Harting has introduced low cost, entry-level industrial Ethernet switch starter kits and patch cables. The Basic and Basic+ Ethernet kits and the new Cat 6 patch cables will be available at substantial discounts until 26th March 2010.
The Ethernet switch kit contains everything needed for a simple industrial Ethernet implementation, including a five-port unmanaged switch, ten 'tool-less assembly' RJ45 connectors and 20m of Cat 5 Type B Ethernet cable. In addition, the Basic+ kit contains a 24Vdc/1.4A power supply and a Harting cable stripping tool.
The RJ45 has a novel two-part boot design that offers robust handling and bending protection. They are robust enough for industrial environments and are heat and flame retardant.
The Cat 6 patch cables offer Ethernet speeds of up to 1,000 Mbit/s and are both flame retardant and halogen free. They operate at temperatures from -20°C to +80°C, have dual boot design with robust locking lever protection and unlocking latch and are perfect for multi-port applications.