Transfer industrial data reliably and flexibly between devices in the network.
Weidmüller offers a complete solution for industrial data transmission and networking with industrial Ethernet switches and routers - for secure communication from the field to the process control level.
Weidmüller is your competent partner for industrial network infrastructure. We therefore always have the perfect system solution for data communication between Ethernet-capable devices in automation, enabling stable networking and data transmission in demanding industrial environments.
These range from switches for the efficient forwarding of data traffic, to industrial WLAN devices for the wireless connection of end devices, to routers for the protection of networks. All products meet the highest requirements for reliable and flexible Industrial Ethernet communication. They are perfectly complemented by the easy-to-use u-link remote access service.
As an enabler from data to value, Weidmüller always offers you the best data communication combination with its smart Industrial Ethernet portfolio, the right software and other services - so that you can successfully and flexibly take off into the digital industrial future.
Thanks to our extensive portfolio, you get everything from a single source and always the right product
Industrial Ethernet products offer a variety of functions in every product group
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The remote maintenance of machines and plants is often complex and time-consuming. Additionally, there is also the demand for a targeted and safeguarded functional connection to the associated IT systems.
For many users, these two issues make the connection of plants around the world a major obstacle.
With u-link remote maintenance is child's play - easy - secure - efficient
Many current challenges in data communication are solved by our Industrial Ethernet portfolio. From industrial cyber security to real-time communication solutions. It's all very simple - more information here.
Weidmüller's Industrial Ethernet components offer a wide range of functions to make your network more secure.
Industrial Ethernet is a specially adapted Ethernet variant for industrial environments that offers greater robustness, reliability and real-time communication. Compared to conventional Ethernet, it is more resistant to extreme conditions, supports deterministic protocols for time-critical applications and offers redundancy and security functions that are essential for industrial processes. It enables seamless networking and control of machines in harsh environments.
As an industrial company, Weidmüller has decades of experience with industrial Ethernet, including in its own production and building automation.
Industrial Ethernet uses the same basic Ethernet protocols as conventional Ethernet, in particular IEEE 802.3, to transmit data packets over a network. The data is divided into small packets that are sent to their destinations via physical media (such as copper cables, fibre optic cables or wireless connections).
Specific industrial protocols ensure that communication is not only reliable, but also fast and deterministic, which is crucial for control and automation applications.
With its product range, Weidmüller offers suitable products for various industrial Ethernet protocols and applications.
Industrial Ethernet switches are compatible with PLCs (programmable logic controllers), industrial computers, HMIs, robots, sensors, actuators, drive systems, energy management devices, IP cameras, barcode scanners, security controllers, gateways, SCADA systems and industrial WLAN access points. They connect these devices reliably and enable fast, secure and deterministic communication in industrial networks.
In addition to the switches, Weidmüller offers a broad portfolio to fully automate systems.
Industrial Ethernet switches offer features such as robust design, real-time data transmission, deterministic communication, network segmentation, prioritisation of data traffic, redundant connections for fail-safe operation, advanced security functions and support for special industrial protocols (e.g. PROFINET, EtherNet/IP). They ensure reliable and efficient networking of devices in harsh industrial environments.
With its various product series, Weidmüller offers exactly the functions that are required in the application.
Remote maintenance via Industrial Ethernet enables secure, fast access to machines and systems from a distance. Technicians can carry out diagnostics, install software updates and rectify problems without being on site. This reduces downtime, maintenance costs and response times in the event of faults, while at the same time ensuring high availability and efficient operating processes.
The u-link remote maintenance solution from Weidmüller offers precisely these advantages without the need for specialist expertise. Simple, reliable, safe and harmonised.
Our Support Centre provides a central point of contact for quick and intuitive support - including application notes, product information, video tutorials and software downloads. With powerful search, different views and navigations as well as direct access to personal technical contacts in your country, we ensure that you can make optimum use of our products. We also offer interactive webinars to keep you up to date on innovations and technology topics and to enable you to exchange ideas with our experts. A multi-level support concept ensures that you are not left out in the cold if you have any questions.
The average factory generates an impressive 1 terabyte of data every day, but less than 1 per cent of this is actually used profitably. There is an untapped potential of 99% waiting to make machines more efficient and to better predict failures.
What is the easiest way to get started? And how can data be transformed into real added value?
Take a look at our short animation to find out more and get started on your way to using your data efficiently.
Keith Atkinson
Automation Sales Engineer
