Product Description
Foxboro A4H124-24FX P0973JN Invensys Managed Ethernet Switch
Product Overview
- The Foxboro A4H124-24FX P0973JN is an Invensys Managed Ethernet Switch designed for industrial automation networks within Foxboro's I/A Series and EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS systems. This rugged switch provides 24 Fast Ethernet fiber optic ports (100Base-FX) for reliable, high-speed communication in harsh industrial environments. It is used in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and power generation to ensure robust network connectivity for process control and monitoring. The A4H124-24FX P0973JN is a variant of the A4H124-24FX series, potentially featuring specific firmware or hardware updates compared to models like P0973BU or P0973BJ.
Technical Specifications
- The A4H124-24FX P0973JN has the following specifications based on industry sources:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model/Part Number | A4H124-24FX P0973JN |
| Manufacturer | Foxboro (by Schneider Electric) |
| Description | Invensys Managed Ethernet Switch, 24-Port, Fiber Optic (100Base-FX) |
| Series | Foxboro I/A Series, EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS |
| Function | Provides managed Ethernet switching for industrial networks; supports 24 Fast Ethernet fiber optic ports (100Base-FX) |
| Ports | 24 x 100Base-FX (fiber optic, multimode, SC connectors) |
| Data Rate | 100 Mbps per port |
| Switching Capacity | 4.8 Gbps (non-blocking) |
| MAC Address Table | Up to 8K entries |
| Network Protocols | Layer 2 managed, supports VLAN, QoS, IGMP Snooping, RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol) |
| Management | SNMP, web-based interface, CLI (Command Line Interface), Telnet |
| Power Supply | Redundant 24 VDC (18–36 VDC range) |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 30 W (max) |
| Environmental Specifications | Ambient Temperature: -40°C to +70°C Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing Shock: 15 g, 11 ms (IEC 60068-2-27) Vibration: 1 g, 10–150 Hz (IEC 60068-2-6) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 440 mm (W) x 44 mm (H) x 280 mm (D) (1U rack-mount) |
| Weight | Approx. 3.5 kg |
| Mounting | 19-inch rack-mount or DIN rail |
| Certifications | CE, UL, CSA, ATEX Zone 2, IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613 |