Weidmuller adds Gigabit switches and Power-over-Ethernet switches

Weidmüller’s unmanaged and managed Gigabit switches offer excellent network performance, security and reliability and are suitable for networks involving high data communications volumes in both branched subnets, as well as backbone applications. The switches support the use of many common TCP/IP based industrial network protocols, for example, EtherNet/IP and Modbus/TCP, enabling their use in a wide variety of applications.

Weidmuller Gigabit switches at a glance:

·         All-purpose usage - A wide variety of· unmanaged 5-port gigabit

          switches and managed 9-port full-gigabit switches ensure there

          is the suitable module available for every application.

·         Worldwide use - International approvals – ATEX, UL, Class I,

          Div. 2, DNV and GL – enable worldwide use.

·         Variable connection options - Universal connection· options to the

          backbone via two gigabit combo ports with interfaces for

          connecting copper or fiber optic cables.

·         Plug and Play configuration – An external memory and

          configuration module supports the simple replacement and update

          of a switch configuration.

·         Fault tolerance - The highest level of network availability is

          provided by the ring redundancy topology with a recovery time

          of less than 20 ms.

In addition, Weidmuller's NET Manager software is available to manage

your Ethernet networks:

·         Automatic topology recognition and visualisation

·         Event notification in real time

·         Centralised configuration and Firmware administration

·         Data communication reports and event logs

·         High-end switch functionality - Universal application options in

          industrial and backbone networks.

·         The company's PoE switches operate from 24V supplies and feed

          power to PoE enabled Ethernet devices with up to 30W

          input power. The managed version also enables remote on/off

          functionality and resetting of connected PoE devices via SNMP,

          Web interface or via HMI/SCADA systems in combination

          with SNMP OPC.

Weidmuller PoE switches at a glance:

·         Reduced wiring - The power supply of PoE compatible end

          devices comes from the data cable (such as WLAN access points);

          this reduces the wiring work. 

·         All-purpose usage - Managed and unmanaged versions offer

          universal deployment options for PoE switches.

·         24 V power supply for PoE - To enable simple integration in

          standard electrical cabinets, the PoE voltage can be provided

          by a wide range input between 24 V to 48 V.

·         IEEE 802.3at/af compatibility - The extended power rating of

          30 W per PoE port allows connection of PoE devices with power

          requirements exceeding 15 W.

·         Additional PoE functionality - For more control of field functions

          such as switching PoE ports on/off;  the managed versions offer

          status control of PoE end devices including alarm signalling and

          power consumption restriction.

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