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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. These
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 Ether-
net-APL networks and providing information for preventive maintenance of the rail field
switches and the network they are connected to. The switches are managed with an integrated
web server.
The switches are suitable for DIN rail mounting or wall mounting. The switches can be installed
in the explosion hazardous Zone 2. The spur connections of the switches provide power to the
connected field devices and are rated intrinsically safe Ex ic IIC for Zone 2 and Zone 22 mount-
ing. The spurs are compatible with the Ethernet-APL port profile SPCC. 2 RJ45 and 2 SFP
Ethernet interfaces permit the connection to industrial Ethernet 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.
Figure 2.1
2.2
Type Codes
The rail field switch series consist in the following range of products:
Topology
Zone 2
Div. 2
Non-explosion hazardous area
Ethernet Backbone
Ethernet-APL
With Intrinsic Safety
Ethernet-APL
field device
PROFIBUS PA
field device
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.
