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Entry-level DIN rail mounted industrial unmanaged 2-port Ethernet switch with media conversion function, integrating one electrical RJ45 copper port and one single-mode fiber SC optical port. EEC suffix stands for Enhanced Environmental Conditions version, optimized for wide temperature, strong vibration and EMC harsh industrial field environments. It realizes seamless signal conversion between twisted-pair Ethernet and long-distance single-mode fiber network without software configuration, plug-and-play deployment for industrial fieldbus remote signal transmission.

Description

Core Technical Specifications

  • Port Configuration: 1×10/100BASE-TX RJ45 copper port, 1×100BASE-FX single-mode SC duplex fiber port
  • Switching Mechanism: Store-and-forward switching architecture
  • Copper Port Performance: Auto-negotiation, auto-MDI/MDIX cross detection, auto-polarity correction, full/half duplex auto-switch
  • Single-mode Fiber Parameter: 9/125μm single-mode fiber, transmission distance maximum 32.5km at 1300nm wavelength; link budget 16dB, fiber attenuation tolerance 0.4dB/km
  • Power Supply Input: Wide-range DC 9.6V–32V, nominal 24V industrial DC power
  • Power Consumption: Max 3.0W at 24V DC; maximum operating current 130mA
  • Data Transmission Rate: 10Mbps / 100Mbps Fast Ethernet IEEE802.3u compliant
  • Diagnostic Indicators: LED status lights for power supply, copper link activity, fiber link fault, data transmission activity

Function Features

  1. Plug-and-play Unmanaged Design: No IP address, configuration software or setup tools required; automatic port negotiation after power-on
  2. Industrial Grade EMC Immunity: Complies with IEC61000-6-2 industrial EMC standard, withstands high surge, electrostatic discharge and radiated interference from motor and inverter equipment
  3. Wide Temperature EEC Optimization: Extended operating temperature range for harsh outdoor and process plant environments
  4. Automatic Link Fault Detection: Real-time monitoring of copper and fiber link status; LED alarm output when fiber break or cable disconnection occurs
  5. Isolated Circuit Design: Electrical port and fiber port fully galvanically isolated to eliminate ground loop interference between field device and control room network
  6. Cascade Compatibility: Support series cascade connection of multiple switches to extend fiber transmission distance for multi-node distributed field equipment

Application Scenarios

  • Petrochemical process plants: Remote field instrument Ethernet signal long-distance transmission via single-mode fiber
  • Water treatment & sewage plants: Distributed pump station PLC communication isolation over kilometer-level distance
  • Mining industry: Underground equipment Ethernet signal transmission with anti-electromagnetic interference fiber isolation
  • Railway transportation: Wayside signal control cabinet long-distance Ethernet communication
  • Wind power generation: Turbine nacelle and bottom control room fiber media conversion
  • Factory automation: Production line distributed I/O module remote fiber networking

Material Composition & Structural Characteristics

  • Outer Casing: Die-cast aluminum alloy shell with anti-rust oxidation black anodized treatment
  • Internal Circuit Board: FR4 high-temperature resistant PCB with conformal coating to resist moisture, dust and chemical vapor corrosion
  • Fiber Interface Component: Duplex SC plastic fiber socket with metal locking shrapnel for stable fiber connection anti-vibration
  • Mounting Bracket: Integrated DIN rail snap mounting clip compatible with standard 35mm DIN rail
  • Protection Grade: IP30 front housing protection; internal circuit fully sealed against solid particle dust intrusion
  • Dimension & Weight: 25mm (width) × 114mm (height) ×79mm (depth); total net weight 105g

Working Principle

  1. Electrical Ethernet signal from RJ45 copper port enters internal switching chip after EMC filtering circuit
  2. Chip completes frame receiving, error verification and address table forwarding via store-and-forward logic
  3. Electrical signal converts to optical modulation signal via fiber transceiver module and transmits through single-mode fiber
  4. Receiving terminal optical module converts light signal back to standard electrical Ethernet signal for copper port output
  5. Galvanic isolation circuit separates copper port ground and fiber optical circuit ground to cut ground loop current caused by potential difference between field and control room

Installation Requirements

  1. Snap mount horizontally or vertically on standard 35mm DIN rail inside control cabinet; allow 20mm surrounding clearance for heat dissipation
  2. DC power wiring use 0.75–1.5mm² twisted copper wire; positive and negative polarity strictly follow terminal marking to avoid reverse power supply damage
  3. Single-mode fiber cable must adopt duplex SC patch cord matching 9/125μm fiber core; fiber bending radius minimum 25mm to prevent optical power attenuation
  4. All RJ45 copper wiring use shielded CAT5e industrial Ethernet cable with 360° shielding grounding at both ends
  5. Ambient operating temperature range: -40°C to +70°C (EEC enhanced environmental version)
  6. Relative humidity operating range: 5%–95% non-condensing; avoid direct contact with water splash and corrosive gas environment

Usage Precautions

  1. Do not touch fiber port optical transmitter/receiver lens with bare hands; dust or fingerprint residue causes severe signal attenuation
  2. Disconnect power before plugging/unplugging fiber cable to avoid transient optical power impact damaging transceiver chip
  3. Do not use multimode fiber with this single-mode model; mismatched fiber leads to zero signal transmission
  4. Regularly inspect fiber port lens cleaning every 6 months in dusty industrial environments with special optical fiber lens cleaning paper
  5. Avoid installing near high-power inverters, welding equipment or high-voltage transformers without shielding isolation
  6. Do not exceed maximum 32.5km fiber transmission distance; over-range triggers continuous link loss fault alarm

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