dimensions All specifications are subject to change. Consult the company website for more information. ® ® N-Tron Series NT24k Compactt Hardware Manual...
Revised 2016-07-15 Product Overview Drawing No. LP0987 NT24k-16TX 1.4 NT24k-16TX The versatile NT24k-16TX managed switch features 16 all-Gigabit copper Ethernet ports housed in a hardened metal DIN-Rail enclosure with redundant 10-49 VDC power inputs. Designed to handle the most demanding environments, the NT24k-16TX offers wire-speed throughput, expanded shock and vibration ratings and wide -40 °C to 85 °C operating temperature ratings.
Revised 2016-07-15 Product Overview Drawing No. LP0987 NT24k-16TX 1.4.3 Dimensions All specifications are subject to change. Consult the company website for more information. ® ® N-Tron Series NT24k Compactt Hardware Manual...
Product Overview Revised 2016-07-15 Drawing No. LP0987 NT24k-10FX2 1.5 NT24k-10FX2 The versatile NT24k-10FX2 managed switch features 10 Ethernet ports (eight Gigabit copper ports and two 100Base fiber ports) and is housed in a compact, hardened metal DIN-Rail enclosure with redundant 10-49 VDC power inputs.
Product Overview Revised 2016-07-15 Drawing No. LP0987 NT24k-10FX2 1.5.3 Dimensions All specifications are subject to change. Consult the company website for more information. ® ® N-Tron Series NT24k Compactt Hardware Manual 1-11...
Revised 2016-07-15 Product Overview Drawing No. LP0987 NT24K-10GX2 1.6 NT24K-10GX2 The versatile NT24k-10GX2 managed switch features 10 Ethernet ports (eight Gigabit copper ports and two 1000Base fiber ports) housed in a hardened metal DIN-Rail enclosure with redundant 10-49 VDC power inputs. Designed to handle the most demanding environments, the NT24k-10GX2 offers wire-speed throughput, expanded shock and vibration ratings and wide -40 °C to 85 °C operating temperature ratings.
Revised 2016-07-15 Product Overview Drawing No. LP0987 NT24K-10GX2 1.6.3 Dimensions All specifications are subject to change. Consult the company website for more information. ® ® 1-14 N-Tron Series NT24k Compactt Hardware Manual...
Product Overview Revised 2016-07-15 NT24k-11FX3 Drawing No. LP0987 1.7 NT24k-11FX3 The versatile NT24k-11FX3 managed switch features 11 Ethernet ports (eight Gigabit copper ports and three 100Base fiber ports) housed in a hardened metal DIN-Rail enclosure with redundant 10-49 VDC power inputs. Designed to handle the most demanding environments, the NT24k-11FX3 offers wire-speed throughput, expanded shock and vibration ratings and wide -40 °C to 85 °C operating temperature ratings.
Product Overview Revised 2016-07-15 NT24k-11FX3 Drawing No. LP0987 1.7.3 Dimensions All specifications are subject to change. Consult the company website for more information. ® ® N-Tron Series NT24k Compactt Hardware Manual 1-17...
Revised 2016-07-15 Product Overview Drawing No. LP0987 NT24k-11GX3 1.8 NT24k-11GX3 The versatile NT24k-11GX3 managed switch features 11 Ethernet ports (eight Gigabit copper ports and three 1000Base fiber ports) housed in a hardened metal DIN-Rail enclosure with redundant 10-49 VDC power inputs. Designed to handle the most demanding environments, the NT24k-11GX3 offers wire-speed throughput, expanded shock and vibration ratings and wide -40 °C to 85 °C operating temperature ratings.
Revised 2016-07-15 Product Overview Drawing No. LP0987 NT24k-11GX3 1.8.3 Dimensions All specifications are subject to change. Consult the company website for more information. ® ® 1-20 N-Tron Series NT24k Compactt Hardware Manual...
