
FL SWITCH SFN…
Five- and Eight-Port Standard Function Ethernet
Switches with Narrow Housings –
Gigabit as an Option
AUTOMATION
Data Sheet
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1Description
The FL SWITCH SFN… range of Factory Line switches with
standard functions in numerous versions can be used for
quick and cost-effective Ethernet network expansion to the
field level. Due to their narrow housing design, the
components are suitable for universal remote use in control
cabinets and junction boxes. The switches have five or eight
ports, up to two of which are glass fiber ports provided in SC
or ST format. The switches support the auto negotiation
function at the twisted pair ports and offer transmission
speeds of 10/100/1000 Mbps depending on the switch
version. Mixed operation for the connection of segments
with different data transmission speeds is also supported.
The glass fiber ports only support 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps
(Gigabit version).
The RJ45 ports offer an auto crossing function, which means
it is not necessary to make a distinction between 1:1 and
crossover cables.
The fiber optic ports can be used to extend the segment
length up to 20 km. Unused RJ45 ports can be fitted with
security caps to provide mechanical protection against
unauthorized use.
The FL SWITCH SFN…GT… switches offer additional
gigabit performance, alarm contact and redundant power
input capability.
2Features
– Increased network performance
– Switched Ethernet reduces traffic and non
predictable timing
– Quality of Service: Pretagged high priority
messages are forwarded before lower priority
messages during periods of high network traffic
loading
– Gigabit options for data intensive applications
– Gigabit switches support jumbo frames up to
9600 bytes per frame
– Easy network expansion
– No configuration of the switch
– Auto negotiation and autocross simplify cabling
– Coupling copper network segments with different
bit rates with automatic detection of the data
transmission speed of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps or
1000 Mbps depending on the switch version
– Fiber optic options extend distance and electrical noise
immunity
– 1- or 2-port options
– SC or ST connector options
– Multimode or singlemode option
– Low cost, low complexity security (optional)
– Connect Layer 1 security elements at the RJ45 port
to restrict access or tampering
Please note the different connection directions of the transmission media for five-port switches: copper cables
are connected at the front, glass fiber cables at the bottom.
Make sure you always use the latest documentation.
It can be downloaded at www.phoenixcontact.net/catalog
This data sheet is valid for all products listed on the following page:
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FL SWITCH SFN…
– No software setup needed
3Ordering Data
Ethernet Switches with 10/100 Mbps
Description Type Order No. Pcs./Pkt.
Ethernet switch with 5 RJ45 ports for 10/100 Mbps FL SWITCH SFN 5TX 2891152 1
Ethernet switch with 4 RJ45 ports and
1 fiber optic port in SC format for 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet switch with 4 RJ45 ports and
1 fiber optic port in ST format for 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet switch with 8 RJ45 ports for 10/100 Mbps FL SWITCH SFN 8TX 2891929 1
Ethernet switch with 7 RJ45 ports and
1 fiber optic port in SC format for 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet switch with 7 RJ45 ports and
1 fiber optic port in ST format for 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet switch with 6 RJ45 ports and 2 fiber optic ports in SC format FL SWITCH SFN 6TX/2FX 2891314 1
Ethernet switch with 6 RJ45 ports and
2 fiber optic ports in ST format for 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet Switches with 10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit)
Description Type Order No. Pcs./Pkt.
Ethernet switch with 8 RJ45 ports for 10/100/1000 Mbps FL SWITCH SFN 8GT 2891673 1
Ethernet switch with 7 RJ45 ports for 10/100/1000 Mbps and 1 fiber optic port
in SC format (multi-mode), 850 nm up to 550 m distance
Ethernet switch with 6 RJ45 ports for 10/100/1000 Mbps and 2 fiber optic ports
in SC format (multi-mode), 850 nm up to 550 m distance
Ethernet switch with 6 RJ45 ports for 10/100/1000 Mbps and 2 fiber optic ports
in SC format (single mode), 1310 nm up to 10 km distance
Ethernet switch with 6 RJ45 ports for 10/100/1000 Mbps and 2 fiber optic ports
in SC format (single mode), 1310 nm up to 20 km distance
FL SWITCH SFN 4TX/FX 2891851 1
FL SWITCH SFN 4TX/FX ST 2891453 1
FL SWITCH SFN 7TX/FX 2891097 1
FL SWITCH SFN 7TX/FX ST 2891110 1
FL SWITCH SFN 6TX/2FX ST 2891411 1
FL SWITCH SFN 7GT/SX 2891518 1
FL SWITCH SFN 6GT/2SX 2891398 1
FL SWITCH SFN 6GT/2LX 2891987 1
FL SWITCH SFN 6GT/2LX-20 2891563 1
Accessories
Description Type Order No. Pcs./Pkt.
