CTRLink for all your Industrial Ethernet Applications

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The World of Ethernet Connectivity

Ethernet dominates the office automation marketand is making inroads in industrial automation markets.Because more than 90% of Internet communications startand finish with Ethernet formatted frames, and industrialusers want access to the Internet, we were driven to designour own Industrial Ethernet technology, CTRLink®, toensure ongoing operation of your networks in the toughest of environments.

Choose from one of many new switching hubs—allproven superior to office-grade Ethernet equipment, at anaffordable cost. CTRLink’s popularity has grown for thesereasons: better temperature ratings, convenient DIN-railmounting in control panels, flexible AC or DC sources, conformance to industry regulatory requirements,acceptable product life cycle and more.

Our expanded product line will help you improve the performance of your networks with switching hubssolely designed for building automation or industrialautomation systems. New fiber optic switching hubs andmedia converters extend distances beyond thestandard 2 km limit.

Contemporary Controls’ trained technical support teamwill help you learn the intricacies of Ethernet and will advise you on how best to configure your Ethernetapplication with our CTRLink products. We are only aphone call away to providing quality service regardless ofthe level of complexity of your questions.

Knowing the challenges that Ethernet brings to theindustry, we are dedicated to expanding CTRLink nowand in the future. We intend to meet your objectivesso you can keep your application at peak performance.

Visit the CTRLink.com website to learn how we makea difference in Industrial Ethernet technology.

© 2004 Contemporary Control Systems Inc. All rights reserved.Contemporary Controls reserves all rights of any product described within this catalog. No part of this catalog may bereproduced without the written consent of Contemporary Controls.

Trademarks

Contemporary Controls, ARC Control, ARC DETECT, EXTEND-A-BUS, RapidRing and CTRLink are registered trade-marks or trademarks of Contemporary Control Systems, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Otherproduct names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Contemporary Controls 2431 Curtiss Street Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 USA1 (630) 963-7070 • FAX 1 (630) 963-0109 • [email protected] • www.ccontrols.com • www.ctrlink.com

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Our MISSION is to develop, manufacture and market industrial networking technology to the benefitof our automation customers worldwide.

Our VISION is to be regarded by our customers as experts in the industrial networking technologies wesupport.

Our VALUES are the foundation of how we conduct business.

• Our customers depend upon us to deliver products and services that meet their needs. Their successprovides us the means to exist.

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• Each employee is considered a professional, independent of position, and contributor to the successof the organization.

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Contents at aGlance

What is CTRLink?

When Do You Consider Using a Managed Switch?

EISB B-Line Switch Wide Temp

EICP_M Compact Managed Switch

EISX_M Compact Managed Switch Wide Temp

Glossary of Industrial Ethernet Terms

Customer Service Information

Selection Guide

Industrial Ethernet University (IEU)

Equipment Features

EISK Skorpion Switch

EIBA BAS Switch

EISM Miniature Switch

EIS Ethernet Interconnect Switch

EISC Configurable Switch

EICP Compact Switch

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Application Information

The application of Ethernet requires a good understanding of its terminology in order for an Ethernet network to perform asintended. This section lists the most relevant definitions used in the industry today.

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CTRLink is a family of Industrial Ethernet products comprised of repeating hubs, switching hubs and media converters used to interconnect modern automationdevices. Contemporary Controls defines Industrial Ethernetas technology compatible with the Institute of Electrical andElectronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.3 family of standards, butdesigned and packaged for the requirements and rigors ofcommercial and industrial applications. Although Ethernet isnow over 30 years old, it has been reinvented several timesto become the local area network of choice for next generation industrial automation, process control and building automation systems.

Why choose CTRLink over office-grade equipment?

Office-grade Ethernet connectivity equipment also conforms to IEEE 802.3 standards and will successfully communicate with CTRLink. There are several reasons whyCTRLink is superior to office-grade equipment when used inindustrial and commercial applications.

Temperature

Office-grade equipment is typically specified over a +5°Cto +40°C temperature range, while industrial controllerssuch as programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are ratedfrom 0°C to +60°C. Ethernet equipment should have equalor better temperature ratings as the equipment to which itis connected. Many outdoor applications require that theequipment perform over a wider –40°C to +75°C range.These two ranges are beyond the capabilities of office-gradeequipment, but they are covered by the CTRLink family without the use of fans (undesirable in industrial applications).

Mounting

Control devices are usually mounted onto sub-panels,which are installed into industrial control panels. Devicesare secured by mounting tabs or snapped onto DIN-rails.CTRLink equipment can be mounted in this fashion resultingin a nice, clean and rugged installation resistant to vibration.CTRLink equipment looks like it belongs with its companiondevices. Office-grade equipment is intended for tabletopinstallation and seldom has provisions for secure mounting.Frequently, the units are left unmounted or attached usingVelcro® or duct tape, or a special shelf is fabricated at additional cost for their mounting. Office-grade equipment isout of place in an industrial control panel.

Power Supply

Industrial systems are usually powered from a commonlow-voltage control transformer or low-voltage DC powersupply. The CTRLink family will operate over a wide rangeof AC or DC voltages compliant to the needs of most anytype of control application. The key to this flexibility is awide-range DC-to-DC converter, which can operate duringbrownout conditions utilizing a large input capacitor to ride-out spikes and dropouts that frequently occur with

factory power sources. Additional connections are providedfor redundant power schemes to ensure the greatestamount of uptime. Office-grade equipment is usually mains-powered or requires a wall-mounted plug-in transformerthat is inconvenient in a control panel and susceptible toinadvertent disconnection, compromising the system’s reliability.

Regulatory Requirements

The industry movement, in embracing Ethernet standards,does not eliminate the requirement to conform to variousagency regulations not required in the office. Seldom doesoffice-grade Ethernet equipment meet the unique requirements of industrial automation or even buildingautomation. CTRLink products are designed and tested to thehigher electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) immunity standards required for industrial equipment. All the productsare UL 508 Listed as Industrial Control Equipment. They arealso C-UL Listed, CSA C22.2 No. 14-M91. Some are listedunder UL 1604, and C-UL C22.2 No. 213-M1987, Non-Incentive Electrical Equipment for use in Class I, Division 2Hazardous Location. Still others are UL 864 recognized forsmoke and fire-protective applications. All the products carrythe CE Mark for installation in the European Union.

Extended Product Life Cycle

Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) require a stable bill-of-material (BOM) without the additional expenseand effort to requalify a replacement for an obsolete device.Such is especially true when the OEM equipment has beenqualified for agency approvals and subject to factory surveillance. This can be a challenge when using state-of-the-art electronic devices, so Contemporary Controls makesevery effort to ensure that its CTRLink line will have anacceptable product life cycle in support of its OEM customers. But it’s not the case with office-grade equipmentthat is frequently changed without notification, making itdifficult to specify and procure the same item even over ashort time span.

Responsive Technical Support

Contemporary Controls recognizes that Industrial Ethernetis a powerful technology and that understanding how it functions and how it can aid a customer’s application canbe a confusing process. The company continually educatesits market about the workings and benefits of the technologythrough seminars, white papers, articles, conferences, websites and through our EXTENSION newsletter articles.The company provides responsive phone support and technical advice on how best to configure an IndustrialEthernet application using CTRLink. Vendors of office-gradeequipment seldom answer a call or are unknowledgeableof the unique requirements of the controls industry. As an example of our commitment to educating the industry,Contemporary Controls founded the virtual IndustrialEthernet University (IEU).

What isCTRLink?

Choosing the Right Product forYour Application

Several series of Industrial Ethernet products comprise theCTRLink family. Each series is broadly classified under thetitles Hubs, Switches, Media Converters and Routers. A Hubimplies a repeating hub whereas a Switch refers to a switching hub. Media Converters simply provide the meansfor converting from twisted-pair cabling to fiber opticcabling. Routers are used to interconnect two separate networks together while providing a degree of isolationbetween networks.

Modern Industrial Ethernet networks are wired in a startopology using either twisted-pair copper or fiber opticcabling. If the network connects more than two devices, ahub is required. There are two basic styles of hubs—repeatingand switching. A repeating hub is the simplest type of hub.A repeating hub is a physical-layer device providing simpleexpansion of the network while complying with the rules forcollision detection and reinforcement inherent in half-duplex, shared Ethernet networks. A maximum of fourrepeating hubs can be cascaded as long as they do notexceed the geographic limits of the collision domain or theconstraints of cable distances. Repeating hubs operate at 10Mbps and are available in the EI series of repeating hubsand the EIM miniature repeating hub.

Switching hubs are actually classified as “bridges” and,therefore, are data link devices. A bridge allows the linkingof two or more separate Ethernet networks while separatingthe collision domains of each network. The advantage ofusing switches is that expansion rules are much simpler—allowing for the cascading of switches, theoretically withoutlimit. Switching hubs can also be configured for full-duplexoperation—thereby eliminating the collisions that occur withhalf-duplex, shared Ethernet networks. Switching hubs areavailable in the EIS, EISK and EIBA series of switching hubs,the EISM miniature switching hub, the EISC series of configurable switching hubs and the EISX, EICP series ofcompact managed and unmanaged switching hubs. TheEISB series also has managed and unmanaged models.

Connecting a fiber network to a copper network can beaccomplished with either a repeating or switching hub. Ifnone are available, a media converter can do the job. Likerepeating hubs, media converters are classified as physical-layer devices. Media converters are available in the EIMCseries of miniature media converters.

Protocols

Ethernet defines the physical and data link layers of theISO Open Systems Interconnect Reference Model. There arenumerous protocols that define the layers above the datalink layer with the TCP/IP suite of protocols being the mostpopular. Even above TCP, there are several application layerprotocols specific to the automation industry such asEtherNet/IP, PROFInet, HSE, MODBUS/TCP, iDA, BACnet anda host of proprietary protocols. Since CTRLink products arebased upon Ethernet technology, these products will operate

with all these protocols including TCP/IP. Protocols are notan issue when selecting CTRLink hubs, switches or media converters.

Power Source

For safety and convenience, CTRLink products operatefrom unregulated or regulated low-voltage AC or DC powersources. DC voltages can range from 10 VDC to 36 VDC.AC voltages range from 8 VAC to 24 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz.Power consumption varies by model from 4 to 20 watts.Multiple power connections are provided on CTRLink products to accommodate a wide range of power managementstrategies. CTRLink products can share power with otherdevices from a common control transformer with either agrounded or ungrounded secondary or from a common DCpower supply. Normally, there is no need for a separatetransformer, but one is available if required. For DC pow-ered control panels, extra connections are present forredundant power sources to accommodate standby batterysystems. DC connections are reverse-voltage protected.

The power connector is typically removable to ease field wiring.

Regulatory Compliance

All CTRLink products comply with the CE marking requirements of the European Union. In terms ofElectromagnetic Compliance (EMC), the CTRLink productscomply with immunity and emission standards for Information Technology Equipment (ITE) under the industrial classification.

All CTRLink products conform to the requirements of UL 508 Listed as Industrial Control Equipment. They also conform to C-UL Listed, CSA C22.2 No. 14-M91. Other CTRLinkmodels have been approved for certain portions of UL 1604and C-UL C22.2 No. 213-M1987—Non-Incentive ElectricalEquipment for Use in Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Location.CTRLink listed equipment conforms to Class I, Division 2,Groups A, B, C and D—and carries the temperature rating ofT4A allowing an ambient rating of 60°C. This standard isfound in the process industry.

Still other CTRLink products are recognized as componentsfor UL 864—Control Units for Fire-Protective Signaling Systems.This standard, found in the building automation industry,requires that the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)carry the actual listing. The recognized CTRLink products are considered components of that system.

Data Rates

The minimum data rate for Industrial Ethernet is 10 Mbpsand some devices can only operate at that speed. However,other devices can operate at the next higher speed,100 Mbps, or at either speed. If all devices can operate at10 Mbps, it is possible to use a repeating hub. If 100 Mbpsoperation is necessary, a switching hub must be used. AllCTRLink switching hubs are capable of operating at eitherspeed. On copper ports, speed setting is accomplishedthrough the auto-negotiation protocol or manually. Fiber optic port data rates are usually set manually.

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Temperature

All CTRLink products support the standard industrial temperature range 0°C to +60°C. This temperature range isconsistent with companion equipment such as programmablelogic controllers and industrial input/output modules mountedin non-ventilated dust-tight or water-tight control panels. For outdoor applications where equipment is mounted ineither heated or unheated enclosures, the EISX and the EISB series supports the extended –40°C to +75°C temperature range.

Mounting

Industrial control devices are usually mounted on a sub-panel of the control enclosure either by fasteners or bydirect attachment to a DIN-rail. Some products will supporteither mounting method, but others only support DIN-railmounting. The most common DIN-rail sizes are TS-32 and TS-35.

Enclosure

There are several styles of enclosures. The standard styleis the 156 mm high aluminum enclosure. It is the most common enclosure style and provides the most ports (24).For applications requiring a small size, the 79 mm high miniature plastic enclosure may be the solution. There arealso small units for building and industrial automationOEMs. Another style is the compact aluminum enclosurewhich is 95 mm high. All CTRLink products are intended tobe housed in the customer’s control panel or equipmentcloset as reflected in their Degrees of Protection (IP) rating.

Functionality

All the CTRlink Hub, Switch and Media Converter products will operate “right out of the box” and can be putinto service with little or no adjustment. We call this “Plug andPlay” (PnP) mode. In PnP, the CTRLink product automaticallyadjusts to its environment. With Hub and Media Converterproducts, this is the standard mode of operation—makinginstallation simple. However, some Switch products offer several features, not available in Hub and Media Converter products, that can be configured through a console port.

All Switch products can operate in PnP mode and usethe auto-negotiation protocol to set features such as datarate, duplex and flow control. These features are negotiatedupon link start-up with the connected device. With a configurable product such as the EISC series, these featurescan be set on an individual port basis. This configurablemodel also has the capability of supporting advanced networking features such as trunking, Port VLAN and QoS—all utilizing the console port on the EISC for configuration.

The ultimate in switch functionality can be achieved with the management option in either the EISX, EICP or EISBseries. Configuration is achieved either through a consoleport or through a web server resident on the switch. Bymanagement, we mean that the device supports the SimpleNetwork Management Protocol (SNMP) providing additionalmonitoring and reporting functionality. Depending uponthe model, the managed versions of these switches also

provide advanced networking capabilities including port mirroring, multicast filtering and network redundancy(known as RapidRing™).

Auto-negotiation Protocol

The auto-negotiation protocol is a PnP feature found onCTRLink switches. The protocol allows automatic configuration of port and connected device parametersbased upon the highest common capabilities of the twopartners. Parameters such as data rate, half- or full-duplexand full-duplex flow control are set this way. For full-duplexoperation, the PAUSE scheme can be used. For half-duplexoperation, the backpressure scheme (non-negotiated) canbe used. On some CTRLink products, auto-negotiation can bedisabled, allowing ports to be manually configured. Fiberoptic products (except those supporting 100BASE-SX) do notsupport auto-negotiation so their parameters must be manually set.

Copper Ports

Shielded RJ-45 connectors are provided on all twisted-pair copper ports to accommodate either shielded orunshielded twisted-pair cable. The number of copper portsvaries by model with a maximum of 24. These ports are allwired as MDI-X (internal crossover) which is standard in Huband Switch products. Some CTRLink products include acrossover connection (MDI) which allows the cascading ofHubs or Switches with a straight-through cable. Modelswithout this feature will require a crossover cable for cascading. Some models support the Auto-MDIX featurewhich provides an automatic crossover connection.

Fiber Optics

All CTRLink products have at least one twisted-pair copper port, and on certain models either one or two fiberoptic ports are available. One-port fiber optic models are forend-of-line applications and two-port models support adaisy-chain fiber backbone scheme. Fiber connectors can beeither ST or SC. On 10 Mbps models, multimode 850 nmoperation is supported using ST connectors. On 100 Mbpsmodels, either single-mode (1300 nm) or multimode 1300 nm operation is supported. Multimode connectors canbe either ST or SC, but SC connectors are used on single-mode models. Other style fiber connectors are availableunder special order.

Broadcast Storm Control

A broadcast is a transmission from one station to all other stations on the network and is usually used during aconfiguration process. Although not usually harmful, excessive broadcast messages by an errant station can consume the total bandwidth of the network—therebyinhibiting other, more useful, messages from being transmitted. This broadcast “storm” can be minimized bythose CTRLink products that have this feature invoked.

