Weidmuller unmanaged ethernet switches

Weidmuller has released a range of high-performance, unmanaged industrial ethernet equipment. The 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 a heatsink, eliminating the need for fans and case venting. This provides IP40 protection and stops any foreign objects from penetrating the device and causing failures. They have been built to withstand a wide operating temperature up to 85°C as well as high vibration and to deliver high EMC protection.

The plug-and-play switches all come standard with a universal low-voltage power supply of 18-72 VDC/13-50 VAC.

The gigabit switch 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 multimode fibre port is required, users can insert up to two plug-in fibre outlets to convert two gigabit RJ45 ports into 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. These are available in 5- or 8-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. The IES20 models also have an operating temperature range of -40 to 85°C.