Product Description
Product Parameters for P0973JN (24-Port Fiber Managed Switch, A4-Series)
📘 Product Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Schneider Electric (Foxboro) |
| Part Number | P0973JN |
| Product Type | 24-Port Fiber Managed Switch (A4-Series) |
| Function | Provides high-performance, full-featured Layer-2 Ethernet switching for small to medium-sized network applications and direct end-station connectivity |
| System Compatibility | Foxboro Evo Control Network (qualified for use with Foxboro DCS) |
| Associated PSS Document | PSS 31H-7NWEQUIP (The Foxboro Evo Control Network Ethernet Equipment) |
⚙️ Functional Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Port Configuration | - 24 ports of 100Base-FX (MT-RJ connectors) - 2 fixed RJ-45 10/100/1000 ports (configurable for 100Base-TX or 1000Base-TX for devices or 1000Base-TX for ISL uplink) - 2 1000Base-X uplink Gigabit (SFP) ports |
| SFP Port Support | 2 1000Base-X SFP ports can be populated with Mini-GBIC modules (refer to Table 3 in document): - P0972WT (1000Base-SX, MMF, 850 nm) - P0972WU (1000Base-LX, SMF, 1310 nm) - P0972YQ (1000Base-LX/LH, MMF, 1300 nm) - P0973FT (1000Base-ZX, SMF, 1550 nm) - P0973JD (1000Base-BX, S-SMF, 1310/1490 nm) - P0973KP (1000Base-BX, S-SMF, 1310/1490 nm) - P0973KS (1000Base-BX, S-SMF, 1490/1590 nm) - RH102AL (100/1000Base-T, RJ-45 copper) |
| Ethernet Standards | - IEEE 802.1q (VLAN support) - IEEE 802.1d (MAC Bridging, including STP) - IEEE 802.1p (QoS, Priority) - IEEE 802.1w (Rapid Spanning Tree, RSTP) - IEEE 802.3: - Fast Ethernet: IEEE 802.3u, 100Base-FX (Fiber) - Gigabit Ethernet: IEEE 802.3z, 1000Base-X (Fiber) - Gigabit Ethernet: IEEE 802.3ab, 1000Base-T (Copper) |
| Operation Mode | Full-duplex operation |
| Management | - Configuration via local console port (CLI) - Monitoring via SNMP/RMON-based management applications |
| Diagnostics | Port mirroring technology for redirecting local network traffic to an external probe for detailed analysis |
| Power Supply | - Internal AC input power (auto-sensing): 100 V AC to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz - Supports external redundant power supply (P0973JX, 150 W) |
| Power Consumption | Maximum 66 Watts |
| Heat Dissipation | Maximum 224 BTUs/Hr |
| Maximum Current | 0.5 A at 110 V AC, 0.47 A at 220 V AC |
📏 Physical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Desk, shelf, or 19-inch rack (1U high) |
| Dimensions | - Height: 4.4 cm (1.7 in) - Width: 44.1 cm (17.36 in) - Depth: 36.85 cm (14.5 in) |
| Weight | Approximately 2.7 kg (5.95 lb) |
| Cable Connectors | - Switch Ports: MT-RJ fiber (100Base-FX) - Uplink Ports: RJ-45 copper (10/100/1000) and LC fiber (1000Base-X SFP) |
| Construction | High durability, fade-resistant enclosure suitable for control network environments |
🌡️ Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +50°C (32°F to +122°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing, operating and storage) |
| Vibration | Meets IEC 68-2-36, IEC 68-2-6 standards |
| Shock | Meets IEC 68-2-29 standard |
| Drop | Meets IEC 68-2-32 standard |
| Ventilation | Requires minimum clearance of 5.1 cm (2.0 in) at top, bottom, left, right, and rear to ensure proper ventilation and prevent overheating |
| Contamination | Class G1 (Mild) per ISA Standard S71.04 |
✅ Regulatory Compliance
| Certification Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) | - 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 - CSA C108.8 - 89/336/EEC - EN 55022 (Class A) - EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3 - EN 55024 - AS/NZS CISPR 22 - VCCI V-3 |
| Product Safety | - UL 60950 - CSA C22.2 No. 60950 - 73/23/EEC - EN 60950 - IEC 60950 - EN 60825 - 21 CFR 1040.10 |
| Location | UL/UL-C listed for use in ordinary locations, meeting safety standards for fire and shock hazards |
| Environmental | Complies with 2011/65/EU (RoHS Directive) |
🔧 Additional Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Redundant Power Supply | Optional P0973JX (150 W) redundant power supply; requires two separate branch circuits for redundancy (refer to page 19 of PSS 31H-7NWEQUIP) |
| VLAN Support | Supports VLAN configurations for network segmentation |
| Installation Guidelines | - Ambient temperature at air inlet must be maintained between 0°C and 50°C (32°F to 122°F) - Temperature changes limited to 10°C (18°F) per hour - Minimum clearance of 5.1 cm (2.0 in) around the switch for ventilation |
| Mini-GBIC Operating Range | - P0972WT (MMF, 850 nm): 220–550 m - P0972YQ (MMF, 1300 nm): 1000–2000 m - P0972WU (SMF, 1310 nm): 10,000 m - P0973FT (SMF, 1550 nm): 80,000 m (min. 8 km) - P0973JD (S-SMF, 1310/1490 nm): 10,000 m - P0973KP (S-SMF, 1310/1490 nm): 40,000 m - P0973KS (S-SMF, 1490/1590 nm): 120,000 m - P0973JE (MMF, 1310 nm): 1000–2000 m (for end devices, not ISL) |
📦 Ordering Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | P0973JN |
| Related Components | - Redundant Power Supply: P0973JX - Redundant Power Supply Chassis: P0973JV (8 slots) or P0973JW (2 slots) - Mini-GBIC Modules: P0972WT, P0972WU, P0972YQ, P0973FT, P0973JD, P0973KP, P0973KS, RH102AL, P0973JE |
| Related PSS Document | PSS 31H-7NWEQUIP (pages 7–9 for P0973JN details) |