Increased network and system availability using Managed Switches
Network and system availability must always be ensured in order to attain high productivity. Redundant networks are realized, so that alternative communication options are available in case of transmission path failure.
Redundant switching time is especially important within redundantly networked automation cells.
The managed switches MMS and MCS from the Factory Line product range from Phoenix Contact use the new firmware 4.60 to provide mechanisms that are especially customized to industrial application, in accordance with the medium redundancy protocol (MRP in accordance with IEC 62439).
Medium redundancy protocol
The medium redundancy protocol is a part of PROFINET standardization in accordance with IEC 61158. The new functions of firmware 4.60 expand the field of application of the switches in PROFINET and Ethernet/IP networks.
New functions at a glance
- Quick ring redundancy MRP
- Medium redundancy client (MMS, MCS)
- Medium redundancy manager (MMS with MEM/MRP module)
- Expansions, PROFINET IO Device
- Process data communication (e.g. link status in the process data, switching ports on/off during operation)
- Record data support
- PROFINET alarms for MRP
- Expansion, IGMP Snooping
- Expansion to 128 multicast groups (dynamic)
- More information about the firmware for the Modular Managed Switches (MMS)
- More information about the Firmware for the Managed Compact Switches
- More information about the Ethernet components from Phoenix Contact