Product Description
N-TRON 508TX Industrial Ethernet Switch
Product Overview
- The N-TRON 508TX, manufactured by Red Lion Controls under the N-TRON brand, is an 8-port unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch designed for mission-critical applications in harsh industrial environments. Part of the N-TRON 500 Series, it provides reliable connectivity for Ethernet-enabled industrial and security equipment, offering plug-and-play operation with robust performance. It is ideal for industries such as manufacturing, oil and gas, and transportation.
Technical Specifications
- The 508TX has the following specifications based on industry documentation from Red Lion and N-TRON sources:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model/Part Number | 508TX |
| Manufacturer | N-TRON (Red Lion Controls) |
| Description | Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch |
| Ports | Eight 10/100BaseTX RJ-45 Ports |
| Switch Properties | Number of MAC Addresses: 4,000 Aging Time: Programmable, 300 s (default) Latency (Typical): 2.1 µs Backplane Speed: 2.6 Gb/s Switching Method: Store & Forward |
| Electrical | Redundant Input Voltage: 10–30 VDC Input Current: 200 mA @ 24 VDC Inrush Current: 9.0 A / 0.6 ms @ 24 VDC |
| Physical | Height: 2.3 in (5.8 cm) Width: 5.6 in (14.2 cm) Depth: 3.4 in (8.6 cm) Weight: 1.58 lbs (0.72 kg) DIN-Rail: 35 mm |
| Environmental | Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) Operating Humidity: 10% to 95% (non-condensing) Operating Altitude: 0 to 10,000 ft |
| Shock and Vibration | Shock: 200 g @ 10 ms Vibration/Seismic: 50 g, 5–200 Hz, Triaxial |
| Reliability | MTBF: >2 million hours |
Additional Details
- The 508TX includes the following additional information based on its standard use and documentation from Red Lion, ManualsLib, and other industry sources:
- Function: Provides unmanaged plug-and-play Ethernet connectivity with eight auto-sensing 10/100BaseTX ports; supports full-duplex operation and auto-negotiation for speed and duplex; eliminates network collisions using store-and-forward switching for deterministic performance.
- Compatibility: Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 standards; supports Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, and PROFINET applications; compatible with Cat5e or higher cabling (EIA-568A or 568B specifications).
- Configuration: Unmanaged operation requires no configuration; bi-color LEDs indicate link, speed, activity, and duplex status for each port; power status LEDs provided; optional N-View firmware (508TX-N) enables remote monitoring via OPC server software.