AplSwitch Field
16 port Ethernet-APL Field Switch for use in Zone 2
- Transparent connection of intrinsically safe Ethernet-APL field devices to Industrial Ethernet networks
- Supplies the field devices with intrinsically safe power
- Installable in Ex Zone 2
- Easy integration into automation systems
Ethernet-APL for seamless and reliable integration into DCS and AMS systems
- 16 Ethernet APL spur „2-WISE“ ports
- PROFINET enabled switch with support for PROFINET MRP ring topology
- Supports all major DCS and AMS systems like
- Emerson, Siemens, ABB and others
- Ensures stable networks via ingress/egress support
Extensive diagnostics
- Integrated PROFINET diagnostic functions for easy commission, maintaining and trouble shooting
- Local display for instant commissioning diagnostics
- Enhanced FDI support for easy device integration and parametrization
Allows installation in hazardous areas
- All product variants can be installed in Ex zone 2
- Field Devices located in Ex zone 0 and 1 can be connected to the switch
- Ruggedized and robust housing for field installation IP30
PowerClass A and B support for APL Field devices
- Allows usage of more complex/power intensive field devices
- APL power class B supports up to 1,17 W per device on 4 ports
- Futureproof since no limitation to power class A with 0,54 W
Technical Data
| Explosion Protection | Installation (zones) Ex interface zone IECEx certificate IECEx gas explosion protection IECEx dust explosion protection ATEX certificate ATEX gas explosion protection ATEX dust explosion protection Notes |
2
0, 1, 2, 20, 21, 22
in preparation
Ex ec ia [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc (in preparation)
[Ex ia Da] IIIC (in preparation)
in preparation
 II3(1)GExecia[iaGa]IICT4Gc(inpreparation) II(1)D[ExiaDa]IIIC(inpreparation)Certificates in preparation
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| Safety Data | Max. voltage U0 Max. current I0 (Ex ia) Max. power P0 (Ex ia) Max. permissible external capacity C0 for IIC Max. permissible external inductance L0 for IIC Max. external capac. C0 (IIB/IIIC) Max. external induc. L0 (IIB/IIIC) Internal inductance Lᵢ (coil) Internal capacitance Cᵢ (coil) AC rated insulation voltage Um Intrinsic safety concept |
17.5 V 380 mA 1.67 W 0.25 μF 0.15 mH 1.5 μF 0.5 mH negligible negligible 60 V 2-WISE (CLC IEC/TS 60079-47) |
| Electrical Data | Interface 1 version Transfer rate interface 1 Number of ports interface 1 Connection type interface 1 Cable shield earthing inter. 1 Interface 2 version Transfer rate interface 2 Number of ports interface 2 Connection type interface 2 Link network 1 LED Link network 2 LED Link network 3 LED Link network 4 LED |
100BASE-TX 100 MBit/s 2 (XT1, XT2) RJ45 (EIA/TIA 568B) direct 100BASE-FX 100 MBit/s 2 (XT3, XT4) SFP (optional) “XT1” LED, yellow “XT2” LED, yellow “XT3” LED, yellow “XT4” LED, yellow |
| Auxiliary Power | Auxiliary power nominal voltage Auxiliary power voltage range Auxiliary power 1 LED Auxiliary power 2 LED Max. current consumpt. 24 V DC Max. current consumpt. 48 V DC Max. power consumption 24 V DC Max. power consumption 48 V DC Max. power dissipation at 24 V Max. power dissipation 48 V Auxiliary power connection Auxil. power connection type Conductor cross-section rigid min. auxiliary power Conductor cross-section rigid max. auxiliary power Conductor cross-section flexible min. auxiliary power Conductor cross-section flexible max. auxiliary power |
24 V DC, 48 V DC 19.2…..57.6 V DC “PWR1” LED, green “PWR2” LED, green 1.3 A 0.65 A 31.2 W 31.2 W 19 W 19 W 2 (PWR1, PWR2) Plugable spring clamp terminal 4-pin BK Plugable screw terminal 4-pin BK 0.5 mm² 2.5 mm² 0.5 mm² 2.5 mm² |
| Galvanic Isolation | Test voltage for galvanic separation Auxiliary power/spurs Auxiliary power/100BASE-TX Auxiliary power/SFP 100BASE-TX/SFP Spurs/100BASE-TX Between spurs |
According to standard EN 60079-11 ≥ 1500 V AC ≥ 1500 V AC ≥ 1500 V AC ≥ 1500 V AC ≥ 1500 V AC none |