Advanced Features ProvideHigher Switch Performance

All CTRLink hubs, switches and media converters willoperate in PnP mode; however, additional functionality canbe gained from both the configurable (EISC) and managed(EISX, EICP, EISB) switch models. These models support features that must first be properly configured before beingput to use, but which provide the means for achieving higher performance.

Signal Strength Indicators

The EISC supports a unique feature of monitoring thesignal strength on twisted-pair ports. A small bar graphdisplay is available on one of the configuration screensdepicting the receive strength at each port. This informationis useful in troubleshooting cabling problems.

Fixed Port Settings

Setting port parameters such as data rate, duplex andfull-duplex flow control is usually accomplished using theauto-negotiation protocol. However, there are times whenthe user may want to preset these parameters to ensurequick and reliable startup. With the Fixed Port Settings feature, the auto-negotiation protocol can be disabled and individual parameters can be manually set for each port.

Fault Relay

On certain models a single form “A” (normally open) relaycontact is available for low-voltage signaling to a supervisorysystem, indicating that a fault condition exists on the network. A common fault is loss of link on one of the switchports. The fault relay can be programmed to trip on particularport conditions, and the contact sense (make on fault orbreak on fault) can be programmed as well.

Console Port

To configure the various advanced features, a consoleport is available on configurable and managed models.It consists of a DB-9 male connector wired as a DTE portwith the data rate set for 9600 baud (8-bits for data, no parity, one-stop bit). On the EISC, the console port connectsto a serial port on a PC running a Windows-based configuration program. On the EISX, EICP and EISB the console port requires a terminal or terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal.

Modbus Protocol (RTU, Slave)

The Modbus protocol is a well-known simple protocolfor accessing various industrial devices from a single master.The EISC console port supports this protocol. For those indi-viduals familiar with the protocol, it is quite easy to bothconfigure and access the status of the EISC using functioncodes 3 (Read Holding Registers), 6 (Preset Single Register)and 16 (Preset Multiple Registers). This allows a supervisoryhost PLC to monitor the status of individual switch ports byway of register transfers.

Trunking and Link Aggregation

Trunking, or link aggregation, when supporting the IEEE802.3 as approved, is a method to increase the throughputof switch-to-switch connections or what is termed backboneconnections. By assigning individual ports as trunk ports,parallel paths can be created between switches in order toincrease throughput. The downside of this approach is thatthere is a corresponding reduction in available ports used toconnect devices. On our managed products, trunking alsoprovides very high-speed redundancy with a recovery timeof less than 10 ms.

Quality of Service (QoS)

Quality of Service is a means of granting priority to certain types of transmissions. Real-time or I/O messagingshould be assigned the highest priority while backgroundtasks such as configuration or commissioning should begranted low-priority status. Several schemes are used byswitching hubs. The most common is port-based QoSwhere each port is assigned a priority level and all messageson any one port have the same priority. Another method isbased upon the source MAC address where particular MACaddresses are assigned different priorities. Still anothermethod is based upon the contents of a field in the IP portion of an Ethernet frame. This is called DifferentiatedServices or Diff-Serv. The value of the eight-bit type-of-servicefield sets the priority. The last method is based upon theelongated Ethernet frame that includes an IEEE 802.1QVLAN tag. Inside the tag is a three-bit priority level fielddefined by IEEE 802.1p. QoS support differs on the EISC,EISX, EICP and EISB models.

Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)

A VLAN allows for the logical separation of network traffic through a switch, yielding higher performance andhigher network security. Ports on the switch must beassigned to individual VLANs, thereby restricting VLAN traffic to only those ports. The EISC, EISX, EICP and EISB provide VLAN support through port assignments which isthe simplest method used. However, the EISX, EICP and EISB will also support the elongated Ethernet frame which includes the IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tag. Core switches wouldrecognize and propagate VLAN tags while edge switcheswill remove VLAN tags destined to VLAN-unaware endstations. Overlapping VLANs allow specific devices to have access to multiple VLANs. This can be useful whencertain groups of devices need to be isolated and a fewcommon devices need to be shared among multiple groupsof devices.

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

The EISX, EICP and EISB are available with a managementoption. A managed switch is defined as one supporting theSNMP protocol. The managed switch functions as an SNMPagent and maintains a set of standardized objects such asMIB II (Management Information Base) which provides information on the status of the various ports on the switch.Traps can also be set by management software to triggeron events of interest in the switch’s operation.

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This feature provides an automatic crossover function,eliminating the need for a separate uplink port or crossovercable. The ports with Auto-MDIX enabled will determine theproper connection upon linkup.

Port Mirroring

Switches restrict communication to only those portsdirectly involved with a particular transmission. This reducestraffic by eliminating these same transmissions to portswhich are not involved. This feature of a switch makes it difficult for monitoring transmissions with a tool such as a protocol analyzer. By using the port-mirroring feature, porttraffic from one or more ports can be replicated on anotherport for monitoring purposes.

Multicast Filtering

A multicast is a transmission from one station to manyother stations in a multicast group. Since a switch is usually unaware of the location of the intended stations, itfloods all ports of the switch with the transmission; therebydefeating the advantage of using a switch. By assigningports to multicast groups, traffic is reduced to only thoseports of interest, thereby avoiding needless traffic to devicesoutside the group.

Static Forwarding Table

Switches maintain a table of station addresses and portassignments. Such tables are continually updated through alearning process by observing the source addresses found inEthernet frames. This automatic method can be overwrittenby a manual process of assigning addresses directly into theaddress memory—avoiding the periodic aging of theaddress table.

Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)

The Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (IEEE 802.1w) is a standardized method of creating redundant paths for datatransmissions; thereby creating a higher level of reliability. RSTPtypically allows more redundant paths than proprietary ringnetworks. Recovery time is typically one second or more.RSTP is backward compatible with the older IEEE 802.1DSpanning Tree Protocol (STP) which typically has a slowerrecovery time than RSTP.

OPC Server

OPC is a popular method of exchanging process data inthe controls industry. By having an OPC server which cancommunicate with our managed switches, managed switchdata can be served to a compliant human machine interface(HMI) for display with other process data allowing a neatand unified screen appearance.

Web Server

By having a resident web server in the switch, commissioning of the switch can be accomplished overEthernet with a standard web browser. This is also a good

way of interrogating the switch to ensure proper operationof the network, especially from a remote location.

Internal Temperature Sensor

An advantage of the SNMP protocol is the ability of theequipment vendor to define a private Management Information Base (MIB) in order to access a special featureof the vendor’s product. This is the case of the InternalTemperature Sensor in the EISB, EISX and EICP. A managementprogram or OPC server can access the internal temperatureof the EISB, EISX or EICP and react accordingly if the temperature is too high.

RapidRing™

A proprietary ring protocol developed by ContemporaryControls provides a redundant path for communicationsafter a single break of the ring. The methodology is basedupon similar concepts in RSTP but without support for meshtopology. The RapidRing has improved performance overRSTP, but it requires a ring topology.

Field-Upgradable Firmware

Contemporary Controls will continually refine its switchproducts and add features accordingly. Free firmware updates are available at www.CTRLink.com and can bedownloaded to field-installed devices without charge.Updates to configuration software that runs on workstationsare also available for download.

Network Management Software

Network Management Software (NMS) applications cancommunicate with managed switches using the SNMPprotocol. Many NMS applications can monitor all TCP/IPenabled devices. This can provide an overall network statusfrom one application.

IntraVUE™, a software product from ContemporaryControls, can map the entire Ethernet network and providea live network diagram that also displays the status of eachnetwork device.

iSNMP™, a software product from ContemporaryControls, is an OPC server that makes live SNMP data available to OPC clients. It can also monitor the status ofany TCP/IP enabled device. This allows the monitoring ofthe entire network together with that of the rest of thesystem in one HMI display.

Network Analyzer Software

While a network management software application candisplay the status of the network, sometimes it is necessaryto actually view the messages on the network in order todiagnose and solve a network problem. There are manynetwork analyzer software packages available. These canvary in price and features. Because switched networks onlysend messages to the devices involved in the conversation,a managed switch that supports port mirroring is neededin order to view a majority of the network traffic. The EISX,EICP and EISB support port mirroring.

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What is the purpose of the university?

The purpose of our virtual university is to educate thepublic on the benefits of deploying Industrial Ethernet insolving a wide variety of applications. UnderstandingIndustrial Ethernet technology can become a confusingprocess. Thus, the university has structured course workwhere the student can learn at his or her own pace.

What prompted the creation of the university?

Industrial Ethernet has become the network of choicefor instrumentation, monitoring and control applications.Yet, few people understand the technology. Given the proper knowledge, the success of your Ethernet projectwill be ensured.

What will be taught at the university?

Students will be taught the basics of Industrial Ethernetfrom the physical and data link layers up through the network, transport and application layers. All material willcome from the IEEE Std. 802.3 standard and relevant

Request for Comments (RFCs). The material presentedwill be vendor-neutral since the purpose of the university isto educate the public for the benefit of the industry.

What’s waiting at the end?

Should the courses be completed, a graduate will besent a certificate of completion as well as have the optionto add his or her name to the list of Industrial Ethernet Alumni.

Graduation is not mandatory. Students can pick andchoose courses of interest.——Best of all, it is FREE.

Who sponsors IEU?

Contemporary Controls is the sponsor of the virtualIndustrial Ethernet University and much of the trainingmaterial was developed by the company. However, thereare many other sources for material. The best material, fromexperts around the world, was obtained in developing the curriculum.

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Switches 10/100 Mbps Industrial Temperature Range (0°to 60°C)


PnP MGT No.ST SC SC

DIN PNLST

CFG

FunctionalityPorts

850 nm

ModeSingleMulti

1300 nm 1300 nm

9

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8

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EISX Compact SwitchWide Temp

EISX_M CompactManaged Switch

Wide Temp

EISX9-100T 30

EISX9-100T/FC 30

EISX9-100T/FT 30

EISX9-100T/FCS 30

EISX8-100T/FC 30

EISX8-100T/FT 30

EISX8-100T/FCS 30

EISX8M-100T 35

EISX8M-100T/FC 35

EISX8M-100T/FT 35

EISX8M-100T/FCS 35

Switches 10/100 Mbps Wide Temperature Range (–40°to 75°C)


PnP MGT No.ST SC SC

DIN PNLST

CFG

FunctionalityPorts

850 nm

ModeSingleMulti

1300 nm 1300 nm

9

8

8

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8

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EISB B-Line SwitchWide Temp

EISB_M B-LineManaged Switch

EISB8-100T 31

EISB8-100T/FC 31

EISB8-100T/FT 31

EISB8-100T/FCS 31

EISB16-100T 31

EISB16-100T/FC 31

EISB16-100T/FT 31

EISB16-100T/FCS 31

EISB24-100T 31

EISB24M-100T 36

EISB24M-100T/FC 36

EISB24M-100T/FT 36

EISB24M-100T/FCS 36

EISB24-100T/FC 31

EISB24-100T/FT 31

EISB24-100T/FCS 31

EISB8M-100T 36

EISB8M-100T/FC 36

EISB8M-100T/FT 36

EISB8M-100T/FCS 36

EISB16M-100T 36

EISB16M-100T/FC 36

EISB16M-100T/FT 36

EISB16M-100T/FCS 36

Switches 10/100 Mbps Wide Temperature Range (–40°to 75°C)


PnP MGT No.ST SC SC

DIN PNLST

CFG

FunctionalityPorts

850 nm

ModeSingleMulti

1300 nm 1300 nm

8

6

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Wide Temp


PnP MGT No.ST SC SC

DIN PNLST

CFG

FunctionalityPorts

850 nm

ModeSingleMulti

1300 nm 1300 nm

EIM Miniature Hub

EI EthernetInterconnect Hub

4

8

4

4

4

1

2

EIM4-10T 42

EI8-10T

EI4-10T 43

43

43

43

EI5-10T/F

EI6-10T/F

Hubs 10 Mbps Industrial Temperature Range (0°to 60°C)

EIMC MiniatureMedia Converter

Media Converters10 or 10/100 Mbps Industrial Temperature Range (0°to 60°C)


PnP MGT No.ST SC SC

DIN PNLST

CFG

FunctionalityPorts

850 nm

ModeSingleMulti

1300 nm 1300 nm

1

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EIMC-100T/FC 44

EIMC-100T/FT 44

EIMC-100T/FCS 44

EIMC-10T/F 44

CFG—ConfigurablePNP—Plug and Play

MGT—Management (SNMP)DIN—TS-35 DIN-rail (EIM and EIMC also support TS-32)PNL—Panel

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Skorpion BAS Miniature InterconnectEthernet Switch

Compact

Configurable Compact Wide

B-LineEISK EIBA EISM EIS EISC EICP(M) EISX(M) EISB(M)

Switch Switch Switch Switch Switch Switch TempWideTemp

Switch

Equipment Features

Twisted-pair ports

LED indicators

Fiber optic ports

DIN-rail mounting

Panel mounting

Outdoor temperature

Auto-MDIX

Auto-negotiation

Duplex

Flow Control

Broadcast stormcontrol

Low VAC/VDC yes

yes

no

yes

yes

yes

no

yes

yes

yes

yes

half/full

bp/pse

no

no

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yes

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bp/pse

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Reverse V. Protection

Redundant Pwr. Con.

Removable Pwr. Con.

1

1 The letters “bp” represent backpressure which is a technique used on half-duplex segments. PAUSE (pse) refers tothe 802.3x full-duplex flow control scheme.

EquipmentFeatures

Switching Hubs—General Features

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Configurable ManagedCompact Switch

Compact

Wide

B-LineEISC EICP_M EISX_M EISB_M

Switch Switch TempWideTemp

Switch

Equipment Features

Modbus interface

Fault relay

Console port

Trunking

VLAN

SNMPPort mirroring

Multicast filtering

OPC server

Internal temp.sensor

Web server

Rapid Spanning TreeIGMP snooping

Rate limiting

Port Security

RapidRing™

Static forwardingtable

Field upgradefirmware

Quality ofService (QoS)

Signal strengthindicatorsSettable portparameters

yes

yes

yes

yes yes

yes yes

yes yes

yes yes

yes yes

yes yes

yesyes

yes

yes

yes

available

yes

yes

nono

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no nono no

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yesyes

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available

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yesyes

yes

yes

yes

available

yes

yes

yesno

yes

no

no

yes

Miniature

EIM

Hub

MiniatureEthernet

Equipment Features

Twisted-pair ports yesLED indicators yes

Fiber optic ports no

DIN-rail mounting yesPanel mounting no

Miniature enclosure yesOutdoor temperature no

Low VAC/VDC yesReverse V. Protection yesRedundant Pwr. Con. yesRemovable Pwr. Con. no

yesyes

yes

yesno

yesno

yesyesyesno

yesyes

yes

yesyes

nono

yesyesyesyes

EI EIMC

Hub ConverterInterconnect Media

Repeating Hubs ConvertersMedia

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Switching Hubs—Advanced Features

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Notes

EISKSkorpion

Features

• Plug and Play operation (PnP)

• Compact size

• 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX compliant

• Low cost

• Auto-negotiated data rate, duplex andflow control

• Full- or half-duplex operation

• Broadcast storm control

• Auto-crossover (Auto-MDIX)

• Powered from an unregulated DC power source(10–36 V) or from an AC power source (8–24 V,47–63 Hz). Power is provided through a quick-disconnect terminal strip.

• LEDs for activity/link/data rate, duplex and power

• Connection documentation label

• Easy DIN-rail installation

• Industrial environment EMC compatible

• CE Mark

• UL 508 Listed

• C-UL Listed, CSA C22.2 No.14-M9, IndustrialControl Equipment

SwitchEISK switches were specifically designed to provide Plug

and Play Ethernet connectivity for Industrial AutomationSystems which have unique needs—convenient mounting, simple and dependable operation, low-voltage input powerand low-cost. These needs are met by the compact and rugged EISK and EISK8 Skorpion switches.

Utilizing switching technology, the EISK5-100T (Skorpion 5)provides five 10/100 Mbps shielded RJ-45 ports and the EISK8-100T (Skorpion 8) provides eight such ports. Each portsupports the auto-negotiation protocol in order to select datarate, duplex and flow control. Both half- and full-duplex operation are supported as well as flow control. For half-duplexlinks, the backpressure scheme is used. For full-duplex links, thePAUSE scheme is supported. All ports are Auto-MDIX compliantand, therefore, any port can operate as an uplink port toanother switch, eliminating the need for crossover cables in thefield. All these features require no operator intervention, making the Skorpion IAS switches truly Plug and Play.

