Contemporary Controls EIS6-100T/FCS : 6-Port Unmanaged Ethernet Switch, 4 RJ-45 Copper + 2 Single-Mode SC Fibre (15 km), UL 864 Recognized Component for Fire Alarm Systems, 10/100 Mbps, UL 508 Listed, DIN-Rail or Panel Mount

The EIS6-100T/FCS has been pre-qualified by UL as a Recognized Component for use in fire alarm and smoke control systems under UL 864 10th Edition. This is different from a UL Listed end-product: a Recognized Component is intended to be incorporated into a larger UL Listed system (such as a fire alarm panel) where the system manufacturer takes responsibility for the end-product listing. Using a UL Recognized Component streamlines the qualification process for the end-product because the component itself has already been tested against UL's component-level safety standards. For fire alarm system suppliers, this means no additional component-level testing is required to incorporate the EIS6-100T/FCS into a UL 864-listed end product.

UL 864 10th Edition governs the safety of fire alarm systems and equipment in accordance with NFPA 12 (CO2), NFPA 12A (Halon 1301), NFPA 13 (Sprinkler Systems), NFPA 15 (Water Spray), NFPA 16 (Foam-Water), NFPA 17/17A (Dry/Wet Chemical), NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code), NFPA 92A/92B (Smoke Control), and NFPA 2001 (Clean Agent). All new fire alarm and smoke control systems claiming UL 864 compliance must comply with this latest 10th Edition.

For shorter mid-distance multimode runs (up to 2 km) using less expensive multimode fibre, see the EIS6-100T/FC (multimode SC) or the EIS6-100T/FT (multimode ST). All three EIS6 variants share identical hardware (4 copper ports, 2 fibre uplinks, UL 864 compliance) and differ only in the fibre port: connector type and fibre mode. Match your existing fibre patch panels, media converters, or peer switches.

The EIS6-100T/FCS can operate from AC power with a backup battery providing power if the AC source fails. The 4-pin power connector accepts both AC inputs and a backup battery terminal. Important: the EIS6-100T/FCS does NOT charge the battery — you must provide separate battery charging provisions in the system design. This is typical for fire alarm system architectures where a dedicated charger and battery monitor handle the battery health, and the switch simply consumes power from whichever source is available.

Yes. In addition to the UL 864 Recognized Component status for fire alarm systems, the EIS6-100T/FCS is UL 508 Listed and c-UL Listed for Industrial Control Equipment. UL 508-listed components are directly acceptable for use in UL 508A panels when supplied from a Class 2 limited-energy source per the panel's circuit requirements.

No. The EIS6-100T/FCS is fully unmanaged and plug-and-play. It has no IP address, no web interface, and no firmware to set up. Copper ports auto-negotiate speed (10/100) and duplex (half/full); fibre ports are fixed at 100 Mbps full-duplex. Auto-MDIX accepts straight-through or crossover cables on copper ports.

Both. The EIS6-100T/FCS ships with a TS-35 (35 mm) DIN-rail clip pre-attached. To switch to panel mount, remove the clip, extend the integrated mounting brackets at top and bottom, and secure with two #8 pan-head screws (not included). This single-SKU dual-mount design simplifies inventory and field changes. Note: with brackets extended, the unit is approximately 7.5 inches tall; with brackets retracted (DIN mode), it is approximately 6.1 inches tall.

A single PWR LED (green) glows when proper power is applied to the switch. Each port has two LEDs: a LINK LED (green) that glows solid when a valid Ethernet link is established and flashes during data transfer, and an HS LED (yellow) that glows when the port is operating at 100 Mbps. On the fibre ports, the LINK LED indicates link to a working 100BASE-FX peer.