Ntron 608MFX-ST Manual
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600 Series
Industrial
Ethernet
Switches
Hardware
Installation
Guide
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Industrial Ethernet Switch Installation Guide
608MFX-ST
608MFXE-ST-15
608MFXE-ST-40
608MFXE-ST-80
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Copyright, © N-TRON Corp., 2002
578 Azalea Rd. Suite 105
Mobile, AL USA 36609
All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission
from N-TRON Corp. is prohibited, except as allowed under copyright laws.
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. All other product names, company
names, logos or other designations mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. N-TRON
Corp. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to,
the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall
N-TRON Corp. be liable for any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages
whatsoever included but not limited to lost profits arising out of errors or omissions in this
manual or the information contained herein.
Warning
Do not perform any services on the unit unless qualified to do so. Do not substitute
unauthorized parts or make unauthorized modifications to the unit.
Do not operate the unit with the top cover removed, as this could create a shock or fire hazard.
Do not block the air vents on the sides or the top of the unit.
Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gasses or fumes. Operating
electrical equipment in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
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Safety Warnings
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING: Disconnect the power cable before removing the
enclosure top.
WARNING: Do not operate the unit with the top cover removed.
WARNING: Do not work on equipment or cables during periods of
lightning activity.
WARNING: Do not perform any services on the unit unless qualified
to do so.
WARNING: Do not block the air vents.
WARNING: Observe proper DC Voltage polarity when installing
power input cables. Reversing voltage polarity can cause permanent
damage to the unit and void the warranty.
LASER SAFETY (608MFXE Versions Only)
WARNING: CLASS 1 Laser Product.
WARNING: Do not stare into the Laser Beam.
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608MFX Industrial Ethernet Switch
The N-TRON 608MFX is a product derivative of the OSM/ESM family
jointly manufactured by Siemens and N-TRON. The N-TRON 608MFX
upports high speed layer 2 switching between ports, and is housed in a
ruggedized steel enclosure, and can withstand industrial temperatures, as
well as high shock & vibration, and caries an MTBF in excess of 1M hours.
The 608MFX is an 8 port ruggedized Ethernet switch that is capable of auto
negotiating 10/100 Mb and half/full duplex communications on 6 copper
ports, and contains two 100BaseFX Fiber Optic ports.
The 608MFX is a managed switch that supports SNMP management
software, as well as configuration by a CLI (Command Line Interface –
Serial Port), Telnet, and/or Web based browsers.
The 608MFX can also serve as a redundancy manager, detect faults in ring
topologies and allow high-speed ring network healing, thus providing media
redundancy for mission critical control applications.
Key Features
•Fully Managed Solution
•Supports Web Based Management
•802.1P QOS (Quality of Service) Supported
•Port Mirroring supported
•Supports Media Redundant Fiber Ring Topology
•Full IEEE 802.3 & 100BASE-FX Compliance
•Extended Environmental Specifications
•Support for Full/Half Duplex Operation
•Auto Sensing Speed and Flow Control
•Industry Standard 35mm DIN-Rail Enclosure
•Fully Redundant Isolated DC Power Inputs
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please make sure the Ethernet Switch package contains the following
items:
1. 608MFX Series Ethernet Switch
2. This Installation Guide
Contact your carrier if any items are damaged.
INSTALLATION
Read the following warning before beginning the installation:
WARNING
The 608MFXE units contain a class 1 laser. Do not stare into the laser
beam (fiber optic connector) when installing or operating the product.
Never install or work on electrical equipment or cabling during periods
of lightning activity. NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
Disconnect the power cable before removing the enclosure top.
Do not operate the unit with the top cover removed
UNPACKING
Remove all the equipment from the packaging, and store the packaging
in a safe place.
File any damage claims with the carrier.
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608MFX/608MFXE Hazardous Location Installation Requirements
1. WARNING! Do not disconnect while circuit is live, unless area is known
to be non-hazardous.
2. WARNING! Install only in accordance with Local & National Codes of
Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
3. Class I, Div 2 installations requires that all devices connected to this
product must be approved for the area in which it is installed.
4. Only hazardous location approved wiring with temperature ratings greater
than 80OC permitted for Class I, Div 2 installations operating at
temperatures up to 60OC ambient.
Personnel Qualification Requirements
Only qualified personnel should be allowed to install and work on this
equipment. Qualified personnel are defined as individuals who are
familiar with the installation, assembly, startup, and operation of this
product and who possess the relevant qualifications for their work, e.g.:
•Training in or authorization for connecting up, grounding, or
labeling circuits and devices or systems in accordance with current
standards in safety technology.
