Weidmüller ValueLine IE-SW-VL08-GT Series Manual

Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch
ValueLine
IE-SW-VL08-GT series (from product Rev. 1.5.0)
Hardware Installation Guide
Seventh Edition, June 2023
1243390000/06/07.23
Copyright Notice
Copyright  2023 Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
All rights reserved.
Reproduction without permission is prohibited.

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Overview
The IE-SW-VL08-GT series is equipped with 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports
and up to 2 fiber optic ports, making it ideal for applications that
demand high bandwidth. These Switch models provide an economical
solution for your industrial Gigabit Ethernet connection, and the built-in
relay warning function alerts maintainers when power failures or port
breaks occur.
In addition, the 4-pin DIP switches can be used to configure the
following features: broadcast storm protection (BSP), jumbo frame rate
(Jumbo), and IEEE 802.3az energy saving. The IE-SW-VL08-GT series
includes 2 models: one with an operating temperature range of -10 to
60°C, and the other one with an extended operating temperature range
of -40 to 75°C.
The switches have passed a 100% burn-in test to ensure that they fulfill
the special needs of industrial automation control. The IE-SW-VL08-GT
series can be easily installed with DIN-Rail mounting as well as
distribution boxes.
Package Checklist
Your Ethernet Switch is shipped with the following items. If any of these
items is missing or damaged, please contact your Weidmüller customer
service for assistance.
 Ethernet Switch
 Hardware Installation Guide (printed)
 Protective caps for unused ports
Features
High Performance Network Switching Technology
 10/100/1000BaseT(X) (RJ45), auto negotiation speed, F/H duplex
mode, and auto MDI/MDI-X connection, 100/1000 BaseSFP slot.
 IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab/802.3z/802.3x.
 Store and Forward switching process type, 8K MAC address entries.
Industrial Grade Reliablity
 Power failure, port break alarm by relay output
 Redundant dual 12/24/48 VDC power inputs
 IEEE 802.3az energy-efficient Ethernet settings by DIP switch
 Broadcast storm protection and jumbo frame setting by DIP switch
Rugged Design
 Operating temperature range of -10 to 60°C or -40 to 75°C for “T”
models
 IP30, rugged high-strength case
 DIN-Rail or panel mounting ability

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Panel Layout of IE-SW-VL08-GT Series
1. Grounding screw
2. Terminal block for power input
(PWR1, PWR2) and relay output
3. Power input PWR1 LED
4. Power input PWR2 LED
5. Fault LED
6. TP port’s 10/10/1000 Mbps LED
7. Port number
8. 10/100/1000BaseT(X) Port
9. 100/1000Base SFP slot
10. Article Number
11. DIP switches
12. Heat dissipation orifices
13. Screw hole for wall mounting kit
14. DIN-Rail Kit

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DIN-Rail Mounting
The aluminum DIN-rail attachment plate should already be fixed to the
back panel of the Ethernet Switch when you take it out of the box. If you
need to reattach the DIN-rail attachment plate, make sure the stiff metal
spring is situated towards the top, as shown in the figures below.
STEP 1:
Insert the top of the DIN-Rail into
the slot just below the stiff metal
spring.
STEP 2:
The DIN-Rail attachment unit will
snap into place as shown below.
To remove the DIN-rail from the Ethernet Switch, simply reverse Steps
1 and 2.
In order to ensure proper installation, please insert the DIN-rail below
the metal spring.

