Category: Hirschmann

Benefits

•  Turn off unused ports to help secure the network.

•  Use the potential free-fault relay contact to supervise redundant power status

or any port’s link status without management software.

•  During periods of heavy traffic the flow control mechanism – which acts as an

overload protection for the device – holds off additional traffic from the network 

and ensures that no data packets are lost.

•  Activate Broadcast and/or Multicast Storm protection to limit traffic on the ports

when Broadcast or Multicast data packets flood the device.

•  Enable or disable the transmission of large data packets (jumbo frames) to

increase network efficiency.

•  Eliminate duplex mismatch errors by matching Auto-Negotiation, Speed and

Duplex Mode parameters to the end device settings.

•  Use the Quality of Service function to prevent time-critical data traffic (language,

video or real-time data) from being disrupted by less time-critical data traffic during

periods of heavy traffic. By enabling this feature the switches can be applied in PROFINET

conformance class A applications.

•  Regulate energy efficiency depending on network traffic through the Energy Efficient

Ethernet standard. Save energy by operating the physical layer of a link in low power

mode when there is no traffic to send.

USB Configuration Interface

The Hirschmann SPIDER III Premium switches come with a USB interface that

allows for quick customization of individual port parameters. The easy-to-use

Switch Programing Tool makes it easy to generate a configuration file and 

transfer it to a switch using a USB drive. This free application is available for

both Windows and Linux operating systems. And it’s portable so it doesn’t

require any installation.

In order to document the configuration of a particular switch, the Switch

Programming Tool can also export a detailed configuration report in PDF format.

Plus, you can download the running configuration of a switch and open it with the

Switch Programming Tool so the configuration can be read and edited.

Four Easy Steps to Configure a Premium Switch

1.   Use the Switch Programming Tool to configure

all switch and port parameters.

2. Save the configuration file to a USB drive.

3. Connect the USB drive to the switch.

4.  Power-cycle the switch to transfer and apply the new configuration.

Automation

The Standard Line switches employ a plug-and-play principle that allows for easy installation

without compromising quality or reliability. And the low power consumption allows for the

reduction of overall lifecycle costs.

Premium Line

Transportation

With a lot of market-specific certifications, the Premium Line switches are not only ideal for

manufacturing and machine building, but also for transportation applications.

• EN 50121-4 for use on railway lines

• E1 for use in road vehicles

•  GL and DNV approval for marine applications

Hazardous Locations

The premium switches are designed for the special requirements of process automation.

They meet the relevant industry standards (e.g. ISA12.12.01 C1D2 and ATEX, Zone 2),

provide very high operational reliability even under extreme conditions, and also

long-term reliability and flexibility.

Physical Security

Due to Gigabit speed the SPIDER switches can quickly transmit large volume of data at high

speed. This increased performance results in uninterrupted and smooth communication.

Markets and Applications

SPIDER III Standard Line switches are suitable for both harsh environments and applications

in which switch management is unnecessary. This makes them the ideal choice for the OEM

machine manufacturing industry where reliability and cost-effectiveness are the driving

decision makers.

The Premium Line offers similar port densities and media mixes, but meet a broader range

of market-specific certifications, standards and approvals. Approvals include those for use in

process industries (ISA12.12.01 and ATEX Class 2), transportation applications (EN 50121-4

and E1) and marine applications (Navy GL and DNV). In addition the switches fulfill PROFINET

Conformance Class A requirements to set up PROFINET networks.

Standard Line

Manufacturing and Machine Building Due to the increasing amount of Ethernet-based field

devices like sensors and actuators, there is a need for Industrial Ethernet switches with a

higher port count and data rates at the field level.

The SPIDER III standard switches utilize the latest Hirschmann technology to create

a cost-effective way to take advantage of the Ethernet. Furthermore the compact

design of the switches saves spaces in tight areas, such as cabinets.

SPIDER III PREMIUM LINE: Full-Featured and User Customizable

The SPIDER III Premium switches expand on the benefits of the Standard Line offerings

by adding configurable switch functionality typically only found in managed switches.

Plus, you’ll find additional hardware options and expanded industrial certifications

for broader deployment in what matters – your applications. Easy installation and

customization of each switch’s ports for specific applications through the SPIDER’s USB

port and free stand-alone software tool.

•  Withstands extreme industrial conditions due to an extended temperature range,

a ruggedized metal housing and an optional conformal coating which protects the

electronics against dust, humidity and noxious gases.

•  Meets additional industry standards and approvals, including those for transportation,

process automation and marine applications.

Compare Features – Which best meets your needs: Standard or Premium?

