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Industry-specific Ethernet Switches >
Introduction to M12 Shielded Ethernet Switches
Industry-specific Ethernet Switches >
Introduction to M12 Shielded Ethernet Switches
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Robust M12 Solution for Industry-specific Applications
Suitable for Diverse Requirements
Ethernet devices used in harsh industrial environments must be able
to withstand extreme environmental conditions and provide robust
data communication. Industrial settings are often subject to vibration,
shock, dust, fluid, and extreme temperatures. Moxa’s ToughNet TN
series of M12 Ethernet switches can be used to ensure stable and
tough network connections. With ToughNet switches, you can rest
assured that your network will meet the stringent design requirements
needed for applications in factories, trains, buses, ships, and other
moving vehicles.
The TN-5510/5518 series of M12 Ethernet switches provide 2 Gigabit
Ethernet ports with relay bypass function. The bypass function
ensures reliable data communication even if the device fails to work
due to a power failure. This avoids SPOF (single point of failure) to
assure continuous system operation. The Gigabit ports are suitable
for the Ethernet backbone of an industrial network, and the large
bandwidth allows applications such as video surveillance and VoIP
(Voice-over-Internet-Protocol).
To satisfy global power requirements for various industrial
applications, the TN-5500 series managed switches provide isolated
dual redundant power inputs with universal 12/24/36/48 VDC,
72/96/110 VDC, or 110/220 VDC/VAC power supply range. For
example, the TN-5516-LV-MV switches support the wide power input
The TN-5308-4PoE switches have M12 IEEE 802.3af compliant PoE
ports that make the devices act as power source equipment (PSE),
which means that the switches can transmit data and power through
The rapid replacement of faulty devices is critical for systems that
must continue operating around the clock. One way to achieve this
is to make it much easier to configure the new device that replaces
the faulty one. The TN-5500 series switches, for example, have rotary
Moxa’s ToughNet series of Ethernet switches use tight M12
connectors and other types of circular connectors to ensure robust
connections and reliable operation when subjected to environmental
disturbances such as vibration and shock. The M12 4-pin connector
with D-coding has already been defined as an Industrial Ethernet
Moxa’s ToughNet series of Ethernet switches have a metal housing
that can sustain mechanical stress and protects the switches against
The wide temperature (T) models of the TN series of M12 Ethernet
switches are guaranteed to operate reliably in extreme temperatures
Rugged Metal Housing
Fanless Operation in a Wide (-40 to 75°C) Temperature Range
M12 and Circular Connectors
Reliable Gigabit Ethernet Bypasses Device Failure
Large Choice of Power Input Ranges
Robust M12 Power-over-Ethernet Solution
Hardware-based IP Address Configuration for Faulty Device Replacement
standard according to IEC 61067-2-101 Amendment 1. The ToughNet
switches support fast Ethernet twisted-pair cables with M12
connectors or Gigabit Ethernet twisted-pair cables with circular RJ45
connectors.
ranging from -40 to 75°C, and the switches’ fanless design is suitable
for harsh environments.
range of 12/24/36/48/72/96/110 VDC that fit most railway applications.
In addition, the TN-5308-LV switches provide a 7 to 60 VDC power
supply range that allows stable operations, even when using a 12 VDC
battery. The TN-5308-MV switches provide a 72/96/110 VDC (50.4 to
154 VDC) power supply range that is suitable for different applications.
the same cable to IEEE 802.3af compliant powered devices (PD), such
as IP cameras and wireless access points, making it easier to wire
your applications.
switches for configuring the IP address built right into the switch’s
housing, allowing you to recover your network communication in no
time.
electromagnetic disturbances.
Circular RJ45
Connector
M23
Connector
M12
Connectors