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Hazardous Location Information
Logo
Model/Rating
Relay Output: 24 VDC, 1 A, resistive load
Model name Rated Supply Voltage
and Current
IE-SW-VL08-8GT
IE-SW-VL08T-8GT
12-48 VDC, Class 2,
Maximum 0.8 A
IE-SW-VL08-6GT-2GS
IE-SW-VL08T-6GT-2GS
12-48 VDC, Class 2,
Maximum 0.9 A
ATEX
information
II 3 G
DEMKO 11 ATEX 150194X
Ex ec nC IIC T4 Gc
Ambient Range: -40°C ≤ Tamb ≤ 75°C (w/ -T)
Ambient Range: -10°C ≤ Tamb ≤ 60°C (w/o -T)
WARNING: DO NOT SEPARATE WHEN
ENERGIZED
Rated Cable Temp ≥ 90°C
Address of
manufacturer
Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
Klingenbergstraße 26, 32758 Detmold, Germany
Standards and Certifications
Hazardous
Location
EN IEC 60079-0: 2018
EN IEC 60079-7: 2015+A1: 2018
EN IEC 60079
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Conditions of safe use
 The equipment shall only be used in an area of not more than
pollution degree 2, as defined in EN 60664-1.
 The equipment shall be installed in an enclosure that provides a
minimum ingress protection of IP 54 in accordance with EN IEC
60079-0.

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Wiring Requirements
WARNING
Safety First!
Turn the power off before disconnecting modules or wires.
The proper 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 2014/35/EU and
2014/30/EU.
WARNING
Safety First!
Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire
and common wire. Observe all electrical codes dictating the
maximum current allowable for each wire size.
If the current goes above the maximum ratings, the wiring
could overheat, causing serious damage to your equipment.
You should also pay attention to the following items:
 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
in the same wire conduit. To avoid interference, wires with different
signal characteristics should be routed separately.
 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 with 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 Ethernet Switch
Grounding and wire routing help limit the effects of noise due to
electromagnetic interference (EMI). Run the ground connection from the
ground screw to the grounding surface prior to connecting devices.
ATTENTION
This product is intended to be mounted to a well-grounded
mounting surface, such as a metal panel.
We suggest using the cable type AWG min. 18 for grounding
the
product
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Wiring the Alarm Contact
The Alarm Contact consists of the two middle contacts of the terminal
block on the Ethernet Switch’s top panel. You may refer to the next
section for detailed instructions on how to connect the wires to the
terminal block connector, and how to attach the terminal block
connector to the terminal block receptor.
In this section, we explain the meaning of the two contacts used to
connect the Alarm Contact.
FAULT: The two middle contacts of the 6-
contact terminal block connector are used
to detect both power faults and port faults.
The two wires attached to the Fault
contacts form an open circuit when:
1. Ethernet Switch has lost power from
one of the DC power inputs.
OR
2. The PORT ALARM DIP switch for one
of the ports is set to ON, but the port is
not connected properly.
If neither of these two conditions is
satisfied, the Fault circuit will be closed.
Wiring the Redundant Power Inputs
The top two contacts and the bottom two contacts of the 6-contact
terminal block connector on the Ethernet Switch’s top panel are used
for the Ethernet Switch’s two DC inputs. Top and front views of the
terminal block connector are shown here.
STEP 1: Insert the negative/positive
AC/ DC wires into the V-/V+ terminals.
STEP 2: To keep the DC wires from
pulling loose, use a small flat-blade
screwdriver to tighten the wire-clamp
screws on the front of the terminal
block connector.
STEP 3: Insert the plastic terminal
block connector prongs into the
terminal block receptor, which is
located on
E
thernet Switch
’s top panel.

