Single Pair Ethernet: Efficient communication for industry

    Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) is of great importance in industrial automation as it enables efficient and cost-effective data transmission. With only one pair of wires and smaller connectors, SPE reduces cabling effort and saves space. It supports seamless communication from the sensor to the cloud, which is particularly important for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Additionally, SPE offers a high data transmission rate and enables the integration of modern security mechanisms. This contributes to process optimization and increased productivity.
     

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    Easy SPE implementation for long distance applications

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    Sensors / Devices
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    Plant engineering / Machine building
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    Intralogistics / Warehouse
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    IIoT
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    Retrofit sensor integration

    Retrofitting sensors in industrial plants with Single-Pair Ethernet (SPE) enables efficient and cost-effective modernization of existing systems. SPE significantly reduces cabling effort, as only one pair of wires is needed for data transmission and power supply. This facilitates the integration of new sensors and improves data communication from the sensor to the control system or even to the cloud. Additionally, SPE allows for higher data transmission rates and supports modern security mechanisms. This optimizes processes and increases productivity. An important factor to consider when retrofitting with SPE is compatibility with existing communication infrastructures such as real-time Ethernet systems.

    IIoT brownfield extension

    The expansion of brownfield plants for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) with Single-Pair Ethernet (SPE) enables seamless integration of modern technologies into existing systems. SPE also reduces cabling effort here, facilitating the retrofitting of sensors and actuators. This improves data communication and allows for end-to-end networking from the sensor to the cloud. Additionally, SPE supports high data transmission rates and modern security mechanisms. This significantly enhances the efficiency and productivity of existing plants.

    SPE Media Switch – Single Pair Ethernet conversion to Industrial Ethernet with Hilscher technology

    Hilscher’s SPE Media Switch enables seamless IP-based communication from sensors to the cloud without the need for additional, expensive network components. This offers a cost-effective solution for implementing SPE in PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and Modbus networks.

    • Ready to use, easy implementation and cost saving
    • Consistent IP-based communcation without network barriers
    • Rate limiter for defined data exchange
    • SPE cable length up to 1.000 m (10BASE-T1L) for sizable facilities
    • Support of market relevant SPE connectors
    • Transparent and configured operation
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    Supported protocols:

    Transparent and configured mode

    In PROFINET and EtherNet/IP networks, the SPE Media Switch can operate in either transparent or configured modes. In transparent mode, data is simply routed through the SPE Media Switch, which is invisible to the controller. In configured mode, the switch is mapped in the controller and can, for example, be assigned a fixed IP address. For Open Modbus/TCP networks, only transparent mode is available.

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    PROFINET
    • IO device
    • Rate limiter
    • Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)
    • Rapid deployment
    • Conformance class B
    • IP-based communication (supports TCP and UDP)
    • IP address assignment via DCP
    • Firmware updates via web interface

     

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    EtherNet/IP
    • Explicit messaging server
    • Rate limiter
    • Address conflict detection
    • Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)
    • IP-based communication (supports TCP and UDP)
    • IP address assignment via DHCP
    • Firmware updates via web interface
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    Open Modbus/TCP
    • Server
    • IP-based communication (supports TCP and UDP)
    • IP address assignment via DHCP
    • Firmware updates via web interface

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