Pepperl+Fuchs ARS B2 IC Series User manual

ARS*-B2-IC*
Ethernet-APL Rail Field
Switch
Hardware Manual

With regard to the supply of products, the current issue of the following document is applicable:
The General Terms of Delivery for Products and Services of the Electrical Industry, published
by the Central Association of the Electrical Industry (Zentralverband Elektrotechnik und Elek-
troindustrie (ZVEI) e.V.) in its most recent version as well as the supplementary clause:
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https://www.pepperl-fuchs.com

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Contents
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1 Introduction................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Content of this Document............................................................................. 4
1.2 Target Group, Personnel ............................................................................... 4
1.3 Symbols Used ................................................................................................ 5
2 Product Description .................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Overview and Application............................................................................. 6
2.2 Type Codes..................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Components and Dimensions ...................................................................... 8
2.4 Accessories.................................................................................................... 9
2.5 Scope of Delivery......................................................................................... 13
2.6 Technical data .............................................................................................. 13
3 Installation................................................................................................................ 15
3.1 General Installation Information ................................................................ 15
3.2 Mounting and Dismounting ........................................................................ 16
3.3 Connection Assignment.............................................................................. 21
3.4 Grounding / Shielding ................................................................................. 23
4 Operation.................................................................................................................. 26
4.1 Operating Elements..................................................................................... 26

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Introduction
1 Introduction
1.1 Content of this Document
This document contains information that you need in order to use your product throughout the
applicable stages of the product life cycle. These can include the following:
•Product identification
•Delivery, transport, and storage
•Mounting and installation
•Commissioning and operation
•Maintenance and repair
•Troubleshooting
•Dismounting
•Disposal
The documentation consists of the following parts:
•Present document
•Instruction manual
•Datasheet
Additionally, the following parts may belong to the documentation, if applicable:
•EU-type examination certificate
•EU declaration of conformity
•Attestation of conformity
•Certificates
•Control drawings
•Functional safety manual
•Additional documents
1.2 Target Group, Personnel
Responsibility for planning, assembly, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and dismount-
ing lies with the plant operator.
Only appropriately trained and qualified personnel may carry out mounting, installation, com-
missioning, operation, maintenance, and dismounting of the product.The personnel must have
read and understood the instruction manual and the further documentation.
Prior to using the product make yourself familiar with it. Read the document carefully.
Note
This document does not substitute the instruction manual.
Note
For full information on the product, refer to the instruction manual and further documentation on
the Internet at www.pepperl-fuchs.com.
Note
For specific device information such as the year of construction, scan the QR code
on the device. As an alternative, enter the serial number in the serial number search
at www.pepperl-fuchs.com.

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1.3 Symbols Used
This document contains symbols for the identification of warning messages and of informative
messages.
Warning Messages
You will find warning messages, whenever dangers may arise from your actions. It is mandatory
that you observe these warning messages for your personal safety and in order to avoid prop-
erty damage.
Depending on the risk level, the warning messages are displayed in descending order as fol-
lows:
Informative Symbols
Action
1. This symbol indicates a paragraph with instructions.You are prompted to perform an action or
a sequence of actions.
Danger!
This symbol indicates an imminent danger.
Non-observance will result in personal injury or death.
Warning!
This symbol indicates a possible fault or danger.
Non-observance may cause personal injury or serious property damage.
Caution!
This symbol indicates a possible fault.
Non-observance could interrupt the device and any connected systems and plants, or result in
their complete failure.
Note
This symbol brings important information to your attention.

