Phoenix FL SWITCH 1000/1100/1600/1700/1800/1900 Series Industrial Ethernet Switches Selection Guide

Opening: Tiered Industrial Network Solutions for Diverse Automation Scenarios

The Phoenix FL SWITCH 1000/1100/1600/1700/1800/1900 series represents a comprehensive portfolio of industrial Ethernet switches spanning entry-level to mid-to-high-end applications. Covering 4 to 24 ports, supporting 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet, with functional variants including POE (Power over Ethernet), M12 ruggedized interfaces, SFP/SFX fiber expansion, and managed/unmanaged options, these switches are engineered for industrial automation, IP surveillance, POE-powered device networks, and critical control systems. With industrial-grade durability, flexible port configurations, and broad protocol compatibility, they ensure stable, secure data transmission in harsh industrial environments while meeting the scalability needs of small workshops to large-scale factories.

I. Core Advantages of the Series

1. Tiered Product Line for Precise Demand Matching

   • Entry-level (1000 series): Cost-effective unmanaged switches for basic networking (4-8 ports, Fast/Gigabit Ethernet, optional POE/SFX);
   • Basic (1100 series): Enhanced unmanaged/managed switches with fiber expansion (SFP/SFX) and redundant features (REG), ideal for small-scale production lines;
   • Mid-range (1600/1700 series): M12 interface and POE-enabled variants for ruggedized and power-over-Ethernet applications (e.g., IP cameras, wireless APs);
   • Mid-to-high-end (1800/1900 series): 24-port high-density switches for large-scale industrial networks and data centers.

2. Industrial-Grade Reliability & Environmental Adaptability

   • Wide operating temperature range (-40°C to +70°C), resistant to extreme cold, heat, and humidity;
   • EMC compliance with IEC 61000-6-2/4, suppressing electromagnetic interference from inverters, motors, and high-voltage equipment;
   • IP30 protection (housing) with fanless passive cooling, dust-proof and maintenance-free for 24/7 operations;
   • M12 interface variants (1605 M12/1708 M12 POE) for ruggedized deployment in vibration-prone or harsh environments.

3. Flexible Port & Power Configurations

   • Port types: Copper electrical ports (10/100/1000 Mbps adaptive), SFP/SFX fiber ports (for long-distance anti-interference transmission), M12 ruggedized ports (for industrial field wiring);
   • POE functionality: Supports IEEE 802.3af/at standards (15.4W/30W per port), powering IP cameras, wireless APs, and POE-enabled sensors without additional power cables;
   • Port density: 4/5/8/12/16/24 ports, matching small device clusters (4-5 ports) to large-scale networks (24 ports).

4. Easy Deployment & Protocol Compatibility

   • Unmanaged models: Plug-and-play, no complex configuration required—connect and use immediately;
   • Managed variants (NT/REG suffix): Support basic network management (VLAN, QoS, IGMP snooping) for traffic optimization and monitoring;
   • Compatibility with industrial protocols (PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP) for seamless integration with PLCs, HMIs, and field devices;
   • DIN rail (NS 35/7.5) snap-in mounting, compatible with control cabinet infrastructure.

II. Product Classification & Detailed Parameter Table

The series is categorized by sub-series (1000/1100/1600/1700/1800/1900) with sub-variants based on port count, speed, POE support, fiber expansion, and interface type.

1. FL SWITCH 1000 Series (Entry-Level Industrial Ethernet Switches)

Cost-effective unmanaged switches for basic networking, with optional POE and fiber expansion.

2. FL SWITCH 1100 Series (Basic Industrial Ethernet Switches)

Enhanced unmanaged/managed switches with fiber expansion and redundancy features.

3. FL SWITCH 1600 Series (Mid-Range Industrial Ethernet Switches)

Compact mid-range switches with M12 interface options.

4. FL SWITCH 1700 Series (Mid-Range POE/M12 Industrial Ethernet Switches)

POE-enabled and M12 ruggedized switches for field applications.

5. FL SWITCH 1800/1900 Series (Mid-to-High-End Industrial Ethernet Switches)

High-density 24-port switches for large-scale networks.

III. Nomenclature Decoding: Understanding the Part Number System

FL SWITCH [Sub-series][Port Count][Type][Function Suffix]

