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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.

Markets

The Hirschmann SPIDER III unmanaged switch family supports a broad range of

industries and use cases.

SPIDER III Standard Line switches are made for discrete manufacturing, including

machine building, logistic automation, automotive and renewables. They are most

often seen in small, uncomplicated networks without critical requirements for security

and availability.

SPIDER III Power over Ethernet switches are ideal for use in machine building,

manufacturing and automation industries – particularly in factories, processing plants,

traffic control, video surveillance and building technology systems. Additional sectors

include automotive manufacturing and mechanical and plant engineering environments.

SPIDER III Premium Line switches support varied industries, including process automation,

transportation, marine, manufacturing, machine building, water and wastewater,

automotive, solar power, and traffic control systems.

Application

The Hirschmann SPIDER III switch family simplifies field connectivity, providing

basic Ethernet switch functions at an advantageous price point. They are ideal

for applications without critical security and network availability requirements.

SPIDER III Standard Line switches offer cost effective Ethernet connectivity and

the ability to withstand extreme environmental conditions in smaller infrastructures

and field-level industrial networks. The affordability of these entry-level switches

benefits small business networks and single end-users.

SPIDER III Power over Ethernet switches comply with all relevant industry standards

and are ideal for use across a variety of sectors and applications, especially automation

environments that require reduced cabling. These switches easily integrate IP

telephones or IP cameras into networks via plug and play.

SPIDER III Premium Line switches meet many required industry-specific standards

and are optimal for use in harsh environments, particularly with temperature extremes,

and industries that require adherence to specific standards, certifications and approvals.

Your Benefits

Cost-optimized unmanaged SPIDER III switches offer fast data transmission rates

and quick, easy configuration.

SPIDER III Standard Line switches feature future-proof Gigabit speed, ensuring

seamless and uninterrupted communication, while also offering fiber options for

long-term scalability. The device provides Ethernet connectivity with an attractive

price-performance ratio.

SPIDER III Power over Ethernet switches support network devices without

requiring an external power device, saving space in tight operating areas and

streamlining installation. This enables rapid transmission of large data volumes,

ensuring reliable network communications at a lower cost.

SPIDER III Premium Line switches provide the flexibility and ruggedness to support

any industrial environment, offering up to 26 available ports, Fast Ethernet,

Gigabit Ethernet, as well as fiber opticports or SFP slots.

These switches also offer a USB interface for quick customization of individual

port parameters. Users can configure SPIDER III Premium Line switches in four

straightforward steps:

• Use the Switch Programming Tool to configure all switch and port parameters

• Save the configuration file to a USB drive

• Connect the USB drive to the switch

• Power-cycle the switch to transfer and apply the new configuration

The Hirschmann SPIDER III Unmanaged Switch Family is divided into

3 subfamilies:

SPIDER III Standard Line (SL)

•  High data throughput achieved by Gigabit data speeds.

•  Port options – up to eight Fast Ethernet or Gigabit ports with up to two

additional fiber optic ports or SFP slots.

• Very compact with a cost-effective IP30 plastic enclosure.

SPIDER III Power Over Ethernet (PoE)

• Up to eight PoE+ ports with capacity of 30 W per port, for a total power

budget of 120 W.

• Fast and full Gigabit Ethernet variants with jumbo frame support for high

throughput requirements.

• DIN rail mounting and fast startup via plug-and-play features.

SPIDER III Premium Line (PL)

• Flexible customization from two up to 26 ports in a robust metal housing

with IP40 protection.

•  USB port configuration interfaces for greater customization of functions,

including support for jumbo frames and quality of service (QoS).

• PROFINET Conformance Class A requirements to set up PROFINET networks.

Hirschmann’s SPIDER III unmanaged switches are ideal for industries

that need cost-effective solutions to transmit large data volumes at

high speed.

Key Features

•  Plug-and-play technology for streamlined installation.

• Unmanaged switches, ideal for smaller networks.

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

•  Energy-efficient Ethernet based on IEEE 802.3az standard.

The Hirschmann SPIDER III Unmanaged Switch Family is divided into

3 subfamilies:

SPIDER III Standard Line (SL)

•  High data throughput achieved by Gigabit data speeds.

•  Port options – up to eight Fast Ethernet or Gigabit ports with up to two

additional fiber optic ports or SFP slots.

• Very compact with a cost-effective IP30 plastic enclosure.

SPIDER III Power Over Ethernet (PoE)

• Up to eight PoE+ ports with capacity of 30 W per port, for a total power

budget of 120 W.

• Fast and full Gigabit Ethernet variants with jumbo frame support for high

throughput requirements.

• DIN rail mounting and fast startup via plug-and-play features.

The WiFi world is demanding and we have the features to meet it: Multi-user

Layer 2 (PLC communication), redundant transmission over two channels (PRP),

inter-vendor roaming optimizations and mesh networking.

The Benefits

Enhanced security – systems and features to protect WLAN networks from

new threats, identify the intruder and provide configuration scalability

Roaming enhancements –new features to reduce roaming handover time

Rugged mesh – industrial grade mesh on multiple frequencies and with a

very fast failover mechanism

Markets

• Automation

• Transportation

• Power Transmission &

Distribution

• Oil & Gas

• Renewable Energy

• Hazardous Environments

• Machine Building