Category: Industry Trends

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