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.