Industrial Ethernet Media Converter

The SandCat-3000 series consists of industrial unmanaged gigabit switches and a media converter, developed to meet the needs of both current and future industrial data network applications. These devices are designed for robust performance in demanding environments, such as industrial, maritime and rail trackside applications. They ensure reliable connectivity with support for 802.1Q long packets and standard industrial Ethernet protocols.

The series is designed for use in industrial applications with dual 9.6 to 57.6 VDC power input. The unique “tri-galvanic” isolation provides isolation between all ports, power supply and between each chassis screens and avoids ground loop currents. The IP21 rating ensures that the products can be installed in locations where condensed water may occur.

Only industrial grade components are used which gives the SandCat-3000 series great MTBF hours and ensures a long service life. A wide operating temperature range of -40 to +70°C (-40 to +158°F) can be achieved with no moving parts. The series has been tested both by Westermo and external test houses to meet EMC, isolation, vibration and shock standards, all to the highest levels suitable for heavy industrial, trackside and maritime environments.

The link fault forward function helps to transfer indication of media failure onto connected ports to ensure that the SandCat-MC-3502-F1G-T1G-LV can be used in resilient network structures.

Network diagnostics are simplified with the inclusion of port mirroring on one port, allowing data flow through the switch to be monitored using a network analyzer. All five ports can have data rate and flow control locked by DIP switch which can eliminate problems with old legacy Ethernet equipment that is unable to support auto negotiation.