B&B Electronics EIR508-2-T Series User manual

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Product Description
Model EIR508-2xx-T
Documentation Number: EIR508-2xx-T 0708m
707 Dayton Road -- P.O. Box 1040 -- Ottawa, IL 61350 USA
Phone [phone] -- General Fax [phone]
Phone [phone] -- General Fax [phone]
Website: www.bb-elec.com
Sales e-mail: [e-mail] -- Fax [phone]
Technical Support e-mail: [email protected] -- Fax [phone]
European Headquarters
B&B Electronics
Westlink Commercial Park -- Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland
Phone [phone] -- Fax [phone]
Website: www.bb-europe.com
Sales e-mail: [e-mail]
Technical Support e-mail: [e-mail]
© 2008 B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc. - Revised February 2008

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Eight Port Managed Industrial
Ethernet Switches
User Manual

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FCC
This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class-A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference.
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CE
This is a Class-A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.

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Content
Introduction................................................................8
Features ................................................................... 8
Package Contents.................................................... 9
Hardware Description..............................................10
Physical Dimension (W x H x D) ............................ 10
Front Panel............................................................. 10
Reset Button.....................................................................10
Bottom View ........................................................... 11
DIP-switch .............................................................. 12
LED Indicators........................................................ 14
Ports ....................................................................... 15
Cabling ................................................................... 17
Wiring the Power Inputs ......................................... 17
Wiring the Fault Alarm Contact .............................. 18
Mounting Installation...............................................19
DIN-Rail Mounting.................................................. 19
Panel Mounting ...................................................... 21
Hardware Installation...............................................22
Installation Steps.................................................... 22

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Network Application................................................23
X-Ring Application.................................................. 23
Coupling Ring Application ...................................... 24
Dual Homing Application........................................ 25
Web-Based Management ........................................26
About Web-based Management ............................ 26
Preparing for Web Management ............................ 26
System Login.......................................................... 26
Port status .............................................................. 28
Single Port Information.....................................................28
Port Statistics ......................................................... 29
Port Control ............................................................ 30
Switch Setting......................................................... 31
Port Mirroring.......................................................... 32
VLAN configuration ................................................ 33
Port-based VLAN .............................................................33
802.1Q VLAN ...................................................................36
Alert........................................................................ 39
Email Alert Configuration..................................................39
Event Configuration..........................................................41

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Power Alarm Configuration...............................................42
IP Configuration...................................................... 43
SNTP Configuration ............................................... 44
IP Security .............................................................. 47
RSTP Configuration ............................................... 48
System Configuration .......................................................48
Per Port Configuration......................................................49
X-Ring .................................................................... 51
QoS Configuration.................................................. 52
IGMP ...................................................................... 55
Security Manager ................................................... 56
SNMP Configuration............................................... 56
System Options ................................................................57
Community strings............................................................57
Trap Manager...................................................................58
Configuration Backup............................................. 58
TFTP Restore Configuration.............................................58
TFTP Backup Configuration .............................................59
TFTP Update Firmware.......................................... 59
Factory Default....................................................... 60
System Reboot....................................................... 60

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Save Configuration................................................. 61
Rate Control ........................................................... 61
System Log ............................................................ 62
System Log ......................................................................62
Event Configuration..........................................................63
Trouble shooting......................................................65
Technical Specifications.........................................66

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Introduction
The Elinx EIR508 series of Industrial Managed Ethernet Switches provide
powerful functionality in a small package. Designed for industrial
applications, these switches are highly reliable
Features
Conforms to IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, 802.3u 100Base-TX/100Base-FX
6 10/100TX and 2 100FX ports (fiber models only)
8 10/100TX ports (all copper model)
Auto MDI/MDI-X
Store-and-Forward switching architecture
Wide-range redundant power inputs
DIN rail and panel mount design
2K MAC address table
Web management GUI
4 priority queues per port
IEEE 802.3x flow control
¾Flow control with full-duplex
¾Back pressure with half-duplex
Class of service
IGMP with Query mode for multi media application
Ingress packet filter and egress rate limit.
SNTP/SMTP
Port mirror for TX or TX and RX packet.
Alarm Relay Output
X-Ring Redundant Ring Technology
Reverse Polarity Protection on power inputs
1M bits Embedded memory
Port based VLAN / 802.1 Q Tag VLAN
IEEE 802.1p class of service and provide port base, Tag base and
Type of service priority method
DHCP client
SNMP, Web Management, RMON
TFTP firmware update, system configuration, restore, and backup.

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Package Contents
One Industrial Ethernet Switch
One Quick Start Guide
One CD ROM containing users manual
One DIN-Rail Clip (attached to the switch)
One panel mount plate and six screws
If any item is damaged or missing, contact B&B Electronics.

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Hardware Description
Physical Dimension (W x H x D)
2.3 x 5.7 x 4.3 in (5.8 x 14.5 x 10.9 cm)
Front Panel
Front Panel of the industrial switch
Reset Button
The reset button is used to restart the reboot the switch or restore it to the
factory default configuration.
Restart: Press the button for 2 seconds and release.
Set to factory default value: Press the button for 5 seconds and
release.

