Real-Time Switch Manual
Real-Time Switch Manual
Unmanaged Switches
Contents at a Glance:
Total Quality Hazardous Locations Standard Locations European Directives Marine & Offshore US Emissions
All power, input and output (I/O) wiring must be in accordance with Class I, Division 2 wiring methods and in accordance with
the authority having jurisdiction.
WARNING (EXPLOSION HAZARD) - DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN
SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NONHAZARDOUS.
FCC Statement:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected; Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Operation Unlike an Ethernet hub that broadcasts all messages out all ports, these witches will
intelligently route Ethernet messages only out the appropriate port. The major benefits of
this are increased bandwidth and speed, reduction or elimination of message collisions, and
deterministic performance when tied with real-time systems.
These switches support both 10BaseT (10 Mbps) and 100BaseTx (100 Mbps) on their
RJ45 ports. Each of these ports will independently auto-sense the speed, allowing you to
interface to regular or fast Ethernet devices. Some models also have 100BaseFX (100
Mbps) fiber optic port(s).
Performance These general specifications apply to these switches. Refer to Section 7 for complete
Specifications technical specifications.
Standards
The EtherTRAK Industrial Ethernet Switch meets the following standards:
and Safety
Electrical safety - UL 508, CSA C22/14; EN61010-1 (IEC1010)
EMI emissions - FCC part 15, ICES 003, EN55022; Class B
EMC immunity – EN61326-1 (EN61000-4--2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
Install the EtherTRAK Industrial Ethernet Switch in accordance with local and
national electrical codes.
Do not connect a telephone line into one of the Ethernet RJ45 connectors.
ET-GT-9ES-1 ET-GT-9ES-2 or -3
(9 port – all copper) ( 9 port with 1 fiber)
Power LED This LED will be on solid when proper power has been applied to the unit.
ACT / LNK The activity (ACT) and link (LNK) indication is combined into one LED (labeled
“ACT/LNK” or “A”) on these switches. There is one of these LEDs per port.
LEDs
OFF – This would indicate that there is not a proper Ethernet connection (Link) between
the port and another Ethernet device. Make sure the proper cable type is in use and that it
has been plugged securely into the ports at both ends. See section 5 for proper Ethernet
cabling.
ON Solid (not flashing) – This would indicate that there is a proper Ethernet connection
(Link) between the port and another Ethernet device, but no communications activity is
detected.
Flashing – This would indicate that there is a proper Ethernet connection (Link) between
the port and another Ethernet device, and that there is communications activity.
10 / 100 This LED indicates what speed of communications is detected on the port. There is one of
these LEDs per RJ45 port and it is labeled “S”. (The fiber optic port does not have one of
LEDs
these LEDs because its speed is fixed at 100 Mbps.) (Mbps = Megabits per Second)
ST Fiber SC Fiber
0.275"
0.40" [0.70 cm]
[1.02 cm]
(max. for 8 or 9 0 or 1
ST Fiber) Copper Ports Fiber Port 3.17"
(RJ45) (SC or ST) [8.05 cm]
DIN EN 2.935"
50022 [7.45 cm]
(not Front View
included)
1.60"
0.235" Power [4.07 cm]
[0.60 cm]
ET-GT-9ES Series
0.17"
[0.43]
(clear for 4.475" [11.37 cm]
#8 screw) 4.75" [12.07 cm]
5 Port
Side Model – Side View
View
B 1.38" [3.5 cm]
5 port model with no fiber:
A=1.20" [3.05 cm]; B=0.55" [1.40 cm] DIN EN50022
(not included with units;
5 port model with single fiber: not shown to scale;
A=1.20" [3.05 cm]; B=0" [0 cm] for reference only)
A 5 port model with dual fiber:
A=1.95" [4.95 cm]; B=0.35" [0.90 cm] 0.30"
1.06" [2.7 cm] [0.76 cm]
+ -
To To
Panel Panel To
Panel + -
+ - + -
VDC Supply
VDC Supply VDC Supplies
Single or Dual Power Inputs for 5ES Model Single Power Input for 9ES Model
RM-PS-024-01N The RM-PS-024-01 can be used to power your switches, instrumentation loops, and other
(optional) devices. It operates on 85-264 VAC (47-63 Hz) or 120-370 VDC and outputs 24 VDC at
up to 1 Amp. Refer to its data sheet for details. Refer to the figure below for the power
connections.
