Belden’s New, Customized PoE+ Switch Extends Power Sourcing Capabilities for Harsh Industrial Environments
Hirschmann OCTOPUS Gigabit Switch Offers Power over Ethernet Functionalities to Optimize Both Power and Space
St. Louis, Missouri – April 7, 2016 – Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, introduces its latest addition to the OCTOPUS family from Hirschmann – the OCTOPUS OS24/34 switch. With new Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) functionalities, system engineers no longer need additional cabling to supply power to end devices, and can connect devices directly to the switch.
“The trend toward Power over Ethernet is raising the standards for Ethernet devices,” said Rolf-Dieter Sommer, product manager at Hirschmann. “To keep pace with these increased data demands, our product series now delivers greater, more reliable power while reducing space and weight, which optimizes power budgets for system engineers working in harsh, industrial settings.”
The open ordering system allows for tailor-made PoE+ switches to meet specific application requirements, giving customers options for fiber or copper ports, port counts up to 28 and power supply for multiple input voltage ranges, from 24 to 110 Volt Direct Current (VDC) and 100 to 230 Volt Alternating Current (VAC). With IP65 and IP67 ratings, the switch meets the requirements of routing functions in waterproof and dust-tight housings for mounting outside of cabinets, and operates at temperatures ranging from -40° C to +70° C.
These features make the OCTOPUS OS24/34 well-equipped for transportation, automotive, machine building and manufacturing environments, including onboard train networks, passenger information systems in train stations, conveyer systems and traffic surveillance on highways and bridges and in tunnels.
The new OCTOPUS OS24/34 meets market specific regulations, including EN 50155 for operating conditions in railway vehicles, EN 50121-4 for railway lines, EN 45545 for trains, GL for ships and e1 for use in road vehicles.
For more information on the OCTOPUS portfolio, visit: www.hirschmann.com/en/Hirschmann_Produkte/Industrial_Ethernet/news/OCTOPUS_OS24-34_PoE/index.phtml.
An early innovator in industrial Ethernet, Belden knows Industrial IT and is delivering the next generation of industrial networking solutions. Its global brands – Hirschmann, GarrettCom and Tofino Security – are leading the way in the adoption of industrial Ethernet.
With a purpose-built portfolio, Belden’s wired, wireless and embedded products deliver the highest confidence of reliability, availability and security. In addition, excellent warranties and dedicated customer support minimize downtime, protect critical infrastructure and provide peace of mind.
About Belden
Belden Inc., a global leader in high quality, end-to-end signal transmission solutions, delivers a comprehensive product portfolio designed to meet the mission-critical network infrastructure needs of industrial, enterprise and broadcast markets. With innovative solutions targeted at reliable and secure transmission of rapidly growing amounts of data, audio and video needed for today’s applications, Belden is at the center of the global transformation to a connected world. Founded in 1902, the company is headquartered in St. Louis and has manufacturing capabilities in North and South America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit us at www.belden.com.
For more information, contact:
Profitek Industrial Communications
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