Universal end clamp E/NS 35 N 0800886 50
Dust protection caps for RJ45 female connectors FL RJ45 PROTECT CAP 2832991 10
Patch angle with 2 ports in CAT 5e FL PF 2TX CAT5E 2891165 1
Patch angle with 8 ports in CAT 5e FL PF 8TX CAT5E 2891178 1
Patch angle with 2 ports in CAT 6 FL PF 2TX CAT6 2891068 1
Patch angle with 8 ports in CAT 6 FL PF 8TX CAT6 2891071 1
Patch angle with security elements for 2 ports in CAT 5e FL PF SEC 2TX 2832687 1
Patch angle with security elements for 8 ports in CAT 5e FL PF SEC 8TX 2832690 1
Patchbox 8 x RJ45 CAT 5e, pre-assembled, can be retrofitted FL PBX 8TX 2832496 1
Patchbox 6 x RJ45 CAT 5e and 4 SC-RJ, glass pre-assembled, can be
retrofitted
Patch cable, CAT 5, pre-assembled, 0.3 m long FL CAT5 PATCH 0,3 2832250 10
Patch cable, CAT 5, pre-assembled, 0.5 m long FL CAT5 PATCH 0,5 2832263 10
Patch cable, CAT 5, pre-assembled, 1.0 m long FL CAT5 PATCH 1,0 2832276 10
Patch cable, CAT 5, pre-assembled, 1.5 m long FL CAT5 PATCH 1,5 2832221 10
Patch cable, CAT 5, pre-assembled, 2.0 m long FL CAT5 PATCH 2,0 2832289 10
Patch cable, CAT 5, pre-assembled, 3.0 m long FL CAT5 PATCH 3,0 2832292 10
Patch cable, CAT 5, pre-assembled, 5.0 m long FL CAT5 PATCH 5,0 2832580 10
Patch cable, CAT 5, pre-assembled, 7.5 m long FL CAT5 PATCH 7,5 2832616 10
Patch cable, CAT 5, pre-assembled, 10.0 m long FL CAT5 PATCH 10 2832629 10
Security set for 4 RJ45 ports FL SEC PAC 4TX 2832865 4
Security frame for SFN switch and patch fields, green FL PLUG GUARD, GN 2891615 20
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FL PBX 6TX/4FX 2832506 1

FL SWITCH SFN…
Accessories
Description Type Order No. Pcs./Pkt.
Security frame for SFN switch and patch fields, red FL PLUG GUARD, RD 2891712 20
Security frame for SFN switch and patch fields, white FL PLUG GUARD, WH 2891819 20
Security frame for SFN switch and patch fields FL PORT GUARD 2891220 20
Security frame for SFN switch and patch fields FL PLUG GUARD KEY 2891327 1
Security element for FL CAT patch FL PATCH SAFE CLIP 2891246 20
4 Technical Data
General Data
Function Switch/repeater; conforms to standard IEEE 802.3
Latency of the communication processor 8 µs plus frame time
Housing dimensions (width x height x depth)
5-port switch, without connectors
8-port switch, without connectors
Operating temperature
FL SWITCH SFN …TX… and FL SWITCH SFN 6GT/2LX-20
FL SWITCH SFN 8GT, FL SWITCH SFN 6GT/2SX,
FL SWITCH SFN 7GT/SX
FL SWITCH SFN 6GT/2LX
Storage temperature
FL SWITCH SFN…TX… switches
FL SWITCH SFN…GT… switches (not FL SWITCH SFN 6GT/2LX-20)
FL SWITCH SFN 6GT/2LX-20
Degree of protection IP20, DIN 40050, IEC 60529
Protection class Class 3 VDE 0106; IEC 60536
Humidity (operation and storage) 5% to 95%, no condensation
Air pressure (operation) 86 kPa to 108 kPa, 1500 m above sea level
Air pressure (storage) 66 kPa to 108 kPa, 3500 m above sea level
Mounting NS 35 (EN 60715)
Preferred mounting position Perpendicular to a standard DIN rail
Connection to protective ground Snapped onto a grounded DIN rail
Weight, without connectors
5-port switch
8-port switch
30 x 120 x 100 mm (without COMBICON/without fiber optics)
