24 Nov 2009
Belden Press Kit SPS IPS DRIVES 2009
On an exhibition area of 250m2 at this year's SPS/IPC/DRIVES, Belden will present its comprehensive expertise in data communication with products from the Belden, Lumberg Automation™ and Hirschmann™ brands designed for use in harsh industrial environments.
Innovations introduced at the fair include e.g. a complete product line of shielded twisted-pair cables offered for Ethernet and EtherNet/IP as well as Profinet, once again significantly extending the application range of this decentral I/O field bus system. For the first time, we will also show a high-voltage resistant Gigabit Ethernet switch as well as three rugged Gigabit Ethernet Workgroup switches.
Press Releases
Gigabit Uplinks from the Field to the Plant Control Level
Belden has expanded its Hirschmann™ product offering to include new IP67 rated switches in the company’s OCTOPUS family of networking devices.
At the SPS/IPC/DRIVES Show Belden will Introduce the New Low-Cost Hirschmann™ Switch with PoE
Belden has expanded the portfolio of its Hirschmann™ SPIDER products family with a low-cost switch including Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) functionality. The new low-cost HIrschmann™ switch with PoE will be introduced at SPS/IPC/DRIVES in Nürnberg, Hall 10, Stand10-120.
Belden Broadens its Product Portfolio with New Hirschmann™ BAT300 Access Point and Two WLAN Antennas – for Fast and Stable Wireless Connections in Harsh Industrial Environments
Belden is the world’s first supplier to introduce an Industrial WLAN system supporting the recently adopted IEEE 802.11n transmission standard with data transfer rates comparable to those in wired Fast Ethernet networks. The WLAN access point, which is offered in an IP40 (BAT300-Rail) and an IP65/67 (BAT300-F) version, supports the new IEEE802.11n transmission standard adopted in September 2009, providing data transfer rates of up to 300 Mbit/s.
Belden introduces new comprehensive range of copper cabling solutions for industrial Ethernet connectivity
Belden, a world leader in the development of signal transmission products for enterprise, industrial, building management, broadcast and security applications, has introduced a new and comprehensive range of copper cabling to support Industrial Ethernet and associated communication networks, including EtherNet/IP™ and Profinet. The new range offers more choice to suit specific application and cost requirements.
Low-Height Space-Saving Connector with Proven Combi-Contact
The Hirschmann™ GDMF is a new generation of valve connectors with an extremely flat design. This meets the ever growing demand for highly compact rectangular connectors.
Belden Adds RSB20 Family of Versatile Managed Basic Switches to its Portfolio of Hirschmann™ Products
Belden has launched a Hirschmann™ RSB20 family of managed basic switches to fit a wide range of applications. Contributing to overall cost efficiency, they offer high operational safety as well as high availability.
Belden Introduces New Hirschmann™ MACH1040 Gigabit Ethernet Switch
Belden has introduced a new MACH1040 Gigabit Ethernet Switch to Complement its Hirschmann™ Portfolio of Networking Products. With high-voltage resistance and flexible use, the new switch offers high operational safety and high network availability.
Belden Adds new I/O Modules to its Lumberg Automation™ LioN-Link Product Portfolio
Belden has added two new bus coupling and six new I/O modules to its range of Lumberg Automation™ LioN-Link I/O systems. These new products enable users - for the first time – to control electrical drives over Profibus, facilitate networking of intelligent sensors and actors, complete simple retrofitting or upgrading of machines, deliver safety applications and/or decentralize power supply.
New Hirschmann™ EAGLE20 v4.4 software
Belden has announced that it has released an upgrade of its Hirschmann™ EAGLE20 software. New EAGLE20 v4.4 software will be installed on all newly-bought Hirschmann™ devices, and available free of charge for existing customers.
Belden committed to Lumberg Automation™ and Hirschmann™ brand connector growth
In the run-up to SPS/IPC/Drives, Dr. Hubert Ermer, General Manager of Belden’s connector division is looking ahead to a positive future. He is responsible for Belden’s Lumberg Automation™ and Hirschmann™ connector business globally. Here he describes the new position of the Lumberg Automation™ and Hirschmann™ Connectivity brands and highlights the principal benefits for customers.
Belden underlines commitment to Hirschmann™ brand
Wolfgang Schenk, General Manager of Belden’s Industrial Ethernet Business Unit, has introduced the company’s Go-to-Market strategy for its well established Hirschmann™ brand, in particular switches, hubs and routers.
Belden Expands its Hirschmann™ Portfolio with Three New MACH100 Devices: Rugged Gigabit Ethernet Workgroup Switches
These new Gigabit Ethernet switches, characterized amongst others by fanless (passive) cooling, can be used for connecting workgroups to the backbone in production environments using twisted-pair cables as well as optical fibers. Each of the three versions, designated MACH104-20TX-F, MACH104-20TX-FR and MACH104 TX-F-4PoE, provides 20 RJ45 ports (10/100/1000 BASE-TX) as well as four combination ports (100/1000 BASE-FX) for SFP fiber optic transceivers.
Belden Expands its Hirschmann™ Product Portfolio with a New Media Module for Switches of the MICE Family: Synchronization Accuracy in the Nanoseconds Range
The new media module supports the Precision Time Protocol (PTP) according to IEEE 1588 V2 and offers a synchronization accuracy of less than 80 nanoseconds even in large, cascaded networks.
Belden Presents its Industrial Connecting Solutions in a New Overall Product Catalog
Belden has issued a new overall Industrial Connecting Solutions catalog comprising extensive information on the combined portfolio of its Lumberg Automation™ and Hirschmann™ brand connectors and system components.
Operator Consoles for Mobile Applications in Harsh Environments
The modular concept of the iSCOUT operator consoles from Hirschmann™ provides customized solutions at an optimized price/performance ratio. Specially designed for the Scalable Mobile Control System from Hirschmann™, the consoles meet the requirements of both EN ISO 13849-1 and the new European Machinery Directive. They will be available in three versions: A Monitor-Console for cost-effective solutions, with the graphical CPU integrated in the control system; a Stand-alone version with integrated graphical CPU and standard PLC communication link; and a Console with integrated PLC control as compact solution for small applications. All three new models support Ethernet and various CAN protocols. The versatility of the components and their rugged design lend the Scalable Mobile Control System – which also comprises controllers of the iFLEX series – a perfect application fit in cranes and other mobile machines.
Signal Transmission Solutions and Products
Belden’s new Signal Transmission Solutions and Products catalog illustrates the company’s competence in the field of data transmission for various different application areas.
Reader enquiries
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Notes for editors
About Belden
Belden designs, manufactures and markets signal transmission solutions, including cables, connectors and I/O modules as well as network devices and control, load sensing and load moment limitation systems designed for safety-critical applications ranging from industrial automation to data centers, broadcast studios and the aviation and aerospace industry. The company focuses on segments of the worldwide cable and automation markets that require both highly specialized and readily available products. With manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia, Belden has recorded a total revenue of USD 2 billion for the fiscal year 2008.
Together with its brands Hirschmann™ and Lumberg Automation™, Belden offers an extensive and highly specialized product portfolio covering the full range of data communications – from the information and control levels down to the field level. The company has more than 15 offices throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with manufacturing facilities in Czech Republic, Germany, the Netherlands, UK, Denmark, Italy and Hungary.
For more information about Belden, please visit www.belden-emea.com.
Editorial enquiries
Berry Medendorp
Belden
Nancy van Heesewijk
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