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Industrial Ethernet Product Highlights
Industrial Ethernet
Rugged power supply for PoE
The Ruggedcom RPS2410 is a rugged power supply that can supply up to 600 W of PoE power, and it is designed to power the utilitygrade RST2228P 19-inch rackmount layer 2 Ethernet switch with 10 Gbps uplinks. This pair makes for a versatile, high-power, high bandwidth networking solution for physical security, access control, wireless connectivity, smart signage, lighting, and other data intensive PoE applications.
Users can connect a maximum of three Ruggedcom RPS2410 power supplies in parallel for redundant operation or to provide up to 1560 W of PoE power. It supplies sufficient power to prevent under-powering and overloading, improving the safety and reliability of the entire network. The Ruggedcom RST2228P can support up to 24 PoE ports, as per the IEEE 802.3bt standard, delivering a maximum of 60 W/port. The high port density of the RST2228P provides PoE power management and connectivity to a large number of end devices such as pan-tiltzoom (PTZ) cameras, wireless radio access points, VoIP phones, sensors, key-less access terminals, etc.
While PoE is capable of direct linking with every device, the right solution involves factors such as data, power and cost. Many end devices in industrial applications have a very simple data interface.
Moreover, for most edge devices the final link will continue to be serial. The task of equipping these simple edge devices with the right processing power to connect direct to the Ethernet, plus the expense of needing a separate port for each of them, makes PoE connectivity the logical choice for industrial networks.
The Ruggedcom RPS2410 is a rugged power supply that can supply up to 600 W of PoE power.
Siemens
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TSN Ethernet switching devices
New switches feature LAN8814 PHYs to reduces= system costs while speeding time to market.
Microchip’s LAN9668x family of Ethernet switches enables a single network architecture and, combined with its new LAN8814 PHYs, reduces system cost and risk for designers while speeding time to market.
Factory automation is increasing efficiencies, from reducing handling and storage to improving throughput. Connected warehouses and other industrial ecosystems with converged IT and OT architectures rely on Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) and Ethernet for precise timing, synchronization and connectivity of devices including cameras, bar code readers, scanners and conveyors. These ecosystems require next-generation network technology to interconnect device, sensor and equipment communication.
To meet this requirement, Microchip announced the LAN9668 family of TSN switching devices delivering IEEE standardscompliant features in the industry’s first switching solution enabling lower latency data traffic flows and greater clock accuracy.
Microchip’s LAN9668-I/9MX and LAN9668-9MX devices are 8-port switches for industrial and commercial applications, respectively, outfitted with Arm Cortex-A7 central processing units, supporting TSN IEEE standards for communication. These include IEEE 1588v2 and IEEE 802.1AS-2020 for Precision Timing, IEEE 802.1Qci for per-stream filtering and policing, IEEE 802.1Qav and IEEE 802.1Qbv for Traffic Shaping and IEEE 802.1CB for Seamless Redundancy, as well as IEC-62439-2 and ODVA-DLR and IEC-611586-10 for Media Redundancy.
LAN9668 family of TSN switching devices delivers IEEE standards-compliant features and switching solution.
Microchip
More and more companies are using edge computing and exploiting the benefits of local data processing. Scalance LPE9403 local processing engine implements a variety of applications close to the process. It collects data, preprocesses it, and makes it available to other systems. Thanks to its Simatic S7-1500 design, Scalance LPE can be seamlessly integrated into automation applications.
Scalance LPE comes with a preinstalled Linux operating system (based on Debian) and is used, among other things, to distribute or analyze network information (data mirroring) right on the machine. The installed applications, which can also run simultaneously, allow predictive maintenance and detects anomalies. Additional securityrelated applications can also be implemented by installing “Zscaler Private Access” as a docker container on Scalance LPE.
SCALANCE LPE is a small and robust local processing engine with a powerful CPU. It is flexibly usable, for example, for edge applications that allow users to significantly boost the efficiency of their plants.
