Overview The ToughNet TN-G6512 series of M12 managed Ethernet switches are designed for railway applications, including rolling stock and wayside installations. The switches use M12 and other circular connectors to ensure tight, robust connections, and guarantee reliable operation in industrial environments where vibration and shock are commonplace. The TN-G6512 series of Ethernet switches provide 12 gigabit Ethernet M12 ports;...
• Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain (recovery time < 50 ms @ 250 switches), and STP/RSTP/MSTP for network redundancy • IGMP snooping and GMRP for filtering multicast traffic • EtherNet/IP and Modbus/TCP industrial Ethernet protocols supported • Port-based VLAN, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, and GVRP to ease network planning •...
Panel Layouts 1. Screw holes for panel mounting kit 2. Console port 3. USB port 4. FAULT LED 5. PWR1 LED: for power input 1 6. PWR2 LED: for power input 2 7. 10/100/1000BaseT(X) port (M12 X-coded 8-pin female connector) 8.
Panel/Wall Mounting STEP 1: Mounting the TN-G6512 to a wall requires 4 screws. Use the ToughNet switch as a guide to mark the correct positions of the 4 screws. STEP 2: Use the 4 screws in the panel mounting kit. If you would like to use your own screws, make sure the screw head is between 6.0 mm and 7.0 mm in diameter and the...
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ATTENTION Safety First! Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or wiring your Moxa switch. This device has UL 61010-2-201 approval. Use copper conductors only, 70°C, and tighten to 4.5 pound-inches. For use in pollution degree 2 environments. ATTENTION Safety First! Observe all electrical codes dictating the maximum current...
ATTENTION This product is intended to be mounted to a well-grounded mounting surface such as a metal panel. Connecting the Power Supplies ToughNet TN-G6512 series switches support dual power inputs—power input 1 and power input 2. The M12 K-coded 6-pin male connector on the TN-G6512 series switches' front panel is used for the dual power inputs.
Connecting the Data Lines 10/100/1000BaseT(X) Ethernet Port Connection The TN-G6512 Series has 12 10/100/1000BaseT(X) Ethernet ports (M12 X-coded 8-pin female connector). The 10/100/1000TX ports located on the front panel of the TN-G6512 Series are used to connect to Ethernet-enabled devices. Most users configure these ports for Auto MDI/MDI-X mode, in which case the port’s pinouts are adjusted automatically depending on the type of Ethernet cable used (straight-through or cross-over), and the type of device (NIC-type or...
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M12 (8-pin, M) to M12 (8-pin, M) Straight-Trough Cable Wiring M12 (8-pin, M) to RJ45 (8-pin) Cross-Over Cable Wiring M12 (8-pin, M) to RJ45 (8-pin) Straight-Trough Cable Wiring - 10 -...
ATTENTION The protective cover must be fixed properly to ensure IP67 protection. Use a torque wrench set to a torque of 12.5 kgf-m when tightening the screws. Note that applying a larger torque may damage the protective cover. LED Indicators Several LED indicators are located on the ToughNet switch’s front panel.
Color State Description Port LEDs TP port’s 10 or 100 Mbps link is active. Data is being transmitted at 10 or 100 Blinking AMBER Mbps. TP Ports TP port’s 10 or 100 Mbps link is (10/100/ inactive. 1000M, for copper TP port’s 1000 Mbps link is active.
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Interface Gigabit Ethernet Front cabling, M12 X-coded 8-pin connector, 10/100/1000BaseT(X) auto negotiation speed, F/H duplex mode, auto MDI/MDI-X connection Console Port M12 B-coded 5-pin female connector USB Storage Port M12 A-coded 5-pin female connector System LED PWR1, PWR2, FAULT, MSTR/HEAD, CPLR/TAIL Indicators Port LED Indicators 10/100/1000M (Gigabit Ethernet port), PoE Power Requirements...
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Regulatory Approvals Warranty Period 5 years Details See www.moxa.com/warranty - 14 -...
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