Factory price Ethernet-APL field switch without auxiliary power supply

Instrava suppliers assist you in sourcing Ethernet-APL field switches. Recognizing their critical role in industrial system upgrades, we prioritize your needs to help you select the most suitable products.
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Ethernet-APL Switch Description

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This Ethernet-APL Field Switch is specifically designed for field-level Ethernet-APL deployment, enabling long-distance industrial Ethernet communication and PoDL power delivery without requiring an additional auxiliary power supply.

The 8-port Ethernet-APL Field Switch integrates 2 Trunk interfaces and 6 Spur interfaces into a compact industrial-grade platform, allowing seamless expansion of Ethernet-APL process networks in demanding industrial environments. The switch receives both power and data from upstream Ethernet-APL power switches through the Trunk interfaces and directly distributes PoDL power and Ethernet communication to field instruments through the Spur interfaces.

Built around IEEE802.3cg-2019 10BASE-T1L technology, the switch supports transparent Ethernet transmission for industrial protocols such as PROFINET, MODBUS TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP, CC-Link IE, and POWERLINK. This allows users to modernize legacy field networks into intelligent Ethernet-APL architectures suitable for Industry 4.0 and Industrial IoT applications.

With IP66 protection, aluminum waterproof housing, long-distance communication capability, and industrial PoDL support, this Ethernet-APL Field Switch is ideal for harsh process industries including oil & gas, chemical plants, pharmaceuticals, power generation, and water treatment systems.

Internal PCB and terminal block layout of an 8-port Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) APL field switch.
System architecture diagram of Ethernet-APL field switches (no auxiliary power) in a trunk-and-spur configuration.

Ethernet-APL field switch key advantages include:

No auxiliary power supply required
IEEE802.3cg-2019 compliant 10BASE-T1L communication
Long-distance Ethernet transmission up to 1000m on Trunk lines
Spur communication distance up to 200m
Simultaneous data and power transmission over SPE cable
Supports Ethernet-APL Power Classes A, C, 3, and 4
Transparent industrial Ethernet protocol transmission
Compact field-level Ethernet-APL expansion architecture
Reduced wiring and installation costs
Optimized for process automation and smart instrumentation

The switch supports cascading expansion through dual Trunk interfaces, making it highly suitable for large-scale Ethernet-APL network deployment across industrial production facilities.

For more product information, please refer to the Ethernet-APL field switch manual.

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Ethernet-APL Switch Parameter  

Parameter CategoryItemSpecification
Ethernet-APL InterfacesInterface Type5.08-3Pin pluggable terminal
Ethernet StandardIEEE802.3cg-2019, 10BASE-T1L
Communication Speed10Mbit/s full duplex
Transmission MediumSingle pair twisted cable
Signal VoltageTrunk: 2.4Vpp / Spur: 1.0Vpp
Trunk DistanceUp to 1000m
Spur DistanceUp to 200m
Port Quantity2 × Trunk ports, 6 × Spur ports
Supported ProtocolsPROFINET, MODBUS TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP, CC-Link IE, POWERLINK
PoDL PowerTrunk Input Voltage48–54VDC
Trunk Power ClassesEthernet-APL Class 3 & 4
Spur Output Voltage12VDC
Spur Output PowerMax 2W per port
Spur Power ClassesEthernet-APL Class A & C
ProtectionReverse Polarity ProtectionSupported
Surge ProtectionSupported
EnvironmentProtection RatingIP66
Operating Temperature-20°C to +75°C
MechanicalHousing MaterialCast aluminum waterproof enclosure
Dimensions200 × 130 × 80 mm
Weight1.2kg
InstallationBackplate screw mounting

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