Lumberg Automation BEETLE Lite SPE managed switch

Belden has launched the BEETLE Lite single-pair Ethernet (SPE) managed switch from Lumberg Automation. The BEETLE switch is designed to help reduce network complexity by deploying thinner, lighter SPE cables that provide connectivity via a single pair of wires rather than the two or four pairs required by standard Ethernet.

As digital transformation accelerates, companies need to connect more devices and transmit more real-time data while simplifying network infrastructure where possible. With Power over Data Line (PoDL), IP40 protection and low power consumption, the BEETLE Lite managed switch provides SPE connectivity for a future-ready network.

The BEETLE Lite managed switch provides Ethernet for up to at least 1 km, meeting the 10BASE-T1L standard for long-distance Ethernet. Supporting Ethernet transmission via a single wire pair that is lighter and more compact than traditional Ethernet cables reduces network complexity, and sensors and actuators can be directly integrated into the network without the need for an additional gateway.