Design for Industry

Material Handling

Ethernet switch can easily fit next to a power supply, contactor, or relay. Power over Ethernet (PoE, PoE+, PoE++) is available on most to uncomplicate the connection of cameras and other components. In addition to multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports, industrial switches also o er SFP slots for fiber optic connections. Fiber is impervious to electronic noise, so the SFP slots may be useful in running long-distance communications between the robot and a remote higher-level controller. While the industrial switch’s remaining Ethernet ports are able to collect data from various components in the robotic cell.

These Ethernet switches are built industrial-grade to withstand harsh manufacturing environments. They are housed in sturdy IP30-rated metal cases and can be trusted to handle high levels of vibration, electronic interference, and wide temperature swings. DW

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(Source: Hanry Martel, Field Application Engineer, Antaira Technologies)