A new addition to Weidmuller’s family of unmanaged switches – Weidmuller’s new EcoLine B-series switches.

Recently, Weidmuller launched a new unmanaged switch, the EcoLine B Series, which stands out from the rest because of its compact structure and excellent performance. The new switch has been expanded in functionality to include features such as quality of Service (QoS) and broadcast storm protection (BSP).

The new switch supports the Quality of Service (QoS) function. This function manages the priority of data traffic and schedules the priority between different applications and services to minimize transmission latency. This ensures that business-critical applications are always executed with high priority, while other tasks are processed automatically in order of priority. As A result of this principle, the new switches comply with Profinet conformance Level A, so the EcoLine B series can be used for real-time industrial Ethernet such as Profinet.

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In order to ensure the smooth operation of the production line, in addition to requiring high-performance products, a reliable and stable network is also crucial. EcoLine B Series switches protect the network from “broadcast storms”. If a device or application fails, the network is flooded with broadcast information, which may cause system failure. Broadcast Storm Protection (BSP) maintains network reliability by detecting and automatically limiting excess information. This function prevents potential network outages and ensures stable data traffic.

EcoLine B Series products are more compact in appearance than other switches. Its narrow body is ideal for installation in electrical cabinets where space is limited. The accompanying DIN rail can be rotated 90 degrees (for this new product only, contact Weidmuller Products for details), so the EcoLine B series can be installed horizontally or vertically in cabinets, and can even be easily installed in Spaces close to cable ducts.

The industrial metal housing ensures that the switch is durable and effectively resistant to shock, vibration and other environmental effects, extending the service life of the equipment and minimizing downtime. In addition, compared to previous models, the new switch not only achieves 60% energy savings, but also uses cardboard packaging, which can be recycled without separation from other waste, reducing the overall operating costs of the electrical cabinet.