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User Manual Installation Lite Managed Switch GECKO Installation GECKO Technical support Release 04 04/2021 https://hirschmann-support.belden.com...
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In addition, we refer to the conditions of use specified in the license contract. You can get the latest version of this manual on the Internet at the Hirschmann product site (www.hirschmann.com). Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH Stuttgarter Str.
Contents Important information Safety instructions About this Manual Description General description Device view 1.2.1 GECKO 4TX / GECKO 5TX 1.2.2 GECKO 8TX 1.2.3 GECKO 8TX/2SFP Power supply Ethernet ports 1.4.1 10/100 Mbit/s twisted pair port 1.4.2 100/1000 Mbit/s F/O port Display elements 1.5.1 Device state...
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Disassembly Removing an SFP transceiver (optional) Removing the device Technical data General technical data 7.1.1 GECKO 4TX / GECKO 5TX 7.1.2 GECKO 8TX / GECKO 8TX/2SFP Dimension drawings 7.2.1 GECKO 4TX / GECKO 5TX 7.2.2 GECKO 8TX 7.2.3 GECKO 8TX/2SFP EMC and immunity 7.3.1 GECKO 4TX / GECKO 5TX...
WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a possible danger which, if not avoided, may result in minor injuries. Installation GECKO Release 04 04/2021...
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NOTICE NOTE provides information about procedures that do not involve the risk of injury. Installation GECKO Release 04 04/2021...
Certified usage Use the product only for the application cases described in the Hirschmann product information, including this manual. Operate the product only according to the technical specifications. See “Technical data” on page 33. Connect to the product only components suitable for the requirements of the specific application case.
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Verify that the electrical installation meets local or nationally applicable safety regulations. Grounding the device The device is grounded by a 3-pin terminal block. Ground the device before connecting any other cables. Disconnect the grounding only after disconnecting all other cables. Installation GECKO Release 04 04/2021...
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See “Technical data” on page 33. Table 2: Requirements for connecting the supply voltage LED or laser components LED or LASER components according to IEC 60825-1 (2014): CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT Installation GECKO Release 04 04/2021...
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In accordance with the above-named EU directive(s), the EU conformity declaration will be at the disposal of the relevant authorities at the following address: Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH Stuttgarter Str. 45-51 72654 Neckartenzlingen Germany You find the EU conformity declaration as PDF file for downloading on the Internet at: https://www.doc.hirschmann.com/certificates.html...
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Recycling note After usage, this device must be disposed of properly as electronic waste, in accordance with the current disposal regulations of your county, state, and country. Installation GECKO Release 04 04/2021...
Documentation mentioned in the “User Manual Installation” that is not supplied with your device as a printout can be found as PDF files for downloading on the Internet at: https://www.doc.hirschmann.com Installation GECKO Release 04 04/2021...
Network management software (for example Industrial HiVision) The Network Management Software Industrial HiVision provides you with options for smooth configuration and monitoring. You find further information on the Internet at the Hirschmann product pages: http://www.hirschmann.com/en/QR/INET-Industrial-HiVision The Hirschmann network components help you ensure continuous communication across all levels of the company.
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Example Application Redundant data link Redundancy procedure: Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Control Lite Managed Switch GECKO Data link Production cell Installation GECKO Release 04 04/2021...
Device view 1.2.1 GECKO 4TX / GECKO 5TX LED display element Device Status 3-pin terminal block for the supply voltage and the grounding 3 a Ports 1 ... 4 10/100 Mbit/s twisted pair ports 3 b Ports 1 ... 5...
1.2.2 GECKO 8TX LED display element Device Status 3-pin terminal block for the supply voltage and the grounding Ports 1 ... 8 10/100 Mbit/s twisted pair ports LED display elements Port status Installation GECKO Release 04 04/2021...
1.2.3 GECKO 8TX/2SFP LED display element Device Status 3-pin terminal block for the supply voltage and the grounding Ports 1 ... 8 10/100 Mbit/s twisted pair ports LED display elements Port status SFP slot for 100/1000 Mbit/s F/O connections Ports 9 ... 10...