Product Overview Revised 2016-07-15 NT24k-12FX4 Drawing No. LP0987 1.9 NT24k-12FX4 The versatile NT24k-12FX4 managed switch features 12 Ethernet ports (eight Gigabit copper ports and four 100Base fiber ports) housed in a hardened metal DIN-Rail enclosure with redundant 10-49 VDC power inputs. Designed to handle the most demanding environments, the NT24k-12FX4 offers wire-speed throughput, expanded shock and vibration ratings and wide -40 °C to 85 °C operating temperature ratings.
Product Overview Revised 2016-07-15 NT24k-12FX4 Drawing No. LP0987 1.9.3 Dimensions All specifications are subject to change. Consult the company website for more information. ® ® N-Tron Series NT24k Compactt Hardware Manual 1-23...
Revised 2016-07-15 Product Overview Drawing No. LP0987 NT24k-12GX4 1.10 NT24k-12GX4 The versatile NT24k-12GX4 managed switch features 12 Ethernet ports (eight Gigabit copper ports and four 1000Base fiber ports) housed in a hardened metal DIN-Rail enclosure with redundant 10-49 VDC power inputs. Designed to handle the most demanding environments, the NT24k-12GX4 offers wire-speed throughput, expanded shock and vibration ratings and wide -40 °C to 85 °C operating temperature ratings.
Revised 2016-07-15 Product Overview Drawing No. LP0987 NT24k-12GX4 1.10.3 Dimensions All specifications are subject to change. Consult the company website for more information. ® ® 1-26 N-Tron Series NT24k Compactt Hardware Manual...
Product Overview Revised 2016-07-15 NT24k-14FX6 Drawing No. LP0987 1.11 NT24k-14FX6 The versatile NT24k-14FX6 managed switch features 14 Ethernet ports (eight Gigabit copper ports and six 100Base fiber ports) housed in a hardened metal DIN-Rail enclosure with redundant 10-49 VDC power inputs. Designed to handle the most demanding environments, the NT24k-14FX6 offers wire-speed throughput, expanded shock and vibration ratings and wide -40 °C to 85 °C operating temperature ratings.
Product Overview Revised 2016-07-15 NT24k-14FX6 Drawing No. LP0987 1.11.3 Dimensions All specifications are subject to change. Consult the company website for more information. ® ® N-Tron Series NT24k Compactt Hardware Manual 1-29...
Revised 2016-07-15 Product Overview Drawing No. LP0987 NT24k-14GX6 1.12 NT24k-14GX6 The versatile NT24k-14GX6 managed switch features 14 Ethernet ports (eight Gigabit copper ports and six 1000Base fiber ports) housed in a hardened metal DIN-Rail enclosure with redundant 10-49 VDC power inputs. Designed to handle the most demanding environments, the NT24k-14GX6 offers wire-speed throughput, expanded shock and vibration ratings and wide -40 °C to 85 °C operating temperature ratings.
Revised 2016-07-15 Product Overview Drawing No. LP0987 NT24k-14GX6 1.12.3 Dimensions All specifications are subject to change. Consult the company website for more information. ® ® 1-32 N-Tron Series NT24k Compactt Hardware Manual...
Product Overview Revised 2016-07-15 NT24k-12SFP-DM4 Drawing No. LP0987 1.13 NT24k-12SFP-DM4 The versatile NT24k-12SFP-DM4 managed switch features eight Gigabit copper Ethernet ports plus four SFP ports that support 100Base or 1000Base SFP transceivers, housed in a hardened metal DIN-Rail enclosure with redundant 10-49 VDC power inputs.
Product Overview Revised 2016-07-15 NT24k-12SFP-DM4 Drawing No. LP0987 1.13.3 Dimensions All specifications are subject to change. Consult the company website for more information. ® ® N-Tron Series NT24k Compactt Hardware Manual 1-35...
(PoE+) ports) and is housed in a compact, hardened metal DIN-Rail enclosure with redundant 22-49 VDC power inputs. Designed to handle the most demanding environments, the NT24k-8TX-POE provides up to 30 Watts of power per port, high shock and vibration ratings and wide -40 °C to 80 °C operating temperature ratings. IGMP auto-configuration, IEEE 802.1x port-based network access control with RADIUS remote server authentication and...
