Overview: This document provides a comprehensive overview of Belden Inc.'s capabilities in signal transmission solutions, focusing on cabling, connectivity, and networking for various applications. It highlights Belden's commitment to high-performance products and customer service across multiple sectors.
Key Sections:
- Effective Signal Transmission Solutions: Belden offers a range of products including copper cables, fiber, wireless technology, connectors, and switches to support mission-critical applications.
- Total Connectivity Solutions Supplier: Belden provides comprehensive connectivity solutions with a portfolio that includes Lumberg Automation™ connectors, Hirschmann™ connectors and switches, and Belden® cables.
- Reducing Total Cost of Ownership: Belden focuses on reducing the Total Cost of Ownership for customers by offering solutions that are not tied to proprietary protocols.
- Global Standards and Leadership in Technology: Belden is committed to innovation and quality, participating in global standardization efforts and holding numerous patents.
- Vertical Markets: The document details Belden's solutions for various markets including alternative power generation, public transport, machine building, oil & gas, professional broadcast, and data centers.
- Product Families: The document describes various product families such as the BAT Family for wireless access, SPIDER Family for entry-level switches, and MACH1000 for ruggedized switches.
Conclusion: Belden is positioned as a leader in signal transmission solutions, offering high-quality, reliable products tailored to meet the specific needs of diverse industries. The company emphasizes innovation, customer satisfaction, and global reach.
Public Transport: Belden offers ruggedized switches (OCTOPUS Family) and wireless solutions (BAT Family) with IP67 protection, ensuring reliable data transfer and system redundancy. The products are designed for extreme conditions and comply with EN 50155 standards.
Traffic Control: The document emphasizes seamless solutions for traffic management, featuring wireless access points, fieldbus systems, and modular switches. These products ensure high availability and reliability in challenging environments.
Machine Building: Belden provides connectivity solutions for robotics and material handling, focusing on reduced installation time, maintenance ease, and resistance to harsh conditions. The LioN-Link and MICE Family offer modular and flexible options for industrial applications.
Oil & Gas: Belden's portfolio includes ultra-reliable fieldbus cables,
industrial connectors, and security products designed to withstand extreme conditions. The solutions facilitate optimal performance and meet stringent industry certifications.
Professional Broadcast: Belden supplies high-quality cables for HD and 3G applications, ensuring reliability for live events. The products include triax and hybrid fiber cables, designed for excellent picture quality and long-distance transmission.
Specifications: Belden offers a variety of cables including HD coaxial cables for 1.5 Gps and 3 Gps infrastructures, audio cables with Beldfoil® shielding, and loudspeaker cables with PVC and halogen-free designs. The document also details video cables like HDMI and S-Video, and multimedia control cables for systems like Extron® and AMX AxLink™.
Data Center Solutions: Belden's IBDN System is highlighted for its scalability and durability, supporting 10Gb equipment with solutions like the 10GX IBDN system and FiberExpress® Ultra Patch Panel System. The document emphasizes the importance of structured cabling systems in ensuring data center performance.
Professional Audio & Video: The document outlines Belden's offerings for professional audio and video applications, including microphone cables with oxygen-free copper conductors and digital coax cables designed for HD applications.
Support and Services: Belden provides extensive support services including network design, project management, testing, maintenance, and customized training. The Belden Competence Center offers technical support and training to ensure optimal network solutions.
Hirschmann™ Solutions: The document also covers Hirschmann™'s role in industrial networking, offering a complete range of Ethernet and Fieldbus systems for industrial applications. It includes details on unmanaged and managed switches, security solutions, and wireless access points.
SPIDER Family: The SPIDER series offers entry-level unmanaged switches with 10/100 Mbps copper/RJ45 ports and 100 Mbps fiber ports available in multimode (MM) and singlemode (SM). They operate within a temperature range of 0°C to +60°C and have a power input of 24 VDC. The series includes models with varying port configurations, including options for extended environmental conditions (-40°C to +70°C).
RS2 Switches: These feature-rich unmanaged switches provide advanced functionalities like redundant power inputs and fault relay. They support 10/100 Mbps RJ45 ports and 100 Mbps fiber ports, with options for multimode and singlemode connections. The RS2 series is designed for rugged environments, offering extended temperature ranges and alarm features for link and power loss.
OpenRail Unmanaged Switches: The RS20 and RS30 series are ideal for applications requiring high feature sets without management. They offer a variety of port configurations, including up to 25 ports and multiple fiber options. These switches support redundant power inputs and fault relay, with temperature ranges from 0°C to +60°C and extended options available.