Skorpion switches address one of the biggest issues in Industrial Automation Systems and that is convenient mountingin control panels where DIN-rail space is at a premium. Office-grade equipment is intended for desktop operation requiring a separate power supply that needs to be powered from a 120/230 Volt AC mains circuit. This ususally requires constructing ashelf for mounting the unit and installing a duplex receptacleinside the control panel. IAS switches are intended for sub-panel mounting and can be powered from the same control transformer that is used to power the other IAS equipment, making the installation neat and reliable. Skorpionswitches can be powered from a low-voltage, wide-range ACor DC power source as well. The label on the unit can be written upon so port connections can be documented as tothe location of connected equipment.

The auto-negotiation protocol allows Skorpion switches tolink with any compatible 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX device. Theywill function with any application layer that works with Ethernet, including BACnet/IP, Ethernet/IP and Modbus/TCP.These units have built-in broadcast storm control to preventexcess broadcasts from degrading network performance.

To aid troubleshooting, each port LED is lit solid if a validlink exists to an attached device, flashes to show activity andindicates data rate by color: green for 100 Mbps and yellowfor 10 Mbps. A separate green LED indicates the device ispowered.

Ordering InformationModel DescriptionEISK5-100T Five-port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX switching hubEISK8-100T Eight-port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX switching hubAccessoriesModel DescriptionAI-XFMR Wall-mount plug-in transformer 120 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) outputAI-XFMR-E Wall-mount plug-in transformer 220 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) output

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EISKSeries

EIBA switches were specifically designed to provide plugand play Ethernet connectivity for building automation systems(BAS) which have unique needs—convenient mounting, simpleand dependable operation, low-voltage input power and especially low cost. These needs are met by two compact,rugged units: the EIBA5-100T for panel mounting and EIBA5-100T/R for DIN-rail mounting.

Although small and low cost, EIBA switches are very capable devices. Utilizing switching technology, they providefive 10/100 Mbps shielded RJ-45 ports. Each port supports theauto-negotiation protocol in order to select data rate, duplexand flow control. Both half- and full-duplex operation are supported as well as flow control. For half-duplex links, thebackpressure scheme is used. For full-duplex links, the PAUSEscheme is supported. All five ports are Auto-MDIX compliantand, therefore, any port can operate as an uplink port to another switch, eliminating the need for crossover cables in thefield. All these features require no operator intervention, makingthe EIBA switches truly Plug and Play.

EIBA switches address one of the biggest issues in buildingautomation systems: convenient mounting in control rooms orcontrol panels. Office-grade equipment is intended for desktopoperation and requires a separate power supply that needs tobe powered from a 120 Volt AC outlet. This usually requires theconstruction of a shelf in order to mount the unit and a duplexreceptacle to be installed inside the control panel. EIBA Switchesare intended for sub-panel mounting and can be powered fromthe same control transformer that is used to power the other building automation equipment, making the installation neatand reliable. EIBA Switches are powered from a low-voltage,wide-range AC or DC power source. The activity LEDs face thetechnician, for easing troubleshooting. The unit label can bewritten on so port connections can be documented regardinglocation of connected equipment.

Unlike office-grade equipment, EIBA units are intended forcommercial and industrial applications. They have a wideroperating temperature range and comply with global industrialelectromagnetic compatibility standards so there is no concernabout installing these switches in the harshest of sites.

The auto-negotiation protocol allows EIBA switches to linkwith any compatible 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX device. They willfunction with any application layer that works with Ethernet,including BACnet/IP, BACnet/Ethernet and Metasys. These unitshave built-in broadcast storm control to prevent excessive broadcasts from degrading network performance.

To aid in troubleshooting, each port LED is lit solid if a valid link exists to an attached device, flashes to show activityand indicates data rate by color: green for 100 Mbps andyellow for 10 Mbps. A green LED indicates the device is powered.

Features


• Compact size


• Low cost


• Full- or half-duplex


• Auto-crossover (Auto-MDIX)

• Powered from an unregulated DC power source(10–36 V) or from an AC power source (8–24 V,47–63 Hz). Power is provided through a quick-disconnect terminal strip.

• LEDs for activity/link, data rate and power

• Connection documentation label

• Easy panel or DIN-rail installation


• CE Mark

• UL 508 Listed


EIBA5-100T/R EIBA5-100T

Ordering InformationModel DescriptionEIBA5-100T Five-port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX switching hub, panel mountEIBA5-100T/R Five-port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX switching hub, DIN-rail mountAccessoriesModel DescriptionAI-XFMR Wall-mount plug-in transformer 120 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) outputAI-XFMR-E Wall-mount plug-in transformer 220 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) output

EIBABASSwitch

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EISM5-100T

The EISM miniature switching hub is designed to be usedwhere space is at a premium because of shrinking panels and thespace restrictions of small machines.

The EISM5-100T is designated as a five-port miniature switchinghub. One port has an extra RJ-45 allowing it to be used as an uplink port to connect two switches together; thereby eliminatingthe need for a crossover cable. It divides the Ethernet network intoas many as five separate collision domains, and terminates the collision domain at each port to function as a “bridge” betweenthese various data links, creating a larger network diameter than canbe achieved with repeating hubs. Each port automatically negotiateswith its attached device the data rate (10 or 100 Mbps) andduplex (full or half) for that port. The flow control mechanism isalso negotiated. For full-duplex segments, the PAUSE scheme isused. For half-duplex segments, the backpressure method isautomatically invoked.

The switch learns the port locations of Ethernet devices by reading Ethernet frames and observing source addresses. A table ofsource addresses and corresponding port assignments is createdand maintained. From this point, traffic is restricted to only thoseports involved in a transmission. This allows enhanced throughputsince simultaneous transmissions can now be initiated on thoseports without activity. Also, table values are aged to automaticallyaccommodate changes to the field wiring. If a unicast transmissionto an unknown destination is received on a port, all other ports areflooded with the transmission. This is also true of broadcast or multicast transmissions.

Link integrity is monitored, verifying that a working adapteror hub is on the distant end of a segment. To aid troubleshooting,each port LED glows solid if a link exists, flashes to show activity andshows data rate by color: green for 100 Mbps and yellow for 10 Mbps. One green power LED is provided.

Other features include a wide-range, low-voltage AC or DCpower source. Provisions exist for redundant power connections.The unit mounts on TS-32 or TS-35 DIN-rail, making it simple toinstall into industrial control panels. The unit complies with UL 1604and can be installed in Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations.

Features


• Miniature Size


• Shielded RJ-45 connectors




• Built-in uplink provision

• Wide-range, low-voltage AC or DC powered

• Provision for redundant power connections

• LEDs for activity/link/data rate and power



• CE Mark

• UL 508 Listed, Industrial Control Equipment• C-UL Listed, CSA C22.2 No.14-M91, Industrial

Control Equipment

• UL 1604 Listed, CSA Standard C22.2 No. 213-M1987, Non-Incentive Electrical Equipmentfor use in Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Location

EISM MiniatureSwitch

Ordering InformationModel DescriptionEISM5-100T Five-port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX miniature switching hubAccessoriesModel DescriptionAI-XFMR Wall-mount plug-in transformer 120 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) outputAI-XFMR-E Wall-mount plug-in transformer 220 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) output

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The EIS Ethernet Interconnect Switch provides a solution forthose industrial applications requiring a larger network diameterand greater throughput than provided by repeating hubs.Models exist that support both twisted pair and fiber optics.

All models of the EIS series segment the Ethernet networkinto separate collision domains. The switch functions as a"bridge" between various data links creating a larger networkdiameter than can be achieved with repeating hubs. Each portautomatically negotiates with its attached device the data rate(10 or 100 Mbps) and duplex (full or half) for that port. The flowcontrol mechanism is also negotiated. For full-duplex segments,the PAUSE scheme is used. For half-duplex segments, the backpressure approach is automatically invoked. The switch learnsthe port locations of Ethernet devices by reading Ethernet framesand observing source addresses. The switch then creates andmaintains a table of source addresses and corresponding portassignments. From this point, traffic is restricted to only thoseports involved in a transmission. This allows for improvedthroughput since simultaneous transmissions can now be initiatedon those ports without activity. Table values are aged to automaticallyaccommodate changes to the field wiring.

If a broadcast, multicast or unicast transmission to anunknown destination is received on a port, all other ports areflooded with the transmission.

The EIS series accommodates industrial applications requiring a fiber backbone with the introduction of its EIS5 and EIS6 models. These combine the benefits of switching technologyand fiber optics, making them ideal for applications where longernetworking distances, up to 15 km (single-mode) are possibleand immunity to EMI/RFI is important. These benefits result indecreased downtime, fewer outages and improved reliability.

The EIS6 models have six-ports, with a mix of four 100 Mbpstwisted-pair copper ports and two 100 Mbps multimode or single-mode (1300 nm) fiber ports. The EIS5 models are similarto the EIS6 except they have one less fiber port.

All units are equipped with key features including wide-range, low-voltage AC or DC power requirements, provisions forredundant power connections, broadcast storm protection andloop detection of the network wiring. They can be DIN-rail orpanel mounted. To aid troubleshooting, the EIS series incorpo-rates LED indicators for data rate, activity/link integrity, powerand network loop detection.

The EIS series complies with several regulatory standardssuch as UL 1604 for installations in Class I, Division 2 HazardousLocations. Selected units will comply with UL 864, a popularbuilding automation standard.

Features


• 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/100BASE-FX compliant

• Shielded RJ-45 or SC/ST-style fiber opticconnectors

• Auto-negotiated data rate, duplex and flow control on twisted-pair ports



• Multimode or single-mode fiber



• LEDs for link/activity, data rate, power andloop detection



• CE Mark


Control Equipment

• UL 1604 Listed, CSA Standard C22.2 No. 213-M1987, Non-Incentive Electrical Equipment foruse in Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations

• UL 864 Recognized Component Control Unitsfor Fire-Protective Signaling System (EIS8-100Tand EIS6-100T/FT only)

EIS8-100TEIS5-100T/FC

EIS6-100T/FTEIS6-100T/FCS


Ordering InformationModel DescriptionEIS8-100T Eight-port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX switching hubEIS5-100T/FC Four-port 100BASE-TX/one-port 100BASE-FX (multimode) switching hub w/ SC connectorsEIS5-100T/FT Four-port 100BASE-TX/one-port 100BASE-FX (multimode) switching hub w/ ST connectorsEIS5-100T/FCS Four-port 100BASE-TX/one-port 100BASE-FX (single-mode) switching hub w/ SC connectorsEIS6-100T/FC Four-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (multimode) switching hub w/ SC connectorsEIS6-100T/FT Four-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (multimode) switching hub w/ ST connectorsEIS6-100T/FCS Four-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (single-mode) switching hub w/ SC connectorsAccessoriesModel DescriptionAI-XFMR Wall-mount plug-in transformer 120 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) outputAI-XFMR-E Wall-mount plug-in transformer 220 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) output

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Ordering InformationModel DescriptionEISC16-100T Sixteen-port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX configurable switching hubEISC12-100T/FC Ten-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (multimode) configurable switch w/ SC connectorsEISC12-100T/FT Ten-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (multimode) configurable switch w/ ST connectorsEISC12-100T/FCS Ten-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (single-mode) configurable switch w/ SC connectorsAccessoriesModel DescriptionAI-XFMR Wall-mount plug-in transformer 120 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) outputAI-XFMR-E Wall-mount plug-in transformer 220 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) output

The EISC Series of configurable switches provides capabilitiesbeyond those found in standard Plug and Play (PnP) switches.Besides conventional PnP features such as auto-negotiation, 10/100 Mbps data rate, half- or full-duplex operation and flowcontrol, the EISC has advanced features such as Port VLAN, trunking,Quality of Service (QoS) and a programmable fault relay that can beconnected to a supervisory system. Individual port parameters canbe configured via a console port attached to a Windows-basedworkstation. Port status can be monitored over the console portusing the Modbus protocol, making it easy to interface the EISC withsupervisory control equipment. These features and more make theEISC Industrial Ethernet switch one of the most versatile available.

The EISC boasts advanced features that are typically only available in high-end switches.

• Port VLAN allows for the physical network to be configured as multiple virtual local area networks; thereby limiting the broadcast/multicast domains and improving performance.

• Trunking allows ports to be grouped in fours to functionas a high-speed backbone to another EISC configurableswitch.

• QoS provides priority to messages received by the switch. Threeschemes are supported: port-based priority, IP packet priority(RFC 2474) or IEEE 802.1p priority.

• Programmable Fault Relay provides a dry contact to supervisorysystems upon a fault condition sensed by the switch. This includes loss of link or addition of link.

Configuration of the EISC is accomplished via a console portconnected to a Windows-based configuration program includedwith the product. The Modbus protocol is used and registerinformation is published in the manual so that the switchcan be configured or its status can be monitored by a Modbusmaster device. The parameters on each port (data rate, duplexand flow control) can be manually set or can be automaticallyset through the auto-negotiation protocol. A unique feature of theEISC is that the signal strength of each twisted-pair port can be monitored on one of the configuration screens. A small bar graphprovides a dynamic view of each port’s received signal strengthwhich is handy for troubleshooting.

The EISC Series has four models. The EISC16-100T providessixteen twisted-pair ports. The EISC12-100T/FT has ten twisted-pairand two multimode (1300 nm) ports with ST connectors. The EISC12-100/FC is identical except it has SC connectors. TheEISC12-100T/FCS also has SC connectors but with single-mode(1300 nm) ports.

All units can be powered from wide-range, low-voltage AC orDC power sources. Provisions exist for redundant power connections.

Features

• Configurable via a console port


• Auto-negotiated or static data rate, duplexand flow control



• Modbus interface

• Port Virtual LAN support

• Trunking for high-speed backbone

• Quality of Service (QoS) support

• Programmable fault relay

• Signal strength indicators





• CE Mark

• UL 508 Listed, Industrial Control Equipment


EISC16-100TEISC12-100T/FT

EISC12-100T/FC

EISC ConfigurableSwitch

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Main Configuration ScreenUsed to connectto console port

Link conditionis denoted bycolor. Greenindicates activelink at 100 Mbpsand yellowindicates thesame at 10 Mbps.

Port monitoringcan be disabled.

State of fault relay Fault relay condition

Active onlywhen the relayis configured tobe resetmanually.

A fault conditionon a port will bestored untilcleared by theClear Faultsbutton.

Trunk Group isdimmed if notrunking isenabled. GreenLED glows iftrunk is activeand intact.

Actual port configurationis displayed.

Clears all faultindicators

is indicated by color.Yellow indicates fault.

Port Parameters

Each twisted-pair port can be configured for auto-negotiation,10 or 100 Mbps data rate and either half- or full-duplex. 802.3x flow control can be enabled in full-duplex mode.

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Fault Relay Settings

Port monitoring The fault relay can be programmed to trip based upon conditions atindividual ports. Conditions include loss of link or the establishment of link.Unused ports or ports of no interest can be ignored.

can be disabled.

Fault relay can becleared once conditionsreturn to normal or canbe cleared manually.

Port monitoring can bedelayed until thecommunication stabilizes.

Contact sense isprogrammable.

Advanced Settings

Backpressure flow controlcan be enabled for portsthat are operating in half-duplex mode.

Broadcast storm controllimits the number of broadcastmessages accepted by anyport.

A total of either 14 or 15separate Port VLANs arepossible. Ports 15 and/or 16are common to all VLANs.

Trunking is possiblein groups of four,providing a high-speed backbone toanother EISC.

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Quality of Service (QoS) Settings

Priorities can beassigned to agroup of ports.

Based upon the priorityfield in a 802.1Q VLAN tag.

Momentarilydisables any flowcontrol on aport that hasreceived a highpriority frame.

Based upon RFC 2474 andthe contents of theType of Service field in the

IPv4 packet.

Priority schemes canbe individuallyenabled or disabled.

There are two priorityqueues. Precedence isgiven to the high-priority queue in theratios indicated.

Signal Strength

Signal strength indicators are

present on all twisted-pair

ports to aid troubleshooting

cabling problems. This feature

is restricted to 100 Mbps ports.

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EICP CompactSwitch

Features


• Compact size

• 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/100BASE-FX compliant• Auto-negotiated data rate, duplex and

flow control on twisted-pair ports


• Auto-MDIX and uplink provision



• LEDs for link/activity/data rate and power



• CE Mark



The EICP series of compact switching hubs fills the needfor those industrial and commercial applications requiring atemperature range between 0° to +60° C. Copper and fiber versions are available in this product line.

