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Smart Managed Compact Switch Line Extension

Managed 10/100 Options for Industrial Applications

Phoenix Contact has added two Fast Ethernet variants to its Smart Managed Compact Switch line of Ethernet products.  The new SMCS models provide 10/100 Mbps connectivity.  The fiber model, with its two Gigabit fiber interfaces, opens the network possibility of Gig fiber uplink/ring capability with Fast Ethernet downstream operation.

These additional switches operate equally well within Profinet and EtherNet/IP installations, as well as standard Ethernet applications.  Like the Gigabit versions of the SMCS, the new models also have ATEX Zone 2 certification.

The Two New SMCS Models Offer the Following Features:

  • Integrated Web server enables easy access to switch functionalities and settings
  • SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) support for switch diagnostics and configuration
  • Available memory plug options enable saving switch configuration and Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) Ring Manager
  • Multiple configuration choices: Web browser, SNMP or serial connection
  • RSTP and fast ring redundancy for quick network recovery times
  • Mode button selection for default EtherNet/IP & Profinet configurations
  • MRP client or manager capability
  • IGMP Snooping and Query for multicast applications and EtherNet/IP requirements
  • VLAN support to allow logical network segmentation
  • Port security, statistics and diagnostics
  • Broadcast/multicast limiter and port mirroring

For more information on Phoenix Contact solutions, please send an email to MyFeedback@dee-inc.com.  We Help OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and CMs (contract manufacturers) Find Solutions and Exceed Their Goals.  DEE is a Trusted Supplier and Expert in providing Cost Savings, Fast Multiple Solution Options, Supplier Reduction, and Time Savings.


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