Products Overview | Belden Industrial Solutions
The Hirschmann Line of Industrial and
Mission-critical Networking Components
HirschmannThe Hirschmann line of networking devices manages virtually every communication connection requirement among the various layers of the network: information, control and device. There are products that support both copper and optical fiber media, with data speeds as high as 10 Gigabits per second.

The Hirschmann brand represents experience and expertise in automation technology, developed since pioneering the development of Ethernet as a common standard for industry networks. Today, Hirschmann products will ensure hassle-free and secure data communication under the toughest conditions. The high transmission speeds and large bandwidths ensure the fastest possible processing of large amounts of data.

Key benefits include:

  • Central switch and network management software allows for the integration of network monitoring and reporting to SCADA systems.
  • Factory settings can be preset to exact customer specifications for instant plug and play.
  • Switches can be tailored to match customer needs with number and type of ports, port speeds (10 MBps to 10 Gbps), industry and environmental approval ratings, etc.
  • Hirschmann provides several options for device replacement which help lower the Mean Time to Replace (MTTR).
  • Industrial profiles in the switch management allow for seamless integration into Siemens or Rockwell control software.
  • Standard intuitive interfaces provide the same look-and-feel to all Hirschmann hardware for intuitive and simplified operation.
The Hirschmann Industrial Ethernet line includes the products listed below by application. A descriptive overview of each product follows. (Also see Networking Device Matrix)
  • Managed Rack Mount Switches
      –  MACH4000 Gigabit Backbone Layer2/3 Switches
      –  MACH1000 Ruggedized Switches
  • Managed DIN Rail Mount Switches
      –  OpenRail Compact - RS Switches
      –  OpenRail Modular - MICE MS Switches
      –  Compact RSR Ruggedized Switches
      –  PowerMICE Gigabit Layer2/3 Switches
  • Unmanaged DIN Rail Mount Switches
      –  OpenRail Compact – RS Switches
      –  SPIDER Switches
  • IP67 Switches
      –  OCTOPUS IP67 managed Switches
      –  OCTOPUS IP67 unmanaged Switches
  • Wireless LAN
      –  BAT54 Access Point/Client   
      –  Antennas
  • Security
    –  EAGLE Firewall/VPN Router
  • Office/Enterprise Grade Switches
      –   LION Workgroup Layer2/3 Switches
  • Switch and Network Management
      –  Industrial Profiles EtherNet/IP and PROFINET
      –  Software Industrial HiVision and HiVision
  • Ethernet and Fieldbus Media Converters
      –  Transceivers and Fiber Modems – RS232 and EIA-485 copper-fiber converters
      –  Fieldbus Fiber Repeaters – Profibus, Geniusbus, Modbus, WorldFIP, etc.
  • Networking Services
      –  Training, network design, troubleshooting, commissioning
MACH1000 and MACH4000 Switches
    MACH1000 and MACH4000 Switches
  • Series of modular rack-mount switches for control room and extreme environmental applications
  • MACH1000 is rated -40°C to +85°C with up to 24 ports (in any combination of copper/fiber) and two RJ45/SFP Gigabit combo ports
  • MACH4000 is rated more for control room applications, with quad-redundant fans, 48 copper/fiber ports and Ethernet speeds up to 10 Gigabit
  • The MACH4000 features hot-swappable media modules, permitting limitless copper/fiber port densities and Layer 3 capability
OpenRail Switch Family
    OpenRail Switch Family
  • Broad line of compact and modular switches with Ethernet port densities ranging from 4 to 28 ports
  • Both the modular MS and compact RS series of OpenRail switches feature speeds up to 1 Gigabit
  • Modular MS line of managed Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches features hot-swappable media modules, permitting limitless copper/fiber port densities
  • Compact RS Line of managed and unmanaged Layer 2 switches provides high port-density into a small footprint
  • Class 1 Div 2 rated, redundant media/ring, redundant power inputs, DIN rail mount
  • Extensive security options and alarming ensure network integrity
OCTOPUS Family of IP67 Switches
    OCTOPUS Family of IP67 Switches
  • Broad line of IP67 (waterproof) switches with Ethernet port densities ranging from 5 to 24 ports
  • Environmental seal is achieved using a 4-pin D-code M12 Ethernet connector, eliminating the need for additional covers and housings
