Moxa Technologies ToughNet TN-4500A Series User manual

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TN-4500A Series
Quick Installation Guide
Moxa ToughNet Switch
Version 4.0, May 2022
Technical Support Contact Information
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Overview
The ToughNet TN-4500A Series M12 managed Ethernet switches are
designed for industrial applications in harsh environments. The TN
Series switches use M12 connectors to ensure tight, robust
connections, and guarantee reliable operation against environmental
disturbances, such as vibration and shock. The wide 24 to 110 VDC
dual power inputs increases the reliability of your communications.
The TN-4500A Series includes PoE, non-PoE, and fiber switches.
•TN-4512A non-PoE Series: 12 Fast Ethernet M12 ports.
•TN-4516A non-PoE Series: 16 Fast Ethernet M12 ports or 12 Fast
Ethernet with 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports. For 4GTXBP models, 4
Gigabit ports support bypass relay functionality.
•TN-4516A PoE Series: 12 Fast Ethernet M12 ports with PoE
functionality and 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE functionality. For
2GTXBP models, 2 out of 4 Gigabit ports support bypass relay
functionality.
•TN-4516A fiber Series: 12 Fast Ethernet M12 ports with PoE
functionality and 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE functionality; 2
Gigabit Ethernet ports with a Q-ODC fiber connector.
•TN-4520A PoE Series: 16 Fast Ethernet M12 ports with PoE
functionality and 4 Gigabit Ethernet with PoE functionality.
•TN-4524A PoE Series: 24 Fast Ethernet M12 ports, including 16
with PoE functionality.
•TN-4528A PoE Series: 24 Fast Ethernet M12 ports, including 16
with PoE functionality and 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE
functionality. For 2GTXBP models, 2 out of 4 Gigabit ports support
bypass relay functionality.
•TN-4528A fiber Series: 24 Fast Ethernet M12 ports, including 16
with PoE functionality and 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE
functionality; 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports with a Q-ODC fiber
connector.
The -40 to 75°C operating temperature and IP42-rated waterproof
enclosure allow deployment in harsh environments. The TN-4500A
Series Ethernet switches are compliant with mandatory sections of EN
50155, covering operating temperature, power input voltage, surge,
ESD, and vibration, as well as conformal coating and power insulation,
making the switches suitable for a variety of industrial applications.
Package Checklist
Your ToughNet TN-4500A switch is shipped with the following items. If
any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your
customer service representative for assistance.
•1 Moxa ToughNet switch
•2 caps, female, metal, for M12 console and relay ports (preinstalled
on the switch)
•6/8/10/12/14 caps, male, metal, for M12 Ethernet ports
(preinstalled on the switch)
•Wall-mounting kit (including 4 screws)
•Quick installation guide (printed)
•Warranty card

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Features
Anti-Vibration Circular Connectors for Robust Links
•M12 D-coded 4-pin female connectors for 10/100BaseT(X) Fast
Ethernet ports
•M12 X-coded 8-pin female connectors for 10/100/1000BaseT(X)
Gigabit Ethernet ports
•M12 A-coded 5-pin male connectors for console and relay outputs
•M23 6-pin male connectors for power input
•Q-ODC fiber connector for 1000Base-X (including 1000Base-LSX)
Gigabit Ethernet with 2 km multi-mode embedded transceiver
Isolated Power Inputs
•Supports 24 to 110 VDC (16.8 to 137.5 VDC)
High Performance Network Switching Technology
•IEEE 1588v2 PTP (Precision Time Protocol) for the precise time
synchronization of networks
•DHCP Option 82 for IP address assignment with different policies
•Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain (recovery time <20 ms @250
switches), and STP/RSTP/MSTP for network redundancy
•IGMP Snooping and GMRP for filtering multicast traffic from
industrial Ethernet protocols
•Port-based VLAN, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, and GVRP protocol to ease
network planning
•QoS (IEEE 802.1p/1Q and ToS/DiffServ) allows real-time traffic
classification and prioritization
•802.3ad, LACP for optimum bandwidth utilization
•TACACS+, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, HTTPS, and SSH to enhance
network security
•SNMP v1/v2c/v3 for different levels of network management
•RMON for efficient network monitoring and proactive capability
•Bandwidth management prevents unpredictable network status
•Lock port allows access by only authorized MAC addresses
•Port mirroring for online debugging
•Automatic warning by exception through email, relay output
•Automatic recovery of connected devices’ IP addresses
•Line-swap fast recovery
•LLDP for automatic topology discovery through network
management software
•Loop protection prevents network loops
•Configurable through web browser, Telnet/serial console, CLI, and
Windows utility
Designed for Industry-Specific Applications
•Four Gigabit Ethernet ports to meet high bandwidth requirements.
•Complies with all EN 50155 mandatory test items*
•-40 to 75°C operating temperature range
•IP42 rugged high-strength case
•Wall mounting installation capability
•Bypass relay option on selected Gigabit Ethernet ports ensures non-
stop data communication in the event a switch stops working due
to a power failure
*This product is suitable for rolling stock railway applications, as
defined by the EN 50155 standard. For a more detailed statement, click
here: www.moxa.com/doc/specs/EN_50155_Compliance.pdf