100 Mbit/s, full duplex 1000 Mbit/s full duplex Delivery state: 100 Mbit/s full duplex when using a Fast Ethernet SFP transceiver 1000 Mbit/s full duplex when using a Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceiver Installation GECKO Release 04 04/2021...
For “Profinet Enabled” device variants the assignment of the IP address happens via the configuration tool “Proneta” from Siemens. Only when the IP address has been assigned with the configuration tool “Proneta”, the LED stops flashing and lights up. Installation GECKO Release 04 04/2021...
100 Mbit/s connection none 10 Mbit/s connection Link status green lights up Device detects a valid link data flashing Device is transmitting and/or receiving data none Device detects an invalid or missing link Installation GECKO Release 04 04/2021...
To mount the device onto a horizontally mounted 35 mm DIN rail according to DIN EN 60715, proceed as follows: Slide the upper snap-in guide of the device into the DIN rail. Slide the bottom part of the device onto the DIN rail. Installation GECKO Release 04 04/2021...
Installing an SFP transceiver (optional) Prerequisites: Exclusively use Hirschmann SFP transceivers. See “Accessories” on page 47. Figure 1: Installing SFP transceivers: Installation sequence Proceed as follows: Take the SFP transceiver out of the transport packaging (1). Remove the protection cap from the SFP transceiver (2).
Note: Ground the device before connecting any other cables. Note: The shielding ground of the connectable twisted pair cables is connected to the ground connection as a conductor. 2.4.1 GECKO 4TX / GECKO 5TX Figure Pin assignment on the device Specification of the supply...
Note: Relevant for North America: The torque for tightening the supply voltage terminal block on the device is 4.5 lb-in (0.51 Nm). 2.4.2 GECKO 8TX / GECKO 8TX/2SFP Figure Pin assignment on the device Specification of the supply voltage +24 V...
SF/UTP cables according to ISO/IEC 11801. Exclusively use shielded data cables to meet EMC requirements according to EN 50121- 4 and marine applications. Connect the data cables according to your requirements. See “Ethernet ports” on page 20. Installation GECKO Release 04 04/2021...
When you log on to the device with the Command Line Interface, then the device prompts you to confirm you new password. Log on to the device again with your new password. Installation GECKO Release 04 04/2021...
The ambient air temperature is the temperature of the air at a distance of 2 in (5 cm) from the device. It depends on the installation conditions of the device, for example the distance from other devices or other objects, and the output of neighboring devices. Installation GECKO Release 04 04/2021...
Hirschmann is continually working on improving and developing their software. Check regularly whether there is an updated version of the software that provides you with additional benefits. You find information and software downloads on the Hirschmann product pages on the Internet (http://www.hirschmann.com). ...
Open the locking mechanism of the SFP transceiver (1). Pull the SFP transceiver out of the slot via the open locking mechanism (2). Close the SFP transceiver with the protection cap (3). Installation GECKO Release 04 04/2021...
To remove the device from the DIN rail, you proceed as follows: Insert a screwdriver below the housing into the indentation of the lock. Use the screwdriver to pull the lock downwards. Lift the bottom of the device away from the DIN rail. Installation GECKO Release 04 04/2021...
Technical data General technical data 7.1.1 GECKO 4TX / GECKO 5TX Dimensions See “GECKO 4TX / GECKO 5TX” on page 35. W × H × D Weight GECKO 4TX 103 g (3.63 oz) GECKO 5TX 110 g (3.87 oz) Power supply...
7.1.2 GECKO 8TX / GECKO 8TX/2SFP Dimensions See “GECKO 8TX” on page 36. W × H × D See “GECKO 8TX/2SFP” on page 36. Weight GECKO 8TX 223 g (7.85 oz) GECKO 8TX/2SFP 223 g (7.85 oz) Power supply Safety extra-low voltage (SELV)
EMC and immunity 7.3.1 GECKO 4TX / GECKO 5TX EMC interference emission Radiated emission EN 55032 Class A FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class A EN 61000-6-4 Fulfilled Conducted emission EN 55032 DC supply connection Class A FCC 47 CFR Part 15...
