Skorpion switch for industrial automation systems uses 1.61 in. of DIN-rail space and provides eight 10.100 Mbps shielded RJ-45 ports; each port supports auto-negotiation protocol to select data rate, duplex, and flow control. Features include a 0-60 °C operating temperature range. Device is powered from an unregulated dc power source (10-36 V) or ac power source (8-24 V, 47-63 Hz). Power is provided through a quick-disconnect terminal strip. Switch has redundant power connections, troubleshooting LEDs, and is industrial EMC and RoHS compliant. www.ccontrols.com Contemporary Controls