{"product_id":"weidmuller-1504390000-ie-sw-vl05mt-3tx-2st-managed-industrial-ethernet-switch","title":"Weidmuller 1504390000 (IE-SW-VL05MT-3TX-2ST) Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeidmuller 1504390000 (IE-SW-VL05MT-3TX-2ST)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-performance, managed Industrial Ethernet switch engineered for robust data distribution in extreme environments. Part of the Value Line series, this switch features a versatile port configuration consisting of three 10\/100BaseT(X) copper ports and two 100BaseFX multimode fiber ports with ST-Duplex connectors.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-79\"\u003eDesigned for mission-critical applications in wind power, smart grids, and heavy manufacturing, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1504390000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-79 citation-end-79\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupports advanced management features such as Ring redundancy and VLANs to ensure maximum network availability.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIts wide operating temperature range (-40 to 75 deg C) and metal IP30 housing make it a reliable choice for decentralized control cabinets where environmental stability cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IE-SW-VL05MT-3TX-2ST utilizes a \"Store and Forward\" data switching architecture, ensuring that only valid, error-free packets are transmitted across the network.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-78 citation-end-78\"\u003eWith a 2 K MAC address table and a 1 Mbit packet buffer, it efficiently manages localized traffic without congestion.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integration of two ST-Duplex multimode fiber ports allows for reliable long-distance transmission up to 5 km, effectively bypassing electromagnetic interference (EMI) that typically degrades copper-based signals in motor control centers.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-77 citation-end-77\"\u003eFor power reliability, the switch is equipped with a removable 6-pin terminal block supporting redundant 12\/24\/48 VDC inputs.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis redundancy ensures that the network remains active even if one power circuit fails. The managed firmware provides industrial-grade features including IGMP snooping, port-based VLANs, and various ring protocols for sub-20ms recovery times in the event of a network loop break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIE-SW-VL05MT-3TX-2ST (1504390000)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeidmuller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManaged Industrial Ethernet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 Ports (3x RJ45, 2x ST-Fiber)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiber Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultimode (ST-Duplex)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Dist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 km (Typical)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundancy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Redundant DC Inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-40 to 75 deg C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtection Degree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIP30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e135 x 53.6 x 105 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e650 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: What are the benefits of the ST-Duplex fiber connectors over standard RJ45?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA1: The ST-Duplex fiber interface provides two major advantages: it extends the transmission distance to 5 km (compared to 100 m for copper) and provides total immunity to electrical noise (EMI\/RFI), which is critical when routing cables near high-voltage VFDs or motors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Does this switch support ring redundancy for high availability?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA2: Yes.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-76 citation-end-76\"\u003eAs a managed switch in the Value Line, it supports various redundancy protocols, allowing the network to recover in less than 20 ms if a segment of the fiber or copper ring is damaged.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Can this module be mounted in outdoor cabinets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA3: While the switch has an impressive operating range of -40 to 75 deg C, it is rated IP30. This means it must be installed inside a secondary NEMA 4 or IP66 rated enclosure if it is to be used in outdoor or wash-down environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering \u0026amp; Installation Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiber Optic Precision:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen connecting the ST-Duplex transceivers, ensure the fiber end-faces are cleaned with an approved optical grade cleaner. Dust on a 100 Mbps fiber port can lead to significant packet loss or a complete link failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundant Power Wiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUtilize the 6-pin removable terminal block to connect two independent power sources (e.g., a primary PSU and a battery backup). Ensure the grounding pin is connected to the DIN rail or cabinet earth to provide a path for transient surge protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Segmenting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUse the managed VLAN features to isolate sensitive PLC\/DCS traffic from general peripheral data. This reduces the broadcast traffic processed by the 2 K MAC table and ensures lower latency for critical control packets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1504390000 is distinguished by its extreme thermal resilience, maintaining full 100 Mbps throughput at 75 deg C without the need for active cooling fans. Its \"Store and Forward\" switching method is specifically calibrated for industrial protocols (like PROFINET or EtherNet\/IP), prioritizing data integrity over raw cut-through speed.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-75 citation-end-75\"\u003eFurthermore, the compact 53.6 mm width allows for significant port density on crowded DIN rails, while the metal housing provides the structural rigidity required for high-vibration applications such as rail transport or heavy stamping presses.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weidmuller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53102137999723,"sku":"IE-SW-VL05MT-3TX-2ST","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/ie-sw-vl05mt-3tx-2st-fg3ckr0f1s4.png?v=1776137766","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/weidmuller-1504390000-ie-sw-vl05mt-3tx-2st-managed-industrial-ethernet-switch","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}