aplSwitch Field PA

16 port Ethernet-APL Field Switch with PA proxy for use in Zone 2

aplSwitch Field PA allows the transparent connection of intrinsically safe “2-WISE” Ethernet-APL field devices as well as Profibus PA devices to higher-level Industrial Ethernet networks and supplies the field devices with intrinsically safe power. The aplSwitch Field PA can be installed in Zone 2 and integrates seamlessly into existing industrial automation systems.

Overview

Ethernet APL for Seamless and Reliable Integration into DCS and AMS Systems

  • 16 Ethernet APL spur “2-WISE” ports
  • PROFINET enabled switch with support for PROFINET MRP ring topology
  • Supports all major DCS and AMS systems like Emerson, Siemens, ABB and others
  • Ensures stable networks via ingress/egress support

Extensive diagnostics

  • Integrated PROFINET diagnostic functions for easy commission, maintenanc and trouble shooting
  • Local display for instant commissioning diagnostics
  • Enhanced FDI support for easy device integration and parametrization

Allows Installation in Hazardous Areas

  • All product variants can be installed in Ex zone 2
  • Field Devices located in Ex zone 0 and 1 can be connected to the switch
  • Rugged and robust housing for field installation IP30

Connects Ethernet-APL and PROFIBUS PA devices

  • Easy migration of the existing PA infrastructure to the APL topology
  • Support Either Ethernet-APL or PROFIBUS PA devices or a mixture of these devices on one switch
  • PROFIBUS PA devices are accessible over integrated PROFINET proxy
  • Connects Ethernet-APL and PROFIBUS PA devices
  • Support Either Ethernet-APL or PROFIBUS PA devices or a mixture of these devices on one switch
  • 16 Ethernet APL spur "2-WISE" ports
  • PROFINET enabled switch with support for PROFINET MRP ring topology
  • Ensures stable networks via ingress/egress support
  • All product variants can be installed in Ex zone 2
  • Field Devices located in Ex zone 0 and 1 can be connected to the switch
  • Rugged and robust housing for field installation IP30
Field Device Interface
spurs versionEthernet-APL(10BASE-T1L)
PROFIBUS PA
Number of ports spurs16
Characteristic spurs2-WISE power source
FISCO
Transfer rate spurs10Mbits/s full duplex
31.25kbit/s
Power class A
Device specific data
ProtocolsPROFINET
Characteristic protocol Conformance class B
Redundancy S2
MRP
dynamic reconfiguration
network load class III
pruning
rate limiter

Description

Order number

GSL-XX-020112 saplSwitch Field PA with spring clamp terminals
GSL-XX-020113aplSwitch Field PA with screw terminal

Manuals

aplSwitch Field | User Guide Versie: V1.50-EN/2025-09-23

Technical documentation

aplSwitch Field PA | Data Sheet Versie: 250910_120

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