The Necessity of Selecting Industrial Ethernet Switches

Industrial Ethernet switches in industrial grade design generally meet the following requirements: industrial wide temperature design, 4-level electromagnetic compatibility design, redundant AC/DC power input, and PCB boards generally undergo "three prevention" treatment. The environment on industrial sites is more harsh than ordinary environments, at least in terms of vibration, humidity, and temperature.

Ordinary switches do not have the ability to withstand various situations that occur in industrial environments in their design. Ordinary switches cannot work in such harsh environments for long periods of time and are prone to malfunctions, which increases maintenance costs. It is generally not recommended to use commercial switches in industrial environments, In order to enable the switch to be used in this harsh environment, it is necessary to produce switches that can adapt to this environment. The reliability of Industrial Switches includes power failure, port interruption, relay output alarm, redundant dual DC power input, active circuit protection, overvoltage and undervoltage automatic circuit breaker protection.

Specifically, industrial Ethernet switches are switches designed specifically for industrial applications, which have the following advantages compared to traditional commercial Ethernet switches:

Anti interference ability: In industrial field environments, there are many sources of electromagnetic interference, which may interfere with Ethernet transmission and cause communication failures. Industrial Ethernet switches can ensure anti-interference ability and stable data transmission through technologies such as suppression, filtering, and shielding.

Waterproof, dustproof, high-temperature resistant, and vibration resistant: Industrial Ethernet switches are made of industrial grade materials and processes, which can protect against dust, prevent liquid infiltration, and interference with high temperature, humidity, and vibration to the environment, ensuring normal operation of equipment in harsh industrial environments.

High reliability: Due to the diverse dynamic changes in the industrial environment, the reliability of traditional commercial Ethernet switches cannot meet the demanding requirements of industrial sites. The industrial Ethernet switch has multiple guarantee technologies such as self recovery, link backup, and redundant power supply, which can achieve self recovery in case of equipment failure and ensure the reliability of network connection.

Management and Security: Industrial Ethernet switches have characteristics such as visibility and security, which can manage and control industrial networks in real-time and accurately. At the same time, they can ensure the security of data transmission, prevent unauthorized access and detention, effectively prevent and respond to malicious attacks, and improve network security.

The industrial field requires privacy and equipment cannot be changed arbitrarily. The industrial Ethernet switch ingredients and components adopt industrial grade solutions, with high reliability and a lifespan of over 10 years. A regular switch has a lifespan of 3-5 years.

In summary, in response to the real-time requirements of industrial control, industrial Ethernet switches solve technical problems such as communication real-time, network security, intrinsic safety, and safety explosion-proof technology. They have advantages in reliability, stability, and safety in industrial environments. Therefore, choosing industrial Ethernet switches in the industrial field can better ensure the communication stability of industrial networks and the normal operation of industrial equipment.