Optional Auxiliary
DC Power Input AC Line Optional DC + DC
GND DC+ Line Auxiliary DC +
Power Power
Chassis DC GND Neutral DC Input DC --
Input Neutral
Output
DC --
DC GND DC + IN
Chassis GND Chassis GND
DC GND DC GND Extra terminals
DC+ OUT DC GND for 4-20 loops,
DC+ OUT DC GND fields devices
DC GND and more
Opt. Auxiliary DC GND
Power Input DC GND
DC GND DC GND
DC+ IN DC GND 4-20
DC+ OUT Input
DC+ OUT Field
DC+ OUT Device
Line DC+ OUT
Line DC+ OUT Discrete
Neutral DC+ OUT Output
Neutral DC+ OUT Discrete
Chassis DC+ OUT Input
DC Power for controllers,
Wiring Base RTUs, I/O, and user loops
Please follow normal Ethernet wiring practices when installing these switches.
Typical EtherTRAK
Industrial Ethernet
Switch Installation
Note: All 5 ports on the 5-port switch and ports 1-8 on the 9-port switch support auto-
speed & duplex detection, auto-mdi/mdix-crossover and auto-polarity. Port 9 is an uplink
port and will auto-speed and crossover detect but requires full duplex and the correct
polarity.
RJ45 Wiring Use data-quality (not voice-quality) twisted pair cable rated category 5 (or better) with
standard RJ45 connectors. For best performance use shielded cable. Please note that these
Guidelines
cables are available as straight-thru or cross-over configurations. Either type can be used
because these switches support auto-mdi/mdix-crossover. For reference, the pin-outs of the
two cable types are listed below.
Ethernet
Connector
Pin Positions
Cable Distance The maximum cable length for 10/100BaseT(x) is typically 100 meters (328 ft.).
From To Maximum Distance
Switch Switch or Hub 100 meters (328 feet)
Switch or Hub PLC, Ethernet I/O, PC, etc. 100 meters (328 feet)
Note: Hubs and switches are different devices. Hubs simply broadcast all messages
out all ports. switches intelligently route messages only out the appropriate port
Ethernet These switches may have one or two pair of fiber ports of the type multimode or
singlemode. Multimode ports support a maximum segment length of 2 km. Singlemode
Fiber Wiring
ports support a maximum segment length of 15 km, 40 km (long haul models) or even
Guidelines more (contact SIXNET.)
Each fiber optic port on the switch is comprised of a pair of SC or ST connectors, which
are labeled with “RX” and “TX” on the switch. When making your fiber optic
connections, make sure that the transmit (TX) port of the switch connects to the receive
(RX) port of the other device, and the receive (RX) port of the switch connects to the
transmit (TX) port of the other device.
The ACT/LNK LED will be ON solid when you have made a proper connection.
Full or Half The RJ45 ports will auto-sense for Full or Half duplex operation. No user configuration
is necessary. Each fiber optic port has a movable slide-switch or jumper that allows you
Duplex
to select the mode. The metal cover needs to be removed to access the movable jumper.
Operation See diagram below.
Note: You must cycle power to the switch after changing the slide-
switch or jumper position.
Auto-crossover (auto-mdi/mdi-x)
The RJ45 ports will automatically detect the cable type (straight-thru vs. cross-wired) and
re-configure themselves accordingly.
Auto-polarity
The RJ45 ports (except port 9) will automatically correct for reversed polarity on the TD
and RD pair.
