Dear business partners,

A new version of SIMULand containing firmware 73 for the F-series switches is now available on the website.

The main changes are:

• Automatic backup of settings following a switch upgrade for the following menus: IP, Ports/PoE, Ports/VLAN, VLAN, BUS, ETH-BUS 
  The new backup function is only active from firmware version 73 onwards.
• Modified VLAN configuration writing, whereby the complete VLAN settings are always written to the switch before being applied
• MODBUS TCP Master – configurable Modbus Slave Unit ID
• RSTP – correction of the default path cost for 10G modules
• Statuses added for inserting/removing an SFP module
• New menu for configuring PoE events 

Compatibility with FW 73

Firmware 73 is compatible with all F-series switches except the following models: 

• 2G-2.2.1.4.F
• 2G-2.7.1.0.F
• 2G-10S.F

NEW PRICE LIST

As we announced at the end of June, a new price listfor our products and services will come into effect on 1 August 2026.

CHANGES TO THE POWER SUPPLY ARE IN THE PIPELINE

Based on your feedback from real-world use, we have made several changes to the power supply section for the new LAN-RING switch models:

• We have added a second GND terminal, which you have frequently requested.
• We have removed the AC power terminal– AC power is practically no longer used in modern IP systems; we have therefore made room for the more useful GND terminal.
• We have replaced the screwless terminals with screw terminals– for an even more secure and reliable connection of the wires.

This change will be phased in gradually as existing stock of individual models is sold off. It is therefore possible that, during the transition period, you may receive switches with both the original and the new power supply types.

The 200M-1S.0.1 media converters will be replaced by the 200M-1S.0.2. In addition to a service LAN port, they will support redundant 10–60 VDC power supply.

We are currently finalising the hardware design, which will be followed by functional, climatic and EMC tests (including EN 50121-4 for railways). Once we have successfully completed these tests, we will publish further details regarding the exact launch date of the new products.