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Recommended Optional Accessories
•CBL-M23(FF6P)/OPEN-BK-100-IP67: 1-meter M23 to 6-pin power
cable with IP67-rated female 6-pin M23 connector
•CBL-M12D(MM4P)/RJ45-100 IP67: 1-meter M12-to-RJ45 Cat-5E
UTP Ethernet cable with IP67-rated male 4-pin M12 D-coded
connector
•CBL-M12(FF5P)/OPEN-100 IP67: 1-meter M12-to-5-pin power cable
with IP67-rated female 5-pin M12 A-coded connector
•CBL-M12XMM8PRJ45-Y-200-IP67: 2-meter M12-to-RJ45 Cat-5 UTP
Ethernet cable with IP67-rated 8-pin male X-coded crimp type M12
connector
•CBL-M12XMM8P-Y-300-IP67: 3-meter M12-to-M12 Cat-5 UTP
Ethernet cable with IP67-rated 8-pin male X-coded crimp type M12
connector
•CBL-M12XMM8P-Y-100-IP67: 1-meter M12-to-M12 Cat-5 UTP
Ethernet cable with IP67-rated 8-pin male X-coded crimp type M12
connector
•M12D-4P-IP68: Field-installable M12 D-coded screw-type
connector, male 4-pin, IP68-rated
•M12A-5P-IP68: Field-installable M12 A-coded screw-type connector,
female 5-pin, IP68-rated
•M12X-8PMM-IP67-HTG: Field-installable M12 X-coded crimp type,
slim design connector, 8-pin male, IP67-rated
•A-CAP-M12F-M: Metal cap for M12 female connector
•A-CAP-M12M-M: Metal cap for M12 male connector
•A-CAP-M12F-M-PP: Metal cap for M12 female push-pull connector
•A-PLG-WPM23-01: M23 cable connector, 6-pin female, crimp type

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TN-4512A Series Panel Layouts
1. Model name
2. Screw holes for panel
mounting kit
3. Console port
4. Grounding screw
5. Relay output port
6.
Power input port (M23
6-pin shielded male
connector)
7. PWR1 LED: for power
input 1
8. PWR2 LED: for power
input 2
9. MSTR/HEAD LED: for
ring master or chain
head
10.
FAULT LED
11.
CPLR/TAIL LED: for
ring coupler or chain
tail
12.
10/100Base-TX port
LED
13.
10/100BaseT(X) port
(M12 D-coded 4-pin
female connector)

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TN-4516A non-PoE Series Panel Layouts
1. Model name
2. Screw holes for wall
mounting kit
3. Console port
4. Grounding screw
5. Relay output port
6. Power input port (
M23
6-pin shielded male
connector)
7. PWR1 LED: for power
input 1
8. PWR2 LED: for power
input 2
9. MSTR/HEAD LED: for
ring master or chain
head
10.
FAULT LED
11.
CPLR/TAIL LED: for
ring coupler or chain
tail
12.
10/100Base-TX port
LED
13.
10/100Base-TX port
(M12 D-coded 4-pin
female connector)
14.
10/100/1000Base-TX
port LED
15.
10/100/1000Base-TX
port (M12 X-coded 8-
pin female connector)

