Slim Line (SL/SLX) Series Industrial Ethernet Switches & Media Converter Installation Guide Revision: 25 January 2012 http://www.sixnet.com...
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To obtain support for Sixnet products: Latest product info: http://www.sixnet.com E-mail: mailto: support@sixnet.com Phone: +1 (518) 877-5173 Fax: +1 (518) 877-8346 Mailing address: Sixnet Technology Park, 331 Ushers Road, Ballston Lake, NY 12019 Sixnet Slim Line Switch Installation Guide Page 2 of 33...
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In no event shall Sixnet be liable for any loss of profits, loss of use of facilities or equipment, or other indirect, incidental or consequential damages.
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These industrial Ethernet Switches meet the following standards plus others: Standards Note: Some ratings may be pending on newer models. Contact Sixnet for latest info. Sixnet, LLC is an ISO9001:2000 certified company (FM 65232) since 1996. These devices are design, developed and manufactured per an ISO9001 quality management system.
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WEEE compliance – These devices comply with the WEEE directive. Do not throw away these devices in the standard trash. Contact Sixnet regarding proper disposal. RoHS compliance – RoHS These devices comply with the RoHS directive and are consider lead and other hazardous substance free.
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This is the Green LED on models with two LEDs per RJ45 port. Speed 10/100 ON (green) A 100 Mbps (100BaseT) connection is detected. A 10 Mbps (10BaseT) connection is detected. Sixnet Slim Line Switch Installation Guide Page 6 of 33...
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TD LED out to the modem. The flashing of TD LED while the CD LED is ON will indicate communications between the SL-5MS-MDM and device connected to the other modem. Sixnet Slim Line Switch Installation Guide Page 7 of 33...
A. Insert screwdriver into DIN clip and pry until the bottom of the unit releases from the din rail. B. Unhook the top of the unit and remove it from the DIN rail. Sixnet Slim Line Switch Installation Guide Page 8 of 33...
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A. Push the whole unit down to free the bottom of the DIN rail clip. See blue circle area. B. Pull the bottom of the unit away from the DIN rail. C. Unhook the top of unit and remove it from the DIN rail. Sixnet Slim Line Switch Installation Guide Page 9 of 33...
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A. Insert screwdriver into DIN clip and pry until the bottom of the unit releases from the din rail. B. Unhook the top of the DIN clip and remove the unit from DIN rail. Sixnet Slim Line Switch Installation Guide Page 10 of 33...
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A. Push the whole unit down to free the bottom of the DIN rail clip. See blue circle area. B. Pull the bottom of the unit away from the DIN rail. C. Unhook the top of unit and remove it from the DIN rail. Sixnet Slim Line Switch Installation Guide Page 11 of 33...
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Direct to panel [1.40 cm] [3.81 cm] [2.03 cm] mounting guide 3.00" 0.39" 1.10" 1.60" [7.62 cm] [0.99 cm] [4.06 cm] [2.79 cm] Mechanical Dimensions for SLX-2/3/5/6/8/9ES-1/2/3 in Metal Packaging Sixnet Slim Line Switch Installation Guide Page 12 of 33...
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[0.38 cm] 1.90" Console 1.00" Direct to panel [4.83 cm] [2.54 cm] Port(s) mounting guide for newer models 0.39" 2.00" 3.82" [9.70 cm] [0.99 cm] [5.08 cm] Mechanical Dimensions for SL/SLX-5MS-MDM-1 Sixnet Slim Line Switch Installation Guide Page 13 of 33...
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0.39" Direct to panel [4.83 cm] [2.04 cm] Port(s) mounting guide [0.99 cm] 1.60" 3.82" for newer models [4.07 cm] [9.70 cm] Mechanical Dimensions for SL/SLX-8MS-8/9 with 4 Fiber Ports Sixnet Slim Line Switch Installation Guide Page 14 of 33...
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2.76" [7.01 cm] Panel mounting ears accept up to a #12 screw 1.63" 0.35" 2.15" [4.13 cm] Direct to panel [0.88 cm] [5.46 cm] mounting guide Mechanical Dimensions for SLX-10MG-1 Sixnet Slim Line Switch Installation Guide Page 15 of 33...
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2.76" [7.01 cm] Panel mounting ears accept up to a #12 screw 2.88" 0.35" 2.15" [7.31 cm] [0.88 cm] [5.46 cm] Mechanical Dimensions for SLX-18MG-1 Sixnet Slim Line Switch Installation Guide Page 16 of 33...
