12-Port Serial over Ethernet Industrial Switch
FR-7M3208S is a new-generation Smart Industrial Ethernet Switch with 8-Port 10/100/1000Base-TX and 2-Port 100/1000Base-FX SFP with 2 x RS485/422/232, that converts between the Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU/ASCII protocols. With a dual power input design, FR-7M3208S can offer redundant mechanisms for critical applications that need always-on connections. It can also operate at a standard temperature range of -40 to 75°C. Housed in rugged DIN rail or wall mountable IP40 enclosures, these switches are perfect for harsh environments, such as industrial networking, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS). They are also suitable for many militaries and utility market applications where environmental conditions exceed commercial product specifications.
Product Features
- All-aluminum Case, Compact and Fanless Design
- -40 to 75℃ temperature maintains performance in extreme conditions
- DIN Rail and wall-mountable – quick to install and remove for maintenance
- Full gigabit L2+ management, easy to manage the industrial network by CLI/WebGUI/NMS.
- Build up a redundant network with STP/RSTP/MSTP/ERPSv2.
- RADIUS, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1x, HTTPs, SSHv2 and sticky MAC address to enhance network security
- EherNet/IP and Modbus TCP protocols supported for device management and monitoring
- Electric 8KV surge protection Complete status indicator, working state at a glance
- Power input polarity protection design, no worry about wrong operation
- QoS, Priority mode based on 802.1P, Port & DSCP, queue scheduling algorithm including SP, WRR&SP+WRR
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Streamline Your Serial Communication With Fiberroad’s Industrial Switch
Fiberroad Serial over Ethernet Industrial Switch provides an all-in-one solution. It converts RS232/422/485 connections to Ethernet connections, allowing seamless communication between traditional serial-based devices such as PLC, meters, sensors, and barcode readers to an IP-based Ethernet device. More importantly, the industrial switch is fully compliant with Modbus/TCP and offers a convenient solution for connecting existing devices or controllers running the Modbus serial protocol(Modbus/ACSCII or Modbus/RTU) to an Ethernet network.
Build Up Secure Network with L2+ Industrial Switch
FR-7M3208S provides robust Layer 2+ Gigabit network connectivity, including but not limited to Static route, LAN network security, ACL/QoS policy… Moreover, By configuring ITU-T G.8032 ERPS (Ethernet Ring Protection Switching) technology, Spanning Tree Protocol (802.1s MSTP), and redundant power systems in industrial automation networks to enhance system reliability and uptime in harsh environments. As can be seen, the Managed Industrial Switch is easy to manage and maintain.
Manage the Industrial Network Anytime, Anywhere
Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch allows various network management methods, such as the WebGUI, CLI and NMS. The notion of easy to use, particularly with no additional hardware investment and installation. Industrial Network Switch can deploy centralised management, Layer 2 to Layer 4 QoS, Bandwidth allocation, real-time monitoring, etc.
Serial over Ethernet Switch FAQs
The Serial over Ethernet industrial switch works by converting existing serial connections (RS-232/422/485) to Ethernet connections, allowing for communication between serial-based devices and IP-based Ethernet devices. It is also fully compliant with Modbus/TCP protocol and provides an easy solution for connecting existing devices or controllers running the Modbus serial protocol. Furthermore, the industrial switch provides real-time data access, secure network transmissions, remote diagnostic capabilities, multiple operating modes, and more. With its powerful yet flexible features, this industrial switch is ideal for both short-term and long-term applications.
Setting up ITU-T G.8032 ERPS on our industrial switch is simple and straightforward. With the intuitive web-based user interface, you can easily configure multiple rings with just a few clicks. Moreover, our advanced ERPS (Ethernet Ring Protection Switching) technology enables automatic node switching in case of any link failure, ensuring complete redundancy and maximum system uptime even in harsh environments.
The Serial over Ethernet switch is easy to set up and requires no special configuration. First, connect the switch to your local area network using a standard Ethernet cable. Then, connect your serial devices to the appropriate serial ports on the switch using RS-232/422/485 cables (depending on what type of serial devices you are connecting). Finally, you can use the integrated web interface or Modbus/TCP protocol to configure and manage the switch for further customization.
