1783-BMS20CL | Allen Bradley Stratix 5700 | 20-Port Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch

Product Description

The Allen Bradley Stratix 5700 1783-BMS20CL managed switch is a high‑performance industrial networking device designed to provide secure and reliable Ethernet connectivity in automation environments. With 20 total ports, including 16 Fast Ethernet copper ports and 2 Gigabit combo ports, it supports flexible configurations for both copper and fiber connections.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Allen Bradley

• Product Line: Stratix 5700

• Catalog Number / Model: 1783-BMS20CL

• UPC: 886739973538

• Product Type: Managed Ethernet Switch

• Weight: 4.50 lbs (2.04 kg)

• Total Ports: 20

• 16 × Fast Ethernet copper ports

• 2 × Gigabit combo ports (fiber/copper)

• Alarm Relay: 1 A @ 30 VDC or 0.5 A @ 48 VDC

• Power Supply Input: 12–48 VDC

• Power Dissipation: 30 W

• Isolation Voltage: 50 V continuous

• Operating Temperature: -40 to 60 °C (-40 to 140 °F)

• Wire Specifications:

• Ground: 4.0 mm² (12 AWG) stranded copper minimum

• Alarm: 0.5–0.8 mm² (20–18 AWG) solid/stranded UL/CSA rated AWM wire

• DC Power: 0.5–0.8 mm² (20–18 AWG) copper wire rated ≥ 75 °C

• Ethernet: RJ45 per IEC 60603-7, Cat 5/5e cable per TIA 568-B.1 or ISO/IEC 24702

Application Scenarios

• Industrial Ethernet backbone for PLC and SCADA systems

• Manufacturing plants requiring mixed copper and fiber connectivity

• Harsh environments where extended temperature tolerance is critical

FAQ

Q: How many Gigabit ports are available on the 1783-BMS20CL?  A: It includes 2 Gigabit combo ports for high‑speed fiber or copper connections.

Q: What is the operating temperature range?  A: The switch operates reliably between -40 and 60 °C.

Q: What type of wiring is supported for Ethernet connections?  A: RJ45 connectors with Cat 5/5e cabling compliant with IEC and TIA standards.

Comparison with Similar Models

• 1783-BMS20CL: 20-port managed switch with 16 Fast Ethernet + 2 Gigabit combo ports.

• 1783-BMS10CGA: 10-port managed switch with 8 Fast Ethernet + 2 Gigabit ports.

• 1783-BMS06T4E: Compact 6-port managed switch with Gigabit uplinks.