•Training in or authorization for the maintenance and use of suitable
safety equipment in accordance with current standards in safety
technology.
•First aid qualification.
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DIN-Rail Mounting
Install the unit in a standard 35mm Din-Rail. Recess the unit to allow
at least 3” of clearance for fiber optic cable bend radius, and 2 inches
for TX cables and power connections. Please note the 608MFX must
be installed in the vertical orientation for cooling purposes. In this
orientation, the power connector is at the top of the unit, and the signal
cables exit from the bottom of the unit.
19” Rack Mounting
19” Rack mount kits are available. Please consult with your local sales
representative for price & availability. Order part # 900RMK.
APPLYING POWER
1. Unscrew the flange & Remove the DC Voltage Input Plug from
the Header.
2. Install the DC Power Cables into the Plug(s) (observing polarity
per the legend on the top of the unit). L1+ and L2+ are the +24V
connections. M1 and M2 are the minus (-) returns for L1 and L2
respectively. F1 and F2 terminals are across the contact switch
that opens to signify a fault detection. Voltage/Current for F1/F2
is limited to 24V @ 100mA.
3. Plug the Voltage Input Plug back into the side header. All LED’s
will flash ON Momentarily.
4. The unit will complete the power up cycle in approximately 20
seconds.
Note: Only 1 power supply must be connected to power for minimal
operation. For redundant power operation, L1 and L2 terminals must
be connected to separate DC Voltage sources. Use wire sizes 14-28
gauge.
Recommended 24V DC power supplies, similar to:
120/240VAC:
Sola SPDI –24-100
24VDC at 1.3A 0-60C
NTRON Part Number: SDP1
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CONNECTING THE STANDARD RING
Remove the dust cap from the fiber optic connectors and connect the
fiber optic cables.
Please refer to the Figure 1. Diagram.
To begin the ring, the TX out-port #7 should be connected to the RX
in-port #8 of the far end station. The RX in-port #7 should be
connected to the TX out-port #8 on the far end station.
Likewise, the TX out-port #8 should be connected to the RX in-port #7
of the far end station completing the ring. The RX in-port #8 should be
connected to the TX out-port #7 on the far end station.
Note:Port7 must be connected to Port8 for proper operation.
608MFX
REDUNDANCY
MANAGER
608MFX RING TOPOLOGY
Figure 1
608MFX 608MFX
PC
MMI
PC
MMI
PC
MMI
CAT5 TO MES
CAT5
CAT5
CAT5
FIBER OPTIC PAIR
FIBER OPTIC PAIR FIBER OPTIC PAIR
PLC PC
LAPTOP
C
AT
5
CAT5
N-TRON
405TX
PLC
CAT5 CAT5
PLC DRIVE
CAT5 CAT5
(UP TO 6 COPPER PORTS CONNECTED TO 608MFX)
(UP TO 6 COPPER PORTS CONNECTED TO EACH 608MFX)
#7
#8
#7 #8 #7 #8
#7
#8
608MFX
Additional
Ports
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For 10/100 Base-TX ports, plug a Category 5 (or better) twisted pair cable
into one of the RJ45 copper ports (1-6). Connect the other end to the far
end station. Verify that the Port LED’s are ON once the connection has
been completed. For Switch to Switch or Switch to Repeater connections, a
crossover cable may be required if the connecting unit does not support the
HP-MDIX auto cable detect feature. For 10/100BaseTX operation, the
608MFX will sense & adapt accordingly.
A maximum number of 50 608MFX’s can be connected in a ring.
CONNECTING MULTIPLE RINGS
For multiple rings, the connection between two network segments is made
on two separate paths. Two of the 608MFX’s in a ring are connected
together via a connection cable with an ITP cable (maximum length of
40m), and inform each other of their operating states. One of the 608MFX
units is assigned the redundant function using the DIP switch setting “Stby
on” (Standby Slave). The other 608MFX unit takes over the function of the
Standby Master, with the DIP switch setting “Stby off” (See Figure 2).
Because of the 50-unit ring limit, for larger networks, the user must
configure multiple rings. By using the Master/Slave Standby approach to
couple rings together, the user can enlarge the network by chaining
segments.
Port Assignment in the Standby Mode
On the Standby Master and Standby Slave only port #1 (default standby
port) can be used for the coupling to the neighboring ring. Connect the #1
ports together using a CAT5E crossover cable between switches. Ports 2-6
can be used just as normal switch ports.
Simultaneous Standby and Redundancy Manager Operation
A standby master or standby slave can adopt the function of a redundancy
manager at the same time.
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