Product Bulletin

PB 1068AG

Optical Bypass Relay

OBR40 from Hirschmann™

With the new optical bypass

relay OBR40, Ethernet fiber-optic
networks remain operational
even if one or more of the
switches suffers a power outage.
This protection against multiple
faults makes it possible to
further increase the availability of
Ethernet networks.

An Internal Switchover • The network remains operational even Applications

Mechanism Ensures that Data when one or more of the switches
The advantages of this optical bypass relay
Communications Between suffers a power outage
are especially valuable for applications in which
Neighboring Switches are • The bypass function is guaranteed even parts of the system can operate autonomously.
Unaffected. This Mechanism when the relay itself is without power In the event of a local malfunction, data
Functions Independently of connections to the unaffected parts are
• The ability to schedule the bridging of
the Data Rate or Protocol. system components opens up new
maintained so that they can remain fully
productive. But high-availability data
possibilities for maintenance and
communication is just one aspect – this relay
servicing
can do far more than that. In wind parks for
example: when the wind gets too strong or
The OBR40 robust optical bypass relay, which
when maintenance work is needed, one or
can be rail-mounted, makes linear or ring
more turbines can easily be taken out of the
topology fiber-optic Ethernet networks even
network without affecting the connections of
more reliable. All you have to do is connect it
the remainder.
to the uplink ports of a switch. If the supply
voltage fails, the bypass function is activated Your Benefits
and the switch is bypassed, and it is also
possible to use a control contact to trigger If network availability is your top priority,
the function at will. A stepwise adjustable the OBR40 optical bypass relay is the perfect
delay ensures that a previously bridged switch solution. Even if the power fails simultaneously
is smoothly returned to the network when the on a number of switches, only the directly
problem has been resolved: the boot process affected applications will go down, the
is completed and incoming data packets are remainder of your network – and the major
dealt with immediately. If a number of switches part of your processes – will still be available.
are each provided with their own “bodyguard,” You can rely on this even when the OBR40
the Ethernet network can survive even multiple itself is receiving no power, because the bypass
failures caused by power outages. function is effectively activated automatically.

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 Optical Bypass Relay OBR40 from Hirschmann™

The OBR40 optical bypass relay enables you to protect Ethernet fiber-optic networks against
power outages at one or more switches. It comes with two duplex inputs and outputs that are
available for three different types of fiber (multimode 62.5/125 µm, multimode 50/125 µm and
single mode 9/125 µm). It is also possible to use a control contact to trigger the function at will.
A stepwise configurable delay, for intervals up to 75 s, provides for the smooth restarting of
switches. This ensures that the switch’s boot process can be completed so that incoming data
packets can be dealt with immediately. The OBR40 is also remarkable for offering protection
rating IP30, an operating temperature range from -40°C to +70°C, and a redundant 24 V DC
power supply.
LEDS on the front panel indicate the device and network status.

Benefits at a Glance

• Ethernet fiber-optic networks remain functional in spite of power failures at one or

more switches
• Switchover threshold for the supply voltage monitor can be adjusted between 10 V and 60 V
• The bypass function is activated even if the OBR40 itself has no power
• A control contact can be used to trigger the bypass function at will
• Stepwise adjustable delay guarantees smooth reactivation of switches
This data-transparent • Flexible in use, thanks to connections for different types of fiber
(multimode 62.5/125 µm, multimode 50/125 µm, single-mode 9/125 µm)
optical bypass relay • Protection rating IP30

protects applications • Potential-free signal contact

• Extended operating temperature range from -40°C to +70°C
against multiple failures • Redundant 24 V DC power supply
• LED displays for network status and power supply
and is suitable for all • Rail-mounted
data protocols and rates. • Ideally suitable for all Industrial Ethernet switches from Hirschmann™

Without Optical Bypass Relay

Power loss to a switch causes network

communication to go down!

SW 1 SW 2 SW 3 SW 4

With Optical Bypass Relay

OBR40 provides a “bridge” for the failed switch; no
network interruption!

SW 1 SW 2 SW 3 SW 4
“bridge”

OBR40 OBR40

Example of Optical Bypass Relay without and with OBR40 installed

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Technical Information

Product Description
Type OBR40-9-LC OBR40-50-LC OBR40-62.5-LC
Description Optical relay for bridging Ethernet switches in the event of power outages. Suitable for all data protocols and rates.
Port Type and Quantity 4 x LC
Order No. 942 088-001 942 088-101 942 088-201
Electrical Interfaces
Power Supply/Signaling Contact 4-pin plug
Delay DIL switches
Switch Voltage DIL switches
Optical Interfaces
Fiber Type 9/125 µm 50/125 µm 62.5/125 µm
Wavelengths 1310 nm and 1550 nm 850 nm and 1310 nm
Insertion Loss 1.7 dB 1.4 dB
Crosstalk > 55 dB
Return Loss > 55 dB
Switching Speed typ. 4 ms, max. 15 ms
Power Requirements
Operating Voltage 10 to 60 V DC
Power Consumption 2.5 W
Service
Diagnostics LEDs (power 1, power 2, operating status)
Configuration Switch threshold adjustable between 10 V and 60 V via DIL switches, Switch-on delay adjustable between 0 s and 75 s via DIL switches
Redundancy
Redundancy Functions Passive bridging of the uplink ports of the attached switch, redundant power feed
Ambient Conditions
Operating Temperature -40ºC to +70ºC -30ºC to +70ºC
Storage/Transport Temperature -40ºC to +85ºC
MTBF 30 years
Relative Humidity 10% to 95%
Mechanical Construction
Dimensions (W x H xD) 115 x 61 x 113 mm
Weight 500 g
Protection Class IP30
EMC Interference Immunity
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) EN 61000-4-2, 4 kV contact discharge, 8 kV air discharge
Electromagnetic Field EN 61000-4-3, 10 V/m (80 to 1000 MHz), 3 V/m (1.4 to 2 GHz), 1 V/m (2 to 2.7 GHz)
Fast Transients (Burst) EN 61000-4-4, 2 kV mains voltage, 1 kV data lines
Surge Voltage EN 61000-4-5, 0.5 kV symmetrical and asymmetrical
Conducted Immunity EN 61000-4-6, 10 V (150 kHz to 80 MHz)
EMC Emitted Immunity
EN 55022 EN 55022 Class B
Scope of Delivery
Scope of Delivery Terminal blocks for power supply and signal contacts, description and users’ guide

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