Product Description
N-TRON 509FX Industrial Ethernet Switch
Product Overview
- The N-TRON 509FX, manufactured by Red Lion Controls under the N-TRON brand, is a 9-port unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch designed for mission-critical applications in harsh industrial environments. Part of the N-TRON 500 Series, it features eight 10/100BaseTX RJ-45 ports and one 100BaseFX multimode fiber uplink port, offering reliable connectivity for Ethernet-enabled industrial and security equipment. It is ideal for industries such as manufacturing, oil and gas, transportation, and process control, providing plug-and-play operation with robust performance.
Technical Specifications
- The 509FX has the following specifications based on documentation from Red Lion and industry sources:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model/Part Number | 509FX |
| Manufacturer | N-TRON (Red Lion Controls) |
| Description | Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch |
| Ports | Eight 10/100BaseTX RJ-45 Ports One 100BaseFX Multimode Fiber Port (ST or SC connectors) |
| Fiber Distance | 2 km (multimode) |
| 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: 260 mA @ 24 VDC Inrush Current: 13.0 A / 0.8 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 509FX includes the following additional information based on documentation from Red Lion, ManualsLib, and other industry sources:
- Function: Provides unmanaged plug-and-play Ethernet connectivity with eight auto-sensing 10/100BaseTX ports and one 100BaseFX fiber uplink port; supports full-duplex operation, auto-negotiation for speed and duplex, and MDIX auto-sensing; uses store-and-forward switching to eliminate network collisions for deterministic performance.
- Compatibility: Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 and 1613 standards; supports Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, and PROFINET applications; compatible with Cat5e or higher cabling (EIA-568A or 568B); fiber port supports multimode fiber with ST or SC connectors (2 km range).
- Configuration: Requires no setup for standard operation; bi-color LEDs indicate link, speed, activity, and duplex status for each port; optional N-View firmware (509FX-N) enables remote monitoring via OPC server software; advanced management features (509FX-A) include IGMP snooping, VLAN, QoS, trunking, and port mirroring.