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Product Description
2 Product Description
2.1 Overview and Application
The Ethernet-APL series of Rail Field Switches are ruggedized, managed network switches.
These rail field switches provide connectivity for Ethernet-APL and optionally PROFIBUS PA
field devices to 100/1000-MBit/s industrial Ethernet networks. Port diagnostics facilitate fault
finding in Ethernet-APL networks and providing information for preventive maintenance of the
rail field switches and the network they are connected to.The rail field switches are managed
with an integrated web server.
The rail field switches are suitable for DIN rail mounting or wall mounting.The rail field switches
can be installed in the explosion hazardous Zone 2. The spur connections of the rail field
switches provide power to the connected field devices and are rated intrinsically safe Ex ic IIC
for Zone 2 and Zone 22 mounting. The spurs are compatible with the Ethernet-APL port
profile SPCC. 2 RJ45 and 2 SFP Ethernet interfaces permit the connection to industrial Ether-
net networks like PROFINET or EtherNet/IP. 2 of the 4 ports may be used in ring configuration.
Fiber optic small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers are available as accessories. Prod-
uct versions with pluggable screw terminals and spring terminals are available.
Figure 2.1
To p o l o g y
Zone 2
Div. 2
Zone 1
Div. 2
Zone 0
Div. 1
200 m 200 m
Non-explosion hazardous area
Ethernet Backbone
Ethernet-APL
With Intrinsic Safety
Note
For further information regarding Ethernet-APL refer to the "Engineering Guideline Ethernet-
APL."
Note
The rail field switches are commissioned and configured using the PANOS software.You can
access the software manual from our website.

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2.2 Type Codes
The rail field switch series consist in the following range of products:
The * asterisk stands for different firmware functionality. Refer to the datasheet or software
manual for further details.
Contact your Pepperl+Fuchs representative to check the availability of individual product ver-
sions.
Order designation
Number of Ethernet-
APL spur connec-
tions
Terminal (pluggable)
Screw terminal Spring terminal
ARS1*-B2-IC08-1 8 x
ARS1*-B2-IC08-2 8 x
ARS1*-B2-IC16-1 16 x
ARS1*-B2-IC16-2 16 x
ARS1*-B2-IC24-1 24 x
ARS1*-B2-IC24-2 24 x
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2.3 Components and Dimensions
Figure 2.2
Rail Field Switch with DIN Mounting Rail
a
15
136.5
161.5
158
91
ARS1*-B2-IC24*: 227
ARS1*-B2-IC16*: 173
ARS1*-B2-IC8*: 119
Serial No:
yyyy PA
RESET
PWR A
PWR B
STATUS
LNK/CHK
P1
P2
P3
P4
P1
P2
P3
P4
PWR APWR B
STATUS
-
+
-
+
1
2
MAC ID:
LNK/CHK
-
+
S
-
+
S
-
+
S
-
+
S
S1
S2
S3
S21
S21
S22
S22
S23
S23
S24
-
+
S
-
+
S
-
+
S
-
+
S
S1
S2
S3
S4
S24S4
:
5
1
18
4
3
24
17
16
15
14
8
9
13
12
10
11
6
7
Dimension a
DIN Rail Mounting
1Year of production
2Serial number
3 PA, connection to equipotential bonding
4 Slot for separation wall
5 MAC ID
6LED S1 ... Sn, status spur ports S1 ... Sn
7 Connectors for intrinsically safe spurs S1 ... Sn
8 Ethernet port P1
9 Ethernet port P2
10 Ethernet SFP port P3
11 Ethernet SFP port P4
12 LED LNK/CHK P1 ... P4, communication status
LED P1 ... P4
13 Connector for auxiliary power and status
indication output
14 LED STATUS, status rail field switch
15 Reset button
16 LED PWR B, status power input B
17 LED PWR A, status power input A
18 DIN rail mounting brackets
All dimensions in millimeters (mm) and without tolerance indication.