Possible applications includes projects such as condition monitoring of multiple devices for the purpose of predictive maintenance or anomaly detection in communications networks.
The SCALANCE LPE platform offers a compact design as well as high performance, robustness, and future viability.
Product highlights
• Supports a wide temperature range from –40°C to +60°C, redundant power supply, and fiber-optic connection • Implementation of edge and cloud applications • Low maintenance with no internal battery
Siemens
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Edge high-end applications
Industrial computer offers low latency control, high level of determinism and connection with cloud services.
WAGO has expanded their family of Edge Devices with the introduction of the new 752-9800 Edge Computer .As modern manufacturing facilities move toward digitalization, industrial edge devices can help increase plant floor performance by leveraging powerful applications operating in Docker Containers fed with harvested plant floor information.
As an expanding technology, edge computing combines the advantages of decentralized cloud architectures with those of local network architectures. This powerful industrial computer offers low latency control, a high level of determinism and simplified north/south connection with cloud-based services.
WAGO’s new edge computer is designed for Linux users who want an industrial grade computer running their applications such as Node Red, Grafana, AI, digital twins and so much more. With a dual-core i7 Intel processor, 16GB RAM and 256GB flash, this device has the capacity to store large amounts of information as well as the flexibility to align to industrial hardware specifications.
Industrial grade computer designed for running applications such as Node Red, Grafana, AI and digital twins.
Product highlights
• 4 x ETHERNET interface for connecting to field devices and IT networks • 4 x USB interface for optional connection of a USB stick, mouse or keyboard • HDMI and display port interfaces for connecting a display • Processor: Intel® i7-7600U 2.8 GHz (max. 3.90 GHz) • Operating system: Debian Linux 10.9
WAGO
Industrial Ethernet
Distributed energy monitoring unit
GRV-R7-I1VAPM-3 offers three-phase industrial AC monitoring in a standalone edge I/O module.
Opto 22 has expanded its groov RIO edge I/O series with a new energy monitoring unit (EMU) designed to help plant managers, machine operators, and financial analysts understand electrical costs and track changes in load that might give early warning of equipment faults. Using 0.333 V, 1 V, or 5 A current transformers, groov RIO EMU measures live AC power and energy consumption from any three-, twin-, or single-phase load up to 600 V and provides 64 simultaneous field measurements and calculated values directly to analytics software, databases, and other connected systems.
For industry, a lack of visibility into energy consumption means that operational costs may be higher than necessary. Relatively simple changes and operational improvements can often reduce peak power usage, resulting in significant savings.
Measuring power draw at the machine level is an effective way to assess machine health, detect impending problems, and make timely adjustments to equipment such as motors, bearings, filter pressures, and lubrication, without instrumenting each component.
The groov RIO EMU module measures AC RMS voltage and current for up to three phases (Wye or Delta) and is rated to UL 61010-3 measurement category III. From the measured field inputs, additional values are calculated for each phase including true, reactive, and apparent power; power factor; frequency; and net energy; as well as combined totals for all phases. The small form factor allows for installation at the point of use, permitting granular measurement of electrical loads: pumps, heating/cooling systems, solar power generation, and many others.
A small form factor allows for installation at the point of use, permitting granular measurement of electrical loads.
Opto 22
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Fanless 10Gb port switch
The new fanless µMAXBES comes with 8x 1Gbit header and 2x 10Gbit fiber optic or copper ports. The device meets the high MPL standards such as long-term availability, extended temperature range, flexibility and low power consumption.
The new µMAXBES solution is a 10-port open-frame switch that includes two 10-gigabit ports with either copper or fiber. The solution is extremely compact and measures only 115 x 95 x 34 mm with a weight of 237 grams (incl. cooling plate and two SFP carrier boards). The managed switch can be used as an open frame solution or in a MIL housing with connections of your choice. The supply voltage of the device is 5V - 36VDC and consumes less than 6W in full operation. The µMAXBES can be operated at -20°C to +60°C.