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ATTENTION
Before connecting the Ethernet Switch to the DC power
inputs, make sure the DC power source voltage is stable.
We suggest using a copper conductor with the cable type -
AWG 18
-24 and the corresponding pin type cable terminals.
In addition, the wire must be able to withstand at least 105°C.
The wire must be able to withstand at least 105°C and the
torque value should be 4.5 lb-in (0.51 N-m).
There should only be one individual conductor in a clamping
point.
Communication Connections
Depending on model IE-SW-VL08-GT series has 8x
10/100/1000BaseT(X) Ethernet ports, or 6x 10/100/1000BaseT(X) and
2x Combo ports usable either as 10/100/1000T(X) or
100/1000BaseSFP fiber ports.
10/100/1000BaseT(X) Ethernet Port Connection
The 10/100/1000BaseT(X) ports located on Ethernet Switch’s front
panel are used to connect to Ethernet-enabled devices. Most users will
choose to configure these ports for Auto MDI/MDI-X mode, in which
case the port’s pinouts are adjusted automatically depending on the
type of Ethernet cable used (straight-through or cross-over), and the
type of device (NIC-type or HUB/Switch-type) connected to the port.
In what follows, we give pinouts for both MDI (NIC-type) ports and MDI-
X (HUB/Switch-type) ports. We also give cable wiring diagrams for
straight-through and cross-over Ethernet cables.
10/100Base T(x) RJ45 Pinouts
MDI Port Pinouts
MDI
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X Port Pinouts
8
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pin RJ45
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
Tx+
1
Rx+
2
Tx
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2
Rx
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3
Rx+
3
Tx+
6
Rx
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6
Tx
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1000BaseT RJ45 Pinouts
Pin
MDI
MDI
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X
8
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pin RJ45
1
BI_DA+
BI_DB+
2
BI_DA
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BI_DB
-
3
BI_DB+
BI_DA+
4
BI_DC+
BI_DD+
5
BI_DC
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BI_DD
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6
BI_DB
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BI_DA
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7
BI_DD+
BI_DC+
8
BI_DD
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BI_DC
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RJ45 (8-pin) to RJ45 (8-pin) Straight-Through Cable Wiring
RJ45 (8-pin) to RJ45 (8-pin) Cross-Over Cable Wiring
100/1000BaseSFP (mini-GBIC) Fiber Port
The Fiber optic ports on the IE-SW-VL08-GT series are SFP type slots,
which require 100M or 1G mini-GBIC fiber transceivers to work
properly. Weidmüller provides transceiver models for various distance
requirements.
The concept behind the LC port and cable is quite straightforward.
Suppose you are connecting devices I and II. Unlike electrical signals,
optical signals do not require a circuit in order to transmit data.
Consequently, one of the optical lines is used to transmit data from
device I to device II, and the other optical line is used to transmit data
from device II to device I, for full-duplex transmission.
Remember to connect the Tx (transmit) port of device I to the Rx
(receive) port of device II, and the Rx (receive) port of device I to the Tx
(transmit) port of device II. If you make your own cable, we suggest
labeling the two sides of the same line with the same letter (A-to-A and
B-to-B, as shown below, or A1-to-A2 and B1-to-B2).
The concept behind the LC port and cable is quite straightforward.
Suppose you are connecting devices I and II. Unlike electrical signals,
optical signals do not require a circuit in order to transmit data.
Consequently, one of the optical lines is used to transmit data from
device I to device II, and the other optical line is used to transmit data
from device II to device I, for full-duplex transmission.
Remember to connect the Tx (transmit) port of device I to the Rx
(receive) port of device II, and the Rx (receive) port of device I to the Tx
(transmit) port of device II.

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LC
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Port Pinouts
LC
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Port to LC
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Port Cable Wiring
ATTENTION
This is a Class 1 Laser/LED product. To avoid causing
serious damage to your eyes, do not stare directly into the
Laser Beam.
Redundant Power Inputs
Both power inputs can be connected simultaneously to live DC power
sources. If one power source fails, the other live source acts as a
backup, and automatically supplies all of the Ethernet Switch’s power
needs.
Alarm Contact
The Ethernet Switch has one Alarm Contact located on the top panel.
For detailed instructions on how to connect the Alarm Contact power
wires to the two middle contacts of the 6-contact terminal block
connector, see the Wiring the Alarm Contact section on page 8. A
typical scenario would be to connect the Fault circuit to a warning light
located in the control room. The light can be set up to switch on when a
fault is detected. The Alarm Contact has two terminals that form a Fault
circuit for connecting to an alarm system. The two wires attached to the
Fault contacts form an open circuit when (1) Ethernet Switch has lost
power from one of the DC power inputs, or (2) one of the ports, for
which the corresponding PORT ALARM DIP switch is set to ON, is not
properly connected. If neither of these two conditions occurs, the Fault
circuit will be closed.
DIP Switch Settings
The default setting for each DIP switch is OFF.
The following table explains the effect of setting
the DIP switches to the ON positions.

