Connectors are required to withstand some rugged environments. Besides the reliability requoirement users want a product that is easy to install, saves toime, is flexible and improves their network’s efficiency and reliability. All those characteristics are in mind as Belden launches two connectors from Lumberg Automation that are designed specifically for establishing industrial Ethernet connections in applications with challenging conditi...

The SPS/IPC/Drives exhibition in Nuremberg (Nov 26-28) will provide the platform for Belden to show its full range of industrial solutions including innovations to enhance the productivity of systems and machines as well as offer new innovations from its Belden, Hirschmann and Lumberg Automation product ranges.

Quick Connect technology, which contributes to faster overall production cycles for robotic applications, has been introduced by Belden. After a tool exchange on a robot has been performed, the technology ensures that the modules in the company's LioN-R series can quickly and efficiently power up and join an EtherNet/IP network.

Ensuring maximum network availability, Belden has announced free software which offers various security mechanisms, comprehensive management and diagnostic methods, precise time synchronisation and redundancy protocols. For the first time, Hirschmann Operating System (HiOS) 4.0 provides routing functionality for the Hirschmann switches in the RSP, RSPE and MSP families.

Extending its range of configurable modular industrial Ethernet switches in the Hirschmann MSP30 family, Belden have introduced the MSP30 Layer 3 switch. Through extensive routing functions, the switch enables communication between physically separated networks. The switch, which supports a wide range of security functions, ensures maximum productivity for connected systems and machines by providing all-around protection ...

The EAGLE20-0400 and EAGLE30-0402 multi-port firewalls have been updated to provide additional flexibility of deployment and state-of-the-art security functionality. The Hirschmann multi-port firewalls, from Belden, have a new router redundancy and WAN interface to help achieve maximum network availability and security in any industrial setting.

With a line of low-smoke, no-halogen pre-terminated fibre assemblies and a high-density rack-mount fibre connectivity system, Belden has extended its range of data centre solutions. Designed to meet a wide range of data centre applications and densities, FiberExpress assemblies are claimed to provide faster multi-fibre connections and switch turnups along with optimum performance.

A router and security device, designed for industrial networking, has been introduced by Belden. Featuring a combination of protocol and IP routing, built-in firewall protection and VPN security, the Magnum 10RX provides WAN connectivity and security functions needed for reliable communication between mission-critical network devices.

Cord sets, specifically designed for high-intensity cleaning processes, have been released by Belden as part of it's Lumberg Automation portfolio. Featuring gold-plated crimp contacts and IP67, IP68 and IP69K certification for ingress protection, the Wash-Down Cord Sets are claimed to withstand the high-shock and vibration found in industrial environments.

At IBC 2014 Belden will showcase its full range of broadcast solutions. The company will also be introducing a number of new products including the Duobond Plus HD Digital Video cables and SMPTE311 HD Camera Assembly.

A series of of managed industrial Ethernet switches, the Rail Switch Power Expandable (RSPE) family, has been introduced by Belden. These modular switches facilitate the creation of flexible Ethernet installations in which the network design can be quickly adapted to manage changing application needs.

Allowing network managers to easily upgrade their existing systems with no downtime, Belden announces the next generation of its Tofino Security solutions for industrial control systems. Tofino Xenon and Tofino Configurator (TC 2.0) are claimed to offer a level of flexibility and customisation that’s unique to the industry.

An EMEA-wide certification program to ensure that customers' industrial networks are reliable, adaptable and able to support growing control and information needs has been introduced by Belden. The company will not only offer managers a fully Certified Industrial Network Program to support and guide the process, but also warranties and customer support.

Belden Inc. has launched two new robust entry-level switches in its Hirschmann product range. The new SPIDER II 16TX EEC and SPIDER II 16TX/2DS-S EEC switches have a high port density, thus offering a cost-effective means for implementing industrial Ethernet technology. Both SPIDER switches can be used to implement flexible networking solutions for a wide range of industries, including automation, discrete manufacturing and transportation

Belden has introduced the latest version of its WLAN firmware to manage its line of OpenBAT industrial wireless devices, The Hirschmann HiLCOS 8.9 is the first industrial wireless application of integrated Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) technology, an industry standard that enables systems to overcome network failures without affecting data transmission.

Running on smart phones or tablets, the HiMobile app from Belden's Hirschmann product portfolio improves network availability by allowing users to access status information about switches from almost anywhere. This enables administrators to respond immediately to error messages even when they do not have access to a PC.

A range of existing industrial Ethernet products has been extended with the introduction of the GECKO 4TX switch. The switch, from Belden, creates a new product category by combining the advantages of fully-managed switches with the benefits of fast and simple deployment.

Designed for the passenger railway market in the EMEA region, the RailTuff BE43802 cable has been launched by Belden. The Cat 7 Ethernet data cable has a transmission performance of 10 Gbps, allowing the integration of multiple on board applications; effectively making cable installations future proof.

At this year's Hanover Fair, April 7-11, Belden will showcase its range of world-class networking, cabling and connectivity solutions for mission critical applications in alternative energy, safe railway transport systems and reliable energy-efficient data centre management, as well as solutions for wireless networking and connectivity.

Providing extensive redundancy and security functions for high network availability and data security, Belden has released the HiOS operating system release 3.0. Ensuring efficient production processes, HiOS 3.0 extends the scope of applications for switches, particularly in the energy, automotive and transportation industries.