What is the industrial switch?

There is not fundamentally different from the regular network in data link layer, network layer, protocol layer and so on, but in view of the real-time needs of industrial control, Industrial Switch solves the technical problems of real-time communication , network security, and explosion-proof technology, and adopts some measures suitable for industrial environment, such as waterproof, anti-vibration.It is like the difference between a PC and an IPC.

The industrial switch is designed to connect devices in adverse weather conditions and environments. Industrial switch usually features a wide operating temperature of -40°C to 75°C, a protection rating of no less than IP30, and supports standard and proprietary ring redundancy protocols. Industrial switches are built to exceed the specifications of regular switches with industrial safety certification and approval for hazardous locations, making them ideal for use at sites with harsh environmental conditions. Therefore, industrial switches can be widely used in industrial production scenarios with severe conditions.

Industrial switches are available in unmanaged and managed types. Unmanaged switches will provide power and network connectivity and a limited amount of packet filtering, this type works well for simple, low-priority networks. Managed industrial poe switches are appropriate for high-priority or complex networks that require close monitoring, troubleshooting, and advanced management features. Industrial Ethernet switches provide durable and reliable power and connectivity to networks in a variety of environments.