Red Lion SLX-3EG Data Sheet

SLX-3EG Industrial Ethernet Media Converter

The SLX-3EG is a 3 port all Gigabit industrial Ethernet media converter that provides fast performance
to enable real-time operation in industrial networking applications. With rugged packaging that offers
superior reliability in the harshest of conditions, our easy-to-use converters require no user setup and
immediately start operating upon power up.

DATASHEET

SLX-3EG Industrial Ethernet Media Converter

SlimLine Plus Gigabit Industrial Connectivity

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Real-Time Ethernet Performance

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•

APPLICATION SCENARIO: VIDEO & SECURITY

Copper

Fiber

Sixnet Ethernet Series

The SLX-3EG is a 3 port all Gigabit industrial Ethernet media converter that provides fast performance
to enable real-time operation in industrial networking applications. With rugged packaging that offers
superior reliability in the harshest of conditions, our easy-to-use converters require no user setup and
immediately start operating upon power up.

DATASHEET

SLX-3EG Industrial Ethernet Media Converter

SlimLine Plus Gigabit Industrial Connectivity

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Real-Time Ethernet Performance

• Provides plug-and-play simplicity

• Offers ease of use

– All Gigabit ports

– Flexible ber conguration via SFP

– Auto-sensing for speed and duplex
– Auto-MDI/MDIX-crossover works with

straight or crossed cables

– Auto-polarity corrects for crossed signals

– No user conguration required

Rugged, Reliable Operation

• Supports deployment in extreme
environments

• Provides high reliability in the toughest
applications

– Ultra-reliable 1,000,000+ hours MTBF
– -40° to +85°C operating temperature
– Rugged corrosion-resistant metal

enclosure

– Hazardous locations for Class I,

APPLICATION SCENARIO: VIDEO & SECURITY

Copper

Fiber

Sixnet Ethernet Series

The SLX-3EG is a 3 port all Gigabit industrial Ethernet media converter that provides fast performance
to enable real-time operation in industrial networking applications. With rugged packaging that offers
superior reliability in the harshest of conditions, our easy-to-use converters require no user setup and
immediately start operating upon power up.

DATASHEET

SLX-3EG Industrial Ethernet Media Converter

SlimLine Plus Gigabit Industrial Connectivity

Sixnet Ethernet Series

The SLX-3EG is a 3 port all Gigabit industrial Ethernet media converter that provides fast performance
to enable real-time operation in industrial networking applications. With rugged packaging that offers
superior reliability in the harshest of conditions, our easy-to-use converters require no user setup and
immediately start operating upon power up.

DATASHEET

SLX-3EG Industrial Ethernet Media Converter

SlimLine Plus Gigabit Industrial Connectivity

APPLICATION SCENARIO: VIDEO & SECURITY

Sixnet Ethernet Series

The SLX-3EG is a 3 port all Gigabit industrial Ethernet media converter that provides fast performance
to enable real-time operation in industrial networking applications. With rugged packaging that offers
superior reliability in the harshest of conditions, our easy-to-use converters require no user setup and
immediately start operating upon power up.

DATASHEET

SLX-3EG Industrial Ethernet Media Converter

SlimLine Plus Gigabit Industrial Connectivity

APPLICATION SCENARIO: VIDEO & SECURITY

Sixnet Ethernet Series

Sixnet Networking Series

SlimLine Plus Gigabit Industrial Connectivity

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

2 Gigabit Ethernet ports

•

(10/100/1000)

1 Gigabit SFP port

•

High performance and reliability

•

Industrial-hardened design

•

APPLICATIONS

Video & Security

•

Transportation

•

Oil & Gas

•

Mining

•

Maritime

•

Provides plug-and-play simplicity
Offers ease of use

– All Gigabit ports

– Flexible ber conguration via SFP

– Auto-sensing for speed and duplex
– Auto-MDI/MDIX-crossover works with

straight or crossed cables

– Auto-polarity corrects for crossed signals

– No user conguration required

– Dual redundant power inputs

Copper

Fiber

Rugged, Reliable Operation

• Supports deployment in extreme
environments

• Provides high reliability in the toughest
applications

– Ultra-reliable 1,000,000+ hours MTBF
– -40° to +85°C operating temperature
– Rugged corrosion-resistant metal

enclosure

– Hazardous locations for Class I,

Div 2 and Zone 2

SLX-3EG Industrial Ethernet Media Converter Specifications

About Red Lion

As the global experts in
communication, monitoring
and control for industrial
automation, Red Lion has been
delivering innovative solutions
to customers for forty years.
Our award-winning technology
enables companies worldwide
to gain real-time data visibility
that drives productivity. Product
brands include Red Lion, Sixnet
and N-Tron. With headquarters in
York, Pennsylvania, the company

has ofces across the Americas,
Asia-Pacic and Europe. Red Lion

is a Spectris company.