Revised 2016-07-15 Product Overview Drawing No. LP0987 NT24k-8TX-POE 1.14.3 Dimensions All specifications are subject to change. Consult the company website for more information. ® ® 1-38 N-Tron Series NT24k Compactt Hardware Manual...
Drawing No. LP0987 1.15 NT24k-16TX-POE ® ® Red Lion’s N-Tron series NT24k -16TX -POE compact managed Gigabit Ethernet switch features sixteen 10/ 100/1000Base-T(X) ports and IEEE802.3af/at(PoE+) providing a robust solution for transmitting power and data to equipment in harsh environments. Housed in a compact, hardened DIN-Rail enclosure, the NT24k-16TX-POE managed switch features 16 (sixteen) Gigabit ports, redundant 22-49 VDC power inputs, high shock and vibration ratings and a -40°to 80°C operating temperature range.
Product Overview Revised 2016-07-15 NT24k-16TX-POE Drawing No. LP0987 1.15.3 Dimensions All specifications are subject to change. Consult the company website for more information. ® ® N-Tron Series NT24k Compactt Hardware Manual 1-41...
Product Overview Revised 2016-07-15 NT24k-10FX2-POE Drawing No. LP0987 1.16 NT24k-10FX2-POE The NT24k-10FX2-POE managed switch features 10 ports (eight Gigabit IEEE 802.3af/at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) ports and two 100Base-FX fiber ports) and is housed in a compact, hardened metal DIN-Rail enclosure with redundant 22-49 VDC power inputs.
Product Overview Revised 2016-07-15 NT24k-10FX2-POE Drawing No. LP0987 1.16.3 Dimensions All specifications are subject to change. Consult the company website for more information. ® ® N-Tron Series NT24k Compactt Hardware Manual 1-44...
Revised 2016-07-15 Product Overview Drawing No. LP0987 NT24k-10GX2-POE 1.17 NT24k-10GX2-POE The versatile NT24k-10GX2-POE managed switch features IEEE 802.3af/at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) on eight Gigabit copper Ethernet ports plus two 1000Base fiber ports, housed in a hardened metal DIN-Rail enclosure with redundant 22-49 VDC power inputs.
Revised 2016-07-15 Product Overview Drawing No. LP0987 NT24k-10GX2-POE 1.17.3 Dimensions All specifications are subject to change. Consult the company website for more information. ® ® 1-47 N-Tron Series NT24k Compactt Hardware Manual...
Product Overview Revised 2016-07-15 NT24k-11FX3-POE Drawing No. LP0987 1.18 NT24k-11FX3-POE The versatile NT24k-11FX3-POE managed switch features IEEE 802.3af/at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) on eight Gigabit copper Ethernet ports plus three 100Base fiber ports, housed in a hardened metal DIN-Rail enclosure with redundant 22-49 VDC power inputs.
Product Overview Revised 2016-07-15 NT24k-11FX3-POE Drawing No. LP0987 1.18.3 Dimensions All specifications are subject to change. Consult the company website for more information. ® ® N-Tron Series NT24k Compactt Hardware Manual 1-50...
Revised 2016-07-15 Product Overview Drawing No. LP0987 NT24k-11GX3-POE 1.19 NT24k-11GX3-POE The versatile NT24k-11GX3-POE managed switch features IEEE 802.3af/at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) on eight Gigabit copper Ethernet ports plus three 1000Base fiber ports, housed in a hardened metal DIN-Rail enclosure with redundant 22-49 VDC power inputs.
Revised 2016-07-15 Product Overview Drawing No. LP0987 NT24k-11GX3-POE 1.19.3 Dimensions All specifications are subject to change. Consult the company website for more information. ® ® 1-53 N-Tron Series NT24k Compactt Hardware Manual...
