Due to the compact design, the switches can be used for a variety of industrial applications. The compact design is suitable for installation on the DIN rail and can be easily integrated into networks. A tool-free push-in connection for the power supply supports installation.

One of the most important functions of a PROFINET switch is the prioritizing of PROFINET frames in the machine network. A managed switch can differentiate whether the frame is a web query, an FTP file transmission, a media stream, or a PROFINET frame. In the case of a high transmission load, important frames can be prioritized in order to prevent frame losses. This means the necessity for clear and unambiguous segmentation between Ethernet and PROFINET.

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