The unmanaged Ethernet switch impresses with its lightweight yet robust design. Thanks to its ultra-compact and space-saving design, it is also suitable for control cabinets with limited space, such as those found on extensive conveyor belt systems in the field.

One of the most important functions of a managed PROFINET switch is the prioritisation of PROFINET telegram traffic in the machine network. You can integrate the switch into your automation environment as usual using a GSDML file.

The Helmholz "FLEXtra SLIM SPE-Switch, unmanaged, 6-Port" enables the data exchange of up to 4 SPE Ethernet devices with 10 Mbit and 2 Ethernet devices via RJ45 with up to 1000 MBit. It operates as an unmanaged switch between all connections. Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) enables the transmission of data via Ethernet with only one twisted pair of wires. Transmission rates of 10 Mb/s to 1 GBit/s are currently possible. Conventional Ethernet technology, as used in industrial applications, requires two or four cable pairs. The two-wire design of Single Pair Ethernet cables therefore significantly reduces the cabling weight compared to conventional Ethernet cables.

With its very compact design the unmanaged Ethernet-Switch can be used for a wide range of industrial applications and convinces with its light but robust design.

One of the most important functions of a managed PROFINET switch is the prioritisation of PROFINET telegram traffic in the machine network. You can integrate the switch into your automation environment as usual using a GSDML file. 

The FLEXtra STAGE PROFINET-Switch connects the control world with PROFINET according to Conformance Class B and the IT world with up to 1 Gbit Ethernet.

Thanks to its high IP67 protection class and temperature range from -40 °C to +75 °C, the FLEXtra IP67 unmanaged Ethernet-Switch is ideal for use in rough industrial environments.

The managed PROFINET-Switch supports PROFINET according to Conformance Class B and offers transmission security through ring redundancy as an MRP client.

The Helmholz plug-in transceivers according to the SFP standard enable the connection of fiber optic cables to the FLEXtra switches with FO ports. The SFP modules support an Ethernet transmission rate of 1 Gbit/s. The SFP transceiver modules should always be installed in pairs with a technically suitable fiber optic cable. The SFP modules are available in versions for single and multimode fiber optic cables. The SFP modules are designed for fiber optic cables with LC connectors.