Industrial Ethernet switches and media converters

April 23, 2008

Weidmuller has introduced its WAVELine series of Class 1, Division 2 approved unmanaged industrial Ethernet switches and media converters, housed in compact housings for increased design and installation flexibility. They enable users to quickly and easily establish a simple link between field devices and their Ethernet network.

Designed as compact plug-and-play modules, the series allows users to quickly create industrial Ethernet networks because no configuration or set up is required. The switches feature housings of only 22.5 or 45 mm wide, making them the slimmest units available. Several new port configurations comprised of both RJ45 copper and fiber-optic connections provide end users great application flexibly. The media converters are available in multi-mode and single-mode versions and can be switched between half duplex and full duplex by use of a small switch, making them ideal for use in demanding real-time applications. In addition, they feature Auto Link detection, which monitors the link status on the I/O ports.
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