In the field of modern industrial automation and intelligent manufacturing, the performance of network communication systems directly affects production efficiency and equipment stability. As a leading brand in industrial network technology under the Belden group, Hirschmann provides comprehensive industrial Ethernet solutions and high-performance connectivity products, covering all levels from industrial switches, network devices to industrial cabling and connection components, ensuring stable and reliable industrial field network communication.
Why Choose Hirschmann for Industrial Ethernet and PROFINET?
In industrial scenarios, networks often need to support high-bandwidth and low-latency data transmission, such as PLC, HMI, robotic control, video surveillance, and other critical applications. This poses higher requirements for industrial Ethernet and its protocols. PROFINET is an industrial communication protocol developed based on standard Ethernet, with real-time and deterministic capabilities, suitable for high-reliability exchange of production line control and diagnostic information. Industrial Ethernet is the physical and link foundation for implementing these protocols, including high-performance cables at CAT5e/CAT6/CAT7 levels, shielding structures, and industrial-grade connectors, thus maintaining high-quality signal transmission in strongly interference environments. Hirschmann's network cabling products and industrial switches perfectly support PROFINET and other industrial protocols, can meet the strict requirements of the network physical layer in harsh environments (high and low temperatures, humidity, oil pollution, electromagnetic interference, etc.), and pass stringent industrial standard tests.
Hirschmann industrial network cable advantages
High anti-interference ability: In complex industrial field environments, cables with good shielding can effectively reduce electromagnetic interference and ensure data integrity.
Rich category selection: from CAT5e to CAT7, meeting different bandwidth and transmission distance scenarios.
Adaptable physical structure: Adopting wear-resistant, oil-resistant, and temperature-resistant design, meeting the installation requirements of industrial control field.
End-to-end system compatibility: Overall compatibility with Hirschmann switches and routing devices, ensuring overall network performance and stability.
Section 3: Selection, Compatibility, and Alternative Solutions Reference and Recommendations
In the specific selection, several core elements need to be focused on:
Protocol and Application Requirements
Determine the industrial protocol (PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, etc.) to be used and the real-time requirements. Although CAT series cables are generally downward compatible with multiple protocols at the cable level, for high real-time requirements and precise synchronization (such as PROFINET IRT), it is recommended to prioritize shielded twisted pair cables and strictly use wiring products that comply with the PROFINET certification standards.
Environmental conditions
There is an environment with high temperature, oil pollution, vibration, or chemical corrosion, it should be prioritized to choose industrial-grade products with weather and interference resistance, and consider the protection level (such as IP67) of connection components.
3. Compatibility and Alternative Solutions
Common domestic alternatives that are compatible with Hirschmann original cables include domestic brands of CAT6/CAT7 industrial Ethernet cables, such as Weilintong,亨通, and Yondong cables' shielded industrial grade wiring products. These domestic products have good compatibility and cost-performance in most standard industrial Ethernet applications.
• For field installation with industrial M12 connectors and cables, high-quality domestic M12 shielded connector components can be considered to meet the connection requirements of Hirschmann series switches.
If the budget is limited, you can evaluate the overall domestic industrial switch and cabling solutions (such as Xingshi Da, Winmate, etc. that support PROFINET protocol), but you need to pay attention to certain engineering debugging and compatibility tests.
In the selection of alternative solutions, it is recommended to prioritize compatibility testing based on protocol standards and on-site actual working conditions to avoid communication anomalies due to protocol or hardware mismatch.
Hirschmann, as a well-known brand in industrial network technology, provides end-to-end high reliability solutions for industrial Ethernet and PROFINET applications through deep integration with Belden. Whether operating in high interference environments for a long time or for automation control applications with strict real-time requirements, choosing the appropriate industrial Ethernet cables and system components will significantly improve network performance and overall equipment stability.
We continue to invest in R&D resources in domestic substitution solutions and industry application solution development. If you are interested in domestic substitution solutions for Hirschmann brand products or have procurement needs, please contact: Manager Zhang
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