The EICP segments the Ethernet LAN into multiple collision domains. It acts as a “bridge” between data links—creating a larger network diameter than possible withrepeating hubs. Each port automatically negotiates the datarate to be 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps and either half- or full-duplex operation with its link partner. Full-duplex negotiation implements the PAUSE method of flow control. Half-duplexlinks use backpressure for flow control.

The switch learns port assignments by reading Ethernetframes and logging source addresses into a table which canhold over 4,000 addresses. With this information, it improves throughput by restricting traffic to only those ports party to a data exchange—while other data is simultaneouslyexchanged on other ports. Store-and-forward operation offrames is implemented using 256 kB of built-in memory.

Only standard straight-through cables are needed toconnect copper ports to NIMs or another hub. Eight (MDI/X)ports are available on the EICP9-100T for attaching localdevices, but the ninth port also offers an “uplink” (MDI) jack tobe used for cascading to another hub without the need of acrossover cable. The copper ports on the EICP8 fiber modelsalso are Auto-MDIX. In addition to one power LED, each porthas an LED showing link/activity/data rate by color: green for100 Mbps and yellow for 10 Mbps. Flashing indicates port activity.

The unit is shipped with a DIN-rail clip installed. If directmounting to a sub-panel is desired, an optional panel mounting bracket, shipped with the product, can be installed after removing the DIN-rail clip.

The EICP can be powered from either wide-range, low-voltage AC or DC power sources. Redundant power connections are provided to accommodate back-up power schemes.

This product is available in seven models. The EICP9-100Toffers nine twisted-pair ports. The EICP9-100T/FT has eighttwisted-pair ports and one multimode (1300 nm) port withST connectors. The EICP9-100T/FC is identical except it uses SC connectors. The EICP9-100T/FCS also has SC connectorsbut with single-mode (1300 nm) ports. The EICP8-100T/FT hassix twisted-pair ports and two multimode (1300 nm) portswith ST connectors. The EICP8-100T/FC is identical except ituses SC connectors. The EICP8-100T/FCS also has SC connectors but with single-mode (1300 nm) ports.

Ordering InformationModel DescriptionEICP9-100T Nine-port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX compact switching hubEICP9-100T/FC Eight-port 100BASE-TX/one-port 100BASE-FX (multimode) compact switching hub w/ SC connectorsEICP9-100T/FT Eight-port 100BASE-TX/one-port 100BASE-FX (multimode) compact switching hub w/ ST connectorsEICP9-100T/FCS Eight-port 100BASE-TX/one-port 100BASE-FX (single-mode) compact switching hub w/ SC connectorsEICP8-100T/FC Six-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (multimode) compact switching hub w/ SC connectorsEICP8-100T/FT Six-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (mutlimode) compact switching hub w/ ST connectorsEICP8-100T/FCS Six-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (single-mode) compact switching hub w/ SC connectorsAccessoriesModel DescriptionAI-XFMR Wall-mount plug-in transformer 120 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) outputAI-XFMR-E Wall-mount plug-in transformer 220 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) output

EICP9-100TEICP9-100T/FC

EICP9-100T/FT

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Ordering InformationModel DescriptionEISX9-100T Nine-port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX compact switching hubEISX9-100T/FC Eight-port 100BASE-TX/one-port 100BASE-FX (multimode) compact switching hub w/ SC connectorsEISX9-100T/FT Eight-port 100BASE-TX/one-port 100BASE-FX (multimode) compact switching hub w/ ST connectorsEISX9-100T/FCS Eight-port 100BASE-TX/one-port 100BASE-FX (single-mode) compact switching hub w/ SC connectorsEISX8-100T/FC Six-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (multimode) compact switching hub w/ SC connectorsEISX8-100T/FT Six-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (multimode compact switching hub w/ ST connectorsEISX8-100T/FCS Six-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (single-mode) compact switching hub w/ SC connectorsAccessoriesModel DescriptionAI-XFMR Wall-mount plug-in transformer 120 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) outputAI-XFMR-E Wall-mount plug-in transformer 220 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) output

EISX CompactSwitch Wide Temp

The EISX series of compact switching hubs answers thecall for those industrial and commercial applications requiringa small footprint and extended temperature range from –40°to +75°C. This series is ideal for situations where outdoor temperatures are expected and compact size is a necessity.Both copper and fiber optic versions are available.

The EISX segments the Ethernet LAN into multiple collisiondomains. It acts as a “bridge” between data links—creating alarger network diameter than possible with repeating hubs.Each port automatically negotiates the data rate to be 10Mbps or 100 Mbps and either half- or full-duplex operationwith its link partner. Full-duplex negotiation implements thePAUSE method of flow control. Half-duplex links can usebackpressure for flow control.

The switch learns port assignments by reading Ethernetframes and logging source addresses into a table which can hold over 4,000 addresses. With this information, itimproves throughput by restricting traffic to only those portsparty to a data exchange—while other data is simultaneouslyexchanged on other ports. Store-and-forward operation offrames is implemented using 256 kB of built-in memory.

Only standard straight-through cables are needed toconnect copper ports to stations or another hub. Eight Auto-MDIX ports are available on the EISX9-100T for attaching localdevices, or for use as an uplink port. The ninth port has a conventional MDIX port and a MDI port that can be used asan uplink port. This allows cascading to another hub withoutthe need of a crossover cable. The copper ports on the EISX8also are Auto-MDIX. In addition to one power LED, each port has an LED showing link/activity/data rate by color: green for 100 Mbps and yellow for 10 Mbps. Flashing indicates port activity.

The unit is shipped with a DIN-rail clip installed. If directmounting to a sub-panel is desired, an optional panel mounting bracket, shipped with the product, can be installed after removing the DIN-rail clip.

The EISX can be powered from either wide-range, low-voltage AC or DC power sources. Redundant power connectionsare provided to accommodate back-up power schemes.

The EISX series is available in several models including anine-port twisted-pair model and a series of mixed twisted-pair/fiber optic models. These mixed models have either oneor two ports of fiber optics with either ST or SC connectors.Both multimode (1300 nm) and single-mode (1300 nm) fiberoptics are supported.

Features


• Compact size


• Extended temperature range (–40°C to +75°C)• Auto-negotiated data rate, duplex and



• Auto-MDIX and uplink provision






• CE Mark


• C-UL Listed, CSA C22.2 No.14-M91,Industrial Control Equipment

EISX9-100T

EISX9-100T/FTEISX9-100T/FC

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The EISB B-Line product line was designed with high port density for the space consumed. With a constant form factorrequiring only 1.75” of DIN-rail space, these switches can support8, 16 or 24 ports with twisted-pair and fiber/twisted-pair combinations in a rugged aluminum enclosure. Built for wide temperature range (–40° to +75°C), the EISB switches will operatesuccessfully in extreme environmental applications.

The EISB segments the Ethernet LAN into muliple collisiondomains functioning as a “bridge” between data links to createa larger network diameter than can be achieved with repeatinghubs. Each port automatically negotiates the data rate to be 10Mbps or 100 Mbps and either half- or full-duplex operationwith its link partner. Full-duplex negotiation implements the PAUSEmethod of flow control. Half-duplex links use backpressure forflow control.

The switch learns port assignments by reading Ethernetframes and logging source addresses into a table which can holdover 4,000 addresses. It improves throughput by restricting trafficto only those ports party to a data exchange—while other data issimultaneously exchanged on other ports. Store-and-forward operation of frames is implemented using 256 kB of built-in memory.

Only standard straight-through cables are needed to connectthe twisted-pair ports to stations or another hub since the twisted-pair ports on the EISB8, EISB16 and EISB24 are Auto-MDIX compliant; meaning that any port can function as an uplink port toanother switch or end-station. In addition to one power LED, eachport has an LED showing link/activity/data rate by color: green for100 Mbps and yellow for 10 Mbps. Flashing indicates port activity.

The EISB is shipped with a DIN-rail clip installed. If direct mounting to a sub-panel is desired. The DIN-rail clip is removedand the attached mounting ears can be extended to providepanel mounting.

The unit can be powered from either wide-range, low-powered AC or DC power sources. Redundant power connectionsare provided to accommodate back-up schemes.

The EISB series is available in several models from all twisted-pair 8, 16 and 24-port models to a mix of twisted-pair and fiberoptic models of the same port count. Both multimode (1300 nm)and single-mode (1300 nm) fiber optics are supported.

Features


• Consistent panel space for 8, 16 or 24 ports


• Extended temperature range (–40°C to +75°C)• Auto-negotiated data rate, duplex and


• Full- or half-duplex operation on twisted-pairports

• Auto-crossover (Auto-MDIX) and uplinkprovision on twisted-pair ports






• CE Mark


• C-UL Listed, CSA C22.2 No.14-M91,Industrial Control Equipment

EISB B-LineSwitch Wide Temp

EISB8-100T/FTEISB16-100T/FT

EISB24-100T/FC

Ordering InformationModel DescriptionEISB8-100T Eight-port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX switching hubEISB8-100T/FC Six-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (multimode) switching hub w/ SC connectorsEISB8-100T/FT Six-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (multimode) switching hub w/ ST connectorsEISB8-100T/FCS Six-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (single-mode) switching hub w/ SC connectorsEISB16-100T Sixteen-port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX switching hubEISB16-100T/FC Fourteen-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (multimode) switching hub w/ SC connectorsEISB16-100T/FT Fourteen-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (mutlimode) switching hub w/ ST connectorsEISB16-100T/FCS Fourteen-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (single-mode) switching hub w/ SC connectorsEISB24-100T Twenty-four port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX switching hubEISB24-100T/FC Twenty-two port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (multimode) switching hub w/ SC connectorsEISB24-100T/FT Twenty-two port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (multimode) switching hub w/ ST connectorsEISB24-100T/FCS Twenty-two port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (single-mode) switching hub w/ SC connectorsAccessoriesModel DescriptionAI-XFMR Wall-mount plug-in transformer 120 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) outputAI-XFMR-E Wall-mount plug-in transformer 220 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) output

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Notes

Many applications will operate properly when usingPlug and Play (PnP) switches. Consider the PnP switches as“smart” terminal blocks that you supply power to, plug inRJ-45 connectors with Cat5 cable and devices begin tocommunicate without any intervention by you. Remember,with a PnP switch, “what you see is what you get.” Meaning,you get “generic,” “plain vanilla,” Ethernet. Port parameterssuch as data rate, duplex and full-duplex flow control areautomatically set when port connections are made. Youhave no control over this process. But the time will come toachieve more than basic communications. And a managedswitch will allow you to create a fully optimized network bybeing able to configure the network for performance and tomonitor the network for status.

With a managed switch, you can choose the optimal operating parameters for your network ports instead ofusing auto-negotiated settings.

A managed switch is a switch that supports SNMP(Simple Network Management Protocol). Within themanaged switch are data locations that supply a wealth ofknowledge about how the system is operating. For example, by using SNMP, you can examine how many messages and message types are being received and sentfrom each port. You can also identify the number ofdropped or faulty packets in order to check the system fordevices that may be causing communication problems.

Since you can examine traffic flow you may decide totake action to control the traffic flow. How? This example illustrates such a point.

You may have a work cell that contains PLCs connectedto operator interfaces, vision systems, motion control andalso a data collection computer. Remember that the PLCs,OIs, vision and motion systems require the maximum bandwidth for communicating to each other in order tomaintain their real-time performance. The data collectioncomputer can get information at a slower rate and stillsupply the information in a timely manner to a managementinformation system. To accommodate these differing communication requirements, Quality of Service (QoS) isused to prioritize messages. The data collection computerwould be configured for low priority; meaning, that manymore PLC, OI, vision and motion messages wouldbe handled before a data collection computer message.

Similarly, it may be advantageous to restrict which messages are sent to connected devices. In our work cellexample, there is no reason that the OI, vision, or motionsystems need to communicate with each other. Theyeach need to communicate only to the PLC. By using theVirtual Local Area Network (VLAN) function of a managedswitch, messages may be restricted such that only thosedevices that must be party to the messages will actually hear the messages while those that are not involved will not.Because of the selective VLAN messaging, there is no communication clutter of useless messages between the OIs,

vision and motion systems; thereby greatly improving the overall bandwidth of the network.

Occasionally, there is a need to build a backbone in asystem. A backbone is a connection that allows a large quantity of messages to flow between a group of switches.You may think of it as a superhighway that exists betweena series of switches. Each switch is an entrance or exit pointfor the messages. Typically, the messages will be sent toother switches in the backbone. The simplest backbone is toconnect a single port of one switch to a single port of thesecond, and the second to the third, etc. Keep in mind thatnormally only one connection can exist between two switches. However, this approach creates a bottleneck andthe message traffic may exceed the 100 Mbps bandwidthavailable on the switches. When requirements exceed 100Mbps, the trunking capability of a managed switch can beused to create multiple parallel paths between switches,allowing the trunked ports to act as a single port withexpanded bandwidth. Trunking can also provide redundancy.You can use trunking to achieve more bandwidth betweentwo switches and to provide redundancy in case one of the parallel paths fails. Communication will simply continue over the remaining path or paths. Trunking provides thequickest recovery from a single fault with a 10 ms or lessrecovery time.

It is also possible for a managed switch to supportring redundancy. In this configuration, switches are connected in a ring topology using two ports on all switches. Assume the first switch in the ring is the master.The last switch in the ring would then be connected to themaster using a redundant connection. This connection,called the backup connection, is not active during normaloperation, but is activated if a single break is detectedaround the ring. By invoking the backup connection,communication continues as before and remains that wayuntil the original break is repaired. Contemporary Controls’RapidRing™ can self heal in less than 300 ms. You can usering redundancy to improve your network uptime and you can have a relay alert you to the fact that the ring is broken.

By utilizing managed switches, you can takeadvantage of network diagnostic tools that can query thestatus of managed switches through SNMP. Special SNMPmanagement software can generate a network mapof the network in question. Unmanaged switches could be visible during the network mapping operation but unidentified.

Plug and play switches certainly have their place in industrial and building automation. They are simple to installand use. However, by choosing managed switches, they offer the user much more flexibility and improved network performance.

Using a Managed Switch?When Do You Consider

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Ordering InformationModel DescriptionEICP8M-100T Eight-port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX compact managed switching hubEICP8M-100/FC Six-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (multimode) compact switching hub w/ SC connectorsEICP8M-100/FT Six-port 100BASE-TX/two--port 100BASE-FX (multimode) compact switching hub w/ ST connectorsEICP8M-100T/FCS Six-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (single-mode) compact switching hub w/ SC connectorsAccessoriesModel DescriptionAI-XFMR Wall-mount plug-in transformer 120 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) outputAI-XFMR-E Wall-mount plug-in transformer 220 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) output

EICP_M CompactManaged Switch

The EICP_M series of compact managed switching hubsprovides management functionality in specific applicationswhere 0° to +60°C temperatures are expected. Both copperand fiber models are available.

Designed with the conventional features usual instandard Plug and Play switches, the EICP_M series alsoincludes such important benefits as VLAN, trunking, Qualityof Service (QoS), Simple Network Management Protocol(SNMP) and a programmable fault relay that can be connectedto a supervisory system. Individual port parameters and otherfeature settings are configurable.

For applications requiring redundancy, the EICP_M family of product offers RapidRing™. RapidRing allows building a redundant Ethernet network that will self healin less than 300 ms if any segment of the RapidRing.

The SNMP agent is comprised of a collection of managedobjects that can be queried by a SNMP manager to indicatethe status of the switch or any SNMP-aware device connectedto the network. When this data is displayed, operators andmaintenance personnel, at a central location, can check theentire network by observing selected devices and detectingpotential problems before they occur.

The programmable fault relay can be connected to asupervisory system. The fault relay can indicate unwantedlinks or link loss on any ports.

Configuration is accomplished through a webbrowser via any Ethernet port, or terminal mode on thelocal console port. Port parameters, feature configuration,and device status can be modified and monitored by theseaccess methods.

Either straight-through or crossover cables may be usedto connect any of the Auto-MDIX ports to stations or another hub. In addition to one power LED and one statusLED, each port has LEDs showing link/activity/data rate bycolor: green for 100 Mbps and yellow for 10 Mbps. Flashingindicates port activity.

The EICP_M series is shipped with a DIN-rail clip forinstallation on a TS-35 DIN-rail. If direct mounting to a sub-panel is needed, an optional panel mounting bracket,shipped with the product, can be installed after removing the DIN-rail clip.

