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. This portfolio is designed to meet the differing requirements of various market segments, including automotive, general machine construction, process industry, transportation, and energy. The solutions provide high reliability, availability, and safeguarding against failure, ensuring a complete communications infrastructure for industrial applications.

Product Overview: Active Components

An overview of our active components portfolio includes Unmanaged Switches (Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet), Managed Switches (Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet), Power-over-Ethernet Switches (managed/unmanaged), 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 for active components include WLAN antennas and connection cables, mobile radio antennas and connection cables, SFP modules, an External Backup and Restore Module, and kits for 19" rack-mounting.

Product Overview: Passive Components

Our passive components portfolio covers PROFINET and SERCOS III cabling solutions, EtherNet/IP cabling solutions, 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 Contactless Power Transmission, FreeCon Contactless Power). Cabling solutions include installation cables, connecting cables, dragline cables, RJ45 patch cables, system cables, assembled FO connecting cables, FO patch cables, and FO system cables. Accessories for passive components include cable connectors, tools for copper and fibre-optic cabling, general tools, Cabtite protective caps, inkjet printers, and markers.

Intended Use for Industrial Ethernet

Industrial Ethernet is established in all market segments, with differing requirements for protocols, environmental conditions, certifications, and standards. Weidmller's products meet these requirements with high reliability, availability, and safeguarding against failure, supported by high MTBF times and the STEADYTEC connector system for maximum reliability and simple operation. The solutions create a complete communications infrastructure for industrial applications.

Automotive

In the automotive industry, PROFINET is preferred for communication between machines and equipment. Industrial Ethernet is used homogeneously from corporate management to production. EtherNet/IP is used in North American car production. Requirements include robust and secure components, torsion-resistant cabling, and increased EMC demands. Weidmller offers copper and fibre-optic connectors, passive hand-tools, and managed switches with fast recovery times for network failure prevention.

General Machine Construction

In general machine construction, networking machine segments, device parts, and connecting to higher-level office networks are key. Serial devices are integrated into the Ethernet infrastructure using protocol converters to protect investments. The rising data volume is handled by high-performance Gigabit switches and 10 Gigabit transfer-capable plug-in connectors. The extensive plug-in connector range meets 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 crucial for optimizing production cells. Weidmller's Industrial Ethernet product portfolio, from field to control level, offers reliable and standardized connection solutions with STEADYTEC technology. Active components ensure uninterrupted operation with high-speed ring redundancy and redundant power supply. Network management functions handle data traffic, and Power-over-Ethernet switches supply operating voltage to cameras.

Product Attributes

• Brand: Weidmller
• Technology: STEADYTEC
• Connector Standards: IEC-standardised (variants 1, 4, 5, 6, 14)
• Cable Standards: Cat. 6A
• IP Ratings: IP 20, IP 67

Technical Specifications