The HARTING ESC TP08 Ethernet switch is the first of a range of compact IP30 devices developed for use inside industrial control panels. The unit allows up to eight Ethernet devices to be connected via RJ45 ports, yet has a width of only 22.5 mm to enable considerable space saving for the network installation.
The switch supports Ethernet (10 Mbit/s) and Fast Ethernet (100 Mbit/s) operation, and features simple network diagnostics via integrated LED indicators at every port.
The ESC TP08 works as an unmanaged switch in the store-and-forward switching mode, and supports auto-crossing, auto-negotiation and auto-polarity. The robust metal housing is adapted for mounting onto a 35 mm 'top hat' rail according to EN 60 715.
Other switches in the IP30 family include devices with different combinations of copper and fibre-optic interfaces, where the user can select between RJ-45 and SC fibre-optic connectors solutions. Products with fibre ports using ST-connection technology will be introduced in the near future.