Comtrol RocketLinx ES8108 User manual

567
Quick Installation Guide
ES8108 | ES8108F
www.comtrol.com
2000578 Rev. A
ROCKETLINX ES8108
Industrial Ethernet Switch
Comtrol Customer Service
Contact Method Web Address or Phone Number
Support http://www.comtrol.com/pub/en/support
Downloads ftp://ftp.comtrol.com/html/ES8108.htm
Web Site http://www.comtrol.com
Phone [phone]
Note: In the IEEE standard, it suggests the available transmission distance is 2km for
62.5/125um fiber optical cable in 1310nm wave length. Actually, the attenuation of
Multi-Mode 62.5/125um optical fiber cable is 1.5dBm/km and the maximum link distance
can up to 4 to 5km.
The IEEE organization recommends maximum optical fiber cable distances as defined in the
following table.
Optical Fiber Cable Attenuation
* These values are per TIA/EIA and other industrial specifications.
** These values are one example of the performance that can be obtained with a new fiber
installation.
LED Indicators
There are system diagnostic and Ethernet port LEDs located on the front panel of the
ES8108/ES8108F.
Packet Forwarding Ability
The ES8108/ES8108F features a packet filtering function for broadcast packet control
protection and Quality of Service (QoS). Both features can provide higher performance in a
crowded network through traffic filtering and prioritization
Broadcast Control
The ES8108/ES8108F begins to drop broadcast packets with DA (destination address) equal
to FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF if the received broadcast packets are more than the threshold, 198
packets/per second at 100Mbps or 19 packets/per second at 10Mbps link speed.
All ports are enabled with this function by default to provide better network performance and
prevent congestion caused by the flooding of broadcast packets.
Quality of Service
The ES8108/ES8108F supports the frame type priority function, where high priority packets will
be queued to a high priority queue to share more bandwidth. The ratio of bandwidth of the high
priority to the low priority queue is 8:1. After 8 high priority packets are processed, then 1 low
priority packet is processed. Both the ES8108 and ES8108F can examine the specific bits of
VLAN Tag and TCP/IPTOS of IPv4 and IPv6.
Fiber Transceiver
Fiber Type Wavelength Aenuaon/km * Aenuaon/km ** Connector Loss Splice loss
Mul-Mode
50/125um 850nm
1310mm 3.5dBm 1.5dBm
2.5dBm
0.8dBm 0.75dBm 0.1dBm
Mul-Mode
62.5/125um 850nm
1310nm 3.5dBm 1.5dBm 3.0dBm 0.7dBm 0.75dBm 0.1dBm
Single-Mode
9/125um 1310nm 0.4dBm 0.35dBm 0.75dBm 0.1dBm
Single-Mode
9/125um 1550nm 0.3dBm 0.22dBm 0.75dBm 0.1dBm
Mode Cable Type Wavelength
Transmit
Power
(Min.)
Transmit
Power
(Max.)
Receive
Sensivity
(Max.)
Receive
Sensivity
(Min.)
Min. Launch
Power –Max.
Receive
Sensivity
Distance (km)
Mul50/125um
62.5/125um 1310nm -20dBm -14dBm -31dBm 0dBm 11dBm 2km Note (below)
Single 8-10/125um 1310nm -15dBm -8dBm -34dBm -8dBm 19dBm 30km
Standard Data Rate
(Mbps) Cable Type IEEE Standard Distance
10BASE-FL 10 850nm, 50/125um or 62.5/125um
Mul-Mode opcal fiber cable 2km
100BASE-FX 100 1310nm, 50/125um or 62.5/125um
Mul-Mode opcal fiber cable 2km
100BASE-SX 100 850nm, 50/125um or 62.5/125um
Mul-Mode opcal fiber cable 300m
LED LED Lit LED Off
PWR 1/PWR2 Powered No power
Alm (Alarm) Port link is down or a power
failure event has occurred. Not acvated
Port 1- 8
(ES8108)
Port 1- 6
(ES8108F-S or
ES8105F-M)
A green lit LED indicates that a
network device is detected and
linked up.
A yellow lit LED indicates that a
network device is detected and
link established at 100Mbps.
If the green Link LED is lit and the
yellow speed LED is off, a network
device is detected and a link has
been established at 10Mbps.
Both green and yellow LEDs are not
lit a port link has not been
established.
Fiber Ports 7- 8
(ES8108F)
A green lit LED indicates that a
network device is detected and
a link has been established at
100Mbps.