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Figure 2.3
2.4 Accessories
Overview
Rail Field Switch with Wall Mounting Kit
ARS1*-B2-IC24*: 135
ARS1*-B2-IC16*: 81
ARS1*-B2-IC8*:
ARS1*-B2-IC24*: 227
ARS1*-B2-IC16*: 173
ARS1*-B2-IC8*: 119
a
b
6 6
ø6
6.5
128
153
169
188
158
Part No.
Serial No:
yyyy
MAC ID:
PA
RESET
PWR A
PWR B
STATUS
LNK/CHK
P1
P2
P3
P4
P1
P2
P3
P4
LNK/CHK
PWR APWR B
FAIL
-
+
-
+
1
2
-
+
S
-
+
S
-
+
S
-
+
S
S1
S2
S3
S21
S21
S22
S22
S23
S23
S24
-
+
S
-
+
S
-
+
S
-
+
S
S1
S2
S3
S4
S24S4
5
118
4
3
24
17
16
15
14
8
9
13
12
10
11
6
7
N/A
1Year of production
2Serial number
3 PA, connection to equipotential bonding
4 Slot for separation wall
5 MAC ID
6LED S1 ... Sn, status spur ports S1 ... Sn
7 Connectors for intrinsically safe spurs S1 ... Sn
8 Ethernet port P1
9 Ethernet port P2
10 Ethernet SFP port P3
11 Ethernet SFP port P4
12 LED LNK/CHK P1 ... P4, communication status
LED P1 ... P4
13 Connector for auxiliary power and status
indication output
14 LED STATUS, status rail field switch
15 Reset button
16 LED PWR B, status power input B
17 LED PWR A, status power input A
18 Wall mounting brackets
All dimensions in millimeters (mm) and without tolerance indication.
Dimension a
Dimension b
Wall Mounting
Order designation Description
SFP-1 SFP transceiver, 2 km, 100BASE-FX, fast Ethernet multimode
fiber
SFP-2 SFP transceiver, 550 m, 1000BASE-SX, Gigabit Ethernet mul-
timode fiber

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Product Description
Fiber Optic SFP Transceivers
Figure 2.4
The rail field switches provide 2 sockets for small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver
Ethernet modules. Pepperl+Fuchs' SFP transceivers are intended to be used in applications,
where extended distances are required.The SFP transceivers fulfill enhanced requirements for
industrial use as such as installation in explosion-hazardous area, extended temperature
range, and enhanced electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
SFP-1
•Complies with 100BASE-FX
•Transfer rate 100 Mbit/s
•Reach length of up to 2 km
SFP-3 SFP transceiver, 30 km, 100BASE-LX, fast Ethernet single-
mode fiber
SFP-4 SFP transceiver, 10 km, 1000BASE-LX, Gigabit Ethernet, sin-
gle-mode fiber
ACC-PC-45 Protective covers for RJ45 sockets (packaging unit:
10 pieces)
ACC-PC-SFP Protective covers for SFP sockets (packaging unit: 10 pieces)
ACC-ARS-SW Separation wall for intrinsically safe port application (packag-
ing unit: 2 pieces)
ACC-ARS-WMK Wall mounting kit consisting of 2 mounting brackets
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Order designation Description
45.00
8.20
8.40 13.40
55.50
56.60
1.68
6.25
8.00
0.60+/-0.40
13.7
14.00
14.60+/-0.40
13.35
Note
Only use SFP transceivers approved by Pepperl+Fuchs for the intended use. Pepperl+Fuchs
accepts no liability as a result of performance issues related to third-party SFP solutions.

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•LC duplex connector
•Multi-mode fiber with 1310 nm wavelength
•Complies with a Class 1 laser product in accordance with EN 60825-1.
SFP-2
•Complies with IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet standard 1000BASE-SX
•Transfer rate 1 Gbit/s
•Reach length of up to 550 m
•LC duplex connector
•Multi-mode fiber with 850 nm wavelength
•Complies with a Class 1 laser product in accordance with EN 60825-1.
SFP-3
•Complies with IEEE 802.3z Fast Ethernet standard 100BASE-LX
•Transfer rate 100 Mbit/s
•Reach length of up to 30 km
•LC duplex connector
•Single-mode fiber with 850 nm wavelength
•Complies with a Class 1 laser product in accordance with EN 60825-1
•Fiber optic diagnostic monitoring.
SFP-4
•Complies with IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet standard 1000BASE-LX
•Transfer rate 1 Gbit/s
•Reach length of up to 10 km
•LC duplex connector
•Single-mode fiber with 850 nm wavelength
•Complies with a Class 1 laser product in accordance with EN 60825-1
•Fiber optic diagnostic monitoring.
For further SFP transceiver versions contact your Pepperl+Fuchs sales representative.
Protective Cover for RJ45 Sockets
Figure 2.5
To protect unused RJ45 sockets against dust or unintentional harm, protective covers are pro-
vided.
3
13.8
4.8
14.7
11.9
11.2

