Product Model
FL SWITCH LM 8TX-E

Selling Points
- 1Compact Design: The FL SWITCH LM 8TX-E features a compact housing, ideal for space-constrained automation environments.
- 2Extended Temperature Range: Operates from -40 °C to +70 °C, ensuring reliability in various industrial conditions.
- 3Comprehensive Fiber Optic Versions: Offers flexible configuration options, including fiber optic versions for diverse network setups.
- 4Redundant Supply Voltage: Supports redundant supply voltage (24 V DC) with minimal residual ripple, enhancing network reliability.
- 5Web-Based Management: Utilizes web-based management and SNMP protocols for easy setup, diagnosis, and monitoring of networks.
Technical Specifications
Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation
Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
---|---|---|---|
Width | 45 mm | Height | 99 mm |
Depth | 112 mm | Mounting type | DIN rail mounting |
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) | No. of channels | 8 (RJ45 ports) |
Connection method | RS-232-C, 6-pos. MINI-DIN socket (PS/2) | Product type | Switch |
Product family | Lean Managed Switch | Type | Block design |
Protection class | III (IEC 61140, EN 61140, VDE 0140-1) | Diagnostic functions | 1:1-Portmirroring |
Basic functions | Store-and-forward switch complies with IEEE 802.3, 2 priority classes according to IEEE 802.1p, TCP/IP protocol, BootP-compatible, port mirroring, integrated web server function, multicast filtering, IGMP snooping, VLAN, Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP), DHCP server, PTCP filter | PROFINET conformance class | Conformance-Class A |
Filter functions | Quality of Service
VLAN (up to 8 VLANs)
IGMP Query
Auto-Query-Port
Extended Multicast Filtering | Management | Web-based management (HTTP)
SNMP v1/v2
Serial interface (V.24) |
Redundancy | STP (Spanning Tree Protocol)
RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol)
FRD (Fast Ring Detection)
Large Tree Support | Status and diagnostic indicators | LEDs: US1, US2 (power supply), Fail (alarm contact), 2 LEDs per Ethernet port (Link/Activity and Speed) |
Supported browsers | Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher | Basic functions | Store-and-forward switch complies with IEEE 802.3, 2 priority classes according to IEEE 802.1p, TCP/IP protocol, BootP-compatible, port mirroring, integrated web server function, multicast filtering, IGMP snooping, VLAN, Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP), DHCP server, PTCP filter |
Local diagnostics | US Supply voltage Green LED
Link status Green LED
Telegrams received Yellow LED | Maximum power dissipation for nominal condition | 4.08 W |
Transmission medium | Copper | Supply voltage (DC) | 24 V DC (redundant) |
Supply voltage range | 18.5 V DC ... 30.5 V DC | Power supply connection | Via COMBICON, max. conductor cross section 2.5 mm² |
Residual ripple | 3.6 V | Typical current consumption | 170 mA (at U |
Connection method | 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 | Ambient temperature (storage/transport) | -40 °C ... 85 °C |
Permissible humidity (operation) | 30 % ... 95 % (non-condensing) | Permissible humidity (storage/transport) | 30 % ... 95 % (non-condensing) |
Vibration (operation) | in acc. with IEC 60068-2-6: 5g, 150 Hz | Air pressure (operation) | 80 kPa ... 108 kPa (2000 m above mean sea level) |
Air pressure (storage/transport) | 70 kPa ... 108 kPa (3000 m above sea level) | Electromagnetic compatibility | Conformance with EMC Directive 2014/30/EU |
Conformance with EMC directives | IEC 61000-6-2 IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD) Criterion B
IEC 61000-4-3 (immunity to radiated interference) Criterion A
IEC 61000-4-4 (burst) Criterion B
IEC 61000-4-5 (surge) Criterion B
IEC 61000-4-6 (immunity to conducted interference) Criterion A | Noise immunity | EN 61000-6-2:2005 |
Noise emission | EN 61000-6-3/-4 | Basic functions | Store-and-forward switch complies with IEEE 802.3, 2 priority classes according to IEEE 802.1p, TCP/IP protocol, BootP-compatible, port mirroring, integrated web server function, multicast filtering, IGMP snooping, VLAN, Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP), DHCP server, PTCP filter |
Supported browsers | Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher | Status display | LEDs: US1, US2 (power supply), Fail (alarm contact), 2 LEDs per Ethernet port (Link/Activity and Speed) |
Specifications may be subject to change without notice