SLX Industrial Ethernet Switch

Features

Real-Time Ethernet Performance

• Fast wire-speed switching
• Intelligent message routing – No collisions!
• Suitable for any system

Plug & Play Simplicity

• Auto-sensing for speed and duplex
• Auto-mdi/mdix-crossover works with straight or crossed cables
• Auto-polarity corrects for crossed signals
• No user configuration required

Trouble-Free Operation

• -40 to 85°C operating range
• Ultra-reliable 1,000,000+ hours MTBF
• Hazardous locations for Class I, Div 2 and Zone 2
• Maritime rated for marine, offshore and shipboard applications
• NEMA TS-2 rated for traffic control systems
• Dual power inputs with industrial spike protection
• DIN-rail or direct-panel mounting

Specification

Ethernet Performance

• Type: unmanaged, store and forward
• Operation: wire-speed switching, non-blocking
• Modes: full or half duplex operation with flow control supported on all ports
• MAC addresses: 1024
• Memory bandwidth: 3.2 Gbps
• Latency (typical):
  • 5 us for 100 Mbps (plus frame time)
  • 16 us for 10 Mbps (plus frame time)
• Ethernet isolation: 1500 Vrms 1 minute

RJ45 Copper Ports

• Up to eight RJ45 ports that are fully IEEE 802.3 compliant
• RJ45 speed and duplex: auto-detecting for speed (10/100 Mbps) and duplex (full or half)
• RJ45 MDI/MDIX: auto-mdi/mdix-crossover automatically supports either straight or crossed cables
• RJ45 polarity: auto-polarity for automatic correction of crossed TXD and RXD pairs

Fiber Optic Ports

• Up to three fiber optic ports for distances up to 120km
• Fiber optic port speed: 100BaseFX (100 Mbps)
• Fiber duplex operation: Full duplex
• Transceiver connector style: SC or ST standard, or FC special order
• Multimode links up to 4 km typical; 1310 nm; for 50-62.5/125 um fiber
• Singlemode links up to 20 km typical; 1310 nm; for 9-10/125 um fiber
• Singlemode long haul up to 120 km; 1550 nm; for 9-10/125 um fiber
  • See SC-ST fiber transceiver datasheet for more fiber optic details
  • For the longer distances or special transceivers (such as BiDi) please contact Sixnet
• Eye safety IEC60825-1, class 1; FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11

Networking Compliance

• Devices supported by all IEEE 802.3 compliant devices are supported
• Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x and more

Power Input

• Dual redundant power inputs
• Reverse polarity protection
• Input voltage range: 10 to 30 VDC
• Power consumption typical with all ports linked and active
  • 2.0 W (5-port without fiber)
  • 3.0 W (5-port with 1 fiber)
  • 4.0 W (8-port without fiber)
  • 5.0 W (6-port with 2 fiber)
  • 5.0 W (9-port with 1 fiber)
  • 8.0 W (8-port with 3 fiber)
• Industrial surge and spike protection:
  • Transient: 15,000 W peak
  • Spike: 5,000 W (10 times for 10 us)

Environmental

• Operating temperature:  -40 to 85°C (cold startup at -40°C)
• Storage temperature:  -40 to 85°C
• Humidity: 5 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
  • Conformal coating is optional – contact Sixnet
•  Vibration and shock: IEC60068-2-6, and -27

Standards & Compliance

• Electrical Safety: UL508/CSA C22.2/14; EN61010-1, CE
• EMC: FCC part 15, ICES-003; EN55022, EN61000-6-2/4, CE
• Hazardous locations: UL1604 / CSA22.2/213 (Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, D); EN60079-15 (Zone 2, Category 3), CE (ATEX)
• Maritime: Rated for marine and offshore per ABS
• Traffic: NEMA TS-2 rated for traffic control systems
• RoHS and WEEE compliant
• ISO9001:2008 certified company

Mechanical

• Case: Slim style, ideal for DIN-rail mounting
• Material: Corrosion-resistant aluminum
• Ingress protection: IP40 protection from dust and debris
• DIN-rail or direct-panel
• Dimensions – see mechanical drawings
• Weight:
  • 6 oz (0.17 kg) – SLX-5ES
  • 8 oz (0.23 kg) – SLX-6/8/9ES
  • 10 oz (0.28 kg) – SLX-8ES with 3 fiber

Warranty

• 5 years on manufacturing and design defects

This Sixnet exclusive feature allows you to choose the mounting method that best fits your requirements. This capability is a standard feature so no accessories or optional kits are required.

Vertical snap-on DIN-rail
mounting for quickest installation
and optimal rail width utilization.

Vertical screw-to-panel mounting for better shock and vibration resistance.

Flat screw-to-panel mounting for low profile orientation in shallow boxes plus best shock
and vibration resistance.

Order Guide

SL Models – The SL is a lower cost alternative that provides slightly reduced rating. See the SL switches for details.

Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch Models

SLX-5ES-1 – 5 RJ45 ports

SLX-5ES-2SC or -3SC – 4 RJ45 and 1 Fiber (SC style)

SLX-6ES-4SC or -5SC – 4 RJ45 and 2 fiber (SC style)

SLX-9ES-2ST or -3ST – 8 RJ45 and 1 fiber (ST style)

Downloads

• SLX-5/8/9ES-123 Datasheet
• SLX-6ES-4/5 Datasheet
• SLX-8ES-6/7 Datasheet
• SL-SLX-xxx User Manual
• SL-SLX Quick Start Guide
• Transportation Application Brief
• SLX-5/6/8/9ES (gif) Drawing
• SLX-8ES-6/7 (gif) Drawing
• SLX-5/6/8/9ES (dxf) Drawing
• SLX-8ES-6/7 (dxf) Drawing