Unlimited flexibility during network expansions (e.g. more terminals) or conversion (e.g. switching from copper to fiber-optic cable) and reduction of the storage costs due to the modular construction using port modules
Saving of additional power supply units and cabling for terminals by means of PoE voltage supply
High availability of the network due to
redundant voltage feed
redundant network structures based on FOC or Twisted Pair (redundancy manager, standby function and STP/RSTP integrated)
easy device replacement by means of plug-in C-PLUG swap medium
very fast reconfiguration of the network in event of a fault
lower susceptibility to faults and higher availability of the plant networking by latching the RJ45 FastConnect plug in the retaining collar of the RJ45 port modules
Protection of investment through integration into existing network management systems by means of standardized SNMP access
Time saving during engineering, commissioning and in the operating phase of a plant due to integrated configuration and diagnostics in STEP 7, without additional software
Space savings in control cabinet due to flexible cable outlet on the front or rear of the device
