Industrial Ethernet Solutions for Industrial Data Communications

This catalogue presents Weidmller's comprehensive 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. The product portfolio ensures 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): Offer basic connectivity for industrial networks.
• Managed Switches (Fast Ethernet & Gigabit Ethernet): Provide advanced network management functions, including high-speed ring redundancy and fast recovery times (under 20 ms) for uninterrupted operation.
• Power-over-Ethernet Switches (Managed/Unmanaged): Supply operating voltage to devices like cameras in parallel with data traffic.
• Industrial Security Router: Enhances network security.
• Media Converter (Copper/Fiber-optic): Facilitates communication between different media types.
• Serial/Ethernet Converter: Enables integration of serial devices into Ethernet infrastructure, protecting investments.
• Serial/Fiber-optic Converter: Connects serial devices to fiber-optic networks.
• Modbus TCP/RTU Gateway: Supports Modbus protocol conversion.
• Industrial Wireless (Access Point/Bridge/Client): Provides wireless connectivity solutions.
• WLAN Antennas and Connection Cables: Accessories for wireless communication.
• Mobile Radio Antennas and Connection Cables: Accessories for mobile radio communication.
• SFP Modules (Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet): Small Form-factor Pluggable modules for network expansion.
• External Backup and Restore Module for System Configuration: Facilitates system configuration management.
• Kit for 19" rack-mounting: Mounting solution for rack installations.

Product Overview - Passive Components

• PROFINET and SERCOS III Cabling Solutions: Specific cabling for industrial automation protocols.
• EtherNet/IP Cabling Solutions: Cabling designed for EtherNet/IP networks.
• IP 20 Plug-in Connectors: Connectors for protected environments. Includes RJ 45 PCB sockets and mounting rail outlets.
• IP 65 Service Interface FrontCom: Service interface for IP 65 rated environments.
• IP 67 Plug-in Connectors: Robust connectors for harsh environments.
• IP 65 Connection Components / FreeCon Connectivity Components: Connectivity solutions for IP 65 environments, including FreeCon Active and FreeCon IP 65.
• FreeCon Contactless Power Transmission: Contactless power solutions.
• Copper Cabling Solutions: Comprehensive range of copper cabling products.
• Fibre-optic Cabling Solutions: Comprehensive range of fiber-optic cabling products.
• Accessories Passive Components: Various accessories for passive components.
• Cable Connector Tools: Tools for cable connectors.
• Copper Cabling Tools: Tools for copper cabling.
• Fibre-optic Cabling Tools: Tools for fiber-optic cabling.
• General Tools: General purpose tools.
• Cabtite Protective Caps: Protective caps for cables and connectors.
• Inkjet Printer: For marking cables and components.
• Markers: Identification markers.

Intended Use for Industrial Ethernet

Industrial Ethernet is now a well-established communication standard across all market segments, including automotive, general machine construction, process industry, transportation, and energy. The trend towards networking industrial plant components using Ethernet protocols necessitates solutions that address varying requirements in protocols, environmental conditions, certifications, and standards. Weidmller offers a high-quality product range of active and passive components to create a complete communications infrastructure for industrial applications, emphasizing high reliability, availability, and safeguarding against failure. The STEADYTEC connector system ensures maximum reliability and simple operation.

Automotive

In the automotive industry, PROFINET and EtherNet/IP are preferred protocols for communication between machines and equipment. Requirements include robust components for harsh environmental conditions, torsion-resistant cabling, and increased EMC demands. Weidmller provides copper and fiber-optic connectors and hand-tools designed for these applications. Managed switches with fast recovery times are crucial for preventing network failures.

General Machine Construction

For machinery and device construction, networking machine segments, device parts, and connecting to higher-level office networks are key. Serial devices are integrated via protocol converters to protect investments. The increasing data volume is handled by high-performance Gigabit switches and 10 Gigabit capable 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 critical for optimizing production cells. Weidmller's Industrial Ethernet portfolio spans from field to control levels, offering reliable and standardized connection solutions with STEADYTEC technology. Active components feature high-speed ring redundancy and redundant power supply for uninterrupted operation. Network management functions efficiently handle data traffic, and Power-over-Ethernet switches power monitoring cameras. This comprehensive portfolio supports communication at control, infrastructure, and machine levels, ensuring continuous robot operation.

Technical Specifications