Industrial Switches :

A switch is used to transmit communications signals. A switch provides an exclusive way for telecom signals to go between any two network nodes it connects. An Ethernet switch is the most common type; other types include voice telephone switches, optical fiber switches, and many others.

Depending on the requirements of the two communicating endpoints, switching is the automated transmission of specified data to a corresponding router, either manually or via devices. Advantages of using switches:   

•  A switch significantly enhances a local area network (LAN) bandwidth by dividing it into numerous conflicting areas, each with its bandwidth
•  A switch provides advanced functions such as virtual local area network (VLAN) and bridge, hub, and relay functions
• Several different devices can be connected using switches
• Switches prevent traffic between two devices on the same network from impeding the use of other devices
• Switches enable you to manage who has access to which parts of the network
• Switches enable users to track consumption
• Switches enable quicker internal network connection than the Internet.

With pluggable modules, high-end switches can be customized for specific network requirements.

Theta Controls provides a diverse range of Layer 2 and 3 rugged Managed DIN Rail & Compact Ethernet Switches of Hirschmann Electronics, Germany, designed for reliable operation in harsh industrial environments. The versatile product portfolio includes management features as well as the option of network monitoring.