No acve link

RX
TX
RX
TX
Cable Wiring(SC to SC)
RX A TX B
TX A RX B
AB
12 3 4
Introduction
If this is a Restricted Access Location installation, make sure that the power
supply is in compliance with a UL certified LPS (limited power source) and the
power system is shutdown to avoid any damage while connecting the power.
Grounding the ES8108/ES8108F
There is an earth ground screw on the bottom of the ES8108/ES8108F. Connect the earth
ground screw of the switch to a grounding surface to ensure safety and prevent noise.
The RocketLinx ES8108 and ES8108F series of industrial Ethernet switches conform to
IEE802.3 and 802.3u standards. This series includes the following models:
• ES8108 supports eight 10/100BASE-TX ports
• ES8108F-M (Multi-Mode) supports six 10/100BASE-TX and two 100BASE-FX fiber ports
• ES8108F-S (Single-Mode) supports six 10/100BASE-TX and two 100BASE-FX fiber ports
The ES8108/ES8108F feature an IP31 rated compact metal housing for operation in harsh
environments. The series also features an alarm relay output to notify users of a port link or
power failure that can be enabled or disabled using the 9-pin DIP switch. The ES8108/8108F
can be powered using a wide input power range of 10-60VDC using the 6-pin terminal block.
See the Comtrol website for complete product specifications.
Wiring the Power Inputs
The ES8108/ES8108F provides:
• Power redundancy and reverse polarity protection (PW1/PW2). If both power inputs are
connected, the ES8108/ES8108F is powered from the highest connected voltage.
• Positive or negative power source. If using redundant power supplies, they must be in
the same mode.
• An alarm if PW1 or PW2 are no longer receiving power.
Use this procedure to wire the power:
1. Insert the positive and negative wires into the + and - contacts on the PW1 or PW2 on the
terminal block connector.
2. Tighten the wire-clamp screws to prevent the wires from being loosened.
Note: Power should be disconnected from the power supply before connecting it to the
switch. Otherwise, your screwdriver blade can inadvertently short your terminal
connections to the grounded enclosure.
PW1 Alm PW2
Alarm Control
port 1~8 power
Earth Ground
Screw
Earth Ground
Warning: Do not connect to AC line – Neutral
Connecting to the Network
Connecting the Ethernet Ports
Connect one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of the ES8108/ES8108F and the
other end to the attached device. All Ethernet ports support auto MDI/MDIX functionality.
Always make sure that the cables between the switches and attached devices (for example,
switch, hub, or workstation) are no more than 100 meters (328 feet). The cable must meet
EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm specifications:
• 10BASE-T: 2-pair UTP/STP Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e
• 100BASE-TX: 2-pair UTP/STP Category 5 or 5e
Connecting the Fiber Ports (ES8108F)
Connect the fiber port to another Fiber Ethernet
device using the following diagram.
An improper connection will cause the fiber port
not to work properly. The fiber port is a standard
or square connector (SC).
Setting the DIP Switch
1 to 8
(Port)
9
(Power)
Switch Status Description
On Enables the port link down alarm for the corresponding port.
On Enables the power failure alarm.
Off Disables the port link down alarm for the corresponding port.
Off Disables the power failure alarm.
Wiring the Alarm Relay Output
The alarm relay output contacts are in the middle of the terminal block connector. By inserting
the wires and setting the DIP switch of the respective PortAlarm to “ON”, the alarm relay
output detects any port failures and forms a short circuit. The alarm relay output is “Normal
Open.” The alarm relay output closes if there is a port or power failure.
Maximum 0.5A/24VDC
PW1 Alm PW2
Alarm Control
port 1~8 power
Alarm
System
Extra Power
System
This is a Class 1 Laser/LED product.
Don't stare into the Laser/LED Beam.
ATTENTION
！
Mounting the Switch
Mount the ES8108/ES8108F on the DIN rail using the DIN rail clip that is attached to the rear
of the unit.
3 TD+
6 TD- 3 RD+
6 RD-
Switch Router or PC
1 RD+
2 RD- 1 TD+
2 TD-
Straight-Through Cabling Schematic
3 TD+
6 TD- 3 TD+
6 TD-
Switch Switch
1 RD+
2 RD- 1 RD+
2 RD-
Crossover Cabling Schematic
DC Power Output
Power Supply
10-60VDC
(UL Listed)
10-60VDC V-
V+
L
AC Power Input
N
Verify the Power Input requirements
on the product label.
