Reasonably priced low-managed Switch

This switch can be mounted on DIN rails, is compatible with both PROFINET and EtherNET/IP and is offered as standard with four or eight twisted-pair ports (RJ 45).
Two of these connections can be configured optionally as FiberUplink-Ports (FX-SC). In addition, different temperature ranges and special approvals can be selected individually. With the basic software package which supplements the previous OpenRail versions Professional and Enhanced at the bottom end of the range, the RS 20 offers a low-cost solution for automation networks in which no extensive management functions are necessary.

The operating state of the switches can be detected locally by a signal contact. Detailed information can be displayed via standard Web browsers. A further central management function is offered by the integrated SNMP interface which enables the use of a network management software. The devices have several status displays for local diagnostics.

The HIPER-Ring redundancy method which switches over to a standby connection within 0.3 seconds in the event of a fault ensures high network availability. In addition, the software supports quality-ofservice functions, port prioritization (IEEE 802.1D/p) and multicast (IGMP snooping).

The switches which are designed for an operation temperature of 0 to +60 degrees Celsius comply with all common industrial standards.
Versions for a temperature range from -40 to +70 degrees Celsius or with approvals for use at sea (Germanischer Lloyd), on railways (EN 50121-4) or in the energy sector (IEC 61850) are also available.
The OpenRail product range includes the switches of the MICE and Rail series which can be configured individually by a Web configurator (configurator.hirschmann.com). More than 10,000 different device versions are available.