The two 10Gbit ports of the µMAXBES can be equipped with SFP or copper (RJ45) and even mixed. Most Ethernet-compatible transceivers (10Gbit SFP+ and 1Gbit SFP, according to MSA) can be used for the fiber optic ports. It allows users to select the appropriate transceiver for each connection. The 10-Gbit copper ports with RJ45 support auto-crossover (Auto MSDI/ MDIX) and polarity correction. The µMAXBES comes with a powerful switch lookup engine that supports up to 1024 MAC entries with automatic learning and aging. Jumbo frames up to 10k bytes are supported
As a managed switch, the product offers access to settings to configure functions such as: Quality of Service, VLAN, Rapid Spanning Tree and much more. To customize these, MPL provides an easy-to-use web interface.
The two 10Gbit ports of the µMAXBES can be equipped with SFP or copper (RJ45) and even mixed.
MPL AG
Cisco is expanding its Catalyst 9000 portfolio to bring enterprise-grade capabilities to industrial environments (utilities, roadways, oil & gas) with a unified solution for IT/OT.
Operational connectivity is growing exponentially as industries take on challenges like transitioning to cleaner power sources, enhancing electric grid reliability, and improving transportation safety. As edge connectivity expands, industrial networks need to be scaled and secured. IT and OT teams need a unified solution with enterprise-grade capabilities like automation, segmentation and more to connect and secure the growing number of industrial devices.
The new Catalyst IE9300 offers the broadest set of networking capabilities in one industrial switch. Based on the powerful Cisco UADP ASIC, the Catalyst IE9300 is a unified solution for IT/OT to automate network operations, bring Zero Trust security to operational spaces and more; providing next-level visibility, security and scale to create the foundation for industrial networks for years to come.
Cisco announced an expansion of the Cisco Catalyst 9000 portfolio, based on the powerful Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC silicon, to bring more enterprise-grade switching capabilities to the industrial edge for industries operating in harsh environments and supporting critical infrastructure like utilities, oil and gas, roadways, and rail.
Operational connectivity is growing exponentially as organizations seek to improve efficiencies, safety, and support hybrid work. As the operational world evolves, IT expertise is required to scale and secure the network as operational technology (OT) systems are brought onto the corporate networks.
As edge connectivity expands, industrial networks need to be scaled and secured.
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ix Industrial PROFINET interface
The ix Industrial connector has been specified as a new PROFINET Interface by PNO.
The ix Industrial connector series has been specified as a new standard interface connector for Ethernet applications by PROFINET (Process Field Network).
The PROFIBUS User Organisation (PNO) released a new PROFINET Cabling and Interconnection Technology – Guideline for PROFINET Version 5.0 which specifies the ix Industrial as a new standard interface connector for Ethernet applications. As a result the guideline provides PROFINET users with definitive universal regulations for industrial cabling in Industrial equipment, systems and plants.
This benefits manufacturers of Industrial applications that comply with PROFINET standards to develop smaller yet higher performing devices. The ix Industrial series reduces functional space by up to 75% and footprint by two-thirds compared to RJ45 solutions. Supporting CAT5e (1Gbps) and CAT6A (10Gbps) cabling, the ix Industrial Series I/O connector features an optimized EMI/ESD shielding design for safe and secure data transmission up to 10Gbps.
The ix Industrial series is compliant with the standard IEC 61076-3-124. The range feature receptacles and plugs with two keying codes, differentiating Ethernet according to IEEE 802.3 from other applications.
There are three receptacle types available within the variations. The upright right angle type can be mounted in parallel with a pitch distance of only 10 mm to save space. The vertical type allows the mating plug to be mated from the top giving design flexibility.
Multi-purpose small-sized I/O connector for industrial machinery conforms to IEC Standard IEC 61076-3-124.
