Industrial Ethernet switching components comprise
- Compact switch modules (CSM)
- SCALANCE X Industrial Ethernet switches
- Communications processors (CP) with integral switch
Compact switch modules (CSM)
Unmanaged switches for use directly on the SIMATIC for interface expansion and integration of machines into existing plant networks
SCALANCE X-000/XB-000 unmanaged
Unmanaged switches with electrical and/or optical ports for designing small networks for machine or plant islands with 10/100/1000 Mbit/s
SCALANCE X-100 unmanaged
Switches with electrical and/or optical ports, redundant power supply, and signaling contact for use in machine-level applications (also available as media converter with two ports for conversion between two different media).
SCALANCE X-200 managed
For universal use, from machine-level applications to networked subsystems. Configuration and remote diagnosis are integrated into the STEP 7 engineering tool. This increases the plant availability. Devices with a high degree of protection permit cabinetless installation.
Corresponding switches (SCALANCE X-200IRT) are also available for use in subsystem networks with hard real-time requirements and maximum availability.
SCALANCE XF-200 managed
The functions of the SCALANCE XF-200 Industrial Ethernet switches correspond to those of the SCALANCE X-200 switches. The flat design in ET 200S format (IP20 protection) mean they are optimally suitable for space-saving use in small control boxes.
SCALANCE X-300 managed
Networking of subsystem/plant areas, as well as linking to the enterprise network. The SCALANCE X-300 managed product line combines the firmware functionality of the SCALANCE X-400 line with the compact design of the SCALANCE X-200 line. This means the SCALANCE X-300 switches have extended management functions and an extended firmware functionality compared to the SCALANCE X-200 switches.
Electrical and optical Gigabit Ethernet ports are available in addition.
SCALANCE XR-300 managed
The functions of the SCALANCE XR-300 Industrial Ethernet switches correspond to those of the SCALANCE X-300 switches. Designed as rack switches, they are particularly suitable for use in 19" control cabinets. They are also fully modular, and can be adapted to the respective task using 2-port media modules (electrical and optical).
EEC versions (Enhanced Environmental Conditions) in compact and rack design can be used in power engineering systems and under difficult environmental conditions.
SCALANCE X-400 managed (layer 3)
For use in high-performance plant networks (e.g. with high-speed redundancy). Thanks to the modular design, the switches can be adapted to the respective task . Due to the support of IT standards (e.g. VLAN, IGMP, RSTP), the seamless integration of automation networks into existing office networks is possible.
Routing functions on layer 3 permit communication between different IP subnetworks.
SCALANCE X-500 managed (layer 3)
For networking and structuring high-performance industrial networks and for connecting office networks to automation networks. As a Layer 3 switch, SCALANCE X-500 is extremely well suited to use as a central component in backbone networks, e.g. when a high number of ports is required, at extremely high transmission rates (10 Gigabit Ethernet), or for redundant connection to an office infrastructure. The rack switch (19" design) can be used flexibly to suit requirements thanks to its modular design and the plug-in 4-port media modules (electrical and optical).
Routing functions on layer 3 permit communication between different IP subnetworks.
Communications processors for SIMATIC with integral switch
Managed switches for expanding SIMATIC by Industrial Ethernet/PROFINET interfaces, and for integrating the PLCs into existing line or ring topologies.
Use as a router between IP subnets is also possible with the advanced CPs as a result of the integral layer 3 functionality.
Communications processors for PC with integral switch
Managed switches for expanding industrial PCs by Industrial Ethernet/PROFINET interfaces, and for integrating the PCs into existing line topologies.
Overview of SCALANCE X Industrial Ethernet switches and components with switch functionality
SCALANCE X Industrial Ethernet switches: Applications
SCALANCE X Industrial Ethernet switches: Function overview