New Brainboxes switches designed for local gigabit network infrastructures have recently been added to the TME product catalogue. The British company always focuses on solutions for modern industry; Here, centralizing process control via Ethernet and IoT modules based on popular platforms such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi plays a key role.
What does the TME gigabit ethernet switch offer?
The new Brainboxes switches are divided into two pairs. In fact, the model pairs SW-114 and SW-514 and SW-084 and SW-584 are variants of the same products housed in different housings. SW-114 (unshielded model) and SW-514 (DIN rail-mounted model) are conventional, unmanaged switches for network signal distribution between receivers.
It has four Ethernet ports (RJ-45) that support standard network cables. One of their important features is that they can work with a wide power supply voltage range from 5 V to 30 V DC, so they can be connected to numerous power supply lines already existing in the system.
Moreover, power can be supplied from two independent sources to ensure uninterrupted operation. The wide thermal tolerance range is another important feature, as these switches are designed to handle temperatures between -40°C and 80°C; In this way, they can work under conditions that are not suitable or even considered harmful for “ordinary” products.
The parameters and features of the models SW-084 and SW-584 are similar to the models described above, the first model mentioned is housed in a panel or wall-mounted enclosure (and the operating temperature range is slightly narrower). SFP interface support is the most important feature of these products. The Small Form-factor Pluggable standard is a popular solution, especially in large-scale industrial facilities.
It is designed to facilitate communication over long distances using a variety of cables (both conventional and fiber optic cables) depending on the model used. Features such as impressive parameters, a variety of models and SFP support make Brainboxes switches the perfect solution for building fast, modern and scalable industrial networks.
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Industrial module type: | ethernet switch |
| Module type: | unmanaged |
| Number of ports*: | 4 or 5 |
| Data transmission rate: | 10Mbps, 100Mbps, 1Gbps |
| Mounting method*: | embedded, for DIN rail, screwed |
| Connector type *: | RJ45, SFP |
| Housing material: | plastic |
| IP class*: | IP00, IP20, IP30 |
| Operating temperature*: | -10…60°C or -40…80°C |