Overview
The unmanaged Industrial Ethernet switches of the SCALANCE XC-100 product line are optimized for installing Industrial Ethernet networks at transfer rates of 10/100Ā Mbps in line and star topologies for machine-level applications:
- Connection to stations or networks according to the port type of the devices ā electrical with RJ45 port or optical with ST/BFOC or SC port
- Space-saving control cabinet installation on DIN rail, SIMATIC S7-300, S7-1500 DIN rail, or for wall mounting
- Rugged station connections with industry-standard RJ45 plug-in connectors that offer additional strain and bending strain relief thanks to latching on the enclosure (securing collar)
- Redundant power supply
- Clear diagnostics display on the device by means of LEDs (power, link status, data communication)
- Fault signaling contact with easy adjustment using the SET button
Product variants
SCALANCE XC106-2/SCALANCE XC108/SCALANCE XC116/
SCALANCE XC124/SCALANCE X108PoE
- Construction of optical Industrial Ethernet line or star topologies:
- SCALANCE XC106-2
With 6 electrical ports (RJ45 with securing collar) and 2 optical ports (ST/BFOC) - SCALANCE XC106-2
With 6 electrical ports (RJ45 with securing collar) and 2 optical ports (SC) - SCALANCE XC108
With 8 electrical ports (RJ45 with securing collar) - SCALANCE XC116
With 16 electrical ports (RJ45 with securing collar) - SCALANCE XC124
With 24 electrical ports (RJ45 with securing collar)
- SCALANCE XC106-2
- Diagnostics on the device using LEDs (power, link status, data traffic) and signaling contact (signal mask can be set using a button on the device)
- The RJ45 ports are suitable for industrial use and have additional securing collars, optimized for connecting the IEĀ FCĀ RJ45 plugĀ 180.
Benefits
- Ideal solution for configuring Industrial Ethernet line and star topologies
- Space-saving installation in the control cabinet thanks to compact design in SIMATIC S7-1500 format and mounting option on the SIMATICĀ S7-1500 DIN rail
- Extended temperature range from -40 °C to +70 °C
- Reliable plug-in connection thanks to rugged device connection with industry-standard FastConnect plugs
- Installation is possible without a patch field by means of IEĀ FCĀ RJ45Ā plugĀ 180 and IE FC standard cable
- Uncrossed connecting cables can be used due to the integrated autocrossover function
Application
The switches of the SCALANCE XC-100 product line support the inexpensive construction of Industrial Ethernet line or star topologies with switching functions for machine level applications. They are designed for installation in the control cabinet. The devices are approved for ATEX Zone 2 and IECEx, which allow them to be used in hazardous areas. The SCALANCE XC108 also has E1 approval, making the products especially suitable for use in public transportation vehicles. Furthermore, the SCALANCE XC-100 product line features various approvals for shipbuilding applications.
Design
The SCALANCEĀ XC-100 Industrial Ethernet switches with enclosure rear panel made of metal are optimized for mounting on a DIN rail and an S7-1500 DIN rail. Direct wall mounting in various positions is also possible. Thanks to the enclosure dimensions that correspond to those of the SIMATIC S7-1500, the devices are ideally suited for integration into automation solutions and mounting on the SIMATIC S7-1500 DIN rail. Mounting on a SIMATIC S7-300 DIN rail is also possible.
The SCALANCE XC-100 switches feature:
- A 4-pin terminal block for connecting the redundant supply voltage (2Ā xĀ 24Ā VĀ DC)
- A raised row of LEDs for displaying status information (power, link status, data communication, signaling contact)
- A 2-pin terminal block for connecting the floating signaling contact
- A SET button for on-site configuration of the signaling contact
The following port types are available:
- 10/100BaseTX, RJ45 port;
automatic detection of data transmission rate (10 or 100 Mbps), with autosensing and autocrossover function for connecting IE FC cables via IE FC RJ45 plugĀ 180 over distances up to 100Ā m - 100BaseFX, ST/BFOC port;
for direct connection to the Industrial Ethernet glass fiber-optic cables up to 5Ā km - 100BaseFX, SC port;
for direct connection to the Industrial Ethernet glass fiber-optic cables up to 5Ā km
Function
- Construction of electrical and optical Industrial Ethernet line or star topologies
- Selected connecting cables can be used due to autocrossover function integrated in the ports
- Load disconnection through integral switch functionality
- Easy network configuration and network expansion
No limitation of the expansion of the network when switches of the SCALANCE XC-100 product line are cascaded
Network topology and network configuration
The SCALANCE XC-100 switches are typically installed with the stations to be connected in a control cabinet. They can be mixed electrically and optically in star and line topologies.
When configuring the network, the following boundary conditions must be observed:
- Length of the twisted pair cable between two SCALANCE XC switches:
- Max. 100Ā m with Industrial Ethernet FastConnect products
- Length of the optical cables:
- Max. 5Ā km with Industrial Ethernet glass fiber-optic cables
Diagnostics
The following information is displayed on site by LEDs:
- Power
- Port status
- Data traffic
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SCALANCE XC108, Unmanaged IE switch, 8x 10/100 Mbit/s RJ45 ports, LED diagnostics, error-signaling contact with set pushbutton, redundant power supply Manual available as a download .














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