V-
V+
Power Supply
10-60VDC
(UL Listed)
L
AC Power Input
N
DC Power Output
10-60VDC
12-24AWG
12-24AWG
Dry Relay
Output
PWR 1 PWR 2

RX
TX
RX
TX
Cable Wiring(SC to SC)
RX A TX B
TX A RX B
AB
12 3 4
Introduction
If this is a Restricted Access Location installation, make sure that the power
supply is in compliance with a UL certified LPS (limited power source) and the
power system is shutdown to avoid any damage while connecting the power.
Grounding the ES8108/ES8108F
There is an earth ground screw on the bottom of the ES8108/ES8108F. Connect the earth
ground screw of the switch to a grounding surface to ensure safety and prevent noise.
The RocketLinx ES8108 and ES8108F series of industrial Ethernet switches conform to
IEE802.3 and 802.3u standards. This series includes the following models:
• ES8108 supports eight 10/100BASE-TX ports
• ES8108F-M (Multi-Mode) supports six 10/100BASE-TX and two 100BASE-FX fiber ports
• ES8108F-S (Single-Mode) supports six 10/100BASE-TX and two 100BASE-FX fiber ports
The ES8108/ES8108F feature an IP31 rated compact metal housing for operation in harsh
environments. The series also features an alarm relay output to notify users of a port link or
power failure that can be enabled or disabled using the 9-pin DIP switch. The ES8108/8108F
can be powered using a wide input power range of 10-60VDC using the 6-pin terminal block.
See the Comtrol website for complete product specifications.
Wiring the Power Inputs
The ES8108/ES8108F provides:
• Power redundancy and reverse polarity protection (PW1/PW2). If both power inputs are
connected, the ES8108/ES8108F is powered from the highest connected voltage.
• Positive or negative power source. If using redundant power supplies, they must be in
the same mode.
• An alarm if PW1 or PW2 are no longer receiving power.
Use this procedure to wire the power:
1. Insert the positive and negative wires into the + and - contacts on the PW1 or PW2 on the
terminal block connector.
2. Tighten the wire-clamp screws to prevent the wires from being loosened.
Note: Power should be disconnected from the power supply before connecting it to the
switch. Otherwise, your screwdriver blade can inadvertently short your terminal
connections to the grounded enclosure.
PW1 Alm PW2
Alarm Control
port 1~8 power
Earth Ground
Screw
Earth Ground
Warning: Do not connect to AC line – Neutral
Connecting to the Network
Connecting the Ethernet Ports
Connect one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of the ES8108/ES8108F and the
other end to the attached device. All Ethernet ports support auto MDI/MDIX functionality.
Always make sure that the cables between the switches and attached devices (for example,
switch, hub, or workstation) are no more than 100 meters (328 feet). The cable must meet
EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm specifications:
• 10BASE-T: 2-pair UTP/STP Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e
• 100BASE-TX: 2-pair UTP/STP Category 5 or 5e
Connecting the Fiber Ports (ES8108F)
Connect the fiber port to another Fiber Ethernet
device using the following diagram.
An improper connection will cause the fiber port
not to work properly. The fiber port is a standard
or square connector (SC).
Setting the DIP Switch
1 to 8
(Port)
9
(Power)
Switch Status Description
On Enables the port link down alarm for the corresponding port.
On Enables the power failure alarm.
Off Disables the port link down alarm for the corresponding port.
Off Disables the power failure alarm.
Wiring the Alarm Relay Output
The alarm relay output contacts are in the middle of the terminal block connector. By inserting
the wires and setting the DIP switch of the respective PortAlarm to “ON”, the alarm relay
output detects any port failures and forms a short circuit. The alarm relay output is “Normal
Open.” The alarm relay output closes if there is a port or power failure.
Maximum 0.5A/24VDC
PW1 Alm PW2
Alarm Control
port 1~8 power
Alarm
System
Extra Power
System
This is a Class 1 Laser/LED product.
Don't stare into the Laser/LED Beam.
ATTENTION
！
Mounting the Switch
Mount the ES8108/ES8108F on the DIN rail using the DIN rail clip that is attached to the rear
of the unit.
3 TD+
6 TD- 3 RD+
6 RD-
Switch Router or PC
1 RD+
2 RD- 1 TD+
2 TD-
Straight-Through Cabling Schematic
3 TD+
6 TD- 3 TD+
6 TD-
Switch Switch
1 RD+
2 RD- 1 RD+
2 RD-
Crossover Cabling Schematic
DC Power Output
Power Supply
10-60VDC
(UL Listed)
10-60VDC V-
V+
L
AC Power Input
N
Verify the Power Input requirements
on the product label.