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Mechanical Dimensions for SLX-3EG-1SFP Mechanical Dimensions for SLX-5EG-2SFP Sixnet Slim Line Switch Installation Guide Page 17 of 33...
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Mechanical Dimensions for SLX-5EG-1 Sixnet Slim Line Switch Installation Guide Page 18 of 33...
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This will reduce any air gaps and optimize the transfer of heat from the case to the mounting surface. Notes and Recommendations for Best Heat Dissipation Sixnet Slim Line Switch Installation Guide Page 19 of 33...
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To meet the requirements for UL you must do one of the following: UL Requirements 1. Install a 3.33 Amp maximum fuse at the input of the switch. 2. Use a Class 2 rated power supply to power the switch. Sixnet Slim Line Switch Installation Guide Page 20 of 33...
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Front of Back of Front of P2 P1 Switch Switch Switch (connectors) (connectors) (DIN rail) Single DC Power Redundant DC Power Power Wiring for SL/SLX-5/8/9ES Unmanaged Switches and SL-2ES Media Converter Sixnet Slim Line Switch Installation Guide Page 21 of 33...
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(optional) Back of Front of Front of P1 P2 Switch Switch Switch (DIN rail) (connectors) (connectors) Single DC Power Redundant DC Power Power & Alarm Wiring for SL/SLX-8MG Managed Switches Sixnet Slim Line Switch Installation Guide Page 22 of 33...
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(opt.) Back of Front of Front of P2 P1 Switch Switch Switch (connectors) (DIN rail) (connectors) Single DC Power Redundant DC Power Power and Alarm Wiring for SLX-10/16/18-Mx Managed Switches Sixnet Slim Line Switch Installation Guide Page 23 of 33...
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Power and Alarm Wiring for SLX-3EG-1 Managed Switches Power and Alarm Wiring for SLX-5EG-1 Managed Switches Sixnet Slim Line Switch Installation Guide Page 24 of 33...
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The corresponding ACT/LNK LED will be ON solid or flashing when you have made a proper connection. For more fiber optic guidelines go to: http://www.sixnet.com See images below for typical fiber optic port placement on these switches. Sixnet Slim Line Switch Installation Guide Page 25 of 33...
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Typical SC style Typical ST style connector on a connector on a SLX-5MS-4/5SC SLX-5MS-4/5ST Typical Fiber Ports on an SL-8MG SLX-8MG with SLX-8MG with four transceivers no transceivers installed installed Sixnet Slim Line Switch Installation Guide Page 26 of 33...
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Note: Fiber devices with half duplex settings should Operation still communicate with the switch. If otherwise then please contact Sixnet. On managed models the duplex setting is software configurable. After all Ethernet and/or fiber connections are made, check the LED’s corresponding to the Verifying ports that each of the devices are connected to.
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PC (DB9 male) and the RS232 Wiring port of the Managed Switch (RJ45 female). Contact Sixnet or your switch vendor to purchase this adapter as an accessory. A typical DB9F to RJ45F adapter should be wired as follows:...
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For the managed models, refer to the software user manual or datasheet Specs for complete software specifications. Note: These specifications are subject to change. Contact Sixnet for the latest details. General Specifications: Ethernet switch type Unmanaged or managed with up to 9 ports...
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See SFP fiber optic transceiver datasheet for complete specifications. Also, other fiber transceivers may be available for special requirements such as longer distances, single strand (BiDi) or other special applications. Contact Sixnet for details. Sixnet Slim Line Switch Installation Guide Page 30 of 33...
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10 W (18-port man. gigabit w/ 2 fiber) Input voltage (all models) 10-30 VDC (continuous) Reverse power protection Transient protection 15,000 watts peak Spike protection 5,000 watts (10x for 10 uS) Sixnet Slim Line Switch Installation Guide Page 31 of 33...
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SLX-5/8MS models: -40 to +75°C (cold startup at -40°C) SLX-10/18MG-1 model -40 to +75°C (cold startup at -40°C) SLX-16MS-1 model -40 to +75°C (cold startup at -40°C) Contact Sixnet if wider ranges are needed. Storage temperature range -40 to +85 °C...
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Section 7 Service Information We sincerely hope that you never experience a problem with any Sixnet product. If you do Service need service, call Sixnet at (518) 877-5173 and ask for Applications Engineering. A trained Information specialist will help you to quickly determine the source of the problem. Many problems are easily resolved with a single phone call.
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