Omnitron Industrial Ethernet Switches are a range of high-performance, ruggedized switches designed for demanding industrial environments. These industrial switches offer a wide range of features, including:
Rugged and reliable construction: Omnitron Industrial Ethernet Switches are crafted to endure extreme industrial environments. They are IP40-rated for dust and moisture protection and can operate within a temperature range spanning from -40°C to 75°C (- 40°F to 167°F).
Fast and reliable connectivity: Omnitron Industrial Ethernet Switches provide high-speed Ethernet connectivity up to 10Gbps. They support various network protocols, including VLAN, QoS, and Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP).
Power over Ethernet (PoE): Omnitron Industrial Ethernet Switches support PoE to power connected devices such as IP cameras, wireless access points, and industrial controllers.
Flexible deployment options: Omnitron Industrial Ethernet Switches are available in various form factors, including wall-mount, rack-mount, and DIN-rail mounting. They can be managed remotely using a web interface, Telnet, SSH, SNMP, or serial console.
Two 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G copper PoE++ user ports. Two 10/100/1000 copper PoE++ user ports. 1G/10 SFP/SFP+ transceiver uplink or 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G RJ-45 uplink
Two 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G copper PoE+ user ports. Two 10/100/1000 copper PoE+ user ports. 1G/10 SFP/SFP+ transceiver uplink or 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G RJ-45 uplink
Two 10/100/1000 copper or Gigabit fiber uplink ports
Unmanaged
4 × PoE++
1G
How Industrial Ethernet Switch Works?
Industrial Ethernet switches operate on the principles of packet switching, which is a method of data transmission that breaks up data into small packets and forwards them to their destination through the most efficient path. This contrasts with traditional Ethernet hub setups, where all devices on the network share the same bandwidth, leading to congestion and performance issues.
When a device connected to the industrial switch sends data, the switch's MAC address filtering mechanism analyzes the data packet's destination MAC address. This unique identifier is assigned to each device on the network, allowing the switch to determine which port to forward the packet to. Once the destination port is identified, the switch replicates the packet and sends it to the appropriate device.
Common applications for Omnitron Industrial Ethernet Switches include:
Industrial automation: Omnitron Industrial Ethernet Switches are used to connect industrial devices such as PLCs, HMIs, and motor drives.
Manufacturing automation: Omnitron Industrial Ethernet Switches are used to connect manufacturing equipment such as robots, conveyor belts, and CNC machines.
Utility networks: Omnitron Industrial Ethernet Switches are used to connect smart grid devices such as meters, sensors, and control systems.
Transportation networks: Omnitron Industrial Ethernet Switches are used to connect railway signaling systems, intelligent intersections, smart parking, traffic management systems, and passenger information displays.
Security networks: Omnitron’s Industrial Ethernet PoE switches provide connectivity and PoE power to IP surveillance cameras in a variety of outdoor settings.
Wireless networks: Omnitron Industrial PoE switches provide reliable connectivity to WiFi access points, small cells and other PoE-powered IoT devices
Dual Device Mode Application
Omnitron industrial switches support Dual Device mode, an advanced feature that enables the switch to operate as two independent and isolated Ethernet switches. This is useful when two distinct network domains share a single network distribution location.
The application below demonstrates a scenario where the quality control and manufacturing networks share a single hub distribution location. Using the two uplinks and the Dual Switch mode facilitates using a single industrial switch driving the Quality Control and the Manufacturing devices while maintaining isolation between the networks.
Daisy-Chain and Ring Topology Network Application
This application demonstrates the daisy chaining and ring capabilities of the industrial switches. In this application, each RuggedNet switch establishes a connection with its neighboring switches through its uplink ports, eventually closing the ring. The RuggedNet industrial switches provide connectivity between the workstations and the router.
This network architecture, combined with ring protection protocols such as Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) or Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), facilitates a highly resilient network required in mission-critical applications.
Omnitron Managed Industrial Ethernet Switches
RuggedNet managed Ethernet and PoE switches have a built-in web interface that can be viewed through most web browsers.
Omnitron’s Ethernet and PoE switches can be remotely configured using the IP-based web management interface. The IP-based web management can be accessed through any of the Ethernet RJ-45 or uplink ports and facilitates the configuration and real-time operation monitoring of each port.
The web management software provides intuitive and easy-to navigate menu options, and assists network managers with:
Remote Configuration and Monitoring
Detailed PoE Port Status
Smart PD alive heartbeat check
Individual port PoE power reset
PoE power scheduling for security and energy saving
Text and Email Notifications
Easy firmware updates
Conclusion
Omnitron Industrial Ethernet Switches offer a compelling combination of reliability, cost-effectiveness, and ease of management, making them the perfect option for demanding industrial environments. Their rugged construction, extended lifespan, and user-friendly management features ensure uninterrupted network connectivity, contributing to greater efficiency and profitability for businesses across various industries. If you are looking for a high-performance, ruggedized Ethernet switch for your industrial network, consider Omnitron Industrial Ethernet Switches. Call us now to get pre-sale support.