Industrial Ethernet Solutions for Industrial Data Communications

Weidmller offers a comprehensive and high-quality product range of active and passive components for industrial Ethernet communications, designed to meet the diverse requirements of various market segments including automotive, general machine construction, process industry, transportation, and energy. These solutions ensure high reliability, availability, and safeguarding against failure, creating a complete communications infrastructure for industrial applications.

Product Overview

Active Components

Unmanaged Switches

• Fast Ethernet
• Gigabit Ethernet

Managed Switches

• Fast Ethernet
• Gigabit Ethernet
• Power-over-Ethernet-Switches (managed/unmanaged)

Industrial Security Router

Media Converter (copper/fibre-optic)

Serial/Ethernet Converter

Serial/Fibre-optic Converter

Modbus TCP/RTU Gateway

Industrial Wireless (Access Point/Bridge/Client)

Accessories

• WLAN antennas and connection cables
• Mobile radio antennas and connection cables
• SFP modules (Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet)
• External Backup and Restore Module for System Configuration
• Kit for 19" rack-mounting

Passive Components

Cabling Solutions

• PROFINET and SERCOS III cabling solutions
• EtherNet/IP cabling solutions
• Installation cables
• Connecting cables
• Dragline cables
• RJ45 patch cables
• System cables assembled
• FO connecting cables
• FO patch cables
• FO system cables

Connectors and Outlets

• IP 20 plug-in connectors and mounting rail outlets
• IP 65 service interface FrontCom
• IP 67 plug-in connectors
• IP 65 connection components / FreeCon connectivity components
• RJ 45 PCB socket
• IP 20 mounting rail outlets
• IP 65 Contactless Power Transmission FreeCon Contactless Power

Accessories

• Cable connector
• Tools Copper cabling
• Tools Fibre-optic cabling
• General tools
• Cabtite Protective caps
• Inkjet printer
• Markers

Intended Use for Industrial Ethernet

Industrial Ethernet communication is established across all market segments, with differing requirements for protocols, environmental conditions, certifications, and standards. Weidmller provides a complete product range of active and passive components for Ethernet communications to address these needs. Key requirements include high reliability, availability, and failure safeguarding, met by high MTBF times and the STEADYTEC connector system.

Automotive

In the automotive industry, PROFINET is preferred for communication between machines and equipment, with EtherNet/IP used in North American production plants. Components must withstand harsh environmental conditions, including torsion-resistant cabling and increased EMC demands. Weidmller offers copper and fibre-optic connectors, passive hand-tools, and active devices with fast recovery time (under 20 ms) for network redundancy.

General Machine Construction

Networking machine segments, device parts, and connecting serial devices to the Ethernet infrastructure are crucial. Weidmller offers active components for protocol conversion to protect investments in existing automation components. The product range includes high-performance Gigabit switches and connectors capable of 10 Gigabit transfer to handle rising data volumes. Connectors meet higher demands for EMC, shock, vibration, and temperature resistance, facilitating easy on-site assembly. Dragline cable-compatible connection cables and wireless modules are also available.

Machinery - In Detail

Seamless information flow is essential for optimizing production cells. Weidmller's Industrial Ethernet portfolio covers field to control levels, ensuring reliable and standardized connection solutions with STEADYTEC technology. Active components offer high-speed ring redundancy, redundant power supply, and extensive network management functions for uninterrupted operation. Power-over-Ethernet switches supply operating voltage to cameras for manufacturing process monitoring.

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