RSPM20-8TX-EEC – Extended Temp 8x RJ45 Expansion Module by Hirschmann

The Hirschmann RSPM20-8TX-EEC is a hardened extended temperature copper Fast Ethernet media module from Hirschmann’s RSPM expansion series, offering eight 10/100BASE-TX RJ45 ports for straightforward copper port expansion of RSPE series switches from 12 to a maximum of 28 ports. Like the RSPM20-8SFP, it operates across a full extended temperature range of -40 to +70°C with IEC 60068-2-2 dry heat validation at +85°C, and carries ATEX II 3G Ex na IIC T4 Gc and ISA-12.12.01 Class 1 Div. 2 Group A-D hazardous location certification for deployment in gas-atmosphere classified areas. IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 substation approvals and EN50121-4 transportation certification make it equally applicable to electrical substations and railway trackside installations. Powered directly via the host RSPE32 or RSPE37 switch with an extremely low consumption of just 4 W, this module adds no meaningful thermal or power burden to the host system. IEC 60068-2-6 vibration and IEC 60068-2-27 shock compliance confirm mechanical robustness for industrial cabinet environments, while approvals spanning CE, FCC, RCM, EN 61131, UL61010, and EN 60950 ensure broad global compliance. The RSPM20-8TX-EEC is the practical choice for engineers expanding RSPE-based copper networks in substations, rail cabinets, hazardous process areas, and cold-climate outdoor installations across Nordic and Baltic industrial markets. Available from Recab, your Nordic partner for Hirschmann industrial switch solutions.