V-
V+
Power Supply
10-60VDC
(UL Listed)
L
AC Power Input
N
DC Power Output
10-60VDC
12-24AWG
12-24AWG
Dry Relay
Output
PWR 1 PWR 2

RX
TX
RX
TX
Cable Wiring(SC to SC)
RX A TX B
TX A RX B
AB
12 3 4
Introduction
If this is a Restricted Access Location installation, make sure that the power
supply is in compliance with a UL certified LPS (limited power source) and the
power system is shutdown to avoid any damage while connecting the power.
Grounding the ES8108/ES8108F
There is an earth ground screw on the bottom of the ES8108/ES8108F. Connect the earth
ground screw of the switch to a grounding surface to ensure safety and prevent noise.
The RocketLinx ES8108 and ES8108F series of industrial Ethernet switches conform to
IEE802.3 and 802.3u standards. This series includes the following models:
• ES8108 supports eight 10/100BASE-TX ports
• ES8108F-M (Multi-Mode) supports six 10/100BASE-TX and two 100BASE-FX fiber ports
• ES8108F-S (Single-Mode) supports six 10/100BASE-TX and two 100BASE-FX fiber ports
The ES8108/ES8108F feature an IP31 rated compact metal housing for operation in harsh
environments. The series also features an alarm relay output to notify users of a port link or
power failure that can be enabled or disabled using the 9-pin DIP switch. The ES8108/8108F
can be powered using a wide input power range of 10-60VDC using the 6-pin terminal block.
See the Comtrol website for complete product specifications.
Wiring the Power Inputs
The ES8108/ES8108F provides:
• Power redundancy and reverse polarity protection (PW1/PW2). If both power inputs are
connected, the ES8108/ES8108F is powered from the highest connected voltage.
• Positive or negative power source. If using redundant power supplies, they must be in
the same mode.
• An alarm if PW1 or PW2 are no longer receiving power.
Use this procedure to wire the power:
1. Insert the positive and negative wires into the + and - contacts on the PW1 or PW2 on the
terminal block connector.
2. Tighten the wire-clamp screws to prevent the wires from being loosened.
Note: Power should be disconnected from the power supply before connecting it to the
switch. Otherwise, your screwdriver blade can inadvertently short your terminal
connections to the grounded enclosure.
PW1 Alm PW2
Alarm Control
port 1~8 power
Earth Ground
Screw
Earth Ground
Warning: Do not connect to AC line – Neutral
Connecting to the Network
Connecting the Ethernet Ports
Connect one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of the ES8108/ES8108F and the
other end to the attached device. All Ethernet ports support auto MDI/MDIX functionality.
Always make sure that the cables between the switches and attached devices (for example,
switch, hub, or workstation) are no more than 100 meters (328 feet). The cable must meet
EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm specifications:
• 10BASE-T: 2-pair UTP/STP Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e
• 100BASE-TX: 2-pair UTP/STP Category 5 or 5e
Connecting the Fiber Ports (ES8108F)
Connect the fiber port to another Fiber Ethernet
device using the following diagram.
An improper connection will cause the fiber port
not to work properly. The fiber port is a standard
or square connector (SC).
Setting the DIP Switch
1 to 8
(Port)
9
(Power)
Switch Status Description
On Enables the port link down alarm for the corresponding port.
On Enables the power failure alarm.
Off Disables the port link down alarm for the corresponding port.
Off Disables the power failure alarm.
Wiring the Alarm Relay Output
The alarm relay output contacts are in the middle of the terminal block connector. By inserting
the wires and setting the DIP switch of the respective PortAlarm to “ON”, the alarm relay
output detects any port failures and forms a short circuit. The alarm relay output is “Normal
Open.” The alarm relay output closes if there is a port or power failure.
Maximum 0.5A/24VDC
PW1 Alm PW2
Alarm Control
port 1~8 power
Alarm
System
Extra Power
System
This is a Class 1 Laser/LED product.
Don't stare into the Laser/LED Beam.
ATTENTION
！
Mounting the Switch
Mount the ES8108/ES8108F on the DIN rail using the DIN rail clip that is attached to the rear
of the unit.
3 TD+
6 TD- 3 RD+
6 RD-
Switch Router or PC
1 RD+
2 RD- 1 TD+
2 TD-
Straight-Through Cabling Schematic
3 TD+
6 TD- 3 TD+
6 TD-
Switch Switch
1 RD+
2 RD- 1 RD+
2 RD-
Crossover Cabling Schematic
DC Power Output
Power Supply
10-60VDC
(UL Listed)
10-60VDC V-
V+
L
AC Power Input
N
Verify the Power Input requirements
on the product label.