  • Switches are available in managed and unmanaged, with extensive security options and alarming to ensure network integrity
  • Redundant media/ring, redundant power inputs, DIN rail mount
LION Workgroup Switch Family
    LION Workgroup Switch Family
  • For workgroups and teams with variability in numbers, or where a high-performance backbone connection is required
  • GigaLION-24 TP is a Gigabit Ethernet managed switch, layer 2, store-and-forward forwarding scheme
  • PowerLION-24 TP is a Gigabit Ethernet managed switch, layer 3, store-and-forward forwarding scheme
  • SmartLION-TP/FX is a 4-slot intelligent chassis switch, modular, Layer 2, store-and-forward forwarding scheme
  • LION-24 TP is a Fast Ethernet managed switch, Layer 2, store-and-forward forwarding scheme
Compact RSR Ruggedized Switches
    Compact RSR Ruggedized Switches
  • Managed switches are offered in Fast (RSR 20) and Gigabit Ethernet versions (RSR 30).
  • Designed for extremely high demands with regard to shock and vibration resistance, as well as electromagnetic compatibility
  • Variants from the simple 8TX up to the 10 port fiber optic version
  • Up to 3 Gigabit Ethernet ports
  • Provide maximum reliability even with temperatures fluctuating between -40°C and 85°C
  • Provide a robust complete solution, especially in combination with the MACH1000 switch
SPIDER Switch Family
    SPIDER Switch Family
  • Provides reliability at an economical price
  • All copper/RJ45 ports are 10/100 auto-negotiating and auto-crossing; will work with either patch or cross-over cables.
  • Fiber ports are all 100 Mbps and available in multimode and single-mode (SC connector), 100 Mbps versions are also available with either SC or ST sockets.
  • Rated 0 to +60°C or -40°C to +70°C with a 24V DC power input via pluggable terminal block
PowerMICE Gigabit Layer 2/3 Switches
    PowerMICE Gigabit Layer 2/3 Switches and EAGLE Firewall/VPN Router
  • PowerMICE modular switches are powerful and feature-rich
  • Maximum 24x 10/100 ports + 4x Gigabit ports (any copper/fiber mix) for a total of 28 ports
  • Gigabit ports are 10/100/1000 RJ45 with SFP slots
EAGLE Firewall/VPN Router
  • High speed VPN, firewall, routing and anti-virus solution all in One Package
  • All security functions integrated into the self-contained independent platform, eliminating the need to reconfigure the system being protected or install additional drivers of software
  • Various media connection options (fiber and/or RJ45); maximum data throughput via encrypted high speed VPN (100 tunnels); 1:1 NAT; Stateful/Firewall
BAT54 Wireless LAN Access Points/Clients
    BAT Wireless LAN Access Points/Clients
  • Complete line of 802.11 a/b/g/h/i access points, clients, related antennas and accessories
  • Wireless devices have dual radios (5 GHz and 2.4 GHz) and meshing capabilities
  • Extensive security options and alarming ensure network integrity
  • Available as DIN rail mount or IP67 with option for ATEX Zone 2 (IEC-60079 ZONE 2, GAS GROUP IIC)
  • Redundant meshing, redundant power inputs and alarming
Switch and Network Management Software
    Switch and Network Management Software
  • HiVision: Ideally suited for the commissioning and maintenance of larger networks
  • Industrial HiVision: Ideally suited for the auditing and monitoring network connections and throughputs
  • Permits users to have real-time control and feedback with/from multiple switches
  • Faults/network status clearly displayed via an interactive GUI
  • Provides wide variety of network statistics, including bandwidth utilization and traffic levels
  • Industrial Profiles: Switch management within EtherNet/IP and PROFINET
  • Industrial Profiles are available for OpenRail, MACH and OCTOPUS
  • The functionality provides an almost seamless integration between Hirschmann’s managed switches and either EtherNet/IP (Allen-Bradley) or PROFINET (Siemens) platforms
Ethernet and Fieldbus Media Converters
    Ethernet and Fieldbus Media Converters
  • Broad line of Ethernet, Profibus, Modbus, Modbus Plus, Geniusbus, WorldFIP, EIA-485 and RS232 media converters
  • Class 1 Div 2 rated, redundant media/ring, redundant power inputs, alarming and DIN rail mount
Networking Services
  • Product and Network Testing
  • Technical Support
  • Training
  • Consultation and Design
  • Audit
  • Commissioning

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