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Protective Cover for SFP Sockets
Figure 2.6
To protect unused SFP sockets against dust or unintentional harm, protective covers are pro-
vided.
Separation Wall
Figure 2.7
Using the spurs in type of protection Ex ic requires clearance of 50 mm between the non-intrin-
sically safe circuits as, e.g. the Ethernet ports P1 ... P4 or circuits of other equipment installed
near the rail field switches and the intrinsically safe spur terminals.
6.2
10.4
10.2
14.6
158
55
2

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Wall Mounting Kit
Figure 2.8
A wall mounting kit is provided as an accessory. The kit includes 2 brackets. The factory-
installed DIN mounting rail clamps must be removed before installing.
2.5 Scope of Delivery
The rail field switch is delivered with mounting brackets for DIN mounting rail.
2.6 Technical data
Depending on the mounting position of the rail field switch and the use of SFP transceivers, the
maximum ambient temperature of the rail field switch is reduced.
Figure 2.9
6
ø 6
169
188
2
22.4
Horizontal Mounting Position

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Figure 2.10
Vertical Mounting Position
Mounting position Use of SFP transceivers Ambient temperature
Horizontal No -40 °C...+70°C
Horizontal Ye s -40 °C...+65°C
Ver tical No -40 °C...+55°C
Ver tical Ye s -40 °C...+55°C
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3 Installation
3.1 General Installation Information
The device can get very hot during operation. To protect the device from excessive heating,
observe the required clearances and sufficient ventilation when installing the device.
Danger!
Explosion hazard from damaged electronic components
Premature wear of electronic components in a device that was previously used in a general
electrical installation can cause sparks that can ignite the surrounding potentially explosive
atmosphere.
Never install devices that have already been operated in general electrical installations in elec-
trical installations used in combination with hazardous areas!
Danger!
Explosion hazard from exposure to potentially explosive gas atmosphere
If the device is installed in Zone 2 without mounting it in a sufficiently suitable
surrounding enclosure, gas, dust, water or other external interferences can cause the live
device to spark. The sparks can ignite the surrounding potentially explosive atmosphere.
Mount the device in a surrounding enclosure that complies with the requirements for surround-
ing enclosures according to IEC/EN 60079–0, and that is rated with the degree of
protection IP54 according to IEC/EN 60529.The surrounding enclosure must have an
EU declaration of conformity according to the ATEX Directive for at least
equipment protection level Gc.
Danger!
Explosion hazard from exposure to potentially explosive dust atmosphere
If the device is installed in Zone 22 without mounting it in a sufficiently suitable
surrounding enclosure, dust, water or other external interferences can cause the live device to
spark.The sparks can ignite the surrounding potentially explosive atmosphere.
Only mount the device in a suitable surrounding enclosure. The surrounding enclosure must
have an EU declaration of conformity according to the ATEX Directive for at least equipment
protection level Dc.

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3.2 Mounting and Dismounting
Mounting or Dismounting Rail Field Switches
Mounting DIN mounting rail
The rail field switches are designed for mounting on a 35 mm DIN mounting rail in accordance
with EN 50022.
Figure 3.1
1. Position the rail field switch on the DIN mounting rail.
2. Use the bottom hook in order to hook the electronics onto the DIN mounting rail.
3. Move the top hook over the upper end of the DIN mounting rail until the locking mechanism
engages.
Dismounting DIN mounting rail
1
2
3

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Figure 3.2
1. Use a slot-head screwdriver and push down the locking mechanism to release the device.
2. Tilt the device downwards to free it from the DIN mounting rail.
Wall Mounting
The accessory kit includes 2 brackets.
12
Note
When using product version with 8 Ethernet-APL spur connections, only 1 bracket is needed.