These features place the EICP_M series among the mostpowerful and versatile of Industrial Ethernet switches.

Features

• Industrial temperature range (0°C to +60°C)

• IGMP Snooping & Query functionality

• RapidRing™ Redundant Ring Technology(recovery time less than 300 ms)

• Rate limiting


• Trunking for high-speed backbone andredundancy (less than 10 ms recovery)

• Virtual LAN support (Port VLAN and 802.1Q)

• Quality of Service (QoS) support(802.1p, DiffServ, TOS, Port-based, MAC-based)

• Port Security


• Port mirroring

• Managed via the SNMP protocol

• Field upgradable firmware

• Configurable via a web browser or terminal emulation

• Auto-crossover (Auto-MDIX) on twisted-pair ports



• Auto-negotiated or static data rate, duplex andflow control



• CE Mark


• C-UL Listed, C22.2 CSA No.14-M91, Industrial ControlEquipment

EICP8M-100T

EICP8M-100T/FT

EICP8M-100T/FC

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Ordering InformationModel DescriptionEISX8M-100T Eight-port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX compact managed switching hubEISX8M-100/FC Six-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (multimode) compact switching hub w/ SC connectorsEISX8M-100/FT Six-port 100BASE-TX/two--port 100BASE-FX (multimode) compact switching hub w/ ST connectorsEISX8M-100T/FCS Six-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (single-mode) compact switching hub w/ SC connectorsAccessoriesModel DescriptionAI-XFMR Wall-mount plug-in transformer 120 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) outputAI-XFMR-E Wall-mount plug-in transformer 220 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) output

EISX_M CompactManaged SwitchWide Temp

The EISX_M series of compact managed switching hubsprovide management functionality in situations where outdoor temperatures are expected. Network managementis significant in an outdoor scenario because in many casesthe location of the switch or switches may not be easilyaccessible, making troubleshooting difficult. The EISX_Mseries allows the user to remotely diagnose the network,modify the configuration if required and restore service.

Equipped with the conventional features common instandard Plug and Play switches, the EISX_M series also supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).Other management features include VLAN, trunking andQuality of Service (QoS).

For applications requiring redundancy, the EISX_M family of product offers RapidRing™. RapidRing allows building a redundant Ethernet network that will self healin less than 300 ms if any segment of the RapidRing.

The SNMP agent is comprised of a collection of managed objects that can be queried by a SNMP managerto indicate the status of the switch or any SNMP-awaredevice connected to the network. When this data is displayed, operators and maintenance personnel, at a centrallocation, can check the entire network by observing selecteddevices and detecting potential problems before they occur.

The programmable fault relay can be connected to asupervisory system. The fault relay can indicate unwantedlinks or link loss on any ports.

Configuration is accomplished through a webbrowser via any Ethernet port, or terminal mode on the localconsole port. Port parameters, feature configuration, anddevice status can be modified and monitored by theseaccess methods.

Either straight-through or crossover cables may be used to connect any of the Auto-MDI/X ports to stations or another hub. In addition to one power LED and one statusLED, each port has an LED showing link/activity/data rate bycolor: green for 100 Mbps and yellow for 10 Mbps. Flashingindicates port activity.

The EISX_M series is shipped with a DIN-rail clip forinstallation on a TS-35 DIN-rail. If direct mounting to a sub-panel is needed, an optional panel mounting bracket,shipped with the product, can be installed after removing the DIN-rail clip.

These features place the EISX_M series among the mostpowerful and versatile of Industrial Ethernet switches.

Features

• Extended temperature range (–40°C to +75°C)

• IGMP Snooping & Query functionality

• RapidRing™ Redundant Ring Technology(recovery time less than 300 ms)

• Rate Limiting


• Trunking for high-speed backbone andredundancy (less than 10 ms recovery)


• Quality of Service (QoS) support(802.1p, DiffServ, TOS, Port-based, MAC-based)

• Port Security


• Port mirroring




• Auto-crossover (Auto-MDI/X) on twisted-pair ports



• Auto-negotiated or static data rate, duplex andflow control



• CE Mark


• C-UL Listed, CSA C22.2 No. 14-M91, Industrial ControlEquipment

EISX8M-100TEISX8M-100T/FT

EISX8M-100T/FC

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The EISB_M B-Line series of managed switching hubs provide management functionality in situations where anextended temperature range of –40° to +75°C is expected,enabling them to perform successfully in outdoor applications.Within a constant footprint (panel space consumed) requiringonly 1.75” of DIN-rail, these switches can support 8, 16 or 24ports with copper and fiber/copper combinations in a ruggedaluminum enclosure.

Equipped with the conventional features standard in Plugand Play switches, the EISB_M series also supports SimpleNetwork Management Protocol (SNMP). Other management features include VLAN, trunking, and Quality of Service (QoS).

For applications requiring redundancy, the EISB_M family ofproduct offers RapidRing™. RapidRing allows building a redundantEthernet network that will self heal in less than 300 ms if any segment of the RapidRing is broken. Redundancy is also possibleusing trunking.

The SNMP agent is comprised of a collection of managedobjects that can be queried by a SNMP manager to indicate the status of the switch or any SNMP-aware device connected to thenetwork. When this data is displayed, operators and maintenancepersonnel, at a central location, can check the entire network byobserving selected devices and detect potential problems beforethey occur.

The programmable fault relay can be connected to a supervisorysystem. The fault relay can indicate unwanted links or link loss onany ports.

Configuration is accomplished through a web browser via anyEthernet port, or terminal mode on the local console port. Portparameters, 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-MDI/X ports to stations or another hub. Inaddition to one power LED and the status LED, each port has anLED showing link/activity/data rate by color: green for 100 Mbpsand yellow for 10 Mbps. Flashing indicates port activity.

The EISB_M series is shipped with a DIN-rail clip for installationon a TS-35 DIN-rail. If direct mounting to a sub-panel is needed,an optional panel mounting bracket, shipped with the product, canbe installed after removing the DIN-rail clip.

These features place the EISB_M series among the most powerful and versatile of Industrial Ethernet switches.

Features• Extended temperature range (–40°C to +75°C)

• IGMP Snooping and Query functionality

• RapidRing™ Redundant Ring Technology (recovery time less than 300 ms)

• Rate Limiting


• Trunking for high-speed backbone and redundancy (less than 10 ms recovery)


• Quality of Service (QoS) support(802.1p, Diffserv, TOS, Port-based, MAC-based)

• Port Security



• Port mirroring



• Auto-crossover (Auto-MDIX) and uplink provision on twisted-pair ports

• CE Mark



EISB24M-100T/FC

EISB8M-100T/FTEISB16M-100T/FC

EISB_M B-LineManaged SwitchWide Temp

Ordering InformationModel DescriptionEISB8M-100T Eight-port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX switching hubEISB8M-100T/FC Six-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (multimode) switching hub w/ SC connectorsEISB8M-100T/FT Six-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (multimode) switching hub w/ ST connectorsEISB8M-100T/FCS Six-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (single-mode) switching hub w/ SC connectorsEISB16M-100T Sixteen-port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX switching hubEISB16M-100T/FC Fourteen-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (multimode) switching hub w/ SC connectorsEISB16M-100T/FT Fourteen-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (mutlimode) switching hub w/ ST connectorsEISB16M-100T/FCS Fourteen-port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (single-mode) switching hub w/ SC connectorsEISB24M-100T Twenty-four port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX switching hubEISB24M-100T/FC Twenty-two port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (multimode) switching hub w/ SC connectorsEISB24M-100T/FT Twenty-two port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (multimode) switching hub w/ ST connectorsEISB24M-100T/FCS Twenty-two port 100BASE-TX/two-port 100BASE-FX (single-mode) switching hub w/ SC connectorsAccessoriesModel DescriptionAI-XFMR Wall-mount plug-in transformer 120 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) outputAI-XFMR-E Wall-mount plug-in transformer 220 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) output

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Managed SwitchFeatures

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Industrial Ethernet Redundancy

RapidRing redundancy:

• Allows switched networks to be wired in a ringutilizing fiber or copper

• Any break in the ring will be recovered in less than300 ms

• Relay contacts, flashing LEDs and SNMP traps help toquickly identify broken links

• Supports dual ring structures

• Compatible with EICP, EISX and EISB managed products

For more information please visit www.RapidRing.com

Backup

Active Bus

Master

Trunking redundancy:

• Any break in the trunk will be recovered in less than10 ms

• Relay contacts, flashing LEDs and SNMP traps help toquickly identify the broken links

• Trunking also provides more bandwidth between switches

• Compatible with EICP, EISX and EISB managed products

For more information please visit www.RapidRing.com

Both RapidRing and trunking are configured using a web browser or via the console port using terminal emulation.

In applications requiring maximum uptime for an Industrial Ethernet communications network, Contemporary Controlsprovides two solutions, RapidRing and trunking.

http://www.RapidRing.com

http://www.RapidRing.com

Fault Detection, VLANs and Network Management Software

Fault Annunciation Using Relay Output

Each port can be monitored for change in link status. Upon a link change (fault), the relay can be activated.

• Relay can be set to “make” on fault or “break” on fault• Nuisance faults can be eliminated by use of delay timer• Relay can be automatically reset or manually reset• Monitored ports can be individually selected• Ports can be monitored for lack of link or presence of link• Fault status is displayed on web browser or console configuration screen

The Contemporary Controls line of managed switches provides many advanced features not found in Plug and Play switches.

Virtual LANs (VLANs) Provide Improved Network Performance

A VLAN allows the logical separation of network traffic—providing higher performance and higher network security.Ports on the switch may be assigned to individual VLANs, thereby restricting VLAN traffic.

• VLANs only allow communication between devices in the same VLAN

• Reduces network utilization, thereby improving throughput

• VLANs can span mulitple switches• Can be used to isolate sections of the network• Ports can exist on mulitple networks

In our example above there is no reason for the OI, vision system or motion systems to communicate to each other. Theyonly need to communicate with the PLC. VLANs can restrict traffic to eliminate any useless messages between the OI,

VLAN 1

VLAN 2

VLAN 3

PLC

VLAN-aware

Managed Switch

Operator Interface

Vision System

Motion Controller

Network Management Software

Managed switches also help in monitoring the network. We offer two applications which take full advantage of ourmanaged switch monitoring features. While both applications provide the ability to monitor the network, one application, iSNMP™, is intended for facilities that utilize an HMI to monitor their systems. The other application,IntraVUE™, is a stand-alone application that can monitor the network.

Managed SwitchFeatures

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Features

• Provides managed switch status to HMI applications

• Allows system monitoring from one HMI screen

• Accesses any SNMP data from any managed switch

• OPC 2.0 compliant

• Monitors unmanaged devices

• Optional Network Analyst (Expert Edition)

• Measures network bandwidth utilization (ExpertEdition

• Helps create definitions for non-ContemporaryControls’ devices (Expert Edition)

• Auto-discovery of network devices

iSNMP™ NetworkManagement Software

Ordering InformationModel DescriptionISNMP-BSC iSNMP Basic EditionISNMP-Expert iSNMP Expert Edition

Extended software support available upon request.

iSNMP is an OPC 2.0 server that allows HMI softwarepackages to monitor the network. iSNMP can pass SNMPdata, resident in our managed switches, to any OPC compliant application. This allows the entire system (networkincluded) to be monitored from one HMI screen or one OPCcompliant application. By utilizing the management featuresof the Contemporary Controls managed switches, iSNMP can monitor the link state of each port of the switch, the amountof traffic being carried by the switch on a port-by-port basis,the number of network errors on a port-by-port basis, theinternal temperature of the switch, the status of the RapidRingand many of the over 100 other SNMP data elements (MIBs)available from Contemporary Controls’ managed switches.

This information can be used by the operator to helpdiagnose network problems or system problems related to thenetwork from the HMI. Having the network status located inthe same screen as the system status can make it convenientfor the user to diagnose problems that exist in both the network and the system.

iSNMP can also monitor other non-managed Ethernetconnected devices (such as PLCs, computers, printers, etc.)and provide the status of these devices to the HMI.

The Basic Edition incorporates all the features mentionedabove while the Expert Edition extends the functionality.

The Expert Edition provides other features such as theNetwork Analyst which can collect SNMP information andprovide calculated values such as bandwidth utilization. Italso helps create configuration for SNMP-supported devices such as printers and other non-ContemporaryControls’ products.

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IntraVUE is a Windows application that maps and monitors an Ethernet network. IntraVUE utilizes the featuresof our managed switches to help construct a dynamic net-work map (see figure at the side) of the network using up-to-date network status information. IntraVUE can also locateand monitor unmanaged devices.

IntraVUE continuously monitors the network and modi-fies its live network map as the network changes. It also dis-plays any devices that fail to respond. A log is also recordedthat contains all network problems and changes. The livenetwork map is color coded to help quickly identify anyproblem devices. IntraVUE can be used to monitor all man-aged and unmanaged devices in the network. The networkrequires at least one managed switch.

The live network map produced by IntraVUE is highly flexible. The displayed titles for each device can be thedevice’s IP address, manufacturer’s assigned name, user’sassigned name, user’s assigned location name, user’sassigned contact name, NetBIOS name, etc. An image canalso represent each network device.

Server version allows the information collected byIntraVUE to be made available to multiple computers in thenetwork. It requires one computer in the network to host itsapplication. The network map and status can be made avail-able to multiple computers via a standard web browser.

The host computer which runs IntraVUE requiresWindows 2000 (service pack 2 or greater) or Windows XP.This computer requires at least a 633MHz Pentium, 512 MBRAM, 150MB hard disk space or 700MB if all video files arestored to hard disk, and a 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet NIC. Thehost and client PCs require Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or greater.

IntraVUE™NetworkManagement Software

Ordering InformationModel DescriptionIVUE-SVR-16 IntraVUE server version for up to 16 device nodesIVUE-SVR-32 IntraVUE server version for up to 32 device nodesIVUE-SVR-64 IntraVUE server version for up to 64 device nodesIVUE-SNG-32 IntraVUE single user version for up to 32 device nodesIVUE-SNG-64 IntraVUE single user version for up to 64 device nodesIVUE-SNG-128 IntraVUE single user version for up to 128 device nodes

Support for larger number of device nodes and extended support available upon request.

Features

• Stand-alone application

• Creates a real-time map of the network

• Network map is highly flexible

• Logs all network problems

• Color-coded network map instantly shows network status

• Monitors network bandwidth utilization

• Can act as server so others can view real-timenetwork map (server version only)

• Auto-discovery of network devices

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Notes

EIM MiniatureHub

The EIM4-10T 10 Mbps miniature repeating hub provides asimple, cost-effective method for increasing a 10BASE-T systembeyond two nodes or increasing network distances beyond the 100-meter limit of the 10BASE-T specification.

It is classified as a miniature, four-port Ethernet repeatinghub. Adhering to the IEEE 802.3 standard, the hub provides preamble regeneration with symmetry and amplitude compensation.A repeater must retime signals so that jitter, introduced by transceivers and cabling, does not build up over multiple segments. It must be able to detect either runt packets or collisions and reinforce detection by generating a Jam signal. As a final point, it needs to automatically partition jabbering ports sothe entire network is not rendered useless.

This unit supplies its transmitting ports with the necessarydigital pre-emphasis to compensate for the inherent roll-off of signal strength on the twisted-pair cable. Each twisted-pair segment can be up to 100 m in length. Shielded RJ-45 connectors are used to accommodate either UTP or STP cabling.The Link Integrity function is supported—confirming that a func-tioning adapter or hub is on the other end of the segment. Hubscan be cascaded with either straight-through or crossover cables.Port 4 has an uplink RJ-45 to allow hub cascading without a crossover cable.

Each port LED glows when a valid link is made to other equipment—and flashes to indicate segment activity. One common green LED indicates power applied and a common redLED reports collisions on the shared Ethernet network.

The EIM4-10T that mounts on TS-32 or TS-35 DIN-rail, canoperate from a wide-range, low-voltage AC or DC power sourceand offers redundant power connections.