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TN-4516A PoE Series Panel Layouts
1. Model name
2. Screw holes for wall
mounting kit
3. Console port
4. Grounding screw
5. Relay output port
6. Power input port (
M23
6-pin shielded male
connector)
7. PWR1 LED: for power
input 1
8. PWR2 LED: for power
input 2
9. MSTR/HEAD LED: for
ring master or chain
head
10.
FAULT LED
11.
CPLR/TAIL LED: for
ring coupler or chain
tail
12.
10/100Base-TX port
LED
13.
10/100Base-TX port
(M12 D-coded 4-pin
female connector)
14.
10/100/1000Base-TX
port LED
15.
10/100/1000Base-TX
port (M12 X-coded 8-
pin female connector)

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TN-4516A Fiber Series Panel Layouts
1. Model name
2. Screw holes for wall
mounting kit
3. Console port
4. Grounding screw
5. Relay output port
6. Power input port (
M23
6-pin shielded male
connector)
7. PWR1 LED: for power
input 1
8. PWR2 LED: for power
input 2
9. MSTR/HEAD LED: for
ring master or chain
head
10.
FAULT LED
11.
CPLR/TAIL LED: for
ring coupler or chain
tail
12.
10/100Base-TX port
LED
13.
10/100Base-TX port
(M12 D-coded 4-pin
female connector)
14.
10/100/1000Base-TX
port LED
15.
10/100/1000Base-TX
port (M12 X-coded 8-
pin female connector)
16.
10/100/1000Base-X
port (Q-ODC fiber
connector)

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TN-4520A Series Panel Layouts
1. Model name
2. Screw holes for wall
mounting kit
3. Console port
4. Grounding screw
5. Relay output port
6. Power input port (
M23
6-pin shielded male
connector)
7. PWR1 LED: for power
input 1
8. PWR2 LED: for power
input 2
9. MSTR/HEAD LED: for
ring master or chain
head
10.
FAULT LED
11.
CPLR/TAIL LED: for
ring coupler or chain
tail
12.
10/100Base-TX port
LED
13.
10/100Base-TX port
(M12 D-coded 4-pin
female connector)
14.
10/100/1000Base-TX
port LED
15.
10/100/1000Base-TX
port (M12 X-coded 8-
pin female connector)

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TN-4524A Series Panel Layouts
1. Model name
2. Screw holes for wall
mounting kit
3. Console port
4. Grounding screw
5. Relay output port
6. Power input port (
M23
6-pin shielded male
connector)
7. PWR1 LED: for power
input 1
8. PWR2 LED: for power
input 2
9. MSTR/HEAD LED: for
ring master or chain
head
10.
FAULT LED
11.
CPLR/TAIL LED: for
ring coupler or chain
tail
12.
10/100Base-TX port
LED
13.
10/100Base-TX port
(M12 D-coded 4-pin
female connector)

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TN-4528A PoE Series Panel Layouts
1. Model name
2. Screw holes for wall
mounting kit
3. Console port
4. Grounding screw
5. Relay output port
6. Power input port (
M23
6-pin shielded male
connector)
7. PWR1 LED: for power
input 1
8. PWR2 LED: for power
input 2
9. MSTR/HEAD LED: for
ring master or chain
head
10.
FAULT LED
11.
CPLR/TAIL LED: for
ring coupler or chain
tail
12.
10/100Base-TX port
LED
13.
10/100Base-TX port
(M12 D-coded 4-pin
female connector)
14.
10/100/1000Base-TX
port LED
15.
10/100/1000Base-TX
port (M12 X-coded 8-
pin female connector)

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TN-4528A Fiber Series Panel Layouts
1. Model name
2. Screw holes for wall
mounting kit
3. Console port
4. Grounding screw
5. Relay output port
6. Power input port (
M23
6-pin shielded male
connector)
7. PWR1 LED: for power
input 1
8. PWR2 LED: for power
input 2
9. MSTR/HEAD LED: for
ring master or chain
head
10.
FAULT LED
11.
CPLR/TAIL LED: for
ring coupler or chain
tail
12.
10/100Base-TX port
LED
13.
10/100Base-TX port
(M12 D-coded 4-pin
female connector)
14.
10/100/1000Base-TX
port LED
15.
10/100/1000Base-TX
port (M12 X-coded 8-
pin female connector)
16.
10/100/1000Base-X
port (Q-ODC
connector)
ATTENTION
Exposed connectors when not in use must be tightly covered
with protective caps (an optional accessory) to ensure IP42
-
rated protection.

