Industrial Ethernet
Phoenix Contact offers an extensive range of Industrial Ethernet products for all aspects of an Ethernet-based automation solution.
From infrastructure devices, such as unmanaged and managed switches, to Ethernet I/O, Power over Ethernet, and Wireless, all products are designed to industrial specifications to ensure reliability under the most adverse conditions.
Technology Overview
Just getting started? Here's an introduction to important terms and FAQ's about Industrial Ethernet.
Unmanaged Switches
Unmanaged industrial Ethernet switches which require no configuration and are often ideal for small, simple networks.
Managed Switches
Managed switches give you more control over your network. Assign an IP address to your managed switch and then remotely monitor and administer both your network and the functions of the switch.
Routers, VPN and Firewall
Protect your Ethernet network from unwanted traffic with a secure firewall router. The added VPN functionality allows you to securely communicate to your devices over the Internet from anywhere in the world.
Ethernet I/O
Make easy and reliable connections of input and output signals, be they digital, analog or a special function, to an industrial Ethernet network.
Power Over Ethernet
Power over Ethernet (PoE) enables the common transmission of power and data in the industrial environment over Ethernet to devices such as wireless access points, IP telephones and IP cameras.
Network Management Software
Network Management Software for startup, operation and maintenance of Industrial Ethernet networks.
Ethernet Gateways and Device Servers
Connect Interbus systems and RS232/485 networks to Industrial Ethernet.
Wireless Ethernet
Industrial Ethernet WLAN products developed especially for use in tough environments.