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  1. Industrial Ethernet switches - IP67 / IP69K
  2. Technology

Industrial ethernet switches: Technology

Unmanaged Ethernet switches from ifm provide an simple and inexpensive way to reduce Industrial Ethernet cabling while reducing cabinet space. These unmanaged switches offer a wide range of functions that suits many different application requirements.

Power
StandardLine switches (AL30xx) use A-coded M12 connectors for power. PerformanceLine switches (AL31xx) use L-coded connectors and they may be daisy-chained for simpler power wiring.
Store and forward
The Ethernet switch copies each complete frame into the switch memory buffers and computes a cyclic redundancy check (CRC). If the frame is error-free, the switch forwards the frame out the appropriate interface.
Autonegotiation
This feature allows a port on a switch, router, server or other device to communicate with the device on the other end of the link to determine the optimal duplex mode and speed for the connection.
Auto MDIX
Auto MDIX (Medium Dependent Interface Crossover) ports allow you to use either a straight-through or crossover cable when connected to the network. The auto MDIX feature will auto-detect the type of cables connected and allow them to function properly.
Connection speed
Each port on the switch can support both 10 Mbps and 100 Mpbs connection speeds.
Protection rating
The field mount Ethernet switches are the perfect complements to ifm's IO-Link master family. They feature the same design, port configuration and standardized M12 connections. Their robust fully-overmolded housings withstand IP67 and IP69K ennvironments.
Approval for mobile vehicles
With increased operating temperatures, voltage range and high vibration and shock resistance, the switches are suitable for harsh environments. The E20 approval designates the product is also suited for outdoor mobile vehicles.