Ethernet Networking Expands From the Office to the Factory
Supporting Key Industrial Ethernet Standards
Belden offers a choice of two ranges according to Ethernet Protocol. Profinet cabling, a range of copper cabling conforming to the standard managed by PI International; and standard copper cabling to support other Industrial Ethernet standards.
Profinet cabling features:
Compliant with Profinet Cabling Guide •
Universal conductor AWG 22 •
Cat 5e transmission performance•
Star quad conductor design•
Overall braided shield (greater than 85 % • coverage)
SF/UTP (Overall Foil Braided Shield / Unshielded • Twisted Pair)
Green RAL 6018 cable jacket•
Three main designation types (Type A / Type B / • Type C)
　

Belden Profinet Cable Type A / Type B
Star Quad Design
　

Cat 5e Transmission Performance
Type A for stationary applications (AWG 22/1 Solid Conductor)
There will be no movement after installation
Type B for flexible applications (AWG 22/7 Stranded Conductor)
Will be subject to occasional movement or vibration
(Type C for trailing and torsion applications (AWG 22/19
Stranded Conductor) also available)
　

Originally, the use of Ethernet LAN networking was limited to offices and homes, with the industrial sector using more traditional Fieldbus systems for transmitting data. However, Ethernet technology is gaining traction in manufacturing and other industrial environments because organizations have found out that it reduces cost and brings improvements in data volume and transmission speed for more-efficient operations. In comparison to traditional office scenarios, harsh and hazardous factory environments expose Ethernet solutions to electromagnetic interference, high humidity, extreme temperatures, and chemicals. Therefore, industrial Ethernet products must be specifically designed for these demands.
An additional advantage of Industrial Ethernet for the industrial environment is its interoperability with traditional Fieldbus systems. The two technologies complement each other across the industrial arena and work well together.
Industrial Ethernet data transmission is able to bridge the gap between the top-level management functions in an organization and the actual devices on the factory floor – a huge advantage in terms of visibility and consistency of communication. Industrial Ethernet provides the means to take data from top-level functions right down to the device level at the factory floor with one single protocol.
　

As a result of this progress in data transmission in the industrial environment, the major Fieldbus organizations now offer Ethernet variants to secure their systems in industrial businesses.
Meeting the Growing Demand for Robust Industrial Ethernet Solutions
This trend is driving increased demand for industrial-grade Ethernet cabling offering high reliability and seamless performance, particularly in view of the time-critical applications utilized in manufacturing. With the introduction of its portfolio of copper cables, Belden now offers an exceptionally broad range of Industrial Ethernet solutions – all from a single source well known for reliability, performance and quality. Belden Industrial Ethernet cable complements and extends the company’s extensive selection of Fieldbus cables to support Profibus, DeviceNet, Modbus and other protocols.