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Product Description
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Product Description
2.1
Overview and Application
The Ethernet-APL series of Rail Field Switches are ruggedized, managed switches. The rail
field switches provide connectivity for Ethernet-APL and optionally PROFIBUS PA field devices
to 100/1000-MBit/s industrial Ethernet networks. Port diagnostics facilitate fault finding in
Ethernet-APL networks and providing information for preventive maintenance of the rail field
switches and the network they are connected to. The rail field switches are managed with an
integrated web server.
The rail field switches are suitable for DIN rail mounting or wall mounting. The rail field switches
can be installed in the explosion hazardous Zone 2. The spur connections of the rail field
switches provide power to the connected field devices and are rated intrinsically safe Ex ia IIC
for Zone 1/0 and Zone 20 mounting. The spurs are compatible with the Ethernet-APL port
profile SPAA. 2 RJ45 and 2 SFP Ethernet interfaces permit the connection to industrial Ether-
net networks like PROFINET or EtherNet/IP. 2 of the 4 ports may be used in ring configuration.
Fiber optic small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers are available as accessories. Prod-
uct versions with pluggable screw terminals and spring terminals are available.
Non-explosion hazardous area
Zone 2
Div. 2
Zone 1
Div. 2
Zone 0
Div. 1
Figure 2.1
Note
For further information regarding Ethernet-APL refer to the "Engineering Guideline Ethernet-
APL."
Note
The rail field switches are commissioned and configured using the PANOS software. You can
access the software manual from our website.
2.2
Type Codes
The rail field switch series consist in the following range of products:
6
Ethernet Backbone
Ethernet-APL
With Intrinsic Safety
Typical network structure using Ethernet-APL rail field switches
200 m
200 m
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