RSB Basic Switch Line: The RSB20 series provides cost-effective solutions with essential management functions and redundancy capabilities. These switches support Fast Ethernet and are compatible with industrial protocols like PROFINET and EtherNet/IP. They are available in configurations with up to 9 ports and offer web-based management.
OpenRail Compact and Modular Switches: Hirschmann's OpenRail series includes both compact and modular switches, allowing customization of port density, backbone type, and other specifications. Managed versions offer advanced features like VLAN, IGMP Snooping, and network diagnostics. The modular MICE series supports hot-plug media modules for flexible port configurations.
RSR Compact Ruggedized Switches: Designed for extreme conditions, the RSR series offers ruggedized Gigabit Ethernet switches with a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. They feature robust metal housing, high RFI/EMI immunity, and ultra-fast ring recovery times, making them suitable for harsh industrial environments.
Switch Models: The MS20 and MS30 series are modular switches with varying port densities and types, including options for fiber optic modules. The PowerMICE series adds Layer 3 routing capabilities and additional Gigabit ports. The OCTOPUS IP67 switches are designed for rugged environments, offering PoE and fiber optic uplinks.
Configuration and Customization: Hirschmann™ provides a part number configurator to customize switches based on port density, type, temperature range, power input, and approvals. This allows users to tailor switches to specific industrial needs.
Media Modules: The document lists various media modules for multimode and singlemode fiber optics, as well as Gigabit and special technology modules. These modules are hot-swappable and can be used to achieve desired port configurations.
Rack Mounted Switches: The MACH1000 and MACH4000 series are ruggedized switches for extreme environments, offering high port densities and fast ring recovery times. They support a wide range of power inputs and exceed several industry standards for reliability and performance.
Applications: The switches are suitable for mission-critical applications requiring high availability and robust performance in harsh conditions. They are used in industries such as transportation, power substations, and traffic control.
MACH4000 Series: The MACH4000 series includes the MACH4002-48G+3X-L3P Layer 3 chassis with fixed ports and media modules for flexible configurations. It supports various media modules for twisted pair and optical fiber connections, offering high data transmission ranges. Internal and external power supplies are available for redundancy, and accessories like fan modules and rack mount brackets are provided.
MACH100 Series: The MACH100 series includes industrial workgroup switches supporting Fast and Gigabit Ethernet. These switches are designed for a temperature range of 0°C to +50°C and offer features like fanless design, hot-swappable modules, and support for industrial protocols. They provide high security and flexibility for Ethernet network design.
Embedded Ethernet Module (EEM): The EEM offers connectivity solutions for various industrial devices, supporting multiple Ethernet automation protocols. It provides free programmability and is suitable for use in intelligent sensors, displays, and other automation devices.
Security Solutions: The EAGLE20 firewall/VPN router offers integrated security functions for Industrial Ethernet networks, including firewall and VPN capabilities. The Tofino Industrial Security solution provides distributed security with features like zone-level security and compliance with standards like NERC CIP and ANSI/ISA-99.
BAT Wireless Access Points: The BAT family offers industrial-grade WLAN hardware with features like rugged housing, extended temperature range, and multiple power redundancy options. These products are suitable for harsh industrial environments and high-security networks.
Wireless LAN Access Points: The BAT54 and BAT300 series are highlighted for their ruggedized design suitable for harsh environments. They support dual-band operation with IEEE 802.11 standards and are available with FCC approval for use in the USA and Canada. Variants include models with single or dual radio modules and options for hazardous environments.
Antennas: A range of directional and omnidirectional antennas are available, supporting various frequency bands and designed for compatibility with 802.11n standards. These include high-gain and MiMo antennas for enhanced performance.
Network Management: Hirschmann offers tools like Industrial HiVision for network visualization and management, supporting integration with SCADA systems and providing real-time feedback on network status. The software includes features for auto-topology discovery and multi-device configuration.
Fiber Interfaces and Transceivers: The document details various fiber optic transceivers and media converters, designed to extend network range and provide immunity to electromagnetic interference. These include models for RS232 and RS485 connections, as well as repeaters for Profibus and other fieldbus protocols.
Power Supplies and Accessories: A selection of power supply units is available, designed to operate across a range of temperatures and input voltages. Accessories include overvoltage protectors and antenna cables.
Key Features: The products are designed for industrial applications, offering robust performance in challenging environments. They support advanced networking protocols and provide tools for efficient network management and configuration.
Product Features: The document highlights the ease of commissioning and replacement of ACA21-M12 EEC and ACA11 EEC for managed OCTOPUS Switches. It also mentions the use of serial/terminal cables for configuration and a 19" DIN Rail Adapter for installation.
