Product Model
FL SWITCH APL 2224-4A-213-PA

Selling Points
- 1Direct Two-Wire Ethernet Connection: The FL SWITCH APL 2224-4A-213-PA enables direct two-wire Ethernet connection of sensors and field devices in Ex zones.
- 2Zone 2 Mountable and Ex ‘ia’ APL Ports: Designed for use in potentially explosive areas, meeting high safety standards for zone 1 and 2 applications.
- 324-Port Ethernet-APL + PROFIBUS PA: Integrates 24 APL ports with four uplink ports, supporting both Ethernet-APL and PROFIBUS PA protocols.
- 4High Reliability and Redundancy: Features real-time QoS, redundancy, and security features for efficient and secure data transmission.
- 5Wide Range and Flexibility: Supports trunk and spur topology for long ranges up to 1,000 m at 10 Mbps, with flexible network design options.
Technical Specifications
Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation
Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
---|---|---|---|
Width | 270 mm | Height | 215 mm |
Depth | 127 mm | Note on dimensions | Depth valid when a TH 35-15 DIN rail is used (according to EN 60715). |
Note on application | Only for industrial use | EMC note | EMC: class A product, see manufacturer's declaration in the download area |
Housing material | Die-cast aluminum
Polycarbonate | Number of interfaces | 2 |
Connection method | RJ45 | Note on the connection method | Auto negotiation and autocrossing |
Transmission speed | 10/100 Mbps | Transmission physics | Copper |
Transmission length | 100 m (per segment) | Signal LEDs | Data receive, link status |
No. of channels | 2 (RJ45 ports) | Number of interfaces | 2 |
Connection method | SFP | Note on the connection method | Full duplex |
Transmission speed | 100/1000 Mbps (full duplex) | Transmission physics | FO |
Transmission length | Depending on the SFP module used | No. of channels | 2 (SFP ports) |
Connection method | Screw connection | Note on the connection method | APL, full duplex |
Transmission speed | 10 Mbps | Transmission physics | Copper |
No. of channels | 24 (APL ports) | Power Class | SPAA |
Note | Each port configurable via software | Output nominal voltage | ≥ 9.6 V DC |
Output current | ≥ 55.56 mA | Output power | ≥ 0.54 W |
Power Class | SPBA | Note | Each port configurable via software |
Output nominal voltage | ≥ 8.9 V DC | Output current | ≤ 100 mA |
Output power | ≤ 0.89 W | Power Class | SPBA |
Note | Each port configurable via software | Output nominal voltage | ≥ 8.9 V DC |
Output current | ≥ 93 mA | Output power | ≤ 0.83 W |
Product type | Switch | Product family | Managed Switch 2000 |
MTTF | 37.59 Years (SN 29500 standard, temperature 25°C, operating cycle 21%)
19.62 Years (SN 29500 standard, temperature 40°C, operating cycle 34.25%)
11.6 Years (SN 29500 standard, temperature 70°C, operating cycle 100%) | Special properties | PROFIBUS PA field switch
Zone 2 mountable
Ex ‘ia’ APL ports
four uplink ports |
Article revision | 02 | Protection class | III (IEC 61140, EN 61140, VDE 0140-1) |
Overvoltage category | II | Degree of pollution | 2 |
Diagnostic functions | RMON History
LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol)
SNMP-Traps
N:1-Portmirroring
ACD (Address Conflict Detection)
SysLog
CRC-Surveillance | Filter functions | Quality of Service (8 priority classes)
Class of Service
DiffServ/DSCP
Port prioritization
VLAN (up to 32 VLANs)
IGMP Snooping/Querier (v1/v2)
Auto-Query-Port
Extended Multicast Filtering |
IP parameterization | DHCP client
DHCP Option 82 (Relay Agent)
DHCP server (pool-based, port-based)
BootP
DCP (Discovery and Configuration Protocol) | MAC address table | 8k |
Management | Web-based management (HTTP/HTTPS)
Role-based user management (LDAP, RADIUS)
SNMPv1/v2/v3 | Redundancy | MRP (Media Redundancy Protocol)
RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol)
Large Tree Support
LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol)
