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Hirschmann BOBCAT BRS20-8TX-HL – Hazardous Location 8-Port TSN DIN Rail Switch

The Hirschmann BOBCAT BRS20-8TX-HL is a compact managed industrial Fast Ethernet switch providing 8x 10/100BASE-TX RJ45 ports and ISA12.12.01 hazardous location certification in a 73 mm wide fanless DIN rail housing rated from 0 to +60°C. Manufactured by Hirschmann for Ex-classified zones in oil and gas, chemical, and process industries, it delivers TSN 802.1Qbv real-time communication, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, IEC61850, and full redundancy and OT security capabilities at only 6 W from a compact Ex-rated field switch position. Available from Recab, your Nordic partner for Hirschmann industrial switch solutions.
Description
The Hirschmann BOBCAT BRS20-8TX-HL is the standard-temperature hazardous location variant of Hirschmann’s 8-port managed Fast Ethernet BOBCAT switch, certified to ISA12.12.01 for deployment within or adjacent to Ex-classified zones in oil and gas processing, offshore platforms, petrochemical plants, and chemical manufacturing facilities. Manufactured by Hirschmann, a Belden brand, it provides 8x 10/100BASE-TX RJ45 ports in a 73 mm wide fanless PC-ABS DIN rail housing with IP30 protection, operating from 0 to +60°C and consuming only 6 W from dual redundant 12 to 24 VDC power inputs — a well-matched profile for Ex-zone field panels where heat dissipation is constrained and port density is needed for connecting multiple field instruments and devices in a single compact switch. TSN 802.1Qbv support on interfaces 1/1 to 1/3 brings deterministic real-time Ethernet scheduling to classified area automation nodes, and PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, and IEC61850 protocol support ensures compatibility with the DCS, PLC, and SCADA platforms used across the process industries. Redundancy features span HIPER-Ring, MRP (IEC62439-2) as both client and manager, RSTP, LACP, Link Backup, and Redundant Network Coupling, enabling full participation in ring and star high-availability topologies from Ex-rated field positions. Security capabilities include Secure Boot, signed firmware, 802.1X port access control, RADIUS authentication, VLAN-based ACLs, and DoS prevention. PTPv2 boundary and transparent clock support enables accurate time synchronisation across the automation network, including from classified area nodes. With an MTBF of approximately 4.47 million hours and a 60-month guarantee, the BRS20-8TX-HL delivers long-term reliability for process industry hazardous area installations where unplanned maintenance carries significant operational and safety implications. Available from Recab, your Nordic partner for Hirschmann industrial switch solutions.
Features
  • ISA12.12.01 hazardous location certification qualifies this 8-port compact switch for direct deployment in Ex-classified process industry zones.
  • Eight 10/100BASE-TX RJ45 ports at only 6 W consumption provide practical field device density for Ex-zone compact panel installations.
  • TSN 802.1Qbv on three interfaces delivers deterministic real-time Ethernet for time-critical automation from classified area copper switching nodes.
  • HIPER-Ring, MRP (IEC62439-2), RSTP, and LACP enable comprehensive high-availability redundancy participation from compact Ex-rated field network positions.
  • PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, and IEC61850 support enables DCS, PLC, and SCADA integration from hazardous location 8-port copper switching nodes.
  • Secure Boot, signed firmware, RADIUS, and 802.1X access control meet OT cybersecurity requirements for Ex-certified compact process industry network infrastructure.
Specifications
Ports 8 x 10/100BASE TX / RJ45
Power 2 x 12 VDC ... 24 VDC
Power Consumption 6 W
Operating Temp 0 to +60 °C
Weight 420 g
Dimensions 73 mm x 138 mm x 115 mm
Protection Class IP30
MTBF 4 467 842 h
Humid 1- 95 %
Vibration IEC 60068-2-6
  • Oil and gas Ex-classified zone field panels requiring 8-port compact managed copper switching
  • Petrochemical and chemical plant classified area DCS and PLC field networks with PROFINET requirements
  • Offshore platform automation hazardous zones needing 8 copper ports with full managed switch feature set
  • Process industry Ex-zone control networks requiring TSN real-time Ethernet and comprehensive OT security