Features


• Miniature size

• 10BASE-T compliant

• Shielded RJ-45 connectors

• IEEE 802.3 repeater unit compliant



• Provision for redundant power connections• LEDs for activity/link, collision and power• Easy DIN-rail installation


• CE Mark


Control Equipment

EIM4-10T

Ordering InformationModel DescriptionEIM4-10T Four-port 10BASE-T miniature repeating hubAccessoriesModel DescriptionAI-XFMR Wall-mount plug-in transformer 120 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) outputAI-XFMR-E Wall-mount plug-in transformer 220 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) output

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EI EthernetInterconnectHub

The virtue of our hubs is to extend a 10BASE-T system beyondtwo nodes or to increase network distances beyond the 100 msegment limit of the 10BASE-T specification. To maximize distance,the typical network uses twisted-pair wiring for the end devicesand fiber cables for the inter-hub links. Each twisted pair can beas long as 100 m and the total length of inter-hub fiber can beas much as 2000 m. The network diameter should not exceed 2400 m. In a shared Ethernet environment the length of eachfiber segment depends upon the number of the hubs used.

Two EI Series models provide expansion through twisted-paircabling—the four-port EI4-10T and the popular eight-port EI8-10T. The line is enhanced with its fiber optic versions—thefive-port EI5-10T/F and the six-port EI6-10T/F. The EI6-10T/F hasfour ports for twisted-pair that support the signaling standardsof 10BASE-T and the two fiber ports support the 10BASE-FL interface using ST connectors. The EI5-10T/F has one lessfiber port.

Fiber optic segments make it ideal for building control and industrial control applications where distance and robustnessare important. The hub’s fiber optic links also provide a layer ofisolation and increased immunity to electrical noise and otherexternal influences usually encountered in an industrial environment.

The EI Series follows the standards for IEEE 802.3 repeaterunits. These standards include preamble regeneration with symmetry and amplitude compensation. Repeaters must retimesignals so that jitter, introduced by transceivers and cabling, doesnot accumulate over multiple segments. These devices detectrunt packets and collisions and react by generating a Jamsignal. They automatically partition jabbering ports to maintainnetwork operability.

All hubs provide digital pre-emphasis to transmitting ports to compensate for the inherent signal strength roll-off of twisted-pair cable. Each twisted-pair segment can be up to 100 m inlength. Shielded RJ-45 connectors accommodate either UTPor STP cabling. The Link Integrity function is supported—confirmingthat a functioning adapter or hub is on the other end of the segment. Hubs can be cascaded using a crossover cable.

For more accurate troubleshooting, the EI Series incorporatesLED indicators. Besides one common collision LED, each porthas a pair of LEDs to indicate link status and port activity.

All units operate from a wide-range, low-voltage AC or DCpower source. Provisions exist for redundant power connections.

Features


• 10BASE-T and 10BASE-FL compliant

• Shielded RJ-45 or ST-style fiber optic connectors

• IEEE 802.3 repeater unit compliant



• LEDs for activity, link, collision and power

• Easy panel or DIN-rail installation• Industrial environment EMC compatible• CE Mark


Control Equipment

Ordering InformationModel DescriptionEI4-10T Four-port 10BASE-T repeating hubEI8-10T Eight-port 10BASE-T repeating hubEI5-10T/F Four-port 10BASE-T/one-port 10BASE-FL repeating hubEI6-10T/F Four-port 10BASE-T/two-port 10BASE-FL repeating hubAccessoriesModel DescriptionAI-XFMR Wall-mount plug-in transformer 120 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) outputAI-XFMR-E Wall-mount plug-in transformer 220 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) output

EI4-10TEI8-10T

EI5-10T/FEI6-10T/F

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The EIMC series of Industrial Ethernet miniature mediaconverters offers a solution for those industrial applicationsrequiring a trouble-free, robust process of converting between copper and fiber media.

The media converters support full- or half-duplex operation. The EIMC-10T/F can operate at 10 Mbps andconvert 10BASE-T to 10BASE-FL (850 nm) or it can operate at100 Mbps and convert 100BASE--TX to 100BASE-SX (850nm). Three models pass 100-Mbps data between 100BASE-TX and 100BASE-FX (1300 nm) segments: the EIMC-100T/FTmakes the fiber optic connection via ST-style connectors,whereas the EIMC-100T/FC and EIMC-100T/FCS do so viaSC-style connectors.

Two front-panel DIP switches set the operationalmode—full-duplex, half-duplex or transparent. Each unitwill auto-negotiate data rate and duplex with its copperpartner in transparent mode, but only the data rate willbe negotiated in either the half- or full-duplex mode. Thereis no auto-negotiation on the fiber side. The fiber portsettings are slaved to what is negotiated on the copperside. In either half- or full-duplex mode, the EIMC-10T/Ffiber connection can be up to 300 m under 100BASE-SXoperation or 2 km under 10BASE-FL operation. Both theEIMC-100T/FC and the EIMC-100T/FT are limited to 412 min half-duplex mode and 2 km in full-duplex mode. TheEIMC-100T/FCS extends fiber distance to 15 km in full-duplexmode, making the single-mode fiber connection via SC-style connectors.

Transparent mode is intended for applications wherea pair of EIMC devices terminate the ends of a fiber link.In this situation the two copper partners will auto-negotiateas if they were directly connected. However, if the intent isto link up at 100 Mbps, then either an EIMC-100/FC orEIMC-100T/FT should be used to ensure maximum fiber distance. If the application requires that an EIMC mate withan existing fiber hub or switch; then it is best that the properEIMC model be selected to match the data rate and fiberwavelength of the fiber port partner. Select half- or full-duplex operation accordingly and verify that the data rateson the copper and fiber end devices are the same.

Several LEDs are provided for convenient front paneldiagnostics. The Power LED (P) glows green when power isapplied. Each port has two LEDs. The green Port ActivityLED (A) flashes with activity while the link LED (L) indicatesthe data rate by color: green for 100 Mbps and yellow for10 Mbps.

All units mount on TS-32 or TS-35 DIN-rail, operate fromwide-range, low-voltage AC or DC power sources and haveprovisions for redundant power connections.

Features


• Miniature size

• Converts between: 10BASE-T & 10BASE-FL100BASE-TX & 100BASE-SX100BASE-TX & 100BASE-FX

• Shielded RJ-45 or SC/ST-style fiber optic connectors

• Auto-negotiated data rate, duplex and flowcontrol on twisted-pair ports





• LEDs for activity, link and power



• CE Mark

• UL 508 Listed, Industrial Control Equpment

• C-UL Listed, CSA C22.2 No. 14-M91, IndustrialControl Equipment

EIMC-10T/F

EIMC-100T/FT

EIMC-100T/FC

Ordering InformationModel DescriptionEIMC-10T/F 10BASE-T/10BASE-FL multimode, (850 nm) media converter w/ ST connectorsEIMC-100T/FC 100BASE-TX/100BASE-FX multimode, (1300 nm) media converter w/ SC connectorsEIMC-100T/FT 100BASE-TX/100BASE-FX multimode, (1300 nm) media converter w/ ST connectorsEIMC-100T/FCS 100BASE-TX/100BASE-FX single-mode, (1300 nm) media converter w/ SC connectorsAccessoriesModel DescriptionAI-XFMR Wall-mount plug-in transformer 120 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) outputAI-XFMR-E Wall-mount plug-in transformer 220 VAC (nom) input/24 VAC (nom) output


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Technical Specifications

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Regulatory Approvals

Mechanical Diagrams

Power Wiring Diagrams

Accessories

Application Information

Glossary of Industrial Ethernet Terms

Customer Service Information

EISK

SwitchSkorpion

EIBA

SwitchBAS Miniature Ethernet Interconnect

Switch

EISMConfigurable

Switch

EISCCompact

Switch

EICP(M)

Switch

EIS

Electrical Requirements

PRODUCTS

DC Voltage (V)

AC Voltage (V)

Max DC Power (W)

Max AC Power (VA)

AC Frequency (Hz)

10–36

8–24

5

5

47–63

Temperature

Relative Humidity

0 to 60–40 to 85

IP 30

10 to 95 % 10 to 95 % 10 to 95 %non-condensing non-condensing non-condensing

10 to 95 %non-condensing



Operating (°C)Storage (°C)

H x W x D (mm) 79 x 40 x 85 191 x 44 x 164 191 x 62 x 164 130 x 95 x 85Refer to

Dimensions3

H x W x D (inches) 3.1 x 1.6 x 3.4 7.6 x 1.8 x 6.0 7.6 x 2.5 x 6.0 5.2 x 3.8 x 3.4mechanicaldrawing

Data Rates10/100

N/A

All Models

All Models

N/A

Shielded RJ-45

N/A

Physical Layer

Copper Ports (Mbps)

Fiber Ports (Mbps)

Copper Connectors

Fiber Connectors

100

N/A

N/A

Copper Segments (m)

Multimode Fiber (m)

Single-mode Fiber (m)

10BASE-T

10BASE-FL100BASE-TX

100BASE-FX

100BASE-SX

Port Connectors

Segment Length (max)

Front Panel LEDs

Link Green/Yellow

Activity Green/Yellow

Green/Yellow

Power Green

Full/Half Duplex Green/OffCollision N/A

N/A

N/ALoop Detect

Management

Data Rate

N/A

N/A

10–36

8–24

4

4

47–63

0 to 60–40 to 85

IP 30

10/100

N/A

Yes

Yes

N/A

Shielded RJ-45

N/A

100

N/A

N/A

Green/Yellow

Green/Yellow

Green/Yellow

Green

N/AN/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

10–36

8–24

6

6

47–63

0 to 60–40 to 85

IP 30

10/100

100

All Models

All Models

Fiber Models

Shielded RJ-45

ST or SC

100

20001

150001

Green

Green

Green/Yellow

Green

N/AN/A

Red

N/A

N/A

N/A

10–36

8–24

12

12

47–63

0 to 60–40 to 85

IP 30

10/100

100

All Models

All Models

Fiber Models

Shielded RJ-45

ST or SC

100

20001

150001

Green/Yellow

Green/Yellow

Green/Yellow

Green

N/AN/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

10–36

8–24

10

10

47–63

0 to 60–40 to 85

IP 30

10/100

100

All Models

All Models

Fiber Models

Shielded RJ-45

ST or SC

100

20001

150001

Green/Yellow

Green/Yellow

Green/Yellow

Green

N/AN/A

N/A

Green

N/A

N/A

10–36

8–24

5

5

47–63

0 to 60–40 to 85

IP 30

Refer tomechanicaldrawing

10/100

N/A

All Models

All ModelsN/A

Shielded RJ-45

N/A

100

N/A

N/A

Green/Yellow

Green/YellowGreen/Yellow

Green

N/AN/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

TechnicalSpecifications

Ingress ProtectionDegree of Protection

1For 100BASE-FX signaling, stated distance is only valid for full-duplex operation. Operation in half-duplex mode yields only 412 m.2For 100BASE-SX signaling, maximum segment length is 300 m. 3Dimensions include all mounting options. Refer to mechanical diagrams for details.

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5.2 x 3.8 x 3.4 7.6 x 1.8 x 6.0 3.1 x 1.6 x 3.4 7.6 x 1.8 x 6.0 3.1 x 1.6 x 3.4

EISX(M)

Wide TempCompact Switch B-Line Switch

EISB(M)

Wide TempMiniature Ethernet

Hub

EIMMiniature

Media Converter

EIMC

Interconnect Hub

EI

Electrical Requirements

PRODUCTS

DC Voltage (V)

AC Voltage (V)

Max DC Power (W)

Max AC Power (VA)

AC Frequency (Hz)

Temperature

Relative Humidity

Operating (°C)Storage (°C)

H x W x D (mm)

Dimensions3

H x W x D (inches)

Data Rates

Physical Layer

Copper Ports (Mbps)

Fiber Ports (Mbps)

Copper Connectors

Fiber Connectors

Copper Segments (m)

Multimode Fiber (m)

Single-mode Fiber (m)

10BASE-T

10BASE-FL100BASE-TX

100BASE-FX

100BASE-SX

Port Connectors

Segment Length (max)

Front Panel LEDs

Link

Activity

Power

Full/Half DuplexCollision

Loop Detect

Management

Data Rate

Ingress ProtectionDegree of Protection

10–36

8–24

10

10

47–63

–40 to 75–40 to 85

IP 30

10/100

100

All Models

All Models

Fiber Models

Shielded RJ-45

ST or SC

100

20001

150001

Green/Yellow

Green/Yellow

Green/Yellow

Green

N/AN/A

N/A

Green

N/A

N/A

130 x 95 x 85 191 x 44 x 152 79 x 40 x 85 191 x 44 x 152 79 x 40 x 85

10–36

8–24

20

20

47–63

–40 to 75–40 to 85

IP 30

10/100

100

All Models

All Models

Fiber Models

Shielded RJ-45 Shielded RJ-45

ST or SC

100

20001

150001

Green/Yellow

Green/Yellow

Green/Yellow

Green

N/AN/A

N/A

Green

N/A

N/A

10–36

8–24

4

4

47–63

0 to 60–40 to 85

IP 30

10

N/A

Yes

N/A

N/A

N/A

100

N/A

N/A

Green

Green

N/A

Green

N/ARed

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

10–36

8–24

4

4

47–63

0 to 60–40 to 85

IP 30

10

10

All Models

N/A

N/A

Shielded RJ-45

ST

100

2000

N/A

Green

Yellow

N/A

N/A

N/ARed

N/A

N/A

Fiber Models

N/A

10–36

8–24

4

4

47–63

0 to 60–40 to 85

IP 30

10 or 100

10 or 100

EIMC-10T/F

EIMC-100T/F[T,C]EIMC-100T/F[T,C]

Shielded RJ-45

ST or SC

100

20001,2

150001

Green/Yellow

Green

Green/Yellow

Green

N/AN/A

N/A

N/A

EIMC-10T/F

EIMC-10T/F


10 to 95 % .non-condensing




1For 100BASE-FX signaling, stated distance is only valid for full-duplex operation. Operation in half-duplex mode yields only 412 m.2For 100BASE-SX signaling, maximum segment length is 300 m. 3Dimensions include all mounting options. Refer to mechanical diagrams for details.

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EN 55024 EN 61000-4-2ESD

EN 55024 EN 61000-4-3

EN 55024 EN 61000-4-4

EN 55024 EN 61000-4-5

EN 55024 EN 61000-4-6

EN 55024 EN 61000-4-11

Class A

Class B

Class A

6 kV Contact

8 kV Air 8 kV Air10 V/m

1 kV Clamp2 kV Direct

80 MHz to 1 GHz

1 kV L to L2 kV L to Earth

10 V rms

@ 100 % Dip1 Line Cycle

1 to 5 seconds@ 100 % Dip

Class A

Class B

Class A

6 kV Contact

10 V/m


80 MHz to 1 GHz


10 V rms



Class A

Class B

Class A

6 kV Contact

10 V/m


80 MHz to 1 GHz


10 V rms




Class B

Class B

Class A

6 kV Contact

10 V/m


80 MHz to 1 GHz


10 V rms


Class AClass ARadiated

Class BClass BConducted

Class AClass A

6 kV Contact6 kV Contact8 kV Air8 kV Air10 V/m10 V/m

1 kV Clamp1 kV Clamp2 kV Direct2 kV DirectFTB

80 MHz to 1 GHz80 MHz to 1 GHzRI


1 kV L to L2 kV L to EarthVS

10 V rms10 V rmsCI


@ 100 % DipVD & I1 Line Cycle



EN 55022 CISPR 22

EN 55022

CFR 47,Part 15

CISPR 22

ANSI C63.4

Standard Test Method

EISK

SwitchScorpion

EIBA

SwitchBAS

EISM

SwitchMiniature Interconnect

EthernetEISC

SwitchConfigurable

EICP(M)

SwitchCompact

EIS

Switch

ElectromagneticCompatibility

Standard Test Method Description

EN 55024 EN 61000-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge

EN 55024 EN 61000-4-3 Radiated Immunity

EN 55024 EN 61000-4-4 Fast Transient Burst

EN 55024 EN 61000-4-5 Voltage Surge

EN 55024 EN 61000-4-6 Conducted Immunity

EN 55024 EN 61000-4-11 Voltage Dips & Interruptions

EN 55022 CISPR 22 Radiated & Conducted Emissions

CFR 47, ANSI C63.4 Radiated EmissionsPart 15

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EN 55024 EN 61000-4-2

EN 55024 EN 61000-4-3

EN 55024 EN 61000-4-4

EN 55024 EN 61000-4-5

EN 55024 EN 61000-4-6

Class A

Class B

Class A

Class A

Class B

Class A

4 kV Contact

6 kV Air 4 kV Air10 V/m



80 MHz to 1 GHz10 V/m80 MHz to 1 GHz



10 V rms10 V rms





Class A

Class A

Class A

8 kV Contact

10 V/m


80 MHz to 1 GHz


10 V rms





Class A

Class B

Class A

6 kV Contact8 kV Air4 kV Contact

10 V/m


80 MHz to 1 GHz


10 V rms

Class B

Class B

Class A

6 kV Contact8 kV Air10 V/m


80 MHz to 1 GHz


10 V rms

EN 55022 CISPR 22Radiated

ConductedEN 55022

CFR 47,Part 15

CISPR 22

ANSI C63.4

Standard Test Method

EISX(M)