V-
V+
Power Supply
10-60VDC
(UL Listed)
L
AC Power Input
N
DC Power Output
10-60VDC
12-24AWG
12-24AWG
Dry Relay
Output
PWR 1 PWR 2

RX
TX
RX
TX
Cable Wiring(SC to SC)
RX A TX B
TX A RX B
AB
12 3 4
Introduction
If this is a Restricted Access Location installation, make sure that the power
supply is in compliance with a UL certified LPS (limited power source) and the
power system is shutdown to avoid any damage while connecting the power.
Grounding the ES8108/ES8108F
There is an earth ground screw on the bottom of the ES8108/ES8108F. Connect the earth
ground screw of the switch to a grounding surface to ensure safety and prevent noise.
The RocketLinx ES8108 and ES8108F series of industrial Ethernet switches conform to
IEE802.3 and 802.3u standards. This series includes the following models:
• ES8108 supports eight 10/100BASE-TX ports
• ES8108F-M (Multi-Mode) supports six 10/100BASE-TX and two 100BASE-FX fiber ports
• ES8108F-S (Single-Mode) supports six 10/100BASE-TX and two 100BASE-FX fiber ports
The ES8108/ES8108F feature an IP31 rated compact metal housing for operation in harsh
environments. The series also features an alarm relay output to notify users of a port link or
power failure that can be enabled or disabled using the 9-pin DIP switch. The ES8108/8108F
can be powered using a wide input power range of 10-60VDC using the 6-pin terminal block.
See the Comtrol website for complete product specifications.
Wiring the Power Inputs
The ES8108/ES8108F provides:
• Power redundancy and reverse polarity protection (PW1/PW2). If both power inputs are
connected, the ES8108/ES8108F is powered from the highest connected voltage.
• Positive or negative power source. If using redundant power supplies, they must be in
the same mode.
• An alarm if PW1 or PW2 are no longer receiving power.
Use this procedure to wire the power:
1. Insert the positive and negative wires into the + and - contacts on the PW1 or PW2 on the
terminal block connector.
2. Tighten the wire-clamp screws to prevent the wires from being loosened.
Note: Power should be disconnected from the power supply before connecting it to the
switch. Otherwise, your screwdriver blade can inadvertently short your terminal
connections to the grounded enclosure.
PW1 Alm PW2
Alarm Control
port 1~8 power
Earth Ground
Screw
Earth Ground
Warning: Do not connect to AC line – Neutral
Connecting to the Network
Connecting the Ethernet Ports
Connect one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of the ES8108/ES8108F and the
other end to the attached device. All Ethernet ports support auto MDI/MDIX functionality.
Always make sure that the cables between the switches and attached devices (for example,
switch, hub, or workstation) are no more than 100 meters (328 feet). The cable must meet
EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm specifications:
• 10BASE-T: 2-pair UTP/STP Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e
• 100BASE-TX: 2-pair UTP/STP Category 5 or 5e
Connecting the Fiber Ports (ES8108F)
Connect the fiber port to another Fiber Ethernet
device using the following diagram.
An improper connection will cause the fiber port
not to work properly. The fiber port is a standard
or square connector (SC).
Setting the DIP Switch
1 to 8
(Port)
9
(Power)
Switch Status Description
On Enables the port link down alarm for the corresponding port.
On Enables the power failure alarm.
Off Disables the port link down alarm for the corresponding port.
Off Disables the power failure alarm.
Wiring the Alarm Relay Output
The alarm relay output contacts are in the middle of the terminal block connector. By inserting
the wires and setting the DIP switch of the respective PortAlarm to “ON”, the alarm relay
output detects any port failures and forms a short circuit. The alarm relay output is “Normal
Open.” The alarm relay output closes if there is a port or power failure.
Maximum 0.5A/24VDC
PW1 Alm PW2
Alarm Control
port 1~8 power
Alarm
System
Extra Power
System
This is a Class 1 Laser/LED product.
Don't stare into the Laser/LED Beam.
ATTENTION
！
Mounting the Switch
Mount the ES8108/ES8108F on the DIN rail using the DIN rail clip that is attached to the rear
of the unit.
3 TD+
6 TD- 3 RD+
6 RD-
Switch Router or PC
1 RD+
2 RD- 1 TD+
2 TD-
Straight-Through Cabling Schematic
3 TD+
6 TD- 3 TD+
6 TD-
Switch Switch
1 RD+
2 RD- 1 RD+
2 RD-
Crossover Cabling Schematic
DC Power Output
Power Supply
10-60VDC
(UL Listed)
10-60VDC V-
V+
L
AC Power Input
N
Verify the Power Input requirements
on the product label.
