Automation technology
Industrial ethernet / Bus system
Industrial ethernet / Bus system - Reliability of network components
Industry places high demands on secure data exchange. Network connectors, patch cables, network cables and the right connection technology are important interfaces at the transition from IP20 into the IP67 environment. Network components must also ensure loss-free information exchange under strong electromagnetic influences, extreme ambient temperatures, dirt, water and vibrations.
Passive and active network components
The network technology differs between passive and active network components. Passive network components from the Stecker Express range include:
- Network cables
- Patch cables
- Network connectors
The active components include: switch, hub, router or outlet.
Network cables and network connectors
Data transmission in complex machines or systems runs via industrial communication systems. Classic fieldbus systems such as: InterBus and ProfiBus, Industrial Ethernet, Sercos, Ethernet or ProfiNet.
When realising data exchange systems and data interfaces in machinery and plants, network connectors and network cables are used. Renowned manufacturers such as Harting, Phoenix Contact, Lapp Kabel and Helukabel have developed quality products for customising connectors, which guarantee secure data transmission. Depending on the design and place of use, they are customised with or without tools.