Buffering
SRAM is used for buffering the messages. The 5ES switches have ½ Mbits (64 Kbytes)
while the 9ES switches have 1 Mbits (128 Kbytes). The buffer size is automatically
allocated for each port as necessary.
Flow control
These switches automatically support flow control frames on both the transmit and receive
sides. Back-pressure flow control for half-duplex ports and pause-frame flow control for
full-duplex ports.
Forwarding
These switches support store and forward mode. They will forward messages with known
addresses out only the appropriate port. Messages with unknown addresses, broadcast
messages, and multicast messages will get forwarded out all ports except the source port.
Illegal frames
Illegal frames as defined by IEEE 802.3 will be dropped. This includes short frames, long
frames, CRC error frames and alignment error frames.
Latency
The typical latency of a message at 100 Mbps is 5 microseconds or faster. The latency is
the time it takes a message to be routed internal to a switch from one port to another.
Non-blocking
This means that the switches offer the best in performance and are capability of full-wire
speed transmissions.
Protocol independent
These switches will work with all popular Ethernet protocols and networks such as
TCP/IP, the Internet (IP), UDP, NetBEUI, and many more. It is compatible with all
protocols that run over standard Ethernet (IEEE 802.3). In fact, it will support packets of
different protocols simultaneously.
Technical Here are the technical specifications for these switches covered by this manual.
Specifications
Environmental:
Required supply voltage 10 – 30 VDC
Power consumption (typical); 5ES-1: 4.0 Watts
(Max. 8 Watts) 5ES-2/3: 5.0 Watts
(Note: Power consumption 5ES-4/5: 6.0 Watts
varies on speed and amount of 9ES-1: 6.0 Watts
activity of each port.) 9ES-2/3: 7.0 Watts
Power saving Automatic
Max. screw terminal torque 3.48 in-lbs (0.4 Nm), 14 AWG
and wire gauge
Operating temp. range -40 to 85 °C
Storage temp. range -40 to 85 °C
Humidity 5 to 95 % (non-condensing)
Flammability UL 94V-0 materials
Electrical safety UL508, CSA C22/14; EN61010-1 (IEC1010), CE
EMI emissions FCC part 15, ICES 003, EN55022; Class B; CE
EMC immunity and surge EN61326-1 (EN61000-4-2, 3, 4, 5, 6), IEEE-472, CE
withstand
Vibration IEC68-2-6
Hazardous locations UL1604, CSA C22.2/213 (Class 1, Div. 2), Cenelec EN50021 (Zone 2)
Marine and offshore DNV tested
Dimensions See mechanical diagrams
Mounting DIN rail or panel direct
Service We sincerely hope that you never experience a problem with any SIXNET product. If you
do need service, call SIXNET at (518) 877-5173 and ask for Applications Engineering. A
Information
trained specialist will help you to quickly determine the source of the problem. Many
problems are easily resolved with a single phone call. If it is necessary to return a unit to us,
an RMA (Return Material Authorization) number will be given to you.
SIXNET tracks the flow of returned material with our RMA system to ensure speedy
service. You must include this RMA number on the outside of the box so that your return
can be processed immediately.
The applications engineer you are speaking with will fill out an RMA request for you. If the
unit has a serial number, we will not need detailed financial information. Otherwise, be sure
to have your original purchase order number and date purchased available.
We suggest that you give us a repair purchase order number in case the repair is not covered
under our warranty. You will not be billed if the repair is covered under warranty.
Please supply us with as many details about the problem as you can. The information you
supply will be written on the RMA form and supplied to the repair department before your
unit arrives. This helps us to provide you with the best service, in the fastest manner.
Normally, repairs are completed in two days. Sometimes difficult problems take a little
longer to solve.
If you need a quicker turnaround, ship the unit to us by air freight. We give priority service
to equipment that arrives by overnight delivery. Many repairs received by mid-morning
(typical overnight delivery) can be finished the same day and returned immediately.
We apologize for any inconvenience that the need for repair may cause you. We hope that
our rapid service meets your needs. If you have any suggestions to help us improve our
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