Industrial switches are high-efficiency local area networks (LANs) and are an important component of modern industrial automation production systems. Whether it's sensor data transmission or production equipment control, switches are essential for forming the basic control network. Industrial Ethernet switches are specifically designed to meet the flexible and diverse needs of industrial applications, providing a cost-effective industrial Ethernet communication solution.
To address the real-time requirements of industrial control, Industrial Ethernet solves technical problems such as real-time communication, network security, intrinsic safety, and explosion-proof technology. It also adopts some measures suitable for industrial environments, such as waterproofing and vibration resistance. At its core, it is not fundamentally different from commercial Ethernet, just like the difference between a PC and an industrial control computer.
Compared to ordinary switches, industrial switches need to address numerous issues such as openness, real-time performance, synchronization, reliability, interference resistance, and security. This is where industrial automation vendors differ from ordinary IT vendors in bringing greater value to industrial users. Traditional switches were not designed for industrial applications and did not consider the adaptability requirements of industrial environments. Industrial environments are characterized by harsh conditions such as machinery, climate, and dust, thus placing higher demands on the industrial reliability of equipment, and in some high-risk applications, even extremely demanding requirements.
To address the challenge of ensuring stable network operation under extreme conditions in industrial applications, we have introduced DIN rail hubs and industrial switches that are mounted on standard DIN rails and feature redundant power supplies.
Industrial switch products must have the following characteristics:
1. Redundant power input to prevent single power supply failure.
2. Ring topology provides redundant paths.
3. Built-in high-quality and highly reliable components ensure a longer mean time between failures (MTBF).
4. It can be applied to temperatures exceeding the standard, such as -40℃ to 75℃.
5. Sturdy and durable casing with good temperature resistance.
6. Comply with industry standards (CEFCCUL, etc.) and pass rigorous tests such as impact, drop and vibration.