Choose from our SPIDER III Standard or Premium series of unmanaged switches.

Both are easy to install and will help you maximize your network availability.

SPIDER III STANDARD LINE: Cost-Effective and Compact

The Standard Line delivers increased performance and reduces your costs, while

enabling you to take advantage of Ethernet technology.

•  Designed especially for reliable operation in harsh industrial conditions

•  Small size saves space in tight areas and makes installation simple and fast

•  High data throughput achieved by Gigabit data speeds, while fiber communication

options ensure long-term scalability

•  Reduces overall lifecycle costs with low power consumption

•  Increases performance and reduces costs with PoE+ for greater power to more

devices, without an external power supply

Applications

The Premium Line of SPIDER III switches meets a wide range of

market-specific certifications, standards and approvals, making it

ideal for use in a variety of industrial settings. Specific approvals

include use in the process industry (ISA12.12.01. ATEX Class 2),

transportation applications (EN 50121-4 and E1 standards for

road vehicles) and marine applications (Navy GL and DNV).

Your Benefits

The Hirschmann SPIDER III Premium Line allows you to quickly

and easily configure basic switching parameters through the

device’s USB interface and the Switch Programming Tool software

– available for both Windows and Linux operating systems.

As an unmanaged switch, the SPIDER III Premium’s plug-and-play

nature makes installation easy and gets your networks up

and running faster. For networks with unique needs, the switch

can also be customized for any use case. Through the USB

interface, you can also turn off unused ports to better

secure the network and enable or disable the transmission of

large data packets (jumbo frames) to increase network efficiency.

SPIDER III Premium Line Switches

Customize these full-featured, unmanaged switches to meet your

specific application’s needs through an easy-to-use USB interface.

Hirschmann’s SPIDER III Premium Line switches are powerful,

robust and flexible.

With many advanced features, these switches can reliably transmit

data across long distances, while still remaining cost-effective.

They also meet many required industry-specific standards to enable

their use across many industries.

•  Easy to customize – configure some switching parameters via a

USB port by utilizing an easy-to-use, free software tool.

•  Highly ruggedized – built to withstand extreme industrial

environments, including a wide range of temperatures, through an

IP40 metal case and an optional protective coating.

•  Meets required standards – approved for use in a variety of

industrial markets, including the process automation,

transportation and marine sectors.

The SPIDER III Premium Line is designed to offer cost-effective,

unmanaged switches with a robust set of customizable features to

meet individual network needs across a variety of industries.

Network administrators can easily install and configure these

switches without receiving any special training. The SPIDER III

Premium Line switches allow for quick startup without any tools

through plug-in terminal blocks. Furthermore, the simple software

lets you enable many features that improve network uptime and

security.

Benefits at a Glance

•  Customizable port quantity (up to nine), media type (copper or fiber) and

socket type (RJ45. DSC connector, ST connector, SFP)

•  Protection against harsh industrial environments

− Extended operating temperature range of -40 °C to +70 °C

− Protective coating and IP40 metal enclosure

•  Easy to install and configure

− Quick installation via a plug-in terminal block – no tools needed

−  USB port configuration interface for greater customization of functions,

including support of jumbo frames to manage the transmission of large data

packets and support of Quality of Service (QoS) to prioritize network traffic

•  Suitable for use at the field level or in smaller networks, where switch

management is not needed

•  Redundant power supply to increase network uptime (12/24/48 Volt DC

and 24 Volt AC)

•  Enhanced network security by disabling unused ports

•  Conserves energy/power according to IEEE’s Energy Efficient Ethernet

standard (802.3az)

•  Fulfills PROFINET Conformance Class A requirements to set up PROFINET

networks

•  Certified for multiple industry standards and approvals

− Hazardous Locations: ISA-12.12.-01 and ATEX Class 2

− Marine: Navy GL and DNV

− Transportation: EN 50121-4

− Road Vehicles: E1

The SPIDER III Premium Line switches utilize a USB interface that allows

you to customize the switching parameters for your application.

SPIDER III Premium Line Switches

SPIDER III Premium Line switches not only offer the cost benefits that

come with an unmanaged switch, but they also have the flexibility and

ruggedness to support any industrial environment.

With up to nine available ports, you can select the port types that meet

your application needs, including Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet and fiber

optic ports. The ruggedized IP40 metal enclosure also protects the switches

against harsh environments.

In addition to meeting many industry standards, the switches are designed

to regulate energy depending on network traffic through the Energy Efficient

Ethernet standard. This low-power feature uses less energy when there is no

data moving through the network, which ultimately saves you money.