V-
V+
Power Supply
10-60VDC
(UL Listed)
L
AC Power Input
N
DC Power Output
10-60VDC
12-24AWG
12-24AWG
Dry Relay
Output
PWR 1 PWR 2

567
Quick Installation Guide
ES8108 | ES8108F
www.comtrol.com
2000578 Rev. A
ROCKETLINX ES8108
Industrial Ethernet Switch
Comtrol Customer Service
Contact Method Web Address or Phone Number
Support http://www.comtrol.com/pub/en/support
Downloads ftp://ftp.comtrol.com/html/ES8108.htm
Web Site http://www.comtrol.com
Phone [phone]
Note: In the IEEE standard, it suggests the available transmission distance is 2km for
62.5/125um fiber optical cable in 1310nm wave length. Actually, the attenuation of
Multi-Mode 62.5/125um optical fiber cable is 1.5dBm/km and the maximum link distance
can up to 4 to 5km.
The IEEE organization recommends maximum optical fiber cable distances as defined in the
following table.
Optical Fiber Cable Attenuation
* These values are per TIA/EIA and other industrial specifications.
** These values are one example of the performance that can be obtained with a new fiber
installation.
LED Indicators
There are system diagnostic and Ethernet port LEDs located on the front panel of the
ES8108/ES8108F.
Packet Forwarding Ability
The ES8108/ES8108F features a packet filtering function for broadcast packet control
protection and Quality of Service (QoS). Both features can provide higher performance in a
crowded network through traffic filtering and prioritization
Broadcast Control
The ES8108/ES8108F begins to drop broadcast packets with DA (destination address) equal
to FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF if the received broadcast packets are more than the threshold, 198
packets/per second at 100Mbps or 19 packets/per second at 10Mbps link speed.
All ports are enabled with this function by default to provide better network performance and
prevent congestion caused by the flooding of broadcast packets.
Quality of Service
The ES8108/ES8108F supports the frame type priority function, where high priority packets will
be queued to a high priority queue to share more bandwidth. The ratio of bandwidth of the high
priority to the low priority queue is 8:1. After 8 high priority packets are processed, then 1 low
priority packet is processed. Both the ES8108 and ES8108F can examine the specific bits of
VLAN Tag and TCP/IPTOS of IPv4 and IPv6.
Fiber Transceiver
Fiber Type Wavelength Aenuaon/km * Aenuaon/km ** Connector Loss Splice loss
Mul-Mode
50/125um 850nm
1310mm 3.5dBm 1.5dBm
2.5dBm
0.8dBm 0.75dBm 0.1dBm
Mul-Mode
62.5/125um 850nm
1310nm 3.5dBm 1.5dBm 3.0dBm 0.7dBm 0.75dBm 0.1dBm
Single-Mode
9/125um 1310nm 0.4dBm 0.35dBm 0.75dBm 0.1dBm
Single-Mode
9/125um 1550nm 0.3dBm 0.22dBm 0.75dBm 0.1dBm
Mode Cable Type Wavelength
Transmit
Power
(Min.)
Transmit
Power
(Max.)
Receive
Sensivity
(Max.)
Receive
Sensivity
(Min.)
Min. Launch
Power –Max.
Receive
Sensivity
Distance (km)
Mul50/125um
62.5/125um 1310nm -20dBm -14dBm -31dBm 0dBm 11dBm 2km Note (below)
Single 8-10/125um 1310nm -15dBm -8dBm -34dBm -8dBm 19dBm 30km
Standard Data Rate
(Mbps) Cable Type IEEE Standard Distance
10BASE-FL 10 850nm, 50/125um or 62.5/125um
Mul-Mode opcal fiber cable 2km
100BASE-FX 100 1310nm, 50/125um or 62.5/125um
Mul-Mode opcal fiber cable 2km
100BASE-SX 100 850nm, 50/125um or 62.5/125um
Mul-Mode opcal fiber cable 300m
LED LED Lit LED Off
PWR 1/PWR2 Powered No power
Alm (Alarm) Port link is down or a power
failure event has occurred. Not acvated
Port 1- 8
(ES8108)
Port 1- 6
(ES8108F-S or
ES8105F-M)
A green lit LED indicates that a
network device is detected and
linked up.
A yellow lit LED indicates that a
network device is detected and
link established at 100Mbps.
If the green Link LED is lit and the
yellow speed LED is off, a network
device is detected and a link has
been established at 10Mbps.
