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Product Overview
1.1.
General Description
The etherRAIL product line is designed for use in industrial environments. The switches have
TX ports for lines in twisted pair configuration, and optionally via FX ports for cables in fiber
optic design. The FX ports enable network connections between widely extended network
segments and offer greater insensitivity to electromagnetic interference. The SM series
offers the user a cost-effective network expansion in a small enclosure with low power
consumption.
SM 4TX2FX SM 4TX
5TX M12
The 'plug and play' concept makes the device easy to use. The DIN rail mounting and a
device width of only 45mm ensure an easy expansion and exchange option. The terms of
protection degree, IP 20, are met. Two LED indicators signal the user for each TX and FX port
an existing connection to the link partner and information about the traffic.
The series was expanded to IP67 switch SM 5TX M12, which is suitable for the application
with harsh environmental conditions. It is designed for direct mounting without a control
cabinet. IP67 protection allows use in wet, dirty and dusty industrial environment even at
extreme temperatures. The small dimensions (L: 105mm x W: 60mm x H: 30mm) require
only a small footprint in machinery and equipment. Direct mounting as well as "plug-and-
play" concept enables a fast and inexpensive construction. The 5-TX Ethernet connections
are made via M12 connector with IP67 protection rating.
