As the flagship brand of the Belden group, Hirschmann has long been a pioneer in the field of Industrial Ethernet. Its products are used in manufacturing plants, the energy sector, transportation, and large-scale infrastructure projects where the highest demands are placed on network reliability and continuous availability. The product range covers a comprehensive portfolio, from simple unmanaged (plug-and-play) switches to advanced managed switches with rich diagnostic and redundant protocols. It also includes industrial routers, firewalls, and advanced software for central management and monitoring of the entire network.

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RSP Series (Rail Switch Platform)

• Features and Technology: Fully managed switches supporting seamless redundancy through PRP (Parallel Redundancy Protocol) and HSR (High-availability Seamless Redundancy) protocols according to the IEC 62439 standard. They offer high-precision time synchronization according to IEEE 1588v2.
• Specifications: 10/100 Mbit/s (Fast Ethernet) ports with the option for Gigabit uplinks via SFP slots. Extreme temperature resistance from -40 °C to +70 °C (up to +85 °C for short periods). Power supply of 24 V DC or high-voltage variants for substations. Fanless passive cooling. Certified under IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613.
• Applications: Energy and smart grids (protection and control of electrical substations and transformer stations), railway signaling systems (trackside, compliant with EN 50121-4), and critical infrastructure where the loss of a single data packet is unacceptable.

GREYHOUND Series

• Features and Technology: Offer high port density in a compact 1U form factor for 19" racks. A key feature is high modularity—the ability to change or add media modules during operation without shutting down the network (hot-swappable). They support advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing (HiOS software).
• Specifications: Up to 30 ports in a single chassis. Option to combine copper (TX) and fiber optic (SFP) ports. Support for 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed uplinks and PoE/PoE+ power (up to 274 W). Standard temperature range of -10 °C to +60 °C (optionally with conformal coating on printed circuit boards).
• Applications: Backbone networks in factory halls, surveillance centers with CCTV systems, traffic control, tunnel systems, and large-scale data aggregation from the field level to corporate IT systems.

BOBCAT Series

• Features and Technology: The first industrial DIN rail switches with native hardware support for TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking) for guaranteed real-time communication with minimal latency. They include strong security features (Wire-speed ACLs, IEEE 802.1x, DoS attack protection).
• Specifications: Variants with 4 to 24 ports (DIN rail) with speeds from Fast Ethernet to Gigabit. Flexible SFP slots with the ability to switch from 1G to 2.5G without hardware replacement. High PoE/PoE+ power (up to 240 W). Temperature resistance from -40 °C to +70 °C in a robust IP30 metal housing. PROFINET and EtherNet/IP support.
• Applications: Mechanical engineering and automotive industry (production lines with robotic cells), integration of modern IIoT sensors, chemical and petrochemical industries (with ATEX certification), and water management.

Lumberg Automation has a historically strong position in the market. It is considered one of the pioneers in circular connectors and played a significant role in developing the M12 connector standard, which is now the most widely used interface in industrial automation worldwide. The brand's philosophy is to facilitate the transition from complex central wiring in control cabinets to a decentralized, on-machine connectivity architecture. This helps customers save installation time, reduce the risk of wiring errors, and minimize maintenance downtime, even in the harshest environments such as the food and beverage or heavy industries.

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A key benefit of the brand is its very close partnership and seamless integration with the Rockwell Automation platform (Encompass Partner). ProSoft Technology focuses on enabling various industrial devices that normally "speak" different communication languages to communicate with each other seamlessly and efficiently. This is absolutely crucial for connecting legacy systems with modern IoT networks and the Industry 4.0 environment. By supporting more than 60 different industrial protocols, ProSoft solutions provide immense flexibility in designing and expanding automation networks.

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• In-chassis Communication Modules: Cards installed directly into the chassis of ControlLogix® and CompactLogix™ control systems. They allow PLC systems to natively communicate with foreign protocols such as Modbus, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, or IEC 61850.
• Standalone Gateways: The PLX30 and PLX50 families of universal products that serve as translators between different industrial networks (e.g., a converter between EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP) without requiring installation directly into a PLC chassis.
• Migration Solutions (Phased Migration): Hardware tools developed for a safe and smooth transition from older systems (e.g., PLC-5 or SLC 500) to new platforms. They allow for control system modernization without the need for an immediate replacement of all I/O cabling.
• Industrial Wireless Connectivity: Solutions like Fast Roaming radios that ensure reliable coverage with very low latency, ideal for mobile operators and autonomous AGV carts in production halls.

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Alpha Wire products are designed for long-term operation in extreme conditions. The brand is the clear choice wherever compromises on reliability, long service life, and signal transmission quality cannot be made—whether in automation, robotics, medical devices, or the semiconductor industry. A significant advantage of Alpha Wire cables is their extreme flexibility combined with a very small bend radius, which saves significant space in installations and allows for use in dynamic applications (e.g., drag chains and moving arms).

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• Xtra-Guard®: The flagship product line for the most demanding industrial conditions, with unparalleled resistance to chemicals, abrasion, and extreme temperature fluctuations.
• EcoGen®: An innovative generation of environmentally friendly and fully halogen-free cables. They have a significantly smaller diameter and weight compared to standard cables without any loss in performance or mechanical durability.
• Industrial Series & Pro-Tekt™: Cables designed specifically for reliability and flexibility in machinery, fully compliant with the strictest European and American standards (for OEM manufacturers).
• VFD Cable Series (Series V / V-Flex): Specially shielded cables designed for connecting variable frequency drives to motors. They effectively suppress interference (EMI/RFI), protect against voltage spikes, and the V-Flex version also offers excellent properties for smooth dynamic movement.
• Hook-Up Wire: An extremely wide selection of internal connecting wires for control cabinets and small electronics with various types of advanced insulation (PVC, PTFE, silicone, and others).

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