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DIP
Switch
Setting
Description
BSP ON Enables broadcast storm protection
OFF Disables broadcast storm protection
Jumbo
Frame
ON Enables jumbo frame function
OFF Disables jumbo frame function
802.3az ON Enables the energy-efficient Ethernet function
OFF Disables the energy-efficient Ethernet function
Port Alarm
ON
Enables the corresponding PORT Alarm. If
the port’s link fails, the relay will form an open
circuit and the fault LED will light up.
OFF
Disables the corresponding PORT Alarm. The
relay will form a closed circuit and the Fault
LED will never light up.
ATTENTION
To actively update DIP switch settings, power off and then
power on the
Ethernet Switch
.
LED Indicators
The front panel of the Ethernet Switch contains several LED indicators.
The function of each LED is described in the table below.
LED
Color
State
Description
PWR1 AMBER
On Power is being supplied to power input
P
WR
1
Off Power is not being supplied to power
input P
WR
1
PWR2 AMBER
On Power is being supplied to power input
P
WR
2
Off Power is not being supplied to power
input P
WR
2
FAULT RED
On When the corresponding PORT alarm is
enabled, and the port’s link is inactive.
Off
When the corresponding PORT alarm is
enabled and the port’s link is active, or
when the corresponding PORT alarm is
disabled.
10/100M
(TP port)
AMBER
On
TP port’s 10
/100
Mbps link is active
.
Blinking
Data is being transmitted at 10/100
Mbps
.
Off
TP Port’s 10
/100
Mbps link is inactive
.
1000M
(TP port)
GREEN
On
TP port’s 100
0
Mbps link is active
.
Blinking
Data is being transmitted at 100
0
Mbps
.
Off
TP Port’s 1000 Mbps link is inactive
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100/1000M
(SFP port)
AMBER
On
SFP port’s
100 Mbps
link is active
.
Blinking
Data is being transmitted at
100 Mbps
.
Off
SFP port’s
100 Mbps link is inactive
.
GREEN
On
SFP port’s
100
0
Mbps link is active
.
Blinking
Data is being transmitted at
100
0
Mbps
.
Off
SFP port’s
100
0
Mbps link is inactive
.
Auto MDI/MDI-X Connection
The Auto MDI/MDI-X function allows users to connect the Ethernet
Switch’s 10/100/1000BaseT(X) ports to any kind of Ethernet device,
without paying attention to the type of Ethernet cable being used for the
connection. This means that you can use either a straight-through cable
or cross-over cable to connect the Ethernet Switch to Ethernet devices.
Triple Speed Functionality and Switching
The Ethernet Switch’s 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 switched port auto
negotiates with the connected device for the fastest data transmission
rate supported by both devices. The Ethernet Switch is a plug-and-play
device, so software configuration is not required at installation or during
maintenance.
The half/full duplex mode for the RJ45 switched ports is user dependent
and changes (by auto-negotiation) to full or half duplex, depending on
which transmission speed is supported by the attached device.
Auto-Negotiation and Speed Sensing
The Ethernet Switch’s RJ45 Ethernet ports independently support auto-
negotiation for transmission speeds of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000
Mbps, with operation according to the IEEE802.3 standard.
This means that some nodes could be operating at 10 Mbps, while at
the same time other nodes are operating at 100 Mbps or 1000Mbps.
Auto-negotiation takes place when an RJ45 cable connection is made,
and then each time a LINK is enabled. The Ethernet Switch advertises
its capability for using 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps transmission
speeds, with the device at the other end of the cable expected to
advertise similarly. Depending on what type of device is connected, this
will result in agreement to operate at a speed of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or
1000 Mbps.
If an Ethernet Switch’s RJ45 Ethernet port is connected to a non-
negotiating device, the default values 10 Mbps speed and half-duplex
mode will be set, as required by the IEEE802.3 standard.
Note about possible loss of data packages in case of “Duplex
mismatching”
If the switch’s auto-negotiation port is connected to a non-negotiating
device, then the Switch will set its port transmission speed same as the
connected device but is unable to correctly detect the duplex mode. As
result the port is set to the correct speed but is using always the half
duplex mode as required by the IEEE 802.3u standard in such cases. For
correct transmission, the non-negotiating port must be set to half-duplex
mode (speed either 10,100 or 1000 Mbit/s)