Both green and yellow LEDs are not
lit a port link has not been
established.
Fiber Ports 7- 8
(ES8108F)
A green lit LED indicates that a
network device is detected and
a link has been established at
100Mbps.
No acve link

567
Quick Installation Guide
ES8108 | ES8108F
www.comtrol.com
2000578 Rev. A
ROCKETLINX ES8108
Industrial Ethernet Switch
Comtrol Customer Service
Contact Method Web Address or Phone Number
Support http://www.comtrol.com/pub/en/support
Downloads ftp://ftp.comtrol.com/html/ES8108.htm
Web Site http://www.comtrol.com
Phone [phone]
Note: In the IEEE standard, it suggests the available transmission distance is 2km for
62.5/125um fiber optical cable in 1310nm wave length. Actually, the attenuation of
Multi-Mode 62.5/125um optical fiber cable is 1.5dBm/km and the maximum link distance
can up to 4 to 5km.
The IEEE organization recommends maximum optical fiber cable distances as defined in the
following table.
Optical Fiber Cable Attenuation
* These values are per TIA/EIA and other industrial specifications.
** These values are one example of the performance that can be obtained with a new fiber
installation.
LED Indicators
There are system diagnostic and Ethernet port LEDs located on the front panel of the
ES8108/ES8108F.
Packet Forwarding Ability
The ES8108/ES8108F features a packet filtering function for broadcast packet control
protection and Quality of Service (QoS). Both features can provide higher performance in a
crowded network through traffic filtering and prioritization
Broadcast Control
The ES8108/ES8108F begins to drop broadcast packets with DA (destination address) equal
to FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF if the received broadcast packets are more than the threshold, 198
packets/per second at 100Mbps or 19 packets/per second at 10Mbps link speed.
All ports are enabled with this function by default to provide better network performance and
prevent congestion caused by the flooding of broadcast packets.
Quality of Service
The ES8108/ES8108F supports the frame type priority function, where high priority packets will
be queued to a high priority queue to share more bandwidth. The ratio of bandwidth of the high
priority to the low priority queue is 8:1. After 8 high priority packets are processed, then 1 low
priority packet is processed. Both the ES8108 and ES8108F can examine the specific bits of
VLAN Tag and TCP/IPTOS of IPv4 and IPv6.
Fiber Transceiver
Fiber Type Wavelength Aenuaon/km * Aenuaon/km ** Connector Loss Splice loss
Mul-Mode
50/125um 850nm
1310mm 3.5dBm 1.5dBm
2.5dBm
0.8dBm 0.75dBm 0.1dBm
Mul-Mode
62.5/125um 850nm
1310nm 3.5dBm 1.5dBm 3.0dBm 0.7dBm 0.75dBm 0.1dBm
Single-Mode
9/125um 1310nm 0.4dBm 0.35dBm 0.75dBm 0.1dBm
Single-Mode
9/125um 1550nm 0.3dBm 0.22dBm 0.75dBm 0.1dBm
Mode Cable Type Wavelength
Transmit
Power
(Min.)
Transmit
Power
(Max.)
Receive
Sensivity
(Max.)
Receive
Sensivity
(Min.)
Min. Launch
Power –Max.
Receive
Sensivity
Distance (km)
Mul50/125um
62.5/125um 1310nm -20dBm -14dBm -31dBm 0dBm 11dBm 2km Note (below)
Single 8-10/125um 1310nm -15dBm -8dBm -34dBm -8dBm 19dBm 30km
Standard Data Rate
(Mbps) Cable Type IEEE Standard Distance
10BASE-FL 10 850nm, 50/125um or 62.5/125um
Mul-Mode opcal fiber cable 2km
100BASE-FX 100 1310nm, 50/125um or 62.5/125um
Mul-Mode opcal fiber cable 2km
100BASE-SX 100 850nm, 50/125um or 62.5/125um
Mul-Mode opcal fiber cable 300m
LED LED Lit LED Off
PWR 1/PWR2 Powered No power
Alm (Alarm) Port link is down or a power
failure event has occurred. Not acvated
Port 1- 8
(ES8108)
Port 1- 6
(ES8108F-S or
ES8105F-M)
A green lit LED indicates that a
network device is detected and
linked up.
A yellow lit LED indicates that a
network device is detected and
link established at 100Mbps.
If the green Link LED is lit and the
yellow speed LED is off, a network
device is detected and a link has
been established at 10Mbps.
Both green and yellow LEDs are not
lit a port link has not been
established.
