Model 7346 RJ45 A/B Switch with Contact Closure Remote Control Provides Cat5e Performance!

July 5, 2011 - PRLog -- The PathWay® Model 7346 Single Channel RJ45 Cat 5e A/B Switch with Contact Closure Remote allows the user the capability of accessing two separate devices, ports A and B, via connection through a device connected to the Common port.

The switch may be controlled manually via the front panel pushbutton or remotely from a DB9 port located on the rear of the unit.  Switch position state may be attained via the front panel LED display.

Features:
- Allows quick connection to any one of two devices from one COMMON device.
- Switches all (8) pins of the RJ45 interface.
- Eliminates the need to plug and unplug cables.
- Transparent to data speed and format.
- Certified for Cat5e compliance.
- Local control via front-panel pushbutton.
- Remote control port allows off-site monitoring and switch management.
- The remote control port accepts dry contact closure commands for switch position control and front panel lockout.
- Front panel LED's display switch position and power status.
- Ideal for fallback applications.
- Retains last switch position in the event of a power loss and continues to pass data.
- Attractive anodized black box packaging provides EMI/RFI shielding.

Specifications:
PORT CONNECTORS: (3) RJ45(F) shielded connectors, A, B, and COMMON.
COMPLIANCE: Interface meets or exceeds Cat 5e performance.
FRONT PANEL CONTROL: (1) Pushbutton to select port A or B.
DISPLAY: (2) Red LED's display switch position and indicate power
status.
SUPERVISORY REMOTE: (1) DB9/female on rear panel accepts Dry Contact Closure for Remote Control operation.
POWER: UL approved 120VAC, 60Hz wallmount power module supplies
12 VDC, 500 mA supplied to the unit.  
DIMENSIONS: Rackmount Configuration, 19.0" W x 1.75" H x 8.0" D.
(48.3 x 4.4 x 20.3 cm)  
WEIGHT: Approximately 4.5 lbs (2.0 Kg)  

Option: Wide Range Power Supply: (Cat No. 517277) CE and UL listed table mount power module, 100VAC/240VAC, 50/60Hz in place of the standard 115 VAC or 120 VAC,  power module.  Ideal for international applications.

To view more about Model 7346, visit: http://www.electrostandards.com/ProductDetail/?productid=...

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