Weidmuller unmanaged industrial ethernet switches and media converters

Weidmüller has released a range of unmanaged industrial ethernet switches and media converters specifically for harsh environments.

The ethernet range includes a choice of fast ethernet or gigabit unmanaged switches and 10/100 media converters.

All switches are housed in robust metal casings, which act as heatsinks, eliminating the need for fans and case venting. This delivers IP40 protection and stops any foreign objects from penetrating the device.

To ensure the switches are always operational in harsh and extreme environments, they have been created to withstand an operating temperature up to 85°C as well as high vibration and good EMC protection.

The plug and play devices are all supplied with a universal low voltage of 18-72 VDC/13-50 VAC.

The gigabit range incorporates a choice of combination ports. Users can choose between five or eight RJ45 ports or a gigabit switch with six RJ45 ports and two combination ports, totalling eight RJ45 outlets. If a single or multi-mode fibre port is required, users can insert up to two plug-in fibre outlets to convert two gigabit RJ45 ports into two fibre ports. The gigabit range has an operating temperature of -40 to 85°C.

Other models available include the entry-level IES10 fast ethernet range, available in five or eight port switches with a single universal power supply. The IES20 fast ethernet range includes both copper and fibre ports and a dual universal power supply and has an operating temperature range of -40 to 85°C.