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This manual explains how to install and maintain the IP-67 Industrial Ethernet Switches.
Conventions
This guide uses special notation to help enhance your understanding.
Special Notation
The following special notations are used throughout this guide:
Warning
Warning messages alert the reader to situations where personal injury
may result. Warnings are accompanied by the symbol shown, and
precede the topic to which they refer.
Caution
Caution messages alert the reader to situations where equipment damage
may result. Cautions are accompanied by the symbol shown, and
precede the topic to which they refer.
Note
A note provides additional information, emphasizes a point, or gives a
tip for easier operation. Notes are accompanied by the symbol shown,
and follow the text to which they refer.
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This manual will help you install and maintain the IP-67 Industrial Ethernet Switches. These
switches are designed to interconnect Ethernet nodes in a harsh environment and increase
network performance.
Part Numbering
Part Number Device
DRL-750 IP67 Fast Ethernet Unmanaged Switch
DRL-780 IP67 Fast Ethernet Unmanaged Switch
DRL-781 IP67 Fast Ethernet Unmanaged Switch
DRL-782 IP67 Fast Ethernet Unmanaged Switch
Network : 5 ports M12
Power : 5 pins M12 (redundant 9 to 36 VDC)
Network : 8 ports M12
Power : 5 pins Mini-Change Power in / Power out connectors (redundant 9 to 36 VDC)
Network : 8 ports M12
Power : 4 pins Mini-Change Power in / Power out connectors (redundant 9 to 36 VDC)
Network : 8 ports M12
Power : 5 pins M12 Power in / Power out connectors (redundant 9 to 36 VDC)
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Unlike an Ethernet hub, which broadcasts all messages received out all ports, the DRL-7xx
series route Ethernet messages to the appropriate port. In other words, it prepares the network
for optimal bandwidth conditions, reduces the number of collisions.
The DRL-7xx series supports 10BaseT (10 Mbps) or 100BaseT (100 Mbps) on the M-12
ports. Each port, independent of the others, will auto-negotiate the speed and duplex mode.
This allows both 10 Mbps (full or half duplex) and 100Mbps (full or half duplex) devices to
be connected to the same DRL-7xx series Switch.
Performance Specifications
The performance specifications are as follows. For complete technical specifications,
including switch dimensions, refer to Appendix A.
Table 1: Performance Specifications
Ethernet Switch Type Unmanaged
Ports 10BaseT/100BaseTx M12
Required Voltage 9-36VDC (See Appendix A for power consumption for each model)
The Power LEDs indicate the switch is correctly powered.
LED State Meaning
Off Device is powered Off
Green Power is connected correctly
DRL-780 / DRL-781 / DRL-782
There are two Power LEDs on the DRL-78x Switches. PWR1 is used for primary power, and
PWR2 is used for secondary power. Both indicate if power is being applied to the respective
terminal.
Note
The DRL-780/DRL-781/DRL-782 operates while either (or both)
DRL-750
The DRL-750 has only one Power LED. The LED will be lit if power is applied to one or
both of the +24VDC terminals.
PWR1/PWR2 LED lit.
In power redundancy mode, both PWR1 and PWR2 will be lit.
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