Ethernet solutions parade at SPS/IPC/Drives

12th October 2014

Belden

Mick Elliott

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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.

The Hirschmann Embedded Ethernet EESX20 and EESX30 switches provide powerful managed gigabit switch capability for automation equipment. They offer a cost-effective solution for integrating powerful gigabit switch technology into automation equipment and make it possible to add state-of-the-art switch technology to existing automation equipment.

From Lumberg comes a new Quick Connect feature for EtherNet/IP Rugged I/O Modules in the LioN-R series so they can quickly and efficiently power up and join an EtherNet/IP network after a tool exchange on a robot has been performed. This reduces the time it takes for the automatic tool changers (ATCs) found on modern robots to exchange tools and switch out the task the robot performs.

Belden will also be showing New Lumberg Automation Field Attachable M12 Connectors (RSCIS 4D/9) for EtherNet/IP and PROFINET applications. These field attachable connectors are ideally suited for EtherNet/IP and PROFINET applications and work with all Hirschmann OCTOPUS switches. RSCIS 4D/9 connectors are designed specifically for machine building and material handling industries.

The Rail approved BRSCIS 4D/9 connector version is ideal for rolling stock applications, where vibrations and inflammability pose constant challenges – specifically for supervision, security and media systems.

Belden’s comprehensive DataTuff Industrial Ethernet cable and connectivity range are aimed at industrial Ethernet applications. Specifiers can choose from products suitable for indoor and outdoor applications, for use underground, and for other harsh conditions. Cordsets come with RJ45 and M12 connectors, and IP20, IP67 and IP68 protection. A new IE cable selector guide is available now.

The MSP30-X Modular Ethernet Gigabit Switches are designed for extreme applications such as applications under continuous 4G vibration strain and extensive heat conditions.

In order to fulfill the requirements of demanding conditions Belden redesigned their high performance new generation Hirschmann brand MSP30 Gigabit switch.

The new OCTOPUS IP67 Gigabit-ETHERNET switch was designed specifically for demanding applications in transportation and advanced manufacturing, which require routing functions in waterproof and dust tight housings for mounting outside of cabinets. It comes with integrated PoE power supplies for various input voltage ranges and has four Gigabit ports. The software now includes layer 3 functions and overall, OCTOPUS devices offer an outstanding cost performance ratio.