Industrial Ethernet active components including switches and routers WEIDMULLER 1963730000 for data communication

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

An overview of our portfolio includes Unmanaged Switches (Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet), Managed Switches (Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet), Power-over-Ethernet-Switches, Industrial Security Routers, Media converters (copper/fibre-optic), Serial/Ethernet converters, Serial/fibre-optic converters, Modbus TCP/RTU Gateways, and Industrial wireless solutions (Access Point/Bridge/Client). Accessories include WLAN antennas, connection cables, mobile radio antennas, connection cables, SFP modules, External Backup and Restore Modules, and kits for 19" rack-mounting.

Product Overview - Passive Components

Our passive components include solutions for PROFINET and SERCOS III cabling, EtherNet/IP cabling, IP 20 plug-in connectors, RJ 45 PCB sockets, IP 20 mounting rail outlets, IP 65 service interfaces (FrontCom), IP 67 plug-in connectors, IP 65 connection components / FreeCon connectivity components (FreeCon IP 65, FreeCon Active PROFINET, FreeCon IP 65 FreeCon Contactless Power, FreeCon Contactless Power). Cabling solutions encompass installation cables, connecting cables, dragline cables, RJ45 patch cables, system cables, assembled FO connecting cables, FO patch cables, and FO system cables. Accessories include cable connectors, tools for copper and fibre-optic cabling, general tools, Cabtite Protective caps, Inkjet printers, and markers.

Intended Use for Industrial Ethernet

The trend to network industrial plant components using Ethernet protocols is well-established across all market segments. The requirements vary in terms of protocols, environmental conditions, certifications, and standards. Weidmller's products are designed for high reliability, availability, and safeguarding against failure, with high MTBF times and the STEADYTEC connector system ensuring maximum reliability and simple operation. These components create a complete communications infrastructure for industrial applications in machine construction, process and plant engineering, and energy.

Automotive

In the automotive industry, PROFINET is preferred for communication between machines and equipment. Industrial Ethernet is homogeneous from corporate management to production. EtherNet/IP is used in North American car production. Different requirements exist for connector systems and active network devices due to harsh environmental conditions, requiring torsion-resistant cabling, increased EMC demands, and components specifically designed for robotic systems. Weidmller's managed switches offer fast recovery times (under 20 ms) for network failure prevention.

General Machine Construction

For machinery and device construction, networking machine segments, device parts, and connecting to higher-level office networks are important. Serial devices are integrated into the Ethernet infrastructure to protect investments and accommodate various communication protocols. Weidmller offers active components for protocol conversion, protecting investments in existing automation components. High-performance Gigabit switches and 10 Gigabit capable plug-in connectors meet the rising data volumes. The extensive plug-in connector range also addresses higher demands in EMC, shock, vibration, and temperature resistance, facilitating easy on-site assembly. Dragline cable-compatible connection cables are used on moving parts, and wireless modules cover hard-to-reach areas.

Machinery - In Detail

Seamless information flow is crucial for optimizing production cells. Weidmller's Industrial Ethernet product portfolio from field to control level ensures seamless communication without media disruption. STEADYTEC technology in plug-in connectors provides reliable and standardized connection solutions. Active Industrial Ethernet components guarantee uninterrupted operation with functions like high-speed ring redundancy and redundant power supply. Extensive network management functions handle data traffic. Power-over-Ethernet switches supply operating voltage to cameras for manufacturing process monitoring. This multifaceted portfolio supports communication at control, infrastructure, and machine levels, ensuring open communication channels with robots.

Plug-in Connectors and Cabling System

Features IEC-standardized connectors (variants 1, 4, 5, 6, 14), Cat. 6A compatibility, STEADYTEC technology, pre-assembled and by-the-meter cables, copper and fibre-optic cables, IP 20 and IP 67 ratings, all relevant Industrial Ethernet industrial connections, and a comprehensive range of accessories.

Active Industrial Ethernet Components

Includes Unmanaged switches (Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet), Managed switches (Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet), Power-over-Ethernet switches (unmanaged, managed), Media converters (copper, fibre-optic cables), Serial/Ethernet converters, and Modbus TCP/RTU gateways.

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