Single Pair Ethernet
Ethernet finally goes the distance
Consistent data transmission in the Industrial Internet of Things.
Phoenix Contact has launched compact device and cable connectors for the Single Pair Ethernet standard. The standardized SPE interfaces are ideally suited for efficient data transmission in factory and process automation. The application-specific, reduced cabling is therefore the basis for future-proof Ethernet communication from the field to the cloud.
Your advantages
- Future-proof: Standardized connectors and cables in accordance with IEC 63171-2 (IP20) and IEC 63171-5 (IP67)
- Cross-application: Ranges of up to 1,000 m, data rates of up to 1 Gbps, and powers of up to 50 W
- Efficiently cabled: Plug and Play, even in existing cabling infrastructures
- Compact: Pin connector patterns for single and multi-ports enable high packing densities
- Easily integrated: Male and female versions for established inductive sensors and flying leads
IP20 connectors for Single Pair Ethernet
IP20 connectors and patch cables for Single Pair Ethernet enable efficient data transmission in numerous fields and industries – for example, in factory and building automation.
M8 connectors for Single Pair Ethernet
M8 device connectors transmit data and power in one wire pair quickly and reliably from the OT level through to the IT level.
Consistent solutions for cabling
Single Pair Ethernet stands for parallel, high-performance transmission of data and power via Ethernet over a single wire pair through Power over Data Line (PoDL) from the sensor right through to the cloud.
Standardized pin connector patterns form the basis for the barrier-free networking of the most diverse components, cables, and connectors. Here, Phoenix Contact is driving progress decisively with the development of a standardized pin connector pattern – from the IP20 to the IP6x connector.
In the long run, SPE will replace classic serial bus systems. Use a multifunctional pin connector pattern from the office to the sensor.
The pin connector pattern M1 I1 C1 E1 has been developed for building automation in accordance with IEC 63171-2. This pin connector pattern makes it possible to connect up to four times as many devices as you can with existing passive infrastructure. This standard is often used in office buildings.
The M2/3 I2/3 C2/3 E2/3 pin connector pattern in accordance with IEC 63171-5 has proven itself in industrial applications, even in harsh field environments. The pin connector pattern can be integrated into all conventional and standardized connector versions.
MICE is an abbreviation that describes the external conditions of an Ethernet interface.
- M = Mechanical robustness
- I = IP properties
- C = Chemical and climatic resistance
- E = Electromagnetic stability
Areas of application
Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) forms the basis for all Ethernet-based communication. It opens up new fields of application and enables smart device communication. Due to its great transmission properties, even across longer distances, SPE supports future-proof network communication optimally. Following the trend toward resource-conserving, miniaturized devices, SPE provides more space for your electronics thanks to space-saving cables.
Selected areas of application include:
Building automation
The M1 I1 C1 E1 pin connector pattern is predominantly used in this field.
Industrial automation
SPE improves the efficiency and network communication within process automation, even in complex industrial applications.
Robotics
Thanks to its space-saving properties, SPE is perfectly suited for miniaturized electronics solutions.
Railway industry
The robust properties of the M2/3 I2/3 C2/3 E2/3 pin connector pattern are particularly well-suited for the railway industry.
Lighting
Single Pair Ethernet supports lighting solutions in industrial and building technology applications.
Your key partner for smart networking
Phoenix Contact is your key partner for the integration of Single Pair Ethernet, including the device interface, the cabling, and active network components, from sensors in the field to the PC in your office. As the pioneer in the field of digitalization, Phoenix Contact is developing a comprehensive product portfolio.
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SPE connectors
Ideal for efficient data transmission
Single Pair Ethernet
The key technology for the Industrial Internet of Things.
Tutorial video about Single Pair Ethernet
Practical on the market launch of Single Pair Ethernet.
SPE promotion and standardization
Phoenix Contact has joined up with other leading technology companies in the SPE System Alliance.
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