Product Overview Revised 2016-07-15 NT24k-12FX4-POE Drawing No. LP0987 1.20 NT24k-12FX4-POE The versatile NT24k-12FX4-POE managed switch features IEEE 802.3af/at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) on eight Gigabit copper Ethernet ports plus four 100Base fiber ports, housed in a hardened metal DIN-Rail enclosure with redundant 22-49 VDC power inputs.
Product Overview Revised 2016-07-15 NT24k-12FX4-POE Drawing No. LP0987 1.20.3 Dimensions All specifications are subject to change. Consult the company website for more information. ® ® N-Tron Series NT24k Compactt Hardware Manual 1-56...
Revised 2016-07-15 Product Overview Drawing No. LP0987 NT24k-12GX4-POE 1.21 NT24k-12GX4-POE The versatile NT24k-12GX4-POE managed switch features IEEE 802.3af/at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) on eight Gigabit copper Ethernet ports plus four 1000Base fiber ports, housed in a hardened metal DIN-Rail enclosure with redundant 22-49 VDC power inputs.
Revised 2016-07-15 Product Overview Drawing No. LP0987 NT24k-12GX4-POE 1.21.3 Dimensions All specifications are subject to change. Consult the company website for more information. ® ® 1-59 N-Tron Series NT24k Compactt Hardware Manual...
Product Overview Revised 2016-07-15 NT24k-14FX6-POE Drawing No. LP0987 1.22 NT24k-14FX6-POE The versatile NT24k-14FX6-POE managed switch features IEEE 802.3af/at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) on eight Gigabit copper Ethernet ports plus six 100Base fiber ports, housed in a hardened metal DIN-Rail enclosure with redundant 22-49 VDC power inputs.
Product Overview Revised 2016-07-15 NT24k-14FX6-POE Drawing No. LP0987 1.22.3 Dimensions All specifications are subject to change. Consult the company website for more information. ® ® N-Tron Series NT24k Compactt Hardware Manual 1-62...
Revised 2016-07-15 Product Overview Drawing No. LP0987 NT24k-14GX6-POE 1.23 NT24k-14GX6-POE The versatile NT24k-14GX6-POE managed switch features IEEE 802.3af/at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) on eight Gigabit copper Ethernet ports plus six 1000Base fiber ports, housed in a hardened metal DIN-Rail enclosure with redundant 22-49 VDC power inputs.
Revised 2016-07-15 Product Overview Drawing No. LP0987 NT24k-14GX6-POE 1.23.3 Dimensions All specifications are subject to change. Consult the company website for more information. ® ® 1-65 N-Tron Series NT24k Compactt Hardware Manual...
Product Overview Revised 2016-07-15 NT24k-12SFP-DM4-POE Drawing No. LP0987 1.24 NT24k-12SFP-DM4-POE The versatile NT24k-12SFP-DM4-POE managed switch features IEEE 802.3af/at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) on eight Gigabit copper Ethernet ports plus four dual mode SFP ports, housed in a hardened metal DIN- Rail enclosure with redundant 22-49 VDC power inputs.
Product Overview Revised 2016-07-15 NT24k-12SFP-DM4-POE Drawing No. LP0987 1.24.3 Dimensions All specifications are subject to change. Consult the company website for more information. ® ® N-Tron Series NT24k Compactt Hardware Manual 1-68...
Revised 2016-07-15 Product Overview Drawing No. LP0987 LEDs 1.25 LEDs Data ports have two LEDs labeled LNK and ACT. The LNK LED indicates link status and the ACT LED indicates activity. RJ45 ports FX ports GX ports DM ports The table below describes the operating modes: Color Description Green...
Product Overview Revised 2016-07-15 LEDs Drawing No. LP0987 1.25.1 PoE Port Status Indicators (PoE Models) The PoE Port status LED will turn green if the switch is supplying power to the PoE powered device (PD). If the PoE port status LED is blinking, the port has one or more of the following conditions: •...
2. Product CD 2.2 Mounting the NT24k Unit Red Lion offers its NT24k Panel Mount Assembly (P/N: NT24k-NM-PMK) which may be used to securely mount the NT24k products to a panel or other flat surface. A clearance of one inch should be observed on the sides, back, top and bottom to allow proper ventilation. Also a cable bend radius of two inches should be observed for the front and top side of the unit.