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Bottom View
The bottom panel of the industrial switch has one terminal block connector
within two DC power inputs and fault relay contacts.
Bottom Panel of the industrial switch

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DIP-switch
The nine position DIP-switch is used to configure the relay alarm ring
master mode. The default value for each position is OFF. Software
configuration is also required for the alarm relay. The alarm relay contacts
are normally open.
DIP Switch No Status Description
1
OFF Disable port 1 Alarm
ON Enable port 1 Alarm.
2
OFF Disable port 2 Alarm
ON Enable port 2 Alarm.
3
OFF Disable port 3 Alarm
ON Enable port 3 Alarm.
4
OFF Disable port 4 Alarm
ON Enable port 4 Alarm.
5
OFF Disable port 5 Alarm
ON Enable port 5 Alarm.
6 OFF Disable port 6 Alarm

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ON Enable port 6 Alarm.
7
OFF Disable port 7 Alarm
ON Enable port 7 Alarm.
8
OFF Disable port 8 Alarm
ON Enable port 8 Alarm.
9
OFF Disable the ring master function
ON Enable the switch as the ring master
in the X-Ring group
[NOTE] Restart the switch after the X-Ring DIP switch is set.
[NOTE] The Alarm Relay Output requires software configuration in addition
to the DIP Switch setting.

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LED Indicators
There are 7 diagnostic LEDs located on the front panel. They provide real
time status information.
LED Status Meaning
Power
Green The switch is on
Off The switch is off or no power input is
available.
Power 1 Green Power source 1 is available.
Off Power source 1 is not available.
Power 2 Green Power source 2 is available.
Off Power source 2 is not available.
Fault Yellow Power failure or port failure (See
Alarm setting for operational details)
Off Normal Operation
R.M. (Ring Master)
Green The switch is the master of an
X-Ring group
Off The switch is not the master of an
X-Ring group
LNK/ACT
(Port 7 & 8)
Green The port is linked
Blinks The port is transmitting or receiving
Off No device attached
FDX/COL
(Port 7 & 8)
Yellow The port is operating in full-duplex
mode
Blinks Data Packet Collision
Off The port in half-duplex mode or is
not connected to a device

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Ports
RJ-45 ports
There are 5 (or 8) 10/100Mbps auto-sensing ports for 10Base-T or
100Base-TX device connection. The ports are auto-sensing and auto
MDI/MDIX.
RJ-45 Pin Assignments
Pin Number Assignment
1 Tx+
2 Tx-
3 Rx+
6 Rx-
All copper ports on this switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation.
Straight-through cables can be used for all network connections. In
straight-through cable, pins 1, 2, 3, and 6, at one end of the cable, are
connected straight through to pins 1, 2, 3 and 6 at the other end of the cable.
The table below shows the 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X port
pin outs.
Pin MDI-X Signal Name MDI Signal Name
1 Receive Data plus (RD+) Transmit Data plus (TD+)
2 Receive Data minus (RD-) Transmit Data minus (TD-)
3 Transmit Data plus (TD+) Receive Data plus (RD+)
6 Transmit Data minus (TD-) Receive Data minus (RD-)

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Straight Through Cable Schematic
Cross Over Cable Schematic
Fiber Port (Fiber Models Only)
There are two 100Base-FX ports. Depending on the model, the fiber ports
have either SC or ST type connectors and use multi-mode (2Km) or single
mode (30Km) cable.
Connect the fiber ports as described below.
ATTENTION This is a Class 1 Laser/LED product. Do not stare into
the Laser/LED Beam.

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Cabling
Use Category 5 cabling for RJ-45 port connections. The cable must be
less than 328 ft (100 meters) long.
Use 9/125 um cable for single-mode fiber. Distances up to 30
Kilometers are supported.
Use 50/125 or 62.5/125 cable for multi-mode fiber. Distances up to
2Km are supported.
Wiring the Power Inputs
[NOTE] Use 12~ 24 AWG wire.
V- V+V- V+
1. Insert the positive and negative wires into the V+ and V-
connector on the terminal block connector.
2. Tighten the wire-clamp screws.

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Wiring the Fault Alarm Contact
The fault alarm contact is located in the middle of terminal block connector
as shown below. Insert the wires and set the Dipswitch to “ON”. When a
power source fails or a link fault occurs the relay contacts will close.
[NOTE] Use12~ 24 AWG wire.
[NOTE] Relay contacts are normally open.
[NOTE] The Relay Alarm also requires software configuration. Refer to the
Web Based Management Alert Section.
Insert the wires into the fault alarm contact
1A@24V

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Mounting Installation
DIN-Rail Mounting
1. Use the screws to screw the DIN-Rail to the industrial
switch
2. To remove the DIN-Rail
,
reverse the ste
p
1.
Rear Panel of
the switch
DIN-Rail

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1. First, insert the top of DIN-Rail into the track.
2. Then, lightly push the DIN-Rail into the track.
3. Ensure the DIN-Rail is tightly secured on the track.
4. To remove the industrial switch from the track, reverse steps above.