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IS420ESWBH3A GE Mark VIe Industrial Ethernet Switch

IS420ESWBH3A GE Mark VIe Industrial Ethernet Switch

Product Description

The IS420ESWBH3A is a managed industrial Ethernet switch for the GE Mark VIe Speedtronic control architecture. It serves as the backbone of the IONet communication network, enabling deterministic data exchange between...

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SKU: IS420ESWAH3A
Vendor: GE Fanuc

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Product Description

The IS420ESWBH3A is a managed industrial Ethernet switch for the GE Mark VIe Speedtronic control architecture. It serves as the backbone of the IONet communication network, enabling deterministic data exchange between controllers, I/O packs, and HMIs in turbine control systems.

This BH3A variant supports high-density networking with copper and fiber optic interfaces, providing reliable communication in harsh power generation environments. The rugged metal housing is designed for DIN-rail mounting and withstands mechanical vibration and thermal stress inside industrial control cabinets.


Technical Specifications

Item Specification
Model IS420ESWBH3A
Total Ports 18
Copper Ports 16 × 10/100Base-TX RJ45
Fiber Ports 2 × Fiber optic uplink
Supported Media UTP, STP, Fiber
Input Power Redundant 24 VDC / 48 VDC
Power Consumption 26 W max
Operating Temperature -40°C to 85°C
Dimensions 216 × 133 × 43 mm
Weight 1.8 kg

Industrial Applications

  • Turbine control networking

  • Power plant DCS communication infrastructure

  • Real-time I/O data synchronization

  • Plant-wide control cabinet networking


Network Engineering FAQ

Is this switch managed or unmanaged?
It is a managed industrial switch, optimized for proprietary IONet protocols and real-time control traffic prioritization.

What fiber connector type is used?
Typically LC or ST-type connectors using multi-mode fiber (depends on SFP module or internal revision).

Why is redundancy important?
Dual power inputs ensure network availability even if one power source fails, maintaining turbine control visibility and system safety.