Products of Hirschmann

Hirschmann: Industrial Ethernet Switches & Connectors for Industry and Business

Hirschmann – a Belden brand – is a global leader in industrial network technology. At Lieske Elektronik, system integrators, machine builders and industrial companies source the complete Hirschmann portfolio: managed and unmanaged Industrial Ethernet switches, robust connectors and network components for OT networks and critical industrial infrastructure.

1943

Founded

Belden

Parent company (NYSE)

–40/+70

°C operating range

<500 ms

HIPER-Ring recovery

Hirschmann – Industrial Networking for Over 80 Years

Founded in 1943, Hirschmann is today part of Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC) and one of the leading providers of industrial network infrastructure worldwide. The product families SPIDER, GECKO, MACH, OCTOPUS, RAIL and EAGLE cover the full range from unmanaged entry-level switches to highly redundant Layer 3 switches for critical applications in energy, rail and process automation.

Hirschmann Industrial Ethernet switches are engineered for harsh environments: extended operating temperature from –40 °C to +70 °C, DIN rail mounting, high vibration and shock resistance, and protection classes up to IP67. HIPER-Ring technology provides network redundancy with recovery times below 500 ms – critical for time-sensitive control applications in manufacturing automation.

As an authorised reseller, Lieske Elektronik holds common Hirschmann switches and connectors in stock or available at short notice. Our B2B sales team advises on project quantities, framework agreements and technical configuration questions.

Certifications & Standards

✓	IEC 61850 (power automation)
✓	ATEX / IECEx (explosion protection)
✓	EN 50121 (railway technology)
✓	PROFINET / EtherNet/IP
✓	IEC 62443 (OT security)
✓	CE / UL / cUL

Product Lines

Industrial network hardware for every requirement level – from the robust entry-level switch to high-availability control systems

SPIDER – Unmanaged Industrial Switches Compact, DIN rail-mountable unmanaged switches for robust entry into industrial Ethernet networks. 5 to 8-port variants with Fast Ethernet and Gigabit, extended temperature range –40/+70 °C, 24 VDC supply – ideal for simple machine connections.		MACH – Managed Gigabit Switches Fully managed Layer 2/3 switches with HIPER-Ring redundancy, VLAN, QoS and SNMP management. 8 to 24+ ports, SFP uplinks, rack or DIN rail mounting – for demanding automation and SCADA networks with high availability requirements.

EAGLE – Industrial Security Routers & Firewalls Industrial security routers and firewall appliances for secure segmentation of OT and IT networks. NAT, VPN (IPsec/OpenVPN), stateful firewall, deep packet inspection – designed to IEC 62443 for industrial cybersecurity.		OCTOPUS – Managed Compact Switches Managed industrial switches in compact form factor for smaller control cabinets. HIPER-Ring and RSTP redundancy protocols, PROFINET-compliant, extended temperature range – ideal for machine building and conveyor technology with limited cabinet space.

GECKO – Unmanaged Mini Switches Ultra-slim unmanaged switches for space-critical installations directly at the machine. DIN rail or wall mounting, Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) in selected variants, FastEthernet 10/100 – for maximum flexibility in field installations.		Industrial Connectors M12 & RJ45 M12 and RJ45 connectors rated to IP67/IP68 for PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet and CAN. Versions for drag chains, robotics and ATEX hazardous areas – available in D, A and B coding.

Typical Application Areas

Hirschmann Industrial Networking – proven in critical infrastructure and demanding production environments

⚡ Power Generation & Utilities	► Manufacturing Automation	◆ Railway & Transportation

★ Process Industry & Chemicals	✓ Water & Wastewater	► Machine Building & Robotics

⚡ Maritime & Offshore	◆ Building & Infrastructure	★ OT Networks & SCADA

Why Hirschmann?

Technology advantages for reliable networks in the harshest environments

HIPER-Ring – Network Redundancy <500 ms

Hirschmann's proprietary HIPER-Ring technology restores network connections within 500 ms after a failure – critical for time-sensitive PLC, SCADA and process control systems where network interruptions lead to production downtime.

Extreme Temperature –40/+70 °C, Fanless

Fanless design and extended temperature range: Hirschmann hardware operates reliably from –40 °C to +70 °C without additional climate control – ideal for outdoor installations, unheated control cabinets and field deployments.

PROFINET & EtherNet/IP Certification

PROFINET IO Device-certified switches integrate seamlessly into Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell Automation projects – without compatibility issues during engineering configuration and with full diagnostic access.

OT Security to IEC 62443

The EAGLE security platform protects automation networks through network segmentation, VPN tunnelling and industrial firewall functions – designed and certified to the OT cybersecurity standard IEC 62443.

Hirschmann Products in the Shop by Category:

► Industrial Networking
► Ind. Ethernet Switches
► Industrial Modem/Router

► Industrial Connectors
► Ind. Connector Overview
► Network Overview

Frequently Asked Questions about Hirschmann

Answers for procurement and project planning

Which Hirschmann industrial switch is suitable for PROFINET applications? The MACH and OCTOPUS series are PROFINET IO Device-certified and support RT as well as IRT communication. They can be configured directly in Siemens TIA Portal as network nodes. For simple topologies without managed features, the SPIDER or GECKO line is sufficient.

What is the difference between HIPER-Ring and RSTP on Hirschmann switches? HIPER-Ring is Hirschmann's proprietary redundancy protocol with recovery times below 500 ms for up to 50 devices. RSTP (IEEE 802.1w) is the vendor-neutral standard with significantly longer convergence times (typically 1–10 s). HIPER-Ring is the first choice for time-critical automation applications; RSTP is more flexible for heterogeneous multi-vendor environments.

Which Hirschmann M12 connectors are approved for hazardous areas (ATEX)? Hirschmann offers M12 connectors with ATEX/IECEx certification for Zone 1 and Zone 2 (gas) and Zone 21 and Zone 22 (dust). Versions are available in D-coding (Ethernet/PROFINET), A-coding (sensor/actuator) and B-coding (PROFIBUS). Please specify the protection class, coding and number of poles when enquiring.

Hirschmann Industrial Networking – Request or Order Our B2B sales team is happy to help: price enquiries, project quantities, technical clarification on switch series, redundancy concepts and connector selection.

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PVC, white, 100m plastic spool

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Mfg Part No: 151137
Type: KOKA F6 Plus PVC (100)

60,82 EUR

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