N-Tron 716M12 RED LION N-Tron Managed Ethernet Switch (M12)

Description

N-Tron 716M12 RED LION N-Tron Managed Ethernet Switch (M12)

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Product Description (Detailed Explanation)

The 716M12 stands out in the industrial market due to its use of M12 connectors instead of standard RJ45 ports. This mechanical locking interface ensures that cables cannot be shaken loose, making it the industry standard for rolling stock and heavy machinery.

• Port Configuration: It features 16 Fast Ethernet (10/100BaseTX) ports, all utilizing M12 D-coded female connectors.

• Management Capabilities: As a fully managed switch, it supports advanced networking features such as N-Ring™ (redundant ring technology), VLAN, Quality of Service (QoS), and IGMP Snooping.

• Environmental Sealing: The enclosure is rated IP67, meaning it is completely dust-tight and can withstand temporary immersion in water.

Product Parameters (Technical Specifications)

Product Advantages (Key Benefits)

• Ultra-Rugged Reliability: The M12 connectors and IP67 housing eliminate the need for a protective NEMA enclosure, allowing the switch to be mounted directly on machine frames or outside vehicles.

• Rapid Network Recovery: Red Lion’s proprietary N-Ring™ technology can heal a ring network failure in under 30 milliseconds, ensuring that process control data is not lost during a cable break.

• High Bandwidth Backplane: It features a non-blocking wire-speed architecture, ensuring maximum data throughput even when all 16 ports are heavily loaded.

• Monitoring & Diagnostics: Support for N-View™ OLE for Process Control (OPC) allows the switch to send detailed health status directly to HMI/SCADA systems.

Precautions (Important Notes)

• M12 Cable Selection: Ensure that all connected M12 cables are D-coded. Using the wrong coding (like A-coded or X-coded) can damage the pins or prevent communication.

• Torque Requirements: To maintain the IP67 waterproof rating, M12 connectors must be tightened to the manufacturer’s specified torque (typically 0.4 to 0.6 Nm). Hand-tightening may not be sufficient for high-vibration environments.

• Power Supply Polarity: Although it has redundant power inputs, ensure the DC voltage remains within the 10-30V range. Over-voltage can blow internal protection fuses.

• Grounding: Proper grounding of the metal chassis is essential to protect the switch from electromagnetic interference (EMI) and static discharge in outdoor or railway applications.

Product Applications (Typical Use Cases)

The N-Tron 716M12 is primarily used in “On-Board” and “On-Machine” environments:

• Railway & Rolling Stock: Connecting passenger Wi-Fi, security cameras (CCTV), and train control management systems (TCMS) where EN50155 standards are required.

• Heavy Mining Equipment: Networking sensors and cameras on excavators and haul trucks that operate in high-dust and high-vibration zones.

• Food & Beverage Processing: Installations in “wash-down” areas where equipment is frequently cleaned with high-pressure water and chemicals.

• Offshore & Marine: Used on decks or in engine rooms where salt spray and moisture would corrode standard RJ45 switches.

Shipping Port: Xiamen, China

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