Description
SS6048R2P3 Emerson DeltaV SIS Smart 8-Port Ethernet Switch, Rack-Mount Safety Network Switch for SIS Safety Instrumented System
Product Application
This smart switch is a dedicated network infrastructure component for Emerson DeltaV SIS safety instrumented control system. It serves as the core backbone switch of safety control network, realizing reliable high-speed data transmission between SIS logic solver, field safety sensors, safety actuators and DeltaV DCS host system.
It is widely deployed in petrochemical, oil & gas, refining, chemical plant, power generation and other high-risk process industries that require SIL-level safety control. It supports redundant network architecture construction, meets safety loop communication requirements, ensures low-latency and non-interrupted data interaction for safety interlock, emergency shutdown (ESD), fire & gas detection system. With industrial electromagnetic anti-interference capability, it can run stably in control room cabinet and field hazardous area cabinet.
Product Specifications
- Port Configuration: 8 × 10/100BASE‑TX RJ45 fast Ethernet ports; support port expansion module slot for fiber interface expansion
- Installation: Standard 19-inch rack mount
- Power Cord: EU standard power cord (SS6048R2P3 distinctive version)
- Redundancy: Dual hot-swappable redundant power supply support
- Network Function: Managed industrial switch, VLAN division, port mirroring, SNMP, RMON, ACL access control
- Safety Compliance: Meet DeltaV SIS network specification, support safety network isolation
- Protection: Industrial metal housing, EMC for process control environment
Core Technical Parameters
- Communication Rate: 10/100 Mbps auto-negotiation
- Switching Capacity: 5.6 Gbps backplane bandwidth
- Latency: Ultra-low forwarding latency for safety control network
- Power Supply: AC 100–240V wide range AC input, dual power backup
- Operating Temperature: 0℃ ~ +60℃
- Storage Temperature: -40℃ ~ +70℃
- Relative Humidity: 10% – 95%, non‑condensing
- Altitude: Max 2000m without derating
- Certification: CE, meet IEC industrial EMC standard, DeltaV SIS network certification

SS6048R2P3
Recommended Matching Models (8 Models)
These modules & controllers are commonly matched with SS6048R2P3 to build complete DeltaV SIS safety system:
- VE4003S2B6 SIS Logic Solver Module
- KJ3242X1-BK1 SIS Digital Input Module
- KJ3221X1-BA1 SIS Digital Output Module
- KJ3001X1-BG2 Analog Input Card
- VE6050 Fiber Transceiver Module
- VE6049 Port Expansion Module
- KJ1501X1-BC2 Redundant Power Module
- KJ2003X1-BB1 DeltaV Controller
Product Features
✅ SIS Safety-Oriented Design Specially developed for DeltaV SIS safety instrumented network, supports safety network segmentation, isolates safety network from non-safety DCS network, avoids cross-domain interference to safety control loop.
✅ Redundant & High Reliability Architecture Dual hot-swappable power supply design, support link redundancy, rapid network fault recovery; hot swap replacement without powering down the whole rack, greatly reduce plant downtime risk.
✅ Industrial Grade Anti-Interference Performance Reinforced metal chassis, excellent EMC immunity, resistant to surge, electrostatic discharge and electromagnetic noise in heavy industrial sites, stable operation under vibration environment.
✅ Rich Managed Network Functions Support Web/configuration software management, VLAN, ACL access whitelist, port status monitoring, fault alarm, network log recording. Real-time network status visualization for maintenance engineers.
✅ Easy Expansion Reserved expansion slots for fiber transceiver module, realize long-distance optical fiber network transmission between field cabinet and central control room.
✅ Standard Rack-Mount Integration 19-inch standard rack mounting size, seamlessly installed in DeltaV system control cabinet, convenient for unified cabinet layout and wiring.
✅ Multiple Regional Power Cord Options SS6048R2P series provides different power cord variants for global regions; SS6048R2P3 is equipped with European standard power cord for EU and related market deployment.
Installation Guidelines
- Install the switch in standard 19-inch industrial control cabinet, reserved ventilation space at top and bottom, avoid heat accumulation.
- Use rack mounting ears to fix the equipment firmly to cabinet uprights, prevent loosening caused by equipment vibration.
- Complete grounding connection strictly according to DeltaV system grounding specification, reliable protective grounding for EMC performance.
- Separate safety network cable from ordinary non-safety control cable, different network wiring with independent cable trough to avoid signal crosstalk.
- Access dual independent AC power supply for redundant power module to realize power source backup.
- Complete network configuration before putting into SIS operation: VLAN division, port parameter setting, safety network isolation configuration.
- Power-on commissioning: Verify port communication status, network redundancy switching test, confirm no network loop before formally accessing SIS safety loop.

SS6048R2P3
Maintenance Instructions
Daily Maintenance Regularly check indicator status: power light, port link light, fault alarm LED. Check cabinet temperature and equipment ventilation. Inspect cable connectors for looseness and aging.
Periodic Maintenance Quarterly export switch running log, check network error packet count, port traffic and fault records. Back up switch configuration file for rapid recovery after replacement. Inspect power module running status and fan working condition.
Fault Maintenance
- If single power module fails, the equipment still keeps running by another power supply; replace faulty hot-swap power module online.
- Port communication failure: first check network cable and terminal connection; confirm hardware fault then replace expansion module.
- Do not disassemble the main body privately. If mainboard failure occurs, replace the whole switch and restore backup configuration.
- Regularly clean dust of fan and ventilation holes to prevent overheating shutdown.
Long-Term Operation Tips Avoid frequent power on/off. Keep cabinet dry and dust-free. Do not connect non-SIS external network equipment into this safety switch to prevent network security risks.
Brand Same-Series Models (6 Models)
All belong to Emerson SS6048R2P DeltaV SIS Smart Switch family, consistent hardware platform, different power cord configurations and port variants:
- SS6048R2P1 – Smart 8-port Switch, Australian power cord
- SS6048R2P2 – Smart 8-port Switch, European power cord
- SS6048R2P3 – Smart 8-port Switch, European power cord (target model)
- SS6048R2P4 – Smart 8-port Switch, North America power cord
- SS6048R2P5 – 16-port extended version SIS smart switch
- SS6048R2P6 – SIS switch with pre-installed fiber optic expansion module

