
Ethernet Switch – Value Line
IE-SW-VL16 Series
Hardware Installation Guide
Sixth Edition, October 2012
1243330000/05/10.12
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Overview
The IE-SW-VL16 Series of 16-port smart Ethernet switches provides an
economical solution for your Ethernet connections. As an added bonus, the
built-in smart alarm function helps system maintainers monitor the health of
your Ethernet network.
IE-SW-VL16 Series has an operating temperature range of 0 to 60°C (Standard
models) or optional a extended operating temperature range from -40 to 75°C
and is designed to withstand a high degree of vibration and shock. The rugged
hardware design makes IE-SW-VL16 Series perfect for ensuring that your
Ethernet equipment can withstand critical industrial applications, such as in
hazardous locations (Class 1 Division 2/ Zone 2), and complies with FCC,
TÜV, UL, and CE Standards.
Package Checklist
The IE-SW-VL16 Series is shipped with the following items. If any of these
items is missing or damaged, please contact your Weidmüller customer service
for assistance.
1 Ethernet Switch
Hardware Installation Guide
Protective caps for unused ports
Features
High Performance Network Switching Technology
10/100BaseT(X) (RJ45), 100BaseFX (SC/ST type, Multi/Single mode)
IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3x
Store and Forward switching process type, with 4K address entries
10/100M, Full/Half-Duplex, MDI/MDIX auto-sensing
Industrial Grade Reliablity
Power failure, port break alarm by relay output
Redundant dual DC power inputs
Rugged Design
Standard operating temperature range from 0 to 60°C or extended operating
temperature of -40 to 75°C for (-T) models
IP30, rugged high-strength case
DIN-Rail or panel mounting ability

Panel Layout of
IE-SW-VL16-16TX
1. Grounding screw
2. Terminal block for power input
(PWR1, PWR2) and relay output
3. Heat dissipation orifices
4. DIP switches
(IE-SW-VL16 Series has 18 DIP
switches in total; 2 DIP switches
are reserved)
5. Power input PWR1 LED
6. Power input PWR2 LED
7. Fault LED
8. 10/100BaseT(X) Port
9. TP port’s 100 Mbps LED
10. TP port’s 10 Mbps LED
11. Article Number
12. Screw hole for wall mounting kit
13. DIN-Rail Kit

Panel Layout of
IE-SW-VL16-14TX-2SC (SC-type) and
IE-SW-VL16-14TX-2ST (ST-type)
NOTE:
The appearance of models
IE-SW-VL16-14TX-2SC and
IE-SW-VL16-14TX-2ST are - apart
from the optical connectors identical.
1. Grounding screw
2. Terminal block for power input
(PWR1, PWR2) and relay output
3. Heat dissipation orifices
4. DIP switches (IE-SW-VL16 Series
has 18 DIP switches in total; 2 DIP
switches are reserved)
5. Power input PWR1 LED
6. Power input PWR2 LED
7. Fault LED
8. 10/100BaseT(X) Port
9. TP port’s 100 Mbps LED
10. TP port’s 10 Mbps LED
11. Article Number
12. 100BaseFX Port
13. 100BaseFX Port
14. FX port’s 100 Mbps LED
15. Screw hole for wall mounting kit
16. DIN-Rail Kit

Mounting Dimensions (unit = mm)
DIN-Rail Mounting
The aluminum DIN-Rail attachment plate should already be fixed to the back
panel of IE-SW-VL16 Series when you take it out of the box. If you need to
reattach the DIN-Rail attachment plate, make sure the stiff metal spring is
situated towards the top, as shown in the figures below.
STEP 1:
Insert the top of the DIN-Rail into the
slot just below the stiff metal spring.
STEP 2:
The DIN-Rail attachment unit will
snap into place as shown below.
To remove Ethernet Switch from the DIN-Rail, simply reverse Steps 1 and 2
above.