Industrial Connectivity Solutions: Belden offers a wide range of products including Fieldbus components, distribution boxes, cord sets, and connectors. These products are designed for high mechanical and electrical loading capacity, chemical resistance, and compact design.
LioN Series: The LioN Classic and LioN-S modules are designed for high availability in harsh environments, offering flexibility in planning and economical spare parts storage. They feature a high degree of reliability, compact construction, and fast start-up capabilities.
LioN-Link Series: This series is suitable for distributed I/O concentrations in limited spaces, offering bus-independent modules, space-saving designs, and easy installation with color-coded sockets.
Actuator Sensor Boxes (ASB Series): These boxes offer robust designs for rough environments, with options for electrostatic discharge protection and materials resistant to aggressive cleaners.
Connectors and Cables: The document details various
connector assemblies and cables, emphasizing flexibility, secure cabling, and efficient wiring solutions. It includes information on screened connectors for EMC-sensitive applications and IP67-rated assemblies for protection against dirt and moisture.
GDM Series: Rectangular connectors for hydraulic, pneumatic, and electro-magnetic actuators and sensors, offering easy assembly, international approvals, and high protection class.
CA-, CM Series: These series are used in hydraulics, pneumatics, and other applications, offering reliable transmission properties and easy installation.
Technical Specifications: The document provides detailed technical data for each product series, including ambient temperature ranges, materials, protection classes, electrical data, and module variants.
Conclusion: Belden's products are designed to meet the practical needs of industrial applications, offering high reliability, flexibility, and ease of installation.
NR Series: This series is versatile for power and control signal connections, suitable for extreme conditions like strong vibrations. It offers 7 and 12 pin variants, supports up to 250 V and 10 A, and provides high transmission safety with IP65 protection.
G Series: Designed for harsh environments in small drives and sensors, this series offers 2 to 17 pin variants, supports up to 250 V and 10 A, and features a compact design with IP65 protection.
ST Series: Known for robust power connector assemblies, suitable for industrial installations and mechanical engineering. It supports 3 to 6 pin variants, up to 400 V and 16 A, with IP54 protection and additional safety features.
SunCon Series: Ideal for photovoltaic equipment, ensuring reliable and efficient operation under all weather conditions. It supports quick assembly, offers IP68 protection, and is TÜV certified.
Customer Specific Solutions: Belden provides customized solutions using advanced technologies, focusing on new application solutions and simplifying product commissioning. These solutions cater to sectors like food processing and mobile sensors.
Industrial Cables: Belden offers a comprehensive line of industrial cables for networking, communication, and control applications. Key products include multi-conductor and paired cables, shipboard cables, and building security cables, all designed to meet various standards and application requirements.
Conclusion: Belden is recognized for high-quality, reliable signal transmission products across various sectors, offering a wide range of solutions including copper, optical fiber, and wireless technologies.
Specifications and Features:- Twinax Cables: 150-Ohm cables with Beldfoil® shield and copper braid for maximum shielding, suitable for factory automation systems.
- PROFIBUS PA Cables: 18 AWG stranded twisted pair with Beldfoil® shield and intrinsically safe blue jacket.
- DeviceBus® Cables: Available in Class 1 (600 V) and Class 2 (300 V) for ODVA DeviceNet Systems, suitable for trunk or drop applications.
- ControlBus Cables: Low-Loss RG-6/U Type coaxes with Duobond® Quad Shield for ControlNet™ systems.
- Industrial Ethernet Cables: High foil and braided shield coverage for signal integrity, designed for harsh environments, available in Cat 5e and Cat 7.
- Broadcast Cables: Includes Brilliance® audio/video products, HDTV Fiber/Copper Composite Cables, and Mobile Fiber Cables.
Applications:- Industrial Applications: Automation, data exchange, interconnection, and full networks.
- Broadcast Applications: Television monitors, microphones, lighting, VGA on large screens, and more.
- Residential Applications: Home office, audio/video, climate control, and lighting.
Key Products:- Brilliance® VideoTwist® UTP Cables: Designed for high-resolution video applications with low skew and return loss.
- Bonded-Pair Data Cables: Ensure performance integrity during installation.
- 75 Ohm CATV Cables: Feature Duobond Plus® shielding for superior performance.
- 50 Ohm Wireless Cables: Provide best-in-class transmission performance and superior EMI/RFI shielding.
Conclusion: Belden offers a wide range of high-performance cables for industrial, broadcast, and residential applications, ensuring reliability, signal integrity, and compliance with international standards.