Wide TempCompact Switch B-Line Switch

EISB(M)

Wide Temp

EIM

HubMiniature Ethernet

EIMC

Media ConverterMiniature

EI

Interconnect Hub

Standard Test Method Description

EN 55024 EN 61000-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge

EN 55024 EN 61000-4-3 Radiated Immunity

EN 55024 EN 61000-4-4 Fast Transient Burst

EN 55024 EN 61000-4-5 Voltage Surge

EN 55024 EN 61000-4-6 Conducted Immunity

EN 55024 EN 61000-4-11 Voltage Dips & Interruptions

EN 55022 CISPR 22 Radiated & Conducted Emissions

CFR 47, ANSI C63.4 Radiated EmissionsPart 15

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EN 55024 EN 61000-4-11@ 100 % Dip1 Line Cycle


ESD

RI

FTB

VS

CI

VD & I

Standard Description

UL 508 Listed Industrial Control Equipment

C-UL Listed, CSA C22.2 No. 14-M91 Industrial Control Equipment

UL 864 Recognized Control Units for Fire-Protective Signaling Systems

UL 1604 Listed—Class 1, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C and D Electrical equipment for Use in Class I and Class II, Division 2, andClass III Hazardous (Classified) Locations

CSA C22.2 No. 213-M1987 Non-Incentive Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I, Division 2Hazardous Location

CE Mark—93/68/EEC CE Marking Device

RegulatoryApprovals

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Standard

ModelsEISK SkorpionSwitch

UL 508 C-UL Listed UL 864 UL 1604 Listed CSA Standard C22.2 CE MarkCSA C22.2 Recognized Class 1, Div. 2, No. 213-M1987 93/68/EEC

Groups A, B, C and DNo. 14-M91Listed

Yes

Yes

Yes Yes

All Models

Yes No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No No No

No

No

No

No

Yes

No No

No No

No

No No

EIS8-100TEIS6-100T/FT

Yes Yes

No

YesT4A

T4A

All Models

All Models

All Models

All Models

All Models

All Models

All Models

All Models

All Models

All Models

All Models

All Models

All Models

All Models All Models All Models All Models

All Models

All Models

All Models

All Models

All Models

All Models

All Models

Yes No

No No

No No

No

Yes

All ModelsEIBA BASSwitchEISM MiniatureSwitch


EISC ConfigurableSwitch

EICP(M) CompactSwitch

EISX(M) CompactSwitch Wide Temp

EISB(M) B-LineSwitch Wide Temp

EIM MiniatureHub

EI EthernetInterconnect Hub


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Notes

MechanicalDiagrams

CL

TS

-35

DIN

-Rail

1.97”

Skorpion-510/100 Mbps

Ethernet Switch4EA4

10-36 VDC 5W8-24 VAC 5VA 47-63 HzHi: DC+ or AC HICom: DC COM or AC LO

Yellow Flashing

Green SolidGreen Flashing

Yellow Solid

100 Mbps Link

10 Mbps Activity

100 Mbps Activity

10 Mbps Link

Port Indicators1

2

3

4

5CONTEMPORARY ONTROLS®C.

HICOMPOWER

POWER

Class 2 Circuits Only

EISK5-100T

C L

0.90”

23 mm

50 mm

0.63”

16 mm

3.94”

100 mm

1.00”

25.4 mm

2.74”

70 mm

PWR

L

D

1

2

4

5

3

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0.16”

4 mm

Physical dimensions for the EISK5-100T

Physical dimensions for the EISK8-100T

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Physical dimensions for the EIBASeries—DIN-rail mount

Physical dimensions for the EIBASeries—Panel mount

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Physical dimensions for the EI, EIS and EISB

Physical dimensions for the EIM, EISM and EIMC

CTRLinkTM®

EISB

5.45”(139 mm)

6.14”(156 mm)

0.56”(14 mm)

7.3

6”

(187

mm

) 6.7

3”

(171

mm

)

1.75”(44.5 mm)

0.2”(5 mm)

6.9

7”

(177

mm

)

1.38”(35 mm)

0.2

”(5

mm

)

TS

-35

DIN

-Rail

0.43”(11 mm)

3.1

”(7

9m

m)

Side View showing

Mounting Brackets Retracted)

DIN-rail Clip

(

Front View with

Mounting Brackets Extended

8V

ac2

41

0V

dc3

6

Allow 3.25" (83 mm)for Fiber Optic Cable.

CL RX

TX

RX

TX

2

1

2

1

RX

TX

RX

TX

Power

Re

ar

21

Bottom PortsBottom Ports

3

5

7

4

6

8

Fro

nt

0.22”(5.5 mm)

®

Input Ratings DC ACVoltagePowerFrequency

10-36 8-244 W 4 VAN/A 47-63Hz

For Use In Class 2 Circuits

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INDUSTRIAL CONTROL

EQUIPMENT FOR

HAZARDOUS

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ApplicationInformation

Cascading EIM Hubs Using Twisted-Pair Cabling

In shared Ethernet networks, repeating hubsand associated cabling all reside in a commoncollision domain. Expanding the networkbeyond the maximum allowable collisiondomain results in unstable operation. Whenexpanding 10 Mbps twisted-pair networks, amaximum of four repeating hubs can be cascaded. Each twisted-pair segment cannotexceed 100 m. No crossover cables arerequired since the EIM has an internal crossover port 4X. When port 4X is being used, port 4 must remain unused. In thisexample, the maximum network diameter is 500 m consisting of five 100 m twisted-pair segments and four repeating hubs.

Cascading EI Hubs With One Fiber Optic Segment

Cascading Hubs With Two Fiber Optic Segments

The restriction that all repeatinghubs and associated cablingmust reside within the collision domain limits thedeployment of fiber optics.However, it is possible to createa network of four repeatinghubs and a mix of twisted-pair

and fiber optic cabling. The end hubs incorporate twisted-pair cabling on all ports, while the two inner hubs share a singlefiber optic segment which can be up to 2 km in length. All other twisted-pair segments are limited to 100 m in length. TheEI Series does not have any internal crossover ports, so crossover cables are required for hub-to-hub connections. With fiberoptics, it is just a matter of reversing one pair of connections. At 10 Mbps, ST fiber optic connectors are used. In this example, the maximum network diameter is 2400 m consisting of four 100 m twisted-pair segments, one 2 km fiber opticsegment and four repeating hubs.

A two-port fiber optic modelis available in the EI series,which allows for the cascadingof three repeating hubs usingtwo fiber optic segments. Inorder not to violate the collision domain restriction,the two fiber optic segments cannot exceed a cumulativelength of 2 km. The number of cascaded hubs in this configuration should not exceed the three that are shown. A one-port fiber optic repeating hub can be used at the two ends of the network to reduce cost. In this example, the maximum network diameter is 2200 m consisting of two 100 m twisted-pair segments, two 1 km fiber optic segments andthree repeating hubs.

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Cascading EISC Switches Using Twisted-Pair Cabling

Cascading EISC Switches Using Fiber Optic Segments

Switching hubs terminate one end of the collisiondomain, thereby simplifying expansion rules. Switchescan be cascaded theoretically without limit, as long aseach twisted-pair segment is no more than 100 m. Inthe example, no crossover cables are used since theEISM has an internal crossover port 5X. When port 5Xis being used, port 5 cannot be used.

The EISC16 has an internal crossover port16X which is used to connect to anotherswitch or hub using straight-throughcables. If port 16X is used, port 16 cannotbe used on the same switch. All twisted-pair segment lengths are limited to 100 m.The EISC has an EIA-232 console portwired as a DTE. To connect to either aWindows-based desktop or laptop PC forconfiguration purposes, a null modemcable not exceeding 50 ft. in length must be used.

There are two fiber optic ports on the EISC12 allowing for the cascading of more than two switchesusing fiber optic cabling. Notice that the crossoverfunction is accomplished over the fiber segment byreversing the connections on one side. The fiberoptic ports all operate at 100 Mbps and, therefore,should be configured for full-duplex in order toachieve the maximum segment length of 2 km withmultimode fiber and 15 km with single-mode fiber.Connectors for multimode can be either ST or SC.For single-mode, only SC connectors are available.

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Trunking EISCs Creates a High-Speed Backbone

Port Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)

By dedicating four ports to a trunk, a high-speedbackbone between two EISCs can be created. Duringconfiguration, ports are assigned to a trunk in groupsof four. Data between switches is carried over foursegments instead of one, thereby increasing throughput. Like all other twisted-pair segments,length is limited to 100 m and the trunk segmentsmust be crossover cables. More than one trunk canbe created for additional cascading at the cost ofreduced ports for device connections.

The EISC is capable of creatingeither 14 or 15 separate PortVLANs. Port VLANs allow one physical network to be segmentedinto multiple independent “virtual”networks in order to reduceunnecessary traffic, limit broadcastdomains and improve security. EachPort VLAN can be expanded usingone or more standard hubs orswitches and still function independently from the others.The only common connection isthrough port 15 and/or 16 on theEISC. These ports are members ofall Port VLANs and could serve asserver connections.

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EIMC Media Converters in Transparent Mode

EIMC Media Converters in Half- or Full-DuplexMode

In transparent mode, two EIMCs are connectedback-to-back using a fiber optic cable and their DIPswitches are set to transparent mode. All otherconnections are made to copper ports. Hub C canbe either a repeating hub or a switching hub.Assume the hub or switch is not capable of auto-negotiating. Then the hub and station A willdefault to 10 Mbps and half-duplex operation. Inthis case an EIMC-10T/F could be used althoughan EIMC-100T/F would work equally well.However, if both station A and hub C can auto-negotiate, then the two will do so as if they were directly connected. The fiber optic connection is transparent to the operation. In this situation, the data rate, duplex and flow control will be auto-negotiated. If 100 Mbps operation is expected,either the EIMC-100T/FT, EIMC-100T/FC, or EIMC-100T/FCS should be used depending upon the type of connectors and distancerequired. An EIMC-10T/F cannot communicate with an EIMC-100T/F since the fiber optic operating wavelengths differ.

Since two fiber optic ports cannot auto-negotiate, itis necessary to set the data rate and flow rate manually. This situation will occur when an EIMCmust mate to a fiber optic port on either a hub orswitch. Determine the settings of the fiber optic porton the hub or switch. If it is 100 Mbps, use eitherthe EIMC-100T/FT, EIMC-100T/FC or EIMC-100T/FCSif the port is complying to the 100BASE-FX (1300 nm) standard. However, it is possible that theport supports the new 100BASE-SX (850 nm) stan-

dard in which case the EIMC-10T/F must be used in order to properly match the fiber optic operating wavelength. If thedata rate is 10 Mbps, use the EIMC-10T/F since the port must be complying to the 10BASE-FL (850 nm) standard. Set theduplex mode on the EIMC via the DIP switches to match the duplex operation of the fiber optic port. This is important. Withrepeating hubs, only half-duplex is possible. To achieve the maximum fiber distance of 2 km at 100 Mbps, the link must beset for full-duplex assuming 100BASE-FX operation. Only the EIMC-100T/FT, EIMC-100T/FC, and EIMC-100T/FCS are capableof achieving this distance at this data rate. At 100 Mbps, the EIMC-10T/F is only capable of 300 m; however, at 10 Mbpsthis same device can span 2 km.

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By dedicating two ports on a pair of EISX(M)sfor trunking, a high-speed backbone is created. However, with the EISX(M) seriesthere is an added benefit since a redundantpath is created. During normal operation, datasent between two switches is split into twodata streams, thereby increasing throughput. However, if a loss of link is sensed, as would occur with a broken cable, all the inter-switchdata would be sent over the remaining link,thereby maintaining communication. The trunk will recover in less than 10 ms. The programmable relay could be set totrip on loss of link so as to inform the supervisory system of a primary source of failure. Another option is to set an SNMPtrap that would be sent to the management software.

RapidRing™ is a technology from Contemporary Controls that provides high-speed redundancy in Ethernet networkswhen used in a ring topology. This technology provides recovery in less than 300 ms (when used with up to 20 switches).The RapidRing technology alerts the user to abreak in the ring via a relay contact, an onboardstatus LED and an SNMP trap. When a breakoccurs, each switch losing ring connectivity willflash its status LED, activate the fault relay andtransmit a link-down SNMP trap. This will helpdetermine which of the links in the ring has failed.

RapidRing is available on the EISX8M, EICP8Mand the EISB family of 8-, 16- and 24-port managed switches. Switches are wired in a simplering topology utilizing two dedicated ring ports. Inthe case of the EISX8M or EICP8M, ports 7 and 8are dedicated ring ports. Either fiber optic or copper ports can be used.

To allow normal switch activities onports 7 & 8, each switch must be configuredto use the RapidRing technology via thesetup webpage or console port, and one switchin the network must be selected as the “master.”This switch “repairs” the network by activating abackup port when a failure of a ring link has occurred.

During normal network activities, the master’s backup port (port 8) will be deactivated. This will allow communicationsto occur between any switch in the ring network when all cables are intact without the endless circulation of messages. Ifat any time a cable failure has been detected, the master switch will be alerted and it will activate its backup port to allowcommunications to continue, bypassing the broken connection. Also, each switch in the network losing a link on port 7 or8 will close its fault relay and flash its status LED to alert the user of the fault condition. When the cable failure has beenrepaired by the user, the fault relay will disengage and the status LED will become solid to indicate the ring network isproperly connected. The master will then deactivate the backup port.

RapidRing will also support two interconnected rings. This allows greater flexibility of wiring and network styles. Thetwo rings are joined via two network paths and these connections may also be redundant and safe from a single cable fault.

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The EISX(M) can be accessed locally through its console port or remotely through either an intranet or the Internet. Localaccess requires a PC operating in terminal emulation mode while remote access requires a web browser. The EISX(M) canbe configured and its ports monitored, and there are several ways of viewing the data. A web server in the EISX(M) can beused for configuration and monitoring. Using a management software program, the MIB data in the EISX(M) can be examined and traps can be set. Finally, using an OPC server, the MIB data can be conveniently viewed in OPC-compliantsupervisory control and data acquisition software packages.

Typical Console Port Screen

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The interest in Industrial Ethernet has brought about a completely newdictionary of terms. Here are some of the most important terms wehave introduced to date.

4B/5B—A block encoding scheme used to send FastEthernet data. In this signal encoding scheme, 4 bits of dataare turned into 5-bit code symbols for transmission over themedia system.

10BASE-T—10 Mbps Ethernet system based on Manchestersignal encoding transmitted over Category 3 or better twisted-pair cable.

10BASE-FL—Popular 10 Mbps link fiber optic solution whichreplaces the older FOIRL implementation utilizing 850 nmfiber optic technology.

100BASE-FX—100 Mbps Fast Ethernet system based on4B/5B signal encoding transmitted over fiber optic cable utilizing 1300 nm fiber optic technology.

100BASE-SX—850 nm fiber optic technology that supportsauto-negotiation. 100BASE-SX devices can communicatewith 10BASE-FL devices at 10 Mbps and other 100BASE-SXdevices at 100 Mbps.

100BASE-TX—100 Mbps Fast Ethernet system based on4B/5B signal encoding transmitted over two copper pairs.

100BASE-X—Term used when referring to any Fast Ethernetmedia system based on 4B/5B block encoding. Includes100BASE-TX and 100BASE-FX media systems.

802.3—IEEE Working Group for CSMA/CD LANs.

AUI—Attachment Unit Interface. The 15-pin signal interfacedefined in the original Ethernet standard that carries signalsbetween a station and an outboard transceiver.

Auto-negotiation—A protocol defined in the Ethernet stan-dard that allows devices at either end of a link segment toadvertise and negotiate modes of operation such as thespeed of the link, half- or full-duplex operation, and full-duplex flow control.

Auto-MDIX—A protocol which allows two Ethernet devicesto negotiate their use of the Ethernet TX and RX cable pairs.This allows two Ethernet devices with MDI-X or MDI connectors to connect without using a cross-over cable. Thisfeature is also known as Auto-crossover.

