308FX2, 309FX, 316TX, 317FX
Industrial Ethernet Switches
User Manual &
Installation
Guide
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Table of Contents
Applicability: ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Safety Warnings ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Overview: 308FX2/309FX/316TX/317FX Industrial Ethernet Switches.......................................................... 8
Key Features....................................................................................................................................................... 9
Installation .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Panel and Rack Mounting ................................................................................................................................ 10
Front Panel ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Applying Power (Side View) ........................................................................................................................... 12
N-Tron Switch Grounding Techniques ............................................................................................................ 13
RJ45 Connector Crimp Specifications ............................................................................................................. 14
Connecting the Unit ......................................................................................................................................... 14
Serial Interface ................................................................................................................................................. 15
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................... 15
Command Line Interpreter ............................................................................................................................... 17
Logging In (password protection) .................................................................................................................... 18
CLI Tree of Menus ........................................................................................................................................... 19
CLI Menus and Commands ............................................................................................................................. 20
Home Menu .................................................................................................................................................. 20
Top Level Info.......................................................................................................................................... 20
System Menu ................................................................................................................................................ 21
N-View
TM
Menu....................................................................................................................................... 21
System Info .............................................................................................................................................. 22
Restoring defaults..................................................................................................................................... 22
Switch Menu ................................................................................................................................................ 22
Filters ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
Ports ......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Key Specifications (308FX2/FXE2) ................................................................................................................ 26
Key Specifications (309FX/FXE) .................................................................................................................... 28
Key Specifications (316TX) ............................................................................................................................ 30
Key Specifications (317FX/FXE) .................................................................................................................... 32
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Applicability:
This guide is applicable to Firmware Version 1 of the following products:
308FX2-N-XX
308FXE2-N-XX-YY
309FX-N-XX
309FXE-N-XX-YY
316TX-N
317FX-N-XX
317FXE-N-XX-YY
Where: N
= N for N-View
TM
= Blank Otherwise
= ST or SC and YY = -15, -40, -80
XX
Note: The firmware version can be seen on the power up banner on the serial console for any of these products.
316TX
317FX
308FX2
309FX
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Copyright, © N-TRON Corp., 2010
820 S. University Blvd., Suite 4E
Mobile, AL USA 36609
All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission from N-
TRON Corp. is prohibited, except as allowed under copyright laws.
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. All other product names, company names,
logos or other designations mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. N-TRON Corp. makes
no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties
of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall N-TRON Corp. be liable for any
incidental, special, indirect or consequential damages whatsoever included but not limited to lost profits
arising out of errors or omissions in this manual or the information contained herein.
Warning:
Do not perform any services on the unit unless qualified to do so. Do not substitute unauthorized parts or
make unauthorized modifications to the unit.
Do not operate the unit with the top cover removed, as this could create a shock or fire hazard.
Do not block the air vents on the sides or the top of the unit.
Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gasses or fumes. Operating electrical
equipment in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
Do not operate the equipment in a manner not specified by this manual.
Safety Warnings
GENERAL SAFETY
WARNING:
If the equipment is used in the manner not specified by N-TRON Corp., the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Contact Information
N-TRON Corp.
820 South University Blvd.
Suite 4E
Mobile, AL 36609
TEL: (251) 342-2164
FAX: (251) 342-6353
Website: www.n-tron.com
Email:
N-TRON_Support@n-tron.com
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ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
WARNING:
Disconnect the power and allow to cool 5 minutes before touching.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING:
Disconnect the power cable before removing the enclosure top.
WARNING:
Do not operate the unit with the top cover removed.
WARNING:
Properly ground the unit before connecting anything else to the unit. Units not properly grounded
may result in a safety risk and could be hazardous and may void the warranty. See the grounding technique
section of this user manual for proper ways to ground the unit.
WARNING:
Do not work on equipment or cables during periods of lightning activity.
WARNING:
Do not perform any services on the unit unless qualified to do so.
WARNING:
Do not block the air vents.
WARNING:
Observe proper DC Voltage polarity when installing power input cables. Reversing voltage polarity
can cause permanent damage to the unit and void the warranty.
LASER SAFETY (FXE-40,-80 Only)
CAUTION:
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Do not stare into the laser!
UL/cUL Hazardous Location Installation Requirements
1.
WARNING:
Explosion hazard, do not disconnect while circuit is live, unless area is known to be non-hazardous.
2.
WARNING:
Install only in accordance with Local & National Codes of Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
3. Power must be supplied by an isolating source, and a 3.3A max rated UL recognized fuse must be installed
immediately before the unit.
4. Class I, Div 2 installations require that all devices connected to this product must be UL listed for the area in
which it is installed.
5. Only UL listed wiring with temperature ratings greater than 90
O
C permitted for Class I, Div 2 installations
operating at temperatures up to 70
O
C ambient.
6. Limited Operating Voltage: 12-30V for Class I, Div 2 installations.
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