Overview
The Moxa EDS-208A-MM-SC-T is an 8-port compact unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch with 6 x 10/100BaseT(X) copper ports and 2 x 100BaseFX multi-mode (SC). Designed for harsh industrial environments, the EDS-208A Series carries a comprehensive certifications stack covering hazardous locations (ATEX, Class I Division 2), maritime (DNV, LR, ABS, NK), rail (EN 50121-4), and traffic control (NEMA TS2) applications. The wide-temperature -40 to 75 deg C rating suits outdoor enclosures, unconditioned cabinets, and harsh industrial environments.
Key Features
- 6 x 10/100BaseT(X) RJ45 copper ports with auto MDI/MDI-X and auto-negotiation
- Two x 100BaseFX multi-mode fibre port(s) with SC connector(s)
- Typical fibre distance: 4 km (OM1 62.5/125) or 5 km (OM2 50/125) typical
- IEEE 802.3 / 802.3u / 802.3x compliant, store-and-forward switching
- 2K MAC address table, 768-kbit packet buffer
- DIP-switchable broadcast storm protection
- Redundant dual 12/24/48 VDC power inputs (9.6 to 60 VDC operating range) on removable 4-contact terminal block
- Overload current protection and reverse polarity protection on both power inputs
- Aluminium housing, IP30 rated
- Operating temperature: -40 to 75 deg C (-40 to 167 deg F)
- Hazardous locations: ATEX, Class I Division 2
- Maritime: DNV, LR, ABS, NK
- Rail / Traffic: EN 50121-4, NEMA TS2
- Safety: UL 508, EN 62368-1 (LVD)
- Telcordia Bellcore / GB MTBF: 2,705,157 hrs
- 100% burn-in tested on every unit before shipment
- DIN-rail mountable; WK-46-01 wall-mount kit and RK-4U 19-inch rack-mount kit available
- 5-year manufacturer warranty
Applications
- Plant-floor cell aggregation with fibre uplink to the plant backbone
- Rail and traffic-control cabinets requiring NEMA TS2 / EN 50121-4 certification
- Maritime deployments on vessels or offshore platforms (DNV, LR, ABS, NK)
- Hazardous-location installations in ATEX Zone 2 or Class I Division 2 atmospheres
- Utility substations with SCADA telemetry aggregation on a redundant-power switch
- Remote I/O and sensor aggregation in outdoor enclosures (wide-temp -T variants)
- Process monitoring and SCADA in heavy-industry sites with stringent compliance requirements
Fibre Optic Parameters
| Parameter |
Value |
| Fibre standard |
100BaseFX, multi-mode |
| Fibre cable |
OM1 62.5/125 or 50/125 multi-mode (800 MHz x km) |
| Fibre connector |
SC |
| Wavelength |
1300 nm (850 to 900 nm Rx / 1260 to 1360 nm Tx range) |
| Tx power range |
-10 to -20 dBm |
| Rx sensitivity |
-3 to -32 dBm |
| Link budget |
12 dB |
| Dispersion penalty |
3 dB |
| Typical distance |
4 km (OM1 62.5/125) or 5 km (OM2 50/125) typical |
What’s Included
- 1 x EDS-208A-MM-SC-T 8-port unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch
- 1 x quick installation guide
- 1 x warranty card
DIN-rail 24 VDC power supplies (MDR-40-24, MDR-60-24, HDR-60-24, NDR-120-24), 48 VDC supplies (NDR-120-48, NDR-240-48), wall-mount kit (WK-46-01), and 19-inch rack-mount kit (RK-4U) available as separately ordered accessories.
Installation & Power Redundancy
The switch mounts to a standard 35 mm DIN rail. Power is supplied via a removable 4-contact terminal block at 12, 24, or 48 VDC nominal (9.6 to 60 VDC operating range) with two redundant inputs – both can be connected simultaneously to live DC power sources. Either input alone can carry the switch; loss of one input does not interrupt service. Overload current protection and reverse polarity protection are built in. A DIP switch on the housing controls broadcast storm protection (enable to rate-limit broadcast frames).