50 x 120 x 100 mm (without COMBICON/without fiber optics)
0 to 60°C
-25 to 75°C
-25 to 60°C
-20 to 70°C
-35 to 85°C
-20 to 70°C
265 g
440 g
Supply Voltage (US)
Connection type Removable COMBICON, screw-cage connector
Wire size (solid/stranded/AWG) 0.2 to 2.5 mm² / 0.2 to 2.5 mm² / 24 to 12 AWG
Recommended PE wire size 2.5 mm²
Nominal power supply 12 or 24 V DC
Permissible ripple 3.6 V
Permissible voltage range 9VDC to 30.2VDC
Test voltage 500 V DC for one minute
Protection against polarity reversal Present
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Current Consumption and Inrush Current
Current Consumption (max) Inrush Current
FL SWITCH SFN 5TX 90 mA (24 V DC)/205 mA (9 V DC) 2.3 A for 3 ms
FL SWITCH SFN 4TX/FX 140 mA (24 V DC)/405 mA (9 V DC) 2.4 A for 2 ms
FL SWITCH SFN 4TX/FX ST 140 mA (24 V DC)/405 mA (9 V DC) 2.9 A for 2 ms
FL SWITCH SFN 8TX 140 mA (24 V DC)/340 mA (9 V DC) 3.1 A for 2 ms
FL SWITCH SFN 7TX/FX 190 mA (24 V DC)/480 mA (9 V DC) 3.4 A for 2 ms
FL SWITCH SFN 7TX/FX ST 190 mA (24 V DC)/480 mA (9 V DC) 3.4 A for 2 ms
FL SWITCH SFN 6TX/2FX 230 mA (24 V DC)/610 mA (9 V DC) 3.6 A for 2 ms
FL SWITCH SFN 6TX/2FX ST 230 mA (24 V DC)/610 mA (9 V DC) 3.3 A for 2 ms
FL SWITCH SFN 8GT 430 mA (24 V DC)/1010 mA (9 V DC) 3.1 A for 3 ms
FL SWITCH SFN 7GT/SX 320 mA (24 V DC)/900 mA (9 V DC) 4.2 A for 3 ms
FL SWITCH SFN 6GT/2SX 350 mA (24 V DC)/960 mA (9 V DC) 4.4 A for 3 ms
FL SWITCH SFN 6GT/2LX 360 mA (24 V DC)/950 mA (9 V DC) 4.4 A for 3 ms
FL SWITCH SFN 6GT/2LX-20 360 mA (24 V DC)/990 mA (9 V DC) 4.4 A for 3 ms
Interfaces
Total number of RJ45 Ethernet interfaces 5/8
MAC Address Table Size (Entries) 1 K (4, 5, 8 TX versions), 8 K (all others)
Properties of RJ45 Ports
Number 4/5/6/7/8
Connection format 8-pos. RJ45 female connector on the switch
Connection medium Twisted-pair cable with a conductor cross section of 0.14 mm2 to 0.22 mm
Cable impedance 100 Ω
Transmission speed 10/100 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps
Maximum network segment length 100 m
Properties of Fiber Optic Ports
Number 0/1/2
Connection format
100 Mbps
1000 Mbps
Fiber type Glass
Laser protection Class 1 according to DIN EN 60825-1:2001-11
Properties of 100 Mbps Multimode
Transmission rate 100 Mbps full duplex
Wavelength 1300/1310 nm
Maximum transmission length, including 3 dB system reserve and 1.5 dB
connector loss
Transmission power (medium type) dynamic (average)
Minimum
Maximum
Transmission power (medium type) static
Minimum
Maximum
Receiver sensitivity
Minimum
Maximum
Properties of 1000 Mbps Multimode
Transmission rate 1.25 Gbps full duplex
Wavelength 850 nm
SC duplex or ST female connector
SC duplex
5.4 km glass fiber with F-G 50/125 0.7 dB/km F1200
2.4 km glass fiber with F-G 50/125 1.6 dB/km F800
10.4 km glass fiber with F-G 62.5/125 0.7 dB/km F1000
2.8 km glass fiber with F-G 62.5/125 2.6 dB/km F600
-23.5 dBm (50/125 µm) / -20 dBm (62.5/125 µm)
-14 dBm (50/125 µm) / -14 dBm (62.5/125 µm)
-22.5 dBm (50/125 µm) / -19 dBm (62.5/125 µm)
-14 dBm (50/125 µm) / -14 dBm (62.5/125 µm)
-31 dBm (dynamic) / -31 dBm (static)
-14 dBm (dynamic) / -14 dBm (static)
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