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Mounting Dimensions (unit = mm)
TN-4512A Series

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TN-4516A non-PoE Series
TN-4516A PoE Series

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TN-4516A Fiber (ODC) Series
TN-4520A Series

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TN-4524A Series
TN-4528A PoE Series

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TN-4528A Fiber (ODC) Series

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Wall Mounting
STEP 1: Mounting the TN-4500A to a wall requires 4 screws. Use the
ToughNet switch as a guide to mark the correct positions of the 4
screws.
STEP 2: Use the 4 screws in the
wall
-
mounting kit. If you would like
to use your own screws, make sure
the screw head
is between 6.0
mm and 7.0 mm
in diameter and
the shaft
is less than 4.0 mm in
diameter, as shown
at the right.
Do not screw the screws in all the way—leave a space of about 2 mm to
allow room for sliding the ToughNet switch between the wall and the
screws.
NOTE
Before tightening the screws into the wall, make sure the screw
head and shaft size are suitable by inserting the screw through
one of the keyhole-shaped apertures of the ToughNet switch.
STEP 3: Once the screws are fixed in the wall, hang the ToughNet
switch on the 4 screws through the large opening of the keyhole-
shaped apertures, and then slide the switch downwards. Tighten the
four screws for added stability.
NOTE
To provide greater protection from vibration and shock, use
screws with shaft diamete
r between 6.0 mm and 7.0 mm, and
fix the ToughNet switch onto the wall directly through the large
opening of the keyhole-shaped apertures.
NOTE
TN-4500A Series switches have passed IP42 certification. To
achieve the IP42 protection,
only use upright panel/wall
mounting
installation. Water sprayed at an angle of up to 15°
degrees from the vertical
will not damage the product (as
indicated in the following illustration).

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Wiring Requirements
WARNING
Turn the power off before disconnecting modules or wires. The
correct power supply voltage is listed on the product label.
Check
the voltage of your power source to make sure you are
using the
correct voltage. Do NOT use a voltage greater than
what is
specified on the product label.
These devices must be supplied by a SELV source as defined in
the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC.
ATTENTION
Safety First!
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or
wiring your Moxa switch.
This device has UL 61010-2-201
approval. Use copper conductors only,
75°C, and tighten to 4.5
pound-inches. For use in pollution degree 2 environments.
ATTENTION
Safety First!
Observe all electrical codes dictating the
maximum current
allowable for each wire size. If the current
goes above the
maximum ratings, the wiring could overhe
at, causing serious
damage to your equipment.
Please read and follow these guidelines:
•Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices. If power
wiring and device wiring paths must cross, make sure the wires are
perpendicular at the intersection point.
NOTE: Do not run signal or communications wiring and power
wiring through the same wire conduit. To avoid interference, wires
with different signal characteristics should be routed separately.

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•You can use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to
determine which wires should be kept separate. The rule of thumb
is that wiring that shares similar electrical characteristics can be
bundled together.
•Keep input wiring and output wiring separated.
•It is strongly advised that you label wiring for all devices in the
system when necessary.
Grounding the ToughNet Switch
Grounding and wire routing help limit the effects of noise due to
electromagnetic interference (EMI). Run the ground connection from
the grounding screw to the grounding surface prior to connecting
devices.
ATTENTION
To ground this product to earth, use a green and yellow AWG
16 or higher grounding cable.
ATTENTION
This product is intended to be mounted to a
well-grounded
mounting surface such as a metal panel.
Connecting the Power Supplies
The ToughNet TN-4500A Series switches support dual power inputs—
power input 1 and power input 2. The M23 6-pin male connector on the
TN-4500A Series switches' front panel is used for connecting dual
power inputs.
The M23 power connector uses 5 of the 6 pins for dual power input and
chassis grounding.