7.3.2 GECKO 8TX / GECKO 8TX/2SFP EMC interference emission Radiated emission EN 55032 Class A FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class A EN 61000-6-4 Fulfilled Conducted emission EN 55032 DC supply connection Class A FCC 47 CFR Part 15 DC supply connection...
7.4.3 Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceiver Product code Mode Wave length Fiber System Example for F/O Fiber /Dispersion M-SFP-... attenuation cable length attenuation -SX/LC... 850 nm 50/125 µm 0 dB ... 7.5 dB 0 mi ... 0.34 mi 3.0 dB/km 400 MHz×km (0 km ...
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Product code Mode Wave length Fiber System Example for F/O Fiber /Dispersion M-SFP-... attenuation cable length attenuation -LH+/LC... 1550 nm 9/125 µm 13 dB ... 32 dB 38.52 mi ... 0.25 dB/km 19 ps/(nm×km) 72.07 mi (62 km ... 116 km) -LH+/LC...
7.4.4 Bidirectional Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceiver Product code Mode Wave length Wave length Fiber System Example for F/O Fiber Dispersion M-SFP-BIDI... attenuation cable length attenuation Type A LX/LC EEC SM 1310 nm 1550 nm 9/125 µm 0 dB ... 11 dB 0 mi ...
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Product code Mode Wave length Wave length Fiber System Example for F/O Fiber Dispersion SFP-GIG-B... attenuation cable length attenuation SFP-GIG-BA LH/ 1490 nm 1550 nm 9/125 µm 4 dB ... 24 dB 11.80 mi ... 0.25 dB/km 19 ps/(nm×km) LC EEC 49.71 mi (19 km ...
Scope of delivery Amou Article 1 × Device 1 × 3-pin terminal block for the supply voltage and the grounding 1 × Safety and general information sheet Installation GECKO Release 04 04/2021...
SFP-FAST-SM/LC 942 195-001 SFP-FAST-SM/LC EEC 942 195-002 Table 11: Accessory: Fast Ethernet SFP transceiver a. You will find further information on certifications on the Internet on the Hirschmann product pages (www.hirschmann.com). 10.2 Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceiver Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceiver...
SFP-GIG-LX/LC 942 196-001 SFP-GIG-LX/LC EEC 942 196-002 Table 12: Accessory: Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceiver a. You will find further information on certifications on the Internet on the Hirschmann product pages (www.hirschmann.com). 10.3 Bidirectional Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceiver Bidirectional Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceiver...
You find further information on certifications on the Internet on the Hirschmann product pages (www.hirschmann.com). 10.4 Other accessories Other accessories Order number Network management software 943 156-xxx Industrial HiVision Rail Power Supply RPS 15 943 662-015 Rail Power Supply RPS 30...
11 Underlying technical standards 11.1 GECKO 4TX / GECKO 5TX Designation CSA C22.2 No. 142 Canadian National Standard(s) – Process Control Equipment – Industrial Products EN 55011 Industrial, scientific and medical equipment – Radio disturbance – Limits and methods of measurement EN 55032 Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment –...
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11.2 GECKO 8TX / GECKO 8TX/2SFP Designation CSA C22.2 No. 142 Canadian National Standard(s) – Process Control Equipment – Industrial Products EN 55011 Industrial, scientific and medical equipment – Radio disturbance – Limits and methods of measurement EN 55032 Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment – Emission...
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Further support Technical questions For technical questions, please contact any Hirschmann dealer in your area or Hirschmann directly. You find the addresses of our partners on the Internet at http://www.hirschmann.com. A list of local telephone numbers and email addresses for technical support directly from Hirschmann is available at https://hirschmann-support.belden.com.
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