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): Provide basic network connectivity.
- Managed Switches (Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet): Offer advanced network management functions and redundancy mechanisms 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/fibre-optic): Facilitates conversion between different media types.
- Serial/Ethernet Converter: Enables integration of serial devices into Ethernet infrastructure.
- Serial/Fibre-optic Converter: Converts serial data for fibre-optic transmission.
- Modbus TCP/RTU Gateway: Bridges Modbus TCP and RTU protocols.
- Industrial Wireless (Access Point/Bridge/Client): Provides wireless network connectivity.
- Accessories: WLAN antennas, connection cables, mobile radio antennas, connection cables, SFP modules, external backup and restore modules, kits for 19" rack-mounting.
Passive Components
- PROFINET and SERCOS III Cabling Solutions: Specifically designed for these industrial Ethernet protocols.
- EtherNet/IP Cabling Solutions: Tailored for EtherNet/IP applications.
- IP 20 Plug-in Connectors: For environments requiring IP 20 protection.
- RJ 45 PCB Socket: Component for PCB mounting.
- IP 20 Mounting Rail Outlets: For mounting rail installations.
- IP 65 Service Interface FrontCom: Provides a protected service interface.
- IP 67 Plug-in Connectors: For harsh environments requiring IP 67 protection.
- IP 65 Connection Components / FreeCon Connectivity Components: Solutions for IP 65 connectivity.
- FreeCon IP 65 / FreeCon Active PROFINET: Specific FreeCon solutions.
- FreeCon IP 65 Contactless Power Transmission / FreeCon Contactless Power: Wireless power transmission solutions.
- Cabling Solutions: Installation cables, connecting cables, dragline cables, RJ45 patch cables, system cables, assembled FO connecting cables, FO patch cables, FO system cables.
- Accessories: Cable connectors, tools (copper cabling, fibre-optic cabling), general tools, Cabtite protective caps, inkjet printers, markers.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Weidmller
- Technology: STEADYTEC technology for reliable connection solutions.
- Certifications: Supports various industrial Ethernet protocols and standards (e.g., PROFINET, EtherNet/IP).
- Environmental Resistance: Designed for harsh environmental conditions, including torsion resistance, increased EMC demands, shock, vibration, and temperature resistance.
Technical Specifications
| Product Category | Type | Key Specifications | Application Scenario |
| Active Components | Unmanaged Switches | Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet | Basic network connectivity in industrial environments. |
| Active Components | Managed Switches | Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Redundancy mechanisms (fast recovery < 20ms), Extensive network management functions | Ensuring uninterrupted operation, high-speed ring redundancy, managing data traffic in complex networks. |
| Active Components | Power-over-Ethernet Switches | Managed/Unmanaged | Supplying operating voltage to devices (e.g., cameras) in parallel with data traffic. |
| Active Components | Media Converters | Copper/Fibre-optic | Interconnecting different network media. |
| Active Components | Serial/Ethernet Converters | Protocol conversion | Integrating serial devices into Ethernet infrastructure, investment protection. |
| Passive Components | Connectors | IP 20, IP 65, IP 67 variants; Cat. 6A; STEADYTEC technology; IEC-standardised variants (1, 4, 5, 6, 14) | Reliable and standardized connection solutions for office and harsh production environments. |
| Passive Components | Cabling Solutions | Copper, Fibre-optic; Installation cables, Connecting cables, Dragline cables, Patch cables, System cables | Complete communications infrastructure, solutions for moving parts, hard-to-reach areas. |
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