For more information,
visit www.redlion.net/sixnet,
call [phone] or
email [e-mail]

SPECIFICATIONS

Ethernet Performance

• Type: unmanaged

• Operation: store and forward wire-speed
switching, non-blocking

• Modes: full or half duplex operation with ow
control on all ports

• MAC addresses: 1,024

• Memory bandwidth: 3.2 Gbps

• Latency (typical/plus frame time)

• – 5 μS for 100 Mbps

• – 16 μS for 10 Mbps

• Jumbo frames: up to 10K

• Ethernet isolation: 1,500 Vrms 1 minute

RJ45 Copper Ports

• 2 RJ45 ports fully IEEE 802.3 compliant

• Speed (10/100/1000) and duplex settings (full
or half): auto-detecting

• Auto-MDI/MDIX-crossover automatically
supports either straight or crossed cables

• Auto-polarity for automatic correction of
crossed TD and RD pairs

SFP Ports

• 1 SFP (pluggable) ports accept Mini-GBIC
transceivers with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps

• See separate datasheet for fiber transceiver
specifications

Power Input

• Dual power inputs for redundant power

• Reverse polarity protection

• Input voltage range: 10 to 30 VDC

• Power consumption (typical with all ports linked
and active): 3.0 W

• Transient protection: 15,000 W peak

• Spike protection: 5,000 W (10 times for 10 μS)

SLX-3EG Industrial Ethernet Media Converter

SlimLine Plus Gigabit Industrial Connectivity

All specications are subject to change.

Contact Sixnet to learn more.

ORDER GUIDE

Environmental

• Operating temperature: -40 to +85°C

• Cold startup: -40°C

• Storage temperature: -40 to +85°C

• Humidity: 5 to 95% RH (non-condensing;
conformal coating optional)

• Shock and vibration: IEC60068-2-6 and -27

• Maximum Operating Altitude: 30,000 ft.

Standards & Compliance

• Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x

• Electrical safety: UL508, CSA C22.2/14;
EN61010-1, CE

• EMC: FCC part 15, ICES-003; EN610006-
2/4, CE

• Hazardous locations: UL1604, CSA
C22.2/213 (Class I, Div 2); EN60079-15
(Zone 2; Category 3), CE (ATEX)

• Marine/maritime/offshore compliance

• NEMA TS-2 for trafc control systems

• MTBF: >2MM hours GB @ 40°C per
MIL-HNDBK-217F2

• RoHs and WEEE compliant

Mechanical

• Material: corrosion-resistant aluminum

• Ingress protection: IP40

• Mounting: DIN-rail or direct-to-panel

• Weight: 6 oz (0.17 kg)

• Dimensions: 3” x 1” x 4.50”
(7.62cm x 2.54cm x 11.43cm)

Warranty

• 5 years on design and manufacturing defects

About Red Lion

As the global experts in
communication, monitoring
and control for industrial
automation, Red Lion has been
delivering innovative solutions
to customers for forty years.
Our award-winning technology
enables companies worldwide
to gain real-time data visibility
that drives productivity. Product
brands include Red Lion, Sixnet
and N-Tron. With headquarters in
York, Pennsylvania, the company

has ofces across the Americas,
Asia-Pacic and Europe. Red Lion

is a Spectris company.

For more information,
visit www.redlion.net/sixnet,
call [phone] or
email [e-mail]

SPECIFICATIONS

About Red Lion

As the global experts in
communication, monitoring
and control for industrial
automation, Red Lion has been
delivering innovative solutions
to customers for forty years.
Our award-winning technology
enables companies worldwide
to gain real-time data visibility
that drives productivity. Product
brands include Red Lion, Sixnet
and N-Tron. With headquarters in
York, Pennsylvania, the company

has ofces across the Americas,
Asia-Pacic and Europe. Red Lion

is a Spectris company.

For more information,
visit www.redlion.net/sixnet,
call [phone] or
email [e-mail]

Environmental

• Operating temperature: -40 to +85°C

• Cold startup: -40°C

• Storage temperature: -40 to +85°C

• Humidity: 5 to 95% RH (non-condensing;
conformal coating optional)

• Shock and vibration: IEC60068-2-6 and -27

• Maximum Operating Altitude: 30,000 ft.

