Smart Camera Box

Smart Ethernet Box – outdoor PoE switch

The Smart Ethernet Box is an outdoor PoE switch with integrated power supply, surge protection, splice tray for fiber optics, and a DIN rail for additional accessories. Featuring up to four Gigabit Power over Ethernet ports and two uplink ports, it is the ideal all-in-one device for a large number of applications, such as video surveillance, LED lighting, WLAN access point and other network applications. This makes it not only perfect for outdoor use, but also ideally suited for demanding industrial and commercial indoor applications.

Your advantages

  • Cost savings with the compact all-in-one device
  • Significant time savings with adapter for panel and mast mounting and minimal wiring effort
  • Advanced PoE management for reliable operation, e.g., of IP cameras
  • Easy commissioning and configuration via web-based management or the FL Network Manager software
  • Wide range of alerts via SNMP, e.g., in the event of sabotage attempts or defective surge protection

Power over Ethernet – versatile integration

The Smart Ethernet Box provides a powerful PoE supply for demanding network devices: With support for the IEEE 802.3bt standard, it supplies end devices with up to 90 W per port, ideal for power-intensive applications such as PTZ cameras or access points. An integrated calendar function allows connected end devices to be switched on and off automatically at defined times. Comprehensive monitoring functions ensure transparency at all times, e.g., through graphical representation of the PoE budget or targeted error diagnostics in the event of voltage problems.

Smart Ethernet Box with security shield

Protected by integrated security functions

Security functions

The Smart Ethernet Box supports the security of your network with extensive security functions: VLAN logically separates sensitive data streams, while authentication in accordance with IEEE 802.1X ensures that only authorized devices are granted access. In addition, a MAC address filter makes unauthorized connections more difficult. Integrated role and user management allows differentiated assignment of rights for administrators and internal or external maintenance personnel. If there are any attempts to physically tamper with the device, this is reported immediately via a sabotage alert.

Smart Ethernet Box with open front cover and mast mounting

Maximum availability with the Smart Ethernet Box

System integrity and network availability

Extensive functions maximize the availability and stability of your network infrastructure: Network redundancy via RSTP ensures uninterrupted communication. Functions such as PoE watchdog, LLDP for neighborhood analysis, LAN ports that can be deactivated, and syslog logging ensure system integrity. Integrated and replaceable surge protection protects the device and sends an alert in the event of tripping. The lockable housing provides additional protection against unauthorized access. This ensures reliable 24/7 operation, even under demanding conditions.

Flange plate and splice tray for the Smart Ethernet Box

Replaceable flange plate for quick device replacement

Functional outdoor housing

The Smart Ethernet Box features functional outdoor housing for demanding use. A new feature is the combination of removable splice tray and flange plate, which can be removed without tools for servicing to enable quick replacement without interfering with the cabling.

Thanks to preassembled cable glands, the device is ready for immediate connection without any additional mounting effort. The practical adapter for panel or mast mounting allows quick installation via a latching mechanism. An integrated heatsink also ensures efficient dissipation of the heat generated by the high PoE power. This is a clear advantage over classic control cabinet solutions.

The UV-resistant housing is impact and shock resistant in accordance with IK10 and protected against jet water and dust in accordance with IP65/NEMA 4X. It is therefore ideal for long-term outdoor use, e.g., in a maritime environment.

Smart Ethernet Box: Compact – robust – powerful The innovative Smart Ethernet Box combines many features in one device:

Interactive image map: Smart Ethernet Box in 3D view
Universal mounting adapter
The universal mounting adapter makes installation easier with its simple latching mechanism.
Robust housing
The robust housing with climate membrane meets all outdoor installation requirements.
Cable entries
You can connect preassembled cables using the cable entries that ensure water- and dust-tight connections.
Efficient power supply
The efficient power supply enables the reliable and continuous use of cameras with high power requirements, even in extreme ambient conditions.
Power-over-Ethernet switch
The Power-over-Ethernet switch can supply up to four cameras and features management and diagnostic functions.
Replaceable surge protection
Replaceable surge protection ensures high system availability. In the event of an incident, an alert is sent via Ethernet.
Splice tray
Connect fiber optics easily and securely with the integrated splice tray.
Integrated door monitoring
In the event of attempted sabotage, the integrated door monitoring system sends an alert via Ethernet.

Everything for video surveillance in one device Overview of the product features

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  • Managed switch (can be switched to unmanaged mode)
  • High switching capacity (backplane bandwidth)
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE IEEE 802.3bt, at, af)
  • Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
  • Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP)
  • Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP IEEE 802.1ab)

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  • Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
  • Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service (as the RADIUS 802.1x authenticator)
  • MAC address filter
  • Sabotage alert (door opening, cable tampering)

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  • Web-based management (HTTP/HTTPS)
  • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMPv2/3); (MIB browser, FL Network Manager)
  • Command Line Interface (Telnet, SSH)

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  • Quick and easy commissioning with basic setup
  • Modern web design, also optimized for mobile end devices
  • Free design of user and role management (scaling of access rights for individual users)
  • Design of individual timer switch profiles with a weekly or daily rhythm (allows the individual switching on and off of the PoE voltages and of the 24 V DC output)
  • Worldwide time setup (automatic switchover between standard and daylight saving time in all time zones worldwide)

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  • Monitoring and event logging for the connected devices
  • Graphic illustration of the assigned PoE budget and PoE power monitoring
  • Support for syslog (logging of device events and storage on a remote server)
  • Snapshot function (simple overview and documentation of the system status and all settings configured)
  • Proactive event alerting (surge protection, temperature)

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  • Impact and shock resistant in accordance with IK10, and therefore secure against vandalism
  • Water- and dust-tight in accordance with IP65/NEMA 4X, and therefore protected against jet water and harsh environmental influences
  • Weather, UV, and corrosion resistant, thus enabling unrestricted outdoor use
  • Prevention of condensation forming in the device with an integrated climate membrane
  • Fan-free design even for extreme environments with an efficient, tailored heatsink
  • Easy panel or mast mounting with self-locking mounting adapter
  • Variable door mounting (right- and left-hinged, removable)

The Smart Ethernet Box from various perspectives

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Smart Ethernet Box lying with view of the cable entries
Rear view of the Smart Ethernet Box with mounting adapter and heatsink

Product versions

The Smart Ethernet Box is available in the following versions:

SCX 2POE 2LX
SCX 4POE 2T
SCX 2POE 2T
SCX 4POE 2LX
SCX 2POE 2LX

SCX 4POE 2T

SCX 2POE 2T

SCX 4POE 2LX

Uplink ports 2 x FO 2 x copper Ethernet 2 x copper Ethernet 2 x FO
Camera connections 2 x PoE 4 x PoE 2 x PoE 4 x PoE
Item no. 1108543 1108542 1108544 1102626
Modular components for video surveillance

Infrastructure for video surveillance – individually combinable

Modular solution for video surveillance Individual components for the camera connection box

In addition to the Smart Ethernet Box, Phoenix Contact provides a wide range of industrial connection and communication technology products that can be combined to create an application-oriented solution to connect your cameras and video server.

You can obtain all the necessary infrastructure components for reliable video surveillance from a single source and adapt your monitoring system flexibly.