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Revised 2016-07-15 Hardware Installation Drawing No. LP0987 Mounting the NT24k Unit 5. Connect any communications cables to the switch. 6. Install the power and ground wires. 7. Apply power to the power supply. DIN-Rail Removal Instructions Remove the switch from standard 35mm DIN-Rail as shown in the diagram above. 1.
This unit will draw power from the supply with higher voltage. Use 16-28 gauge wire when connecting to the power supply. Recommended 24 VDC power supply, similar to Red Lion’s P/N NTPS-24-1.3. Verify that the proper input voltage is connected to the NT24k before powering on the unit. Applying AC power to a DC NT24k unit will damage the unit.
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Drawing No. LP0987 Power Source POE Models PoE models come with a redundant 22-49VDC power input. Recommended 24 VDC power supply, similar to Red Lion’s P/N NTPS-24-20. Note: LEDs are described in detail in “LEDs” on page PoE Ports and Input Power PoE capable models will attempt to power any valid PoE Powered Device (PD) that is connected to a copper port.
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Hardware Installation Revised 2016-07-15 Power Source Drawing No. LP0987 PoE Models - DC Power Supply Installation • NT24k models that support PoE functionality are designed with special terminal blocks with push-in direct plug- in technology that support solid (or stranded with ferrules) wire for ease of installation. •...
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Revised 2016-07-15 Hardware Installation Drawing No. LP0987 Power Source Note: If stranded wire is not used with Ferrules, the stranded wire must be tinned with solder. To Remove Wires from Terminal Block 1. Disconnect power to the unit and verify that the power LED remains Off. 2.
Hardware Installation Revised 2016-07-15 Grounding the Unit Drawing No. LP0987 • Unit does not power up properly or may cycle power on/off. • PoE ports being shut off • Excessive heat on the wire conductors may cause permanent damage. • Verify that the proper input voltage is connected to the NT24k before powering on the unit.
100 meters. Red Lion recommends the use of pre-manufactured CAT5E cables to ensure the best performance. If this is not an option and users must terminate their own ends on the CAT5E cables;...
(i.e. thermocouples, RTD, etc.). CAT5e cables manufactured to EIA- 568A or 568B specifications are required for use with Red Lion series switches. In the event all CAT5e patch cables are short (i.e. All Ethernet devices are located in the same local cabinet and/or referenced to the same earth ground), it is permissible to use fully shielded cables terminated to chassis ground at both ends in systems avoid low level analog signals.
Revised 2016-07-15 Hardware Installation Drawing No. LP0987 NTCD-CFG Configuration Device 2.8 NTCD-CFG Configuration Device NTCD- Configuration Device Ideal for saving or restoring switch configuration parameters quickly without the need for a computer or software. One configuration device per switch is recommended. Warning/Avertissement: •...
Hardware Installation Revised 2016-07-15 Cleaning Drawing No. LP0987 Terminal The following configuration should be used in HyperTerminal: Port Settings: 115200 Data Bits: Parity: None Stop Bits: Flow Control: None Warning/Avertissement: • The USB connection is for temporary connection only. Do not use, connect, or disconnect unless the area is known to be non-hazardous.
Accessing the Web Software Interface Revised 2016-07-15 Drawing No. LP0987 Chapter 3 Accessing the Web Software Interface 1. Launch a web browser and enter the IP address of the device into the address bar. The DHCP Client is enabled by default with the 192.168.1.201 as the fallback address. 2.
Red Lion website. Red Lion tracks the flow of returned material with our RO system to ensure speedy service. You must include this RO number on the outside of the box so that your return can be processed immediately. Be sure to have your original purchase order number and date purchased available.
Drawing No. LP0987 Limited Warranty (a) Red Lion Controls Inc., Sixnet Inc., N-Tron Corporation, or Blue Tree Wireless Data, Inc. (the “Company”) warrants that all Products shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for the period of time provided in “Statement of Warranty Periods”...
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