• FL SWITCH: Product series identifier (industrial Ethernet switch).
• Sub-series:
  • 1000 = Entry-level (cost-effective, basic functionality, optional POE/SFX);
  • 1100 = Basic (enhanced with SFP expansion, redundancy, managed options);
  • 1600 = Mid-range (compact, M12 interface options);
  • 1700 = Mid-range (POE-enabled, M12 ruggedized);
  • 1800 = Mid-to-high-end (24-port high-density, unmanaged);
  • 1900 = Mid-to-high-end (24-port high-density, managed).
• Port Count: 04=4-port, 05=5-port, 08=8-port, 12=12-port, 16=16-port, 24=24-port.
• Type:
  • T = Copper electrical ports (10/100/1000 Mbps adaptive);
  • N = Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps);
  • NT = Managed Gigabit Ethernet (supports VLAN/QoS);
  • E = Entry-level Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps).
• Function Suffix:
  • POE = Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af/at);
  • SFP/SFX/FX = Fiber port type (SFP=small form-factor pluggable, SFX=short-reach fiber, FX=fiber);
  • SM/ST = Fiber connector type (SM=single-mode, ST=straight tip);
  • M12 = M12 ruggedized interface;
  • REG = Redundancy support (failover functionality);
  • GT = Gigabit uplink/ports;
  • 2SFP/2SFX = Dual fiber ports for expansion or redundancy.

IV. 3-Step Quick Selection Technique

Step 1: Select Sub-series Based on Network Scale & Requirements

• Entry-level basic networking (cost-sensitive): Choose 1000 series (e.g., 1085039/1085256) for small device clusters or auxiliary equipment.
• Small-scale production lines (fiber expansion needed): Opt for 1100 series (e.g., 1085171/1473643) for SFP/SFX fiber support and redundancy.
• Field devices (ruggedized/POE): Pick 1700 series (e.g., 2701883/1196228) for M12 interface or POE power supply.
• Large-scale networks (24-port high-density): Select 1800/1900 series (e.g., 2891041/2891057) for factory-wide or data center networking.

Step 2: Match Port Count & Type to Device Quantity & Transmission Medium

• ≤5 devices (compact clusters): 4/5-port models (e.g., 1085039/1085163) for direct small-cluster networking.
• 6-8 devices (small workshops): 8-port models (e.g., 1085256/1473643) for production line or laboratory networking.
• 9-16 devices (medium workshops): 12/16-port models (e.g., 1249598/1085255) for medium-scale device clustering.
• ≥17 devices (large factories): 24-port models (e.g., 2891041/2891057) for high-density networking.
• Fiber transmission (≤2km): SFX/FX variants (e.g., 1085177/1084159) for short-reach anti-interference links.
• Long-distance fiber (≤10km): SM fiber variants (e.g., 1085214) for single-mode long-reach transmission.
• POE-powered devices: POE-enabled models (e.g., 2891064/1467018) for IP cameras, wireless APs, or POE sensors.
• Ruggedized field wiring: M12 interface models (e.g., 2700200/2701883) for vibration-prone or harsh environments.

Step 3: Choose Management & Special Features for System Needs

• Basic plug-and-play: Unmanaged models (no NT suffix, e.g., 1085039/1085256) for simple networking.
• Traffic control/monitoring: Managed models (NT suffix, e.g., 1085162/1249598) for VLAN, QoS, or IGMP snooping.
• Redundant links: REG suffix models (e.g., 1473643) for critical systems requiring failover.
• High-power POE devices: 802.3at-compliant models (e.g., 1026929) for 30W high-power devices (e.g., PTZ cameras).
• Dual fiber redundancy: 2SFP/2SFX variants (e.g., 1085171/1249598) for redundant fiber uplinks.

V. Recommended Industry-Scenario Combinations

VI. Selection Pitfall Avoidance Guide

1. POE Power Mismatch: High-power (30W) POE devices using 802.3af (15.4W) switches → Select 802.3at-compliant models (e.g., 1026929) to avoid insufficient power.
2. Fiber Type Error: Long-distance (5km) transmission using multi-mode (MM) fiber switches → Choose single-mode (SM) variants (e.g., 1085214) for ≤10km reach.
3. Port Count Underestimation: 10-device networks using 8-port switches → Pick 12/16-port models (e.g., 1249598/1085255) to avoid network segmentation.
4. Ruggedization Neglect: Field devices in vibration-prone environments using standard switches → Select M12 interface models (e.g., 2700200/2701883) for enhanced durability.
5. Management Function Need: Traffic control/QoS requirements using unmanaged switches → Choose NT-suffix managed models (e.g., 1085162/1249598) to enable network optimization.
6. Redundancy Overlooking: Critical control systems without failover → Select REG-suffix models (e.g., 1473643) or dual fiber ports (2SFP/2SFX) for redundant links.
7. Speed Mismatch: Gigabit devices using Fast Ethernet switches → Choose Gigabit (N/T) variants (e.g., 1085256/1085115) to avoid bottlenecks.

Conclusion: Select the Right FL SWITCH for Scalable Industrial Networking

The Phoenix FL SWITCH 1000/1100/1600/1700/1800/1900 series provides tiered, industrial-grade Ethernet switching solutions for diverse application scenarios—from entry-level basic networking to mid-to-high-end large-scale deployments. With flexible port configurations, POE support, fiber expansion, ruggedized interfaces, and managed/unmanaged options, these switches meet the scalability and reliability needs of industrial automation, IP surveillance, and critical control systems.