Fiber Ports 7- 8
(ES8108F)
A green lit LED indicates that a
network device is detected and
a link has been established at
100Mbps.
No acve link

567
Quick Installation Guide
ES8108 | ES8108F
www.comtrol.com
2000578 Rev. A
ROCKETLINX ES8108
Industrial Ethernet Switch
Comtrol Customer Service
Contact Method Web Address or Phone Number
Support http://www.comtrol.com/pub/en/support
Downloads ftp://ftp.comtrol.com/html/ES8108.htm
Web Site http://www.comtrol.com
Phone [phone]
Note: In the IEEE standard, it suggests the available transmission distance is 2km for
62.5/125um fiber optical cable in 1310nm wave length. Actually, the attenuation of
Multi-Mode 62.5/125um optical fiber cable is 1.5dBm/km and the maximum link distance
can up to 4 to 5km.
The IEEE organization recommends maximum optical fiber cable distances as defined in the
following table.
Optical Fiber Cable Attenuation
* These values are per TIA/EIA and other industrial specifications.
** These values are one example of the performance that can be obtained with a new fiber
installation.
LED Indicators
There are system diagnostic and Ethernet port LEDs located on the front panel of the
ES8108/ES8108F.
Packet Forwarding Ability
The ES8108/ES8108F features a packet filtering function for broadcast packet control
protection and Quality of Service (QoS). Both features can provide higher performance in a
crowded network through traffic filtering and prioritization
Broadcast Control
The ES8108/ES8108F begins to drop broadcast packets with DA (destination address) equal
to FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF if the received broadcast packets are more than the threshold, 198
packets/per second at 100Mbps or 19 packets/per second at 10Mbps link speed.
All ports are enabled with this function by default to provide better network performance and
prevent congestion caused by the flooding of broadcast packets.
Quality of Service
The ES8108/ES8108F supports the frame type priority function, where high priority packets will
be queued to a high priority queue to share more bandwidth. The ratio of bandwidth of the high
priority to the low priority queue is 8:1. After 8 high priority packets are processed, then 1 low
priority packet is processed. Both the ES8108 and ES8108F can examine the specific bits of
VLAN Tag and TCP/IPTOS of IPv4 and IPv6.
Fiber Transceiver
Fiber Type Wavelength Aenuaon/km * Aenuaon/km ** Connector Loss Splice loss
Mul-Mode
50/125um 850nm
1310mm 3.5dBm 1.5dBm
2.5dBm
0.8dBm 0.75dBm 0.1dBm
Mul-Mode
62.5/125um 850nm
1310nm 3.5dBm 1.5dBm 3.0dBm 0.7dBm 0.75dBm 0.1dBm
Single-Mode
9/125um 1310nm 0.4dBm 0.35dBm 0.75dBm 0.1dBm
Single-Mode
9/125um 1550nm 0.3dBm 0.22dBm 0.75dBm 0.1dBm
Mode Cable Type Wavelength
Transmit
Power
(Min.)
Transmit
Power
(Max.)
Receive
Sensivity
(Max.)
Receive
Sensivity
(Min.)
Min. Launch
Power –Max.
Receive
Sensivity
Distance (km)
Mul50/125um
62.5/125um 1310nm -20dBm -14dBm -31dBm 0dBm 11dBm 2km Note (below)
Single 8-10/125um 1310nm -15dBm -8dBm -34dBm -8dBm 19dBm 30km
Standard Data Rate
(Mbps) Cable Type IEEE Standard Distance
10BASE-FL 10 850nm, 50/125um or 62.5/125um
Mul-Mode opcal fiber cable 2km
100BASE-FX 100 1310nm, 50/125um or 62.5/125um
Mul-Mode opcal fiber cable 2km
100BASE-SX 100 850nm, 50/125um or 62.5/125um
Mul-Mode opcal fiber cable 300m
LED LED Lit LED Off
PWR 1/PWR2 Powered No power
Alm (Alarm) Port link is down or a power
failure event has occurred. Not acvated
Port 1- 8
(ES8108)
Port 1- 6
(ES8108F-S or
ES8105F-M)
A green lit LED indicates that a
network device is detected and
linked up.
A yellow lit LED indicates that a
network device is detected and
link established at 100Mbps.
If the green Link LED is lit and the
yellow speed LED is off, a network
device is detected and a link has
been established at 10Mbps.
Both green and yellow LEDs are not
lit a port link has not been
established.
Fiber Ports 7- 8
(ES8108F)
A green lit LED indicates that a
network device is detected and
a link has been established at
100Mbps.
No acve link