The Hirschmann brand represents experience and expertise in automation technology, developed since pioneering the development of Ethernet as a common standard for industry networks. Today, Hirschmann products will ensure hassle-free and secure data communication under the toughest conditions. The high transmission speeds and large bandwidths ensure the fastest possible processing of large amounts of data.
Key benefits include:
- Central switch and network management software allows for the integration of network monitoring and reporting to SCADA systems.
- Factory settings can be preset to exact customer specifications for instant plug and play.
- Switches can be tailored to match customer needs with number and type of ports, port speeds (10 MBps to 10 Gbps), industry and environmental approval ratings, etc.
- Hirschmann provides several options for device replacement which help lower the Mean Time to Replace (MTTR).
- Industrial profiles in the switch management allow for seamless integration into Siemens or Rockwell control software.
- Standard intuitive interfaces provide the same look-and-feel to all Hirschmann hardware for intuitive and simplified operation.
The Hirschmann Industrial Ethernet line includes the products listed below by application. A descriptive overview of each product follows.
Ruggedized Switches and Backbone Switches
Series of modular rack-mount switches for control room and extreme environmental applications- MACH1000 is rated -40°C to +85°C with up to 24 ports (in any combination of copper/fiber) and two RJ45/SFP Gigabit combo ports
- MACH4000 is rated more for control room applications, with quad-redundant fans, 48 copper/fiber ports and Ethernet speeds up to 10 Gigabit
- The MACH4000 features hot-swappable media modules, permitting limitless copper/fiber port densities and Layer 3 capability
For Control Room application and office environments - Low purchasing costs
- High quality and long lifecycle
- Available as fix port version or as modular workgroup switches - variable SFP modules
- GE integration
- Workgroups with variable number of participants (up to 8 or 24 participants)
- Temperature range of 0°C to +50°C
- Redundant power supply variants
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Broad line of compact and modular switches with Ethernet port densities ranging from 4 to 28 ports - Both the modular MS and compact RS series of OpenRail switches feature speeds up to 1 Gigabit
- Modular MS line of managed Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches features hot-swappable media modules, permitting limitless copper/fiber port densities
- Compact RS Line of managed and unmanaged Layer 2 switches provides high port-density into a small footprint
- Class 1 Div 2 rated, redundant media/ring, redundant power inputs, DIN rail mount
- Extensive security options and alarming ensure network integrity
Broad line of IP67 (waterproof) switches with Ethernet port densities ranging from 5 to 24 ports - Environmental seal is achieved using a 4-pin D-code M12 Ethernet connector, eliminating the need for additional covers and housings
- Switches are available in managed and unmanaged, with extensive security options and alarming to ensure network integrity
- Redundant media/ring, redundant power inputs, DIN rail mount
Robust Fast/Gigabit Ethernet DIN Rail Switches
Managed switches are offered in Fast (RSR 20) and Gigabit Ethernet versions (RSR 30). - Designed for extremely high demands with regard to shock and vibration resistance, as well as electromagnetic compatibility
- Variants from the simple 8TX up to the 10 port fiber option version
- Up to 3 Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Provide maximum reliability even with temperatures fluctuating between -40°C and 85°C
- Provide a robust complete solution, especially in combination with the MACH1000 switch
Provides reliability at an economical price- All copper/RJ45 ports are 10/100 auto-negotiating and auto-crossing; will work with either patch or cross-over cables
- Fiber ports are all 100 Mbps and available in multimode and single-mode (SC connector), 100 Mbps versions are also available with either SC or ST sockets
- Rated 0 to +60°C or -40°C to +70°C with a 24V DC power input via pluggable terminal block
Modular Industrial Switches (Layer 2/3)
PowerMICE modular switches are powerful and feature-rich- Maximum 24x 10/100 ports + 4x Gigabit ports (any copper/fiber mix) for a total of 28 ports
- Gigabit ports are 10/100/1000 RJ45 with SFP slots
High speed VPN, firewall, routing and anti-virus solution all in One Package - All security functions integrated into the self-contained independent platform, eliminating the need to reconfigure the system being protected or install additional drivers of software
- Various media connection options (fiber and/or RJ45); maximum data throughput via encrypted high speed VPN (100 tunnels); 1:1 NAT; Stateful/Firewall
Complete line of 802.11 a/b/g/h/i/n access points, clients, related antennas and accessories - Wireless devices have dual radios (5 GHz and 2.4 GHz) and meshing capabilities
- Extensive security options and alarming ensure network integrity
- Available as DIN rail mount or IP67 with option for ATEX Zone 2 (IEC-60079 ZONE 2, GAS GROUP IIC)
- Redundant meshing, redundant power inputs and alarming
HiVision: Ideally suited for the commissioning and maintenance of larger networks - Industrial HiVision: Ideally suited for the auditing and monitoring network connections and throughputs
- Permits users to have real-time control and feedback with/from multiple switches
- Faults/network status clearly displayed via an interactive GUI
- Provides wide variety of network statistics, including bandwidth utilization and traffic levels
- Industrial Profiles: Switch management within EtherNet/IP and PROFINET
- Industrial Profiles are available for OpenRail, MACH and OCTOPUS
- The functionality provides an almost seamless integration between Hirschmann’s managed switches and either EtherNet/IP (Allen-Bradley) or PROFINET (Siemens) platforms
Broad line of Ethernet, Profibus, Modbus, Modbus Plus, Geniusbus, WorldFIP, EIA-485 and RS232 media converters - Class 1 Div 2 rated, redundant media/ring, redundant power inputs, alarming and DIN rail mount
Industrial Ethernet Media Cordsets (NEW)
PVC, CAT 5e, 24 AWG Unshielded – Bonded-Pair- TPE, CAT 5e, 24 AWG Unshielded – Bonded-Pair
- TPE, High-Flex, CAT 5e, 24 AWG, Unshielded – Bonded-Pair
- Configurations: RJ45 to RJ45, M12(Male) to RJ45, M12(Male) to M12(Male), RJ45 to M12(Female) Panel-Mount Receptacle
- M12 Connectors are D-Coded for Ethernet/IP and PROFInet applications
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- Product and Network Testing
- Technical Support
- Training
- Consultation and Design
- Audit
- Commissioning
Free Literature Downloads:
- Catalog – Leading Networking Solutions for Industrial and Mission Critical Applications
- New Product Bulletin –Industrial Ethernet Media Solutions
- Brochure – The Hirschmann by Belden Brand of Industrial Ethernet Media Solutions
- Brochure - Industrial Networking Product Overview
- Networking Device Matrix
White Paper & Application Briefs: (Register to Receive Downloads)
- How to Build a Robust Industrial Ethernet Infrastructure
- Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Basics
- Precision Clock Synchronization
- Networking Interoperability in a PROFInet
- Future Industrial Wireless Concepts – Based on Thin Access Points
- Security Concepts based on EAGLE system
- HiPER Ring vs. RSTP – Redundancy Process with Hirschmann Switches
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