Managed Ethernet Switches take up minimal panel space.
Press Release Summary:
Configured and monitored through Web browser, EISB_M B-Line series expands network productivity by providing 8-24 ports in 1.75 in. of DIN-rail space. It includes all twisted-pair models as well as mixed twisted-pair and fiber optic models in aluminum enclosure. Multimode (850 nm) and single-mode (1,300 nm) fiber optics are supported. RapidRing technology enables redundant Ethernet network that self-heals in less than 300 ms if any segment is broken.
Original Press Release:
Contemporary's B-Line Ethernet Switches Combine Management Features With High-Port Density for Minimal Panel Space Requirements
Downers Grove, Illinois (January 31, 2005) Contemporary Controls announces a new line of managed Ethernet switches that offer enhanced performance and are scalable to meet your industrial requirements. The EISB_M B-Line series expand network productivity in important ways by providing up to 24 ports of connectivity in 1.75" of DIN-rail space. In the same physical space, these switches can be scaled down to 16 or 8 ports depending upon user application to enable reliable access to a growing network.
"Port capability in a limited amount of space is unusual," says Joe Stasiek, Sales Manager for Contemporary Controls. "To our knowledge, no other managed switch in the industry gives the user that many ports for that small DIN-rail space."
This series is manufactured in several models from all twisted-pair 8, 16 and 24-port models to a mix of twisted-pair and fiber optic models of the same port count in a rugged, aluminum enclosure. Both multimode (850 nm) and single-mode (1300 nm) fiber optics are supported.
These devices support the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as well as other management features such as VLAN, trunking, and Quality of Service (QoS).
The EISB_M family of product offers RapidRing technology if any application needs redundancy. RapidRing allows building a redundant Ethernet network that will self heal in less than 300 ms if any segment of the RapidRing is broken.
Configuration is accomplished through a web browser via any Ethernet port, or terminal mode on the local console port. Port parameters, feature configuration, and device status can be modified and monitored by these access methods.
Either straight-through or crossover cables may be used to connect any of the Auto-MDIX ports to stations or another hub. Each port has diagnostic LEDs that make it easy to "pinpoint" any problems. There is one power LED, and each port has an LED showing link/activity/data rate by color: green for 100 Mbps and yellow for 10 Mbsp. Flashing indicates the port activity.
The EISB_M B-Line family can be powered from either wide-range, low-powered AC or DC power sources. Redundant power connections are provided to accommodate back-up schemes. The series meets agency approvals?both UL 508 Listed and CSA C22.2 No. 14-M91, Industrial Control Equipment.
For more information on the EISB_M B-Line series, visit www.ctrlink.com/eisbm.htm. For prices on any of the models, contact our Sales Manager, Joe Stasiek at jstasiek@ccontrols.com.