| Field Device Interface |
Spursversion
Numberofportsspurs
Characteristicspurs
Transferratespurs
LinkspursLED
PowerClass
Max.numberofspurspowerclassA
Max.numberofspurspowerclassB
Max.numberofspursPROFIBUSPA
Open-circuitvoltagepwrcl.A
Open-circuitvoltagepwrcl.BUA
OutputnominalcurrentpowerclassA
OutputnominalcurrentpowerclassB
OutputpowerpowerclassA
OutputpowerpowerclassB
Cableshieldearthingspurs
Spursconnections
Spursconnectiontype
Conductorcross-sectionflexiblemin.spurs
Conductorcross-sectionflexiblemax.spurs
Conductorcross-sectionrigidmin.spurs
Conductor cross-section rigid max. spurs
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Ethernet-APL (10BASE-T1L) 16 2-WISE power supply 10 MBit/s vollduplex S01 … S16 LED, yellow A B 16 4 0 13.65 V 12.80 V 55.56 mA 115.00 mA 0.54 W 1.17 W capacitive 16 Plugable spring-clamp terminal 3-pin BU Plugable screw terminal 3-pin BU 0.50 mm² 2.50 mm² 0.50 mm² 2.50 mm² |
| Device Specific Data |
Protocols 1
Characteristic protocol 1
Availability protoco l1
Functions protocol 1
Configuration protocol 1
Protocols 2
Characteristic protocol 2
Availability protocol 2
Functions protocol 2
Configuration protocol 2
User interface
Device integration
Ethernet functions
Security
Real-time clock
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PROFINET Device, conformity class B System redundancy S2, MRP Dynamic reconfiguration, Network load class I Pruning Rate limiter GSDML EtherNet/IP Adaptor DLR in progress EDS Web server Display LEDs FDI OPC UA SNMP DHCP HTTPS Password management Port lock Yes |
| Diagnostics | Physical layer 10BASE-T1L Communication Ambient condition Diagnostics connections Maintenance required LED Start-up process LED LED group error Diagnostics connection type Conductor cross-section flexible min. diagnostics Conductor cross-section flexible max. diagnostics Conductor cross-section rigid min. diagnostics Conductor cross-section rigid max. diagnostics |
SNR TDR Shield unbalance Lost packets LLDP Temperature, humidity 1 x Pt100, 2-wire (SPT) “M/S” LED, blue “BOOT” LED, green „ERR“ LED, red Spring clamp terminal 2-pin BU 0.25 mm² 1.5 mm² 0.25 mm² 1.5 mm² |
| Display | Display resolution Display Display size in inches Display operation Retrievable information Device reset |
256 x 64 pixels OLED WH/BK 2.00 4 operating keys, capacitive Device data Ethernet diagnostics Physical layer diagnostics Operating keys |
| Ambient Conditions | Ambient temperature Storage temperature Max. operating altitude Max. relative humidity Degr. of pollution (IEC 60664) |
-40 °C … +70 °C -40 °C … +65 °C when using SFP module -40 °C … +60 °C when using Power Class B ports -40 °C … +80 °C < 2000 m 95% non-condensing 1 2 |
| Mechanical Data | Degree of protection (IP) (IEC 60529) Fire resistance (UL 94) Pollutant class Enclosure material Dimensions (L x W x H) Length Width Height Weight Weight |
IP30 V0 corresponds to G3 (ISA-71-04-2013) Aluminium, painted 260,000 x 292,000 x 52,600 mm 260 mm 292 mm 52.6 mm 2.9 kg 6.39 lb |
| Mounting / Installation | Mounting type Mounting orientation |
On mounting plate Horizontal Vertical |
| Components | SFP module | 2 x 100BASE-FX |
Scope of Delivery
| Hardware | aplSwitch Field |
| Documentation | On website |
Order Numbers
| GSL-XX-020102 | aplSwitch Field with spring clamp terminals |
| GSL-XX-020103 | aplSwitch Field with screw terminals |
Additional Products and Services
| ACA-XX-020203 | Screw terminals, Contents: 16 x 3-pin, blue; 2 x 4-pin, black |
| ACA-XX-020202 | Spring clamp terminals, Contents: 16 x 3-pin, blue; 2 x 4-pin, black |
| AAA-XX-020301 | Multi-Mode Duplex SFP Transceiver |
| on request | Mounting plate for din rail including 4 screws |
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Documents / Resources
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data FLOW Apl Switch Field [pdf] User Guide apISwitch Field, Apl Switch Field, Switch Field, Field |