The Modbus/TCP Protocol is a communications protocol built with industrial applications in mind. It’s designed as a master-slave protocol, meaning that one device (the master) sends requests to other devices (the slaves) and can receive responses from them. The Serial over Ethernet Switch allows you to use this protocol by converting existing serial connections (RS-232/422/485) to Ethernet connections, allowing for communication between serial-based devices and IP-based Ethernet devices.
| Ethernet Interface | |
| Ports | 8×10/100/1000Base-T(X）Ports(RJ45 connector)
2×100/1000Base-FX (SFP Slots) 2x RS485/422/232(5-pin Serial Terminal) |
| Pors Mode(Tx) | Auto-Negotiation Speed
Full/Half Duplex Mode Auto MDI/MDI-X Connection |
| Standards | IEEE 802.3 for 10BaseT
IEEE 802.3u for 100BaseT(X) and 100BaseFX IEEE 802.3ab for 1000BaseT(X) IEEE 802.3z for 1000BaseSX/LX/LHX/ZX IEEE 802.3x for flow control IEEE 802.1D-2004 for Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802.1w for Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802.1s for Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802.1p for Class of Service IEEE 802.1Q for VLAN Tagging IEEE 802.1X for authentication IEEE 802.3ad for Port Trunk with LACP |
| Packet Buffer Size | 4Mbits |
| Maximum Packet Length | Up to 10K |
| MAC Address Table | 8K |
| Transmission Mode | Store and Forward (full/half duplex mode) |
| Exchange Property | Delay time: < 7μs
Backplane bandwidth: 24Gbps |
| Packet Buffer | 4Mbits |
| IGMP GroupS | 2048 |
| Max. No. of VLAN | 64 |
| VLAN ID Range | VID 1 to 4094 |
| Series Port | Parameters |
| Ports | 2 x RS485/422/232 |
| Signals | RS-232: a:TXD、b:RXD、c:Na、d:Na、e:GND
RS-422: a:T+、 b:T-、 c:R+、d:R-、 e:GND RS-485: ：a: Na、 b: Na、 c:D+、d:D-、 e:GND |
| Baud rate | 2400-115200bps |
| Terminal | 5-Pin Terminal |
| Load Capacity | RS-485/422 supports 128 points polling environment |
| Movement | RS-485 adopts automatic data flow control technology |
| Interface Protection | RS-232 15KV static protection
Isolation voltage 2KV, electrostatic protection 15KV |
| Management Features | |
| Serial Protocol | TCP Server/Client, UDP, Modbus ASCII TCP Server/Client, Modbus RTU Server/Client |
| Interconnection | Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits Configuration |
| Serial Statistics | Bytes and Packets Statistics |
| Ethernet Software Features | |
| Redundant Network | Support STP/RSTP/MSTP，Support EAPS、ERPSv2(Sub-50ms), Support manual aggregation，support static/dynamic LACP |
| Multicast Support | Support IGMP Snooping V1/V2/V3，support GMRP, GVMP |
| VLAN | Support IEEE 802.1Q 4K VLAN, support QINQ, Double VLAN, |
| Time Management | SNTP |
| QOS | Support COS、DSCP，8 queues，support WRR、SP、WFQ，QOS |
| POE Management | Support total power control, POE on/ off, port power sequencing, POE timing |
| Diagnostic Maintenance | Support port mirroring, Syslog, Ping |
| Industrial Protocol | Modbus TCP(ASCII and RTU, Server and Client) |
| Management Function | Support CLI、WEB、SNMPv1/v2/v3， Telnet server for management, EEE, LLDP, DHCP Server/Client(IPv4/IPv6) |
| Alarm Management | Support 1 way relay alarm output, RMON, TRAP |
| Security | Broadcast Storm Protection, HTTPS/SSL, RADIUS, SSH
Support DHCP Snooping， Option 82，802.1X security access, Support user hierarchical management, ACL access control list, Support DDOS，port-based MAC filtering / binding, MAC whitelist |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Housing | Aluminum case |
| IP Rating | IP40 |
| Dimensions | 138mm x 108mm x 49mm (L x W x H) |
| Installation Mode | DIN Rail/wall-mountable |
| Weight | 600g (With PoE: 650g) |
| Working Environment | |
| Operating Temperature | -40℃~75℃ (-40 to 167 ℉) |
| Operating Humidity | 5%~95% (non-condensing) |
| Storage Temperature | -40℃~85℃ (-40 to 185 ℉) |