Bandwidth—The maximum capacity of a network channel.Usually expressed in bits per second (bps). Ethernet channels have bandwidths of 10, 100, and 1000 Mbps.

Baud—A unit of signaling speed representing the number ofdiscrete signal events per second and, depending upon theencoding, can differ from the bit rate.

Bit—A binary digit. The smallest unit of data, either a zeroor a one.

Bit Rate—The amount of bits that can be sent per second.Usually described in units of kbps or Mbps and frequentlyreferred to as the data rate.

Block Encoding—Block encoding is a system whereby agroup of data bits are encoded into a larger set of code bits.Block encoding is used in Fast Ethernet.

Bridge—A device that connects two or more networks atthe data link layer (layer 2 of the OSI model).

Broadcast—A transmission initiated by one station and sentto all stations on the network.

Bus—A shared connection for multiple devices over a cableor backplane.

Category 5—Twisted-pair cable with electrical characteristicssuitable for all twisted-pair Ethernet media systems, including10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX. Category 5 and Category 5e cableare preferred cable types for structural cabling systems.

Category 5e—An enhanced version of Category 5 cable,developed to improve certain cable characteristics importantto Gigabit Ethernet operation. It is recommended that allnew structured cabling systems be based on Category 5ecable; however, this cable may not be the best for use inindustrial installations because of noise susceptibility.

Collision—The result of having two or more simultaneoustransmissions on a common signal channel such as half-duplex Ethernet or shared Ethernet.

Collision Domain—The set of all stations connected to a network where faithful detection of a collision can occur. Acollision domain terminates at a switch port.

CRC—Cyclic Redundancy Check. An error-checking techniqueused to ensure the fidelity of received data.

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Crossover Cable—A twisted-pair patch cable wired in such away as to route the transmit signals from one piece of equipment to the receive port or another piece of equipment, and vice versa. This allows communicationbetween two peer devices. The opposite of a crossovercable is the straight-through cable.

CSMA/CD—Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detect.The medium access control (MAC) protocol used inEthernet.

Data Link Layer—Layer 2 of the OSI reference model. Thislayer passes data between the network layer and the physical layer. The data link layer is responsible for transmitting and receiving frames. It usually includes boththe media access control (MAC) protocol and logical linkcontrol (LLC) layers.

DCE—Data Communications Equipment. Any equipmentthat relays data between Data Terminal Equipment (DTE).DCEs are not considered end devices or stations.

Differentiated Services (Diff-Serv)—Diff-Serv is a Quality ofService (QoS) method described in RFCs 2474 and 2475.This is a layer-three method utilizing the eight-bit type-of-service field in an IP packet.

DTE—Data Terminal Equipment. Any piece of equipment atwhich a communication path begins or ends. A station (computer or host) on the network is capable of initiating orreceiving data.

Encoding—A means of combining clock and data informationinto a self-synchronizing stream of signals.

Error Detection—A method that detects errors in receiveddata by cyclic redundancy checks (CRC) or a checksum.

Ethernet—A popular LAN technology first standardized byDEC, Intel, and Xerox (or DIX) and subsequently standardized by the IEEE through the 802.3 committee.

Fast Ethernet—A version of Ethernet that operates at 100 Mbps. Although 100 Mbps is no longer the fastest datarate, this term is still used.

Fast Link Pulse—A link pulse that encodes information usedin the Auto-negotiation protocol. Fast link pulses consist ofbursts of the normal link pulses used in 10BASE-T.

Fiber Optic Cable—A cable with a glass or plastic filamentwhich transmits digital signals in the form of light pulses atwavelengths of 850 nm (10BASE-FL and 100BASE-SX) or1300 nm (100BASE-FX).

Flow Control—The process of controlling data transmissionat the sender to avoid overfilling buffers and loss of data atthe receiver.

FOIRL—Fiber Optic Inter-Repeater Link. An early version offiber optic link segment replaced by 10BASE-FL.Forwarding—The process of moving frames from one portto another in a switching hub.

Frame—The fundamental unit of transmission at the datalink layer of the OSI model.

Full-duplex Operation—A communications method thatallows for the simultaneous transmission and reception of data.

Gigabit Ethernet—A version of Ethernet that operates at1000 Mbps.

Half-duplex Operation—A communications method in whichtransmissions and receptions can occur in either directionbut not at the same time.

Hub—A DCE with three or more ports at the center of astar topology network. Hubs can usually be cascaded with ahub-to-hub connection. Frequently this name is used tomean repeating hub.

IEEE—Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers. A professional organization and standards body.

IGMP Snooping—The ability of a switch to observe InternetGroup Multicast Protocol (IGMP) traffic in order to learnIP Multicast group membership for the purpose of restrictingmulticast transmissions to only those ports which haverequested them.

Internet—Worldwide collection of networks based on theuse of TCP/IP network protocols.

Jabber—The act of continuously sending data. A jabberingstation is one whose circuitry or logic has failed, and whichhas locked up a network channel with its incessanttransmissions.

LAN—Local Area Network.

Late Collision—A failure of the network in which the collision indication arrives too late in the frame transmissionto be automatically dealt with by the medium access control(MAC) protocol. The defective frame may not be detected by all stations requiring that the application layer detect and retransmit the lost frame, resulting in greatly reducedthroughput.

Link Integrity Test—This test verifies that an Ethernet link isconnected correctly and that signals are being received correctly. This is a helpful aid but does not guarantee the link is completely functional.

Link Layer—Short for Data Link Layer. This is layer 2 on theOSI model.

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Link Segment—A point-to-point segment that connects onlytwo devices and is “capable” of supporting full-duplexoperation.

MAC—Medium Access Control. A protocol operating at thedata link layer used to manage a station’s access to thecommunication channel.

MAC Address—A unique address assigned to a station inter-face, identifying that station on the network. With Ethernet, this is the unique 48-bit station address. Same as the physical address.

Manchester Encoding—Signal encoding method used in all10 Mbps Ethernet media systems. Each bit of information isconverted into a “bit symbol” which is divided into twohalves. One half is high and the other is low. Manchesterencoding results in a 20 Mbaud stream although data isonly being sent at 10 Mbps.

MAU—Medium Attachment Unit. The MAU provides thephysical and electrical interface between an Ethernet deviceand the media system to which it is connected. Also referredto as a transceiver.

MDI—Medium Dependent Interface. The name for the connector used to make a physical and electrical connectionbetween a transceiver and a media segment. For example,the RJ-45-style connector is the MDI for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX.

MDI-X—An MDI port on a hub or media converter thatimplements an internal crossover function. This means that a“straight-through” cable can be used to connect a station tothis port, since the signal crossover is performed inside the port.

MIB—Management Information Base. A managementinformation base (MIB) describes a set of managed objects.An SNMP management console application can manipulatethe objects on a specific computer if the SNMP service hasan extension agent DLL that supports the MIB. Each managed object in a MIB has a unique identifier. The identifier includes the object’s type (such as counter, string,gauge, or address), the object’s access level (such as read,or read/write), size restrictions, and range information.

MII—Medium Independent Interface. Similar to the originalAUI function, but designed to support both 10 and 100Mbps, an MII provides a 40-pin connection to outboardtransceivers (also called PHY devices). Used to attach 802.3 interfaces (MACs) to a variety of physical media systems.

Media Converter—A device that converts signals from onemedia type to that of another.

Multicast—A transmission initiated by one station to manystations on the network.

NIC—Network Interface Card. Also called an adapter, network interface module, or interface card. The set of electronics that provides a connection between a computerand a network.

Node—A node is where data enters and exits a network.

OPC—Originally, OLE for Process Control. A process controlcommunications standard for accessing process data frommulti-vendor systems.

OSI—Open Systems Interconnection. A seven-layer referencemodel for networks, developed by the InternationalOrganization for Standardization (ISO). The OSI referencemodel is a formal method for describing the interlockingsets of networking hardware and software used to delivernetwork services. It is a good model, but strict compliance

to the model is seldom accomplished.

OUI—Organizationally Unique Identifier. A 24-bit valueassigned to an organization by the IEEE. Ethernet vendorsuse the 24-bit OUI they receive from the IEEE in the processof creating unique 48-bit Ethernet addresses. ContemporaryControls has been assigned a vendor OUI.

Packet—A unit of data exchanged at the network layer. Thisis a much abused definition and the terms “frame” and “packet” are frequently interchanged.

Patch Cable—A twisted-pair or fiber optic jumper cable usedto make a connection between a network interface (on a station or network port on a hub) and a media segment, orto directly connect stations and hub ports together.

PAUSE—A unique frame sent by full-duplex capable stationsto indicate to the sender to slow down transmissions.

PHY—Physical Layer Device. The name used for a transceiver in Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet systems.

Physical Layer—The bottom layer in the OSI seven-layer reference model. This layer is responsible for physical signaling—including connectors, timing, voltages, and related issues. Data sent over the physical layer are termed symbols.

Plenum Cable—A cable that is rated as having adequate fireresistance and satisfactorily low smoke-producing characteristicsfor use in plenums (air-handling spaces). Air-handlingspaces are often located below machine room floors, orabove suspended ceilings and require the use of plenum-rated cable.

Point-to-Point Technology—A network system composed ofpoint-to-point links. Each point-to-point link connects twoand only two, devices—one at each end. Devices could beDTEs or DCEs, but no more than two can be connected onone link.

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Port—A connection point for a cable. Repeater hubs andswitching hubs typically provide multiple ports for connecting Ethernet devices.

Port Mirroring—Port mirroring allows a switch port tomonitor packets from any or all of its ports so that trafficcan be analyzed.

Promiscuous Mode—A mode of operation where a device isconfigured to receive all frames on a network regardless ofthe destination addresses. Typically used by network analyzer tools.

Propagation Delay—The signal transit time through a cable,network segment, or device. Important in making collisiondomain calculations.

Protocol—A set of agreed-upon rules and message formatsfor exchanging information among devices on a network.

Quality of Service (QoS)—Some switches support QoS (per802.1p and 802.1Q standards) whereby tagged messages,or messages received on a certain port, can be assignedone of eight levels of priority. QoS can be important wheretime-critical applications can be impaired by data delays.

RapidRing™—Contemporary Controls’ proprietaryredundant ring technology which provides an alternatepath in the event of a single break in the ring.

Rapid Spanning Tree—Newer version of Spanning Tree Protocol that is backward compatible while providing afaster recovery time.

Rate Limiting—The ability of a switch to limit thethroughput of particular ports on the switch. Used to prevent certain ports from consuming all thebandwidth.

Repeater—A physical layer DCE used to interconnect segments within the same network. An Ethernet repeatercan only link Ethernet segments that are all operating in half-duplex mode and at the same speed. Some repeatersoffer media conversion as well.

Repeating Hub—A repeater with more than two ports. Thisname is frequently shortened to simply “hub.”

RJ-45—An 8-pin modular connector used on twisted-pairlinks.

SC—Subscriber Connector. This is a type of fiber optic connector used in 100BASE-FX fiber optic media systems.The connector is designed to be pushed into place, automatically seating itself.

Segment—A cable made up of one or more cable sectionsand connections joined together to produce the equivalent of a continuous cable.

Slot Time—A unit of time used in the medium access control(MAC) protocol for Ethernet.

SNMP—Simple Network Management Protocol. The defacto standard for switch management. A familiarity withMIB objects is necessary to manage a switch with anSNMP management program. SNMP is not necessarilylimited to TCP/IP networks.

Spanning Tree Protocol—A link management protocol providing path redundancy and preventing network loopsby defining a tree to span all switches in a network. It forcesredundant data paths into a standby (blocked) state. If apath malfunctions, the topology is reconfigured and the linkreestablished by activating the standby path.

ST—Straight Tip. This is a type of fiber optic connector usedmostly in 10BASE-FL and FOIRL links, but also in 100BASE-TXlinks. The male end of this connector has an inner sleevewith a slot cut into it, and an outer ring with a bayonetlatch. The inner sleeve is aligned with a mating key in thesocket and the outer ring is turned to complete the bayonet latch.

Star Topology—A network topology in which each stationon the network is connected directly to a hub.

Straight-through—Refers to a cable where cable connectionsat both ends of the cable are pinned the same way. Usedto interconnect non-peer devices such as a hub to a station.

Station—A unique, addressable DTE on a network. Sometimes referred to as a node.

Switching Hub—A switching hub is another name for a multiport bridge; a DCE that interconnects network segments at the data link layer. Switching hubs are typicallylocated in the center of a star topology, and provide multiple ports for connections to network stations.Frequently this name is shortened to switch.

TIA-568A, B—Two standards used to define RJ-45 pinconnectors and wire color-coding schemes.

Topology—The physical layout of a network.

Transceiver—A combination of the words transmitter andreceiver. A transceiver is the set of electronics that sendsand receives signals on a media system. Transceivers maybe internal or external. Sometimes called a MAU.

Trunking—Two or more ports grouped together as one logical path to increase bandwidth between a switchand a network node when a single path cannot handle thetraffic. Loops are avoided because specific paths aredesignated. Often a single link is designated for floodingbroadcasts and packets of unknown destination. Trunkscan provide redundancy to critical devices.

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Twisted-Pair Cable—A multiple-conductor cable whosecomponent wires are paired together, twisted, and enclosed in a single jacket. A typical Category 5 twisted-pairsegment is composed of a cable with four twisted pairscontained in a single jacket. Each pair consists of twoinsulated copper wires that are twisted together.

VLAN—Virtual Local Area Network. A LAN that maps stationson a basis other than location such as by department, usertype or application. Managing traffic, workstations, andbandwidth can be easier with a VLAN and improve network efficiency.

Web Server—A computer or device that serves up Webpages. By installing server software and connecting acomputer or device to the network, it can become a Webserver. Every web server has an IP address and possibly adomain name.

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Customer ServiceInformation

Warranty

Contemporary Controls (CC) warrants its product to the original purchaser for one year from the product’s shippingdate. If a CC product fails to operate in compliance with itsspecification during this period, CC will, at its option, repairor replace the product at no charge. The customer is, however, responsible for shipping the product; CC assumesno responsibility for the product until it is received. This warranty does not cover repair of products that have been damaged by abuse, accident, disaster, misuse, orincorrect installation.

CC’s limited warranty covers products only as delivered.User modification may void the warranty if the product is damaged by installation of the modifications, in whichcase this warranty does not cover repair or replacement.

This warranty in no way warrants suitability of the product for any specific application.

IN NO EVENT WILL CC BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGESINCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR OTHERINCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUTOF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT EVEN IFCC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCHDAMAGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY PARTY OTHER THAN THE PURCHASER.

THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ORUSE, TITLE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.

Repair or replacement as provided above shall be thepurchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy and CC’s exclusive liability for any breach of warranty.

Technical Support

Contemporary Controls (U.S.A.) will provide technicalsupport on its products by calling +1-630-963-7070 extension Operator each weekday (except holidays)between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Central time.Contemporary Controls Ltd (U.K.) will provide technicalsupport on its products by calling +44 (024) 7641 3786each weekday (except holidays) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. United Kingdom time. If you have a problemoutside these hours, leave a voice-mail message in the CCafter hours mailbox after calling our main phone number. You can also fax your request by calling 1-630-963-0109 (U.S.) or +44 (024) 7641 3923 (U.K.), or contact us viae-mail at [email protected] or [email protected]. You can visit our website at www.ccontrols.com. When contacting us, please leave a detailed description of the problem. We will contact you by phone the next business

day or in the manner your instructions indicate. We willattempt to resolve the problem over the phone or by e-mail. If unresolvable, the customer will be given an RMAnumber so the product may be returned to CC for review.

Warranty Repair

Products under warranty that were not subjected tomisuse or abuse will be repaired at no charge to the customer. The customer, however, pays for shipping the product back to CC while CC pays for the return shipmentto the customer. CC normally ships ground. Internationalshipments may take longer. If it has been determined thatthe product was misused or abused, CC will provide thecustomer with a quotation for repair. No chargeable workwill be done without customer approval.

Non-Warranty Repair

CC provides a repair service for all its products. Repair charges are based upon a fixed fee depending uponthe complexity of the product. Therefore, Customer Servicecan provide a quotation on the repair cost at the time aReturned Material Authorization (RMA) is requested. Customers pay the cost of shipping the defective productto CC and will be invoiced for the return shipment to theirfacility. No repair will be performed without customerapproval. If a product is determined to be unrepairable, thecustomer will be asked if the product can be replaced witha refurbished product (assuming one is available). Underno circumstances will CC replace a defective product without customer approval. Allow ten working days for repairs.

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