Red Lion SLX-3ES Data Sheet

SLX-3ES Industrial Ethernet Media Converter

The SLX-3ES is an Ethernet copper to ber media converter that provides fast performance allowing for
real-time operation in industrial networking applications. These ruggedized converters are industrial
hardened to provide superior reliability. They require no user setup and immediately start operating as
soon as they’re powered up.

DATASHEET

SLX-3ES Industrial Ethernet Media Converter

SlimLine Plus Unmanaged Industrial Connectivity

APPLICATION SCENARIO: VIDEO & SECURITY

Sixnet Ethernet Series

The SLX-3ES is an Ethernet copper to ber media converter that provides fast performance allowing for
real-time operation in industrial networking applications. These ruggedized converters are industrial
hardened to provide superior reliability. They require no user setup and immediately start operating as
soon as they’re powered up.

DATASHEET

SLX-3ES Industrial Ethernet Media Converter

SlimLine Plus Unmanaged Industrial Connectivity

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Real-Time Ethernet Performance

• Provides plug-and-play simplicity

• Offers ease of use

– Fast wire-speed switching
– Intelligent message routing
– 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

APPLICATION SCENARIO: VIDEO & SECURITY

Sixnet Ethernet Series

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

Sixnet Ethernet Series

The SLX-3ES is an Ethernet copper to ber media converter that provides fast performance allowing for

DATASHEET

SLX-3ES Industrial Ethernet Media Converter

SlimLine Plus Unmanaged Industrial Connectivity

Sixnet Ethernet Series

Sixnet Networking Series

SlimLine Plus Unmanaged Industrial Connectivity

real-time operation in industrial networking applications. These ruggedized converters are industrial
hardened to provide superior reliability. They require no user setup and immediately start operating as
soon as they’re powered up.

APPLICATION SCENARIO: VIDEO & SECURITY

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

2 fast Ethernet (10/100) ports

•

1 ber optic (10/100BaseFX) port for

•

distances up to 120km

Slim DIN-rail packaging

•

High performance and reliability

•

Industrial-hardened design

•

APPLICATIONS

Video & Security

•

Transportation

•

Oil & Gas

•

Mining

•

Maritime

•

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Real-Time Ethernet Performance

• Provides plug-and-play simplicity

• Offers ease of use

– Fast wire-speed switching
– Intelligent message routing
– 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

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-3ES 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
flow control on all ports

• MAC addresses: 1,024

• Memory bandwidth: 3.2 Gbps

• Latency (typical): (plus frame time)
– 5 uS for 100 Mbps
– 16 uS for 10 Mbps

• Ethernet isolation: 1,500 Vrms 1 minute

RJ45 Copper Ports

• 2 RJ45 ports fully IEEE 802.3 compliant

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

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

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

Fiber Optic Ports

• 1 100 Mbps fiber optic ports

• Connector style: SC or ST

• Multimode: links up to 4 km typical; use
with 50-62.5/125 micron fiber

• Singlemode: links up to 120 km typical;
use with 9/125 micron fiber

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 uS)

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,

802.1D/w, 802.1p and 802.1Q

• 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 rated per ABS

• 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

All specifications are subject to change.
Contact Sixnet to learn more.

ORDER GUIDE

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]

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]

conformal coating optional)

802.1D/w, 802.1p and 802.1Q

EN61010-1, CE

2/4, CE

C22.2/213 (Class I, Div 2); EN60079-15
(Zone 2; Category 3), CE (ATEX)

MIL-HNDBK-217F2

(7.62cm x 2.54cm x 11.43cm)

Type: Unmanaged
Operation: store and forward wire-speed

switching, non-blocking

Modes: full or half duplex operation with

flow control on all ports
MAC addresses: 1,024
Memory bandwidth: 3.2 Gbps
Latency (typical): (plus frame time)

– 5 uS for 100 Mbps

– 16 uS for 10 Mbps
Ethernet isolation: 1,500 Vrms 1 minute

2 RJ45 ports fully IEEE 802.3 compliant
Speed (10/100) and duplex settings

(full or half): auto-detecting or manually

configurable
Auto-MDI/MDIX-crossover

Connect. Monitor. Control.

automatically supports either straight or

crossed cables
Auto-polarity for automatic correction of

crossed TD and RD pairs

1 100 Mbps fiber optic ports
Connector style: SC or ST
Multimode: links up to 4 km typical; use

with 50-62.5/125 micron fiber
Singlemode: links up to 120 km typical;

use with 9/125 micron fiber

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 uS)

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

SLX-3ES-2SC

SLX-3ES-2ST

SLX-3ES-3SC

SLX-3ES-3ST

SLX-3ES-3SCL

SLX-3ES-3STL

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,

802.1D/w, 802.1p and 802.1Q

• 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 rated per ABS

• NEMA TS-2 for trafc control systems

2 RJ45 ports and 1 multimode ber SC, 4 km

2 RJ45 ports and 1 multimode ber ST, 4 km

2 RJ45 ports and 1 singlemode ber SC, 20+ km

2 RJ45 ports and 1 singlemode ber ST, 20+ km

2 RJ45 ports and 1 singlemode ber SC, 40+ km

2 RJ45 ports and 1 singlemode ber ST, 40+ km

• 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 specifications are subject to change.

• 5 years on design and manufacturing defects

Contact Sixnet to learn more.

All specifications 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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