Standards & Compliance

• Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x

• Electrical safety: UL508, CSA C22.2/14;
EN61010-1, CE

• EMC: FCC part 15, ICES-003; EN610006-
2/4, CE

• Hazardous locations: UL1604, CSA
C22.2/213 (Class I, Div 2); EN60079-15
(Zone 2; Category 3), CE (ATEX)

• Marine/maritime/offshore compliance

• NEMA TS-2 for trafc control systems

• MTBF: >2MM hours GB @ 40°C per
MIL-HNDBK-217F2

• RoHs and WEEE compliant

Mechanical

• Material: corrosion-resistant aluminum

• Ingress protection: IP40

• Mounting: DIN-rail or direct-to-panel

• Weight: 6 oz (0.17 kg)

• Dimensions: 3” x 1” x 4.50”
(7.62cm x 2.54cm x 11.43cm)

Warranty

• 5 years on design and manufacturing defects

Ethernet Performance

• Type: unmanaged

• Operation: store and forward wire-speed
switching, non-blocking

• Modes: full or half duplex operation with ow
control on all ports

• MAC addresses: 1,024

• Memory bandwidth: 3.2 Gbps

• Latency (typical/plus frame time)

• – 5 μS for 100 Mbps

• – 16 μS for 10 Mbps

• Jumbo frames: up to 10K

• Ethernet isolation: 1,500 Vrms 1 minute

RJ45 Copper Ports

• 2 RJ45 ports fully IEEE 802.3 compliant

• Speed (10/100/1000) and duplex settings (full
or half): auto-detecting

• Auto-MDI/MDIX-crossover automatically
supports either straight or crossed cables

• Auto-polarity for automatic correction of
crossed TD and RD pairs

SFP Ports

• 1 SFP (pluggable) ports accept Mini-GBIC
transceivers with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps

• See separate datasheet for fiber transceiver
specifications

Power Input

• Dual power inputs for redundant power

• Reverse polarity protection

• Input voltage range: 10 to 30 VDC

• Power consumption (typical with all ports linked
and active): 3.0 W

• Transient protection: 15,000 W peak

• Spike protection: 5,000 W (10 times for 10 μS)

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

SLX-3EG-1SFP

GMFIBER-SFP-500

GMFIBER-SFP-2K

GSFIBER-SFP-10K

GSFIBER-SFP-30K

GSFIBER-SFP-50K

GSFIBER-SFP-80K

All Gigabit, 2 RJ45 ports and 1 SFP ber port

Gigabit SFP ber transceiver, mm, 550 m

Gigabit SFP ber transceiver, mm, 2 km

Gigabit SFP ber transceiver, sm, 10 km

Gigabit SFP ber transceiver, sm, 30 km

Gigabit SFP ber transceiver, sm, 50 km

Gigabit SFP ber transceiver, sm, 80 km

Connect. Monitor. Control.

Environmental

• Operating temperature: -40 to +85°C

• Cold startup: -40°C

• Storage temperature: -40 to +85°C

• Humidity: 5 to 95% RH (non-condensing;
conformal coating optional)

• Shock and vibration: IEC60068-2-6 and -27

• Maximum Operating Altitude: 30,000 ft.

Standards & Compliance

• Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x

• Electrical safety: UL508, CSA C22.2/14;
EN61010-1, CE

• EMC: FCC part 15, ICES-003; EN610006­2/4, CE

• Hazardous locations: UL1604, CSA
C22.2/213 (Class I, Div 2); EN60079-15
(Zone 2; Category 3), CE (ATEX)

• Marine/maritime/offshore compliance

• NEMA TS-2 for trafc control systems

• MTBF: >2MM hours GB @ 40°C per
MIL-HNDBK-217F2

• RoHs and WEEE compliant

Mechanical

• Material: corrosion-resistant aluminum

• Ingress protection: IP40

• Mounting: DIN-rail or direct-to-panel

• Weight: 6 oz (0.17 kg)

• Dimensions: 3” x 1” x 4.50”
(7.62cm x 2.54cm x 11.43cm)

Warranty

All specications are subject to change.

• 5 years on design and manufacturing defects

Contact Sixnet to learn more.

All specications are subject to change.

Contact Sixnet to learn more.

As the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for
industrial automation and networking, Red Lion has been delivering
innovative solutions for over forty years. Our automation, Ethernet and
cellular M2M technology enables companies worldwide to gain real-time
data visibility that drives productivity. Product brands include Red Lion,
N-Tron and Sixnet. With headquarters in York, Pennsylvania, the company
has offices across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe. Red Lion is
part of Spectris plc, the productivity-enhancing instrumentation and
controls company

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