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Specifications
Technology
Standards IEEE 802.3 for 10BaseT,
IEEE 802.3u for 100BaseT(X) and 100Base FX,
IEEE 802.3ab for 1000BaseT,
IEEE 802.3z for 1000BaseX
IEEE 802.3az for Energy
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Efficient Ethernet
Flow Control IEEE 802.3x flow control, back pressure flow
control
Interface
RJ45
Ports
10/100/1000BaseT(X) auto negotiation speed
Fiber Ports
100Base FX or 1000BaseX
(
SFP slot
)
LED Indicators
PWR1, PWR2, FAULT, 10/100M/1000M
DIP Switches Port break alarm, broadcast storm protection,
jumbo frame, IEEE 802.3az
Alarm Contact
One relay output with current carrying capacity of
1A @ 24 VDC
Power
Input Voltage
12/24/48 VDC, redundant dual inputs
Input Current IE-SW-VL08(T)-8GT: 0.8 A @ 12-48 VDC
IE
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SW
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VL08(T)
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6GT
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2GS: 0.9 A @ 12
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48 VDC
Connection
One removable 6
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pin
terminal block
Overload Current
Protection
Present
Reverse Polarity
Protection
Present
Physical Characteristics
Housing
IP30 protection, metal case
Dimension
(W x H x D)
52.85 x 135 x 105 mm (2.08 x 5.31 x 4.13 in)
Weight
8
80
g
Installation
DIN
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rail
Environmental
Operating
Temperature
-10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F)
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40 to 75°C (
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40 to 167°F) for
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T models
Storage Temperature
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40 to 85°C (
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40 to 185°F)
Ambient Relative
Humidity
5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Regulatory
Approvals
Safety
UL 508
, EN
62368
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EMI
FCC Part 15, CISPR 32, EN 55032 class A
EMS IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 6 kV; Air: 8 kV
IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 10 V/m
IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 4 kV; Signal: 2 kV
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 2 kV; Signal: 2 kV
IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 10 V
IEC 61000
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Shock
IEC 60068
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Free Fall
IEC 60068
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2
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32
Vibration
IEC 60068
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2
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6
MTBF
Time
2.
260
.
195
hrs
Database
Telcordia (Bellcore), GB
Warranty
Time
Period
5 years

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Disposal Information
Observe the notes for proper disposal
of the product. You can find the notes
here: www.weidmueller.com/disposal.
Weidmüller gives a 5-year warranty on this product in accordance with
the warranty terms as described in the general conditions of sale of the
Weidmüller company which has sold the products to you. Weidmüller
warrants to you that such products the defects of which have already
existed at the time when the risk passed will be repaired by Weidmüller
free of charge or that Weidmüller will provide a new, functionally
equivalent product to replace the defective one. Safe where expressly
described otherwise in writing in this catalogue/product description,
Weidmüller gives no warranty or guarantee as to the interoperability in
specific systems or as to the fitness for any particular purpose. To the
extent permitted by law, any claims for damages and reimbursement of
expenses, based on whatever legal reason, including contract or tort,
shall be excluded. Where not expressly stated otherwise in this
warranty, the general conditions of purchase and the expressive liability
commitments therein of the respective Weidmüller company which has
sold the products to you shall be applicable.
Contact Information
Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
Klingenbergstraße 26
32758 Detmold
Germany
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-Mail [email protected]
Internet www.weidmueller.com