Industrial Ethernet Switches for process automation

More performance in harsh environments

Increasing digitalization in the process industry is producing considerably more data (big data), and necessitating end-to-end communication down to the field level. As a result, flexible and secure industrial communication networks are needed. PROFINET supports flexible network architectures and also allows the integration of existing PROFIBUS networks. Our SCALANCE X Industrial Ethernet Switches are designed for use in PROFINET networks, which also fulfill the special requirements of the process industry.

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For use as a service bridge, to create structured networks in the field, and for the electrical or optical connection of multiple PROFINET devices

For a flexible network structure with copper or fiber-optic cables

For connecting PROFINET S2 devices to a redundant controller (“Y switch”)

For applications with protection class IP65 in flat design, for powering PoE-capable terminal devices

Networking with system Create communications networks in your process automation systems reliably and securely, whether you use electrical or optical line, star, or ring structures. Our SCALANCE X Industrial Ethernet switches for PROFINET networks in harsh environments are perfect for your applications in the process industry.

Watch this video to learn how you can prepare for the high requirements of the process industry with our SCALANCE X switches.

Diagram showing network topology in the process industry with SCALANCE X switches — Redundant PROFINET networks in the process industry with SCALANCE X switches

For flexibility in network design

The SCALANCE XF204-2BA and SCALANCE XF204-2BA DNA switches can be fitted to the control panel easily and quickly. SCALANCE XP-200EEC switches enable control panel-free design in both indoor and outdoor settings.

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Time to change over: Learn all about easy integration of PROFIBUS in PROFINET.

Use existing plant cabling for Ethernet communication and save having to lay new cables.

Benefits

High network availability

by constructing redundant networks

Reliable to use

thanks to protection class IP65, Conformal Coating, NAMUR NE 21 compliance, and an extended temperature range

Easy to operate

Integrated system diagnostics with PROFINET

Great flexibility

through the use of BusAdapters or product variants with different port versions and a space-saving design

References Around the world, companies from all industries rely on our skills in all aspects of future-proof communications networks.

Robotic Drilling Systems AS

Norway

Oil and gas industry

Oil and gas extraction goes digital

Handling robots in the oil and gas industry for high-risk manual tasks
SCALANCE X switches for reliable communication between control room and robots, and between the robots themselves
Robots work together seamlessly, ensuring lower costs while improving reliability, plant availability, and sustainability

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