PROFINET S2 system redundancy |
Time synchronization | SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) | Current consumption | 5.75 A |
Power consumption | 25 W (No-load) | Maximum power dissipation for nominal condition | 50 W (24 Class A ports at max. load (22 V DC supply voltage at 70°C)) |
Test section | Supply Voltage/spurs 1500 V ACrms
100BASE-T / Spurs 1500 V ACrms
SFP / Spurs 1500 V ACrms
Spurs / Earth Ground (Housing) 500 V ACrms
Block of Spurs / Block of Spurs 500 V ACrms
Supply / 100BASE-T 2000 V ACrms
100BASE-T / 100BASE-T 2000 V ACrms
Supply / SFP 1500 V ACrms | Supply voltage (DC) | 24 V DC (Redundancy) |
Supply voltage range | 22 V DC ... 30 V DC (Redundancy) | Max. current consumption | 5.75 A |
Current consumption | 5.75 A | Connection method | Pluggable screw connection |
Conductor cross section, rigid | 0.2 mm² ... 2.5 mm² | Conductor cross section, flexible | 0.2 mm² ... 2.5 mm² |
Conductor cross section AWG | 24 ... 12 | Stripping length | 7 mm |
Degree of protection | IP20 | Ambient temperature (operation) | -40 °C ... 70 °C (horizontal)
-40 °C ... 60 °C (vertical) |
Ambient temperature (storage/transport) | -40 °C ... 85 °C | Altitude | 2000 m (maximum) |
Permissible humidity (operation) | 5 % ... 95 % (non-condensing) | Permissible humidity (storage/transport) | 5 % ... 95 % (non-condensing) |
Shock (operation) | 15g (IEC 600868-2-27) | Vibration (operation) | 1g, according to EN 60068-2-6 |
Identification | II 3(1) G Ex ic ec [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc
II (1) D [Ex ia Da] IIIC | Certificate | UL 23 ATEX 2992X |
Identification | Ex ic ec [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc
[Ex ia Da] IIIC | Certificate | IECEx UL 23.0028X |
Identification | II 3(1) G Ex ic ec [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc
II (1) D [Ex ia Da] IIIC | Certificate | UL23UKEX2830X |
Identification | Ind. Cont. Eq. E238705 also Listed
Ind. Cont. Eq. for haz. loc. E196811
Install in: Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, D T4
Intrinsically safe outputs for: Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, D; Class II, Groups E, F, G; Class III; [Ex ia] Haz. Loc.
Class I, Zone 2, AEx ic ec [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc, [AEx ia Da] IIIC
Ex ic ec [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc
[Ex ia Da] IIIC | Identification | Ex ic ec [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc
[Ex ia Da] IIIC |
Max. output voltage U | 13.23 V | Max. output current I | 279.38 mA |
Max. output power P | 1.66 W | Safety-related maximum voltage U | 60 V |
A, B / IIC: Max. external inductivity L | / 0.5 µF | C/IIB, IIIC: Max. external inductivity L | / 1.3 µF |
D/IIA, E, F, G, Class III: Max. external inductivity L | / 1.4 µF | A, B / IIC: Max. external inductivity L | 0.15 mH |
C/IIB, IIIC: Max. external inductivity L | 1.5 mH | D/IIA, E, F, G, Class III: Max. external inductivity L | 2.6 mH |
Electromagnetic compatibility | Conformance with EMC Directive 2014/30/EU (Test requirements for NE 21, IEC 61326-7 also considered as per the APL EMC specifications) | Conformance with EMC directives | EN 61000-6-2 EN 61000-4-2 (ESD) Criterion A, ±6 kV contact discharge, ±8 kV air discharge
EN 61000-6-2 EN 61000-4-3 (electromagnetic fields) Criterion A, Field intensity: 10 V/m
EN 61000-6-2 EN 61000-4-4 (EFT burst) Criterion A, supply lines: ±2 kV, signal/data lines: ±1 kV
EN 61000-6-2 EN 61000-4-5 (surge) Criterion A, ±1 kV supply line L-PE; ±1 kV supply line N-PE; ±1 kV shielded I/O signal lines for metallic enclosure devices
EN 61000-6-2 EN 61000-4-6 (line noise immunity) Criterion A, 10 Vrms
EN 61000-6-2 IEC 61000-4-16 (common mode disturbances) Criterion A: 10V (10 kHz to 150 kHz)
EN 61000-6-4 EN 55011 (emitted interference) Class A |
Noise immunity | EN 61000-6-2 | Noise emission | EN 61000-6-4 |
Specifications may be subject to change without notice