Specifications and Features:
1. Low VSWR: The VSWR is guaranteed to be a maximum of 1.25:1 across all frequencies, ensuring minimal return loss.
2. High Velocity of Propagation: Utilizes foamed high-density polyethylene insulation for superior performance and crush resistance.
3. Excellent Phase Stability: Belden's 50 Ohm RF cables maintain phase stability under temperature changes and flexing.
4. Superior RF Shielding: Provides over 100 dB of effective EMI/RFI shielding.
5. Connector Compatibility: Compatible with standard land mobile radio-type connectors.
6. Conformable Coax: Offers high performance and flexibility, serving as a replacement for semi-rigid cables.
Advanced Networks and Fiber Optic Cables:
1. Applications: Suitable for CCTV, network circuitry, factory automation, commercial networks, video conferencing, medical imaging, and CAD/CAM.
2. Interconnect Cables: Feature semi-tight and tight buffer technology for easy cable preparation.
3. Breakout Cables: Preferred for direct termination, protected by aramid yarn and flame-resistant jackets.
4. Mobile and Tactical Fiber Cables: Designed for rugged applications, with high flame retardancy and durability.
5. Central and Multi Loose Tube Cables: Designed for various applications with enhanced weather resistance and rodent protection.
Rodent Protection:
1. Standard Protection: Uses glass reinforced yarns for basic rodent deterrence.
2. Improved Protection: Features extra layers of nylon or glass yarns for enhanced protection.
Copper Systems and Structured Cabling Solutions:
1. System Components: Includes cables, connectors, and patch panels for network connectivity.
2. Belden IBDN Systems: Known for high quality and exceeding standard performance.
3. Performance Technologies: Utilizes Matrix IDC and X-Bar technologies for improved performance.
4. System 4800LX: Offers a 300 MHz cabling system with GigaFlex and DataTwist cables.
5. System 2400: Provides 250 MHz bandwidth and supports data rates up to 2.4 Gbps.
6. System 1200: Designed for high-traffic applications with enhanced performance.
IBDN System 1200: This system supports high data rates up to 1.2 Gbps and includes various components such as GigaFlex 1200 unbonded-pair UTP cables, DataTwist 350 bonded-pair UTP cables, and GigaBIX and 110 cross-connect systems. It also features PS5E patch panels and related accessories.
KeyConnect Patch Panel Series: These panels offer robust, flexible, and high-density termination solutions for data centers and telecommunications rooms. They are available in various configurations and support KeyConnect Modular Jacks. Key benefits include design flexibility, robust construction, and compatibility with standard equipment racks.
AngleFlex Patch Panel Series: This series provides improved manageability and installation flexibility with angled inserts for intuitive patch cord routing. It eliminates the need for horizontal cable managers, saving space and facilitating efficient patch panel-to-switch interconnections.
GigaBIX Multi System: The GigaBIX system includes termination kits and connectors designed for high-performance cable termination. It supports Category 6 installations and offers features like color-coded edges and keying to prevent incorrect connector insertion.
FiberExpress Optical Fiber Connectivity: This section covers FiberExpress and FiberExpress Ultra Solutions, which support centralized and FTTD topologies. Key benefits include high bandwidth, extended reach, and support for gigabit protocols. The system includes various cables, patch panels, and connectors designed for easy installation and maintenance.
Installation Tips: The document provides installation tips for planning rack/cabinet layouts, using cable management products, and employing specific tools for termination and maintenance.
Key Benefits: Across the systems, key benefits include design flexibility, robust construction, efficient space utilization, and compatibility with existing infrastructure.
Specifications: Belden's cabling portfolio supports all current protocols and is backward compatible. The cables exceed industry standards such as TIA/EIA, ISO/IEC, and EN (BSI). Available constructions include Category 5e, 6, 6a, and 7, with options for unshielded (U/UTP) and shielded cables (F/UTP, SF/UTP, S/FTP). Sheath types offered are PVC, LSNH, PE, CMR, and CMP.
Key Applications: The cables are suitable for Ethernet (10/100/1000/10G-Base Tx), IP, VOIP, video, PoE, BAS, and automation processes.
Product Features: Belden's Bonded-Pair cables feature a patented design that maintains uniform conductor spacing, ensuring consistent electrical performance even under installation stresses. This design enhances noise immunity and supports higher data speeds.
Product Range: The document lists various unshielded and shielded cables, detailing their specifications, such as frequency ratings and compliance with industry standards. It includes specific product numbers and descriptions for Category 5e, 6, and 7 cables.
Contact Information: The document provides contact details for Belden's global locations and specific brands, including Belden, Hirschmann, and Lumberg Automation.