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Mounting wall-mounting brackets
Figure 3.3
1. Before installing wall-mounting bracket, remove the factory-installed DIN mounting rail clamps:
•To remove the DIN mounting rail clamps, loosen 3 screws each clamp.
•To remove the adapter, loosen 2 screws each adapter.
Figure 3.4
2. Fit each wall-mounting bracket with 2 screws.
3. Fit the device to the wall with M6 screws.
1Screws for DIN mounting rail clamp
2TX20 screws for adapter
1 2
1Screw
Note
In the wall-mounting kit screws for wall-mounting brackets are not included.
Use the TX20 screws that are obtained by removing adapter.
1

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Inserting or Removing Fiber Optic SFP Transceiver
In explosion hazardous areas only use SFP transceivers listed in the SFP transceiver certificate
that is referenced in the certificate of this product.
Ensure to cover unused SFP transceivers slots with the provided dust protection caps.
Inserting fiber optic SFP transceiver
1. If installed, pull the protective cover from the SFP socket on the rail field switch.
2. Line-up the SFP transceiver and insert it into the socket of port P3 or P4. The transceiver is fully
seated when you hear a click.
3. Remove the dust protection cap from the SFP transceiver.
4. Insert the LC connector of the fiber optic cable into the SFP transceiver.
Removing fiber optic SFP transceiver
1. Disconnect the LC connector from the SFP transceiver.
2. Open the bale clasp on the SFP transceiver by pushing it into downward direction with your
index finger. If the bale clasp is obstructed and you cannot use your index finger to open it, use
a small slot-head screwdriver to open the bale clasp.
3. Insert a dust protection cap into the SFP transceiver.
Danger!
Explosion hazard from sparking when using operating elements!
Using operating elements in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause sparks that can
ignite the surrounding atmosphere.
•While power is on, do not insert and remove SFP transceivers.
•When installing or removing SFP transceivers, make sure that power is removed.
•Only use operating elements (e.g., switch, slider, button, etc.) in the absence of a poten-
tially explosive atmosphere.
Danger!
Explosion hazard from electrostatic charge!
Electrostatic charges can discharge and consequently ignite a surrounding potentially explo-
sive atmosphere while installing or operating the device.
•Avoid electrostatic charges during installation and operation of the device.
•Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions.
•Wear an antistatic wrist or ankle strap that connects to an approved grounding source.
Note
Verify that the SFP transceiver is completely seated and secured in its
assigned socket on the rail field switch by firmly pushing on the SFP
transceiver. If the SFP transceiver is not completely seated and secured in the
receptacle, you will hear a click as the triangular pin on the bottom of the SFP
transceiver snaps into the hole in the receptacle.

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4. Pick the SFP transceiver and carefully remove it from the socket.
5. Install a new SFP transceiver or put a protective cover onto the SFP socket of the rail field
switch.
Mounting or Dismounting Separation Wall
Mounting separation wall
To provide clearance distance of 50 mm between the non-intrinsically safe circuits and intrinsi-
cally safe circuits, install the separation walls.
Figure 3.5
1. Press the separation walls into the provided slots on the front of the rail field switch.
2. Make sure that they are locked in place.
Danger!
Explosion hazard from wrong separation distances!
If you do not observe the minimum separation distances between intrinsically safe circuits of
associated apparatus and non-intrinsically safe circuits, this can lead to added currents or volt-
ages. This can result in current/voltage flashover generating sparks.The sparks can ignite the
surrounding potentially explosive atmosphere.
Ensure that you observe the compliance of the separation distances to all non-intrinsically safe
circuits according to IEC/EN 60079-14.
1Separation wall 1
2Separation wall 2
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