Managed switches from Murrelektronik

In this article, PIF spoke to Murrelektronik about their range of managed switches, including the Profinet managed switch. With in the cabinet and in the field variants available, Murrelektronik managed switches are reliable internet based remote access solutions that are suitable for a diverse range of applications across many industries.

Managed switches from Murrelektronik

Murrelektronik’s remote access managed switches are available in both IP20 and IP67 versions, as part of their TREE series. Designed for fast data communication and networking, Murrelektronik’s managed switches come with a wide array of advantages. Not only do they offer management and diagnostic functionality, they also highlight troubleshooting requirements efficiently using their easy to use topology, which in turn reduces downtime and saves money.

Murrelektronik’s managed switch range includes the DIN rail mounted TREE M-4TX 4 and TREE M-6TX 6, with 4 and 6 RJ45 ports respectively and the field mounting TREE M-5TX IP67 with 5 M12 D-coded ports. Each one of these managed switches is configurable with Ethernet, Profinet, and Ethernet-IP.

The TREE M-5TX IP67 managed switch is designed for harsh industrial environments and is manufactured fully encapsulated with water and dust ingress tight M12 connections.

The main advantage of Murrelektronik’s managed switches is their open Virtual Private Network (VPN), which allows for reliable remote access to both the machine and system. Further advantages include the secure HTTPS web server and the link layer discovery protocol (LLDP) topology management.

Functionality includes:

• RSTP - Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
• LLDP - Link Layer Discovery Protocol
• DCP - Dynamic Configuration Protocol
• NTP - Network Time Protocol

Profinet managed switches

Murrelektronik’s Profinet Managed switches also include variants for in-panel and field mounting applications. Profinet incorporation within the switch offers the user many advantages, including:

• Saving time during startup due to Profinet incorporation – saving time and money.
• Simple device replacement through the neighbour discovery of defective participants and automated programming – saving time and reducing frustration.
• More space in the control panel by using the IP67 variant – minimising control panel size.
• More reliability in troubleshooting by using reliable HTTPS server and password protected administration.

The robust Profinet IP67 managed switch is designed for harsh industrial environments and is manufactured fully encapsulated with water and dust ingress tight M12 connections.

For flawless Profinet networking in the industrial environment, choose the Profinet managed switch range from Murrelektronik. Contact Murrelektronik today for more information about their range of managed switches.