With Industrial Ethernet it is possible to include into your existing LAN the devices which are needed for the operating and control of production processes.
For Industrial Ethernet will be used medium converters, which are adapted Switches, Hubs, routers and to rough industrial site conditions.
In addition belong in particular the attachment on a 35mm DIN to DIN rail, to direct current voltage supply (usually 24V DC), an extended operating temperature range, a increased enclosure (protection against dust, splash-water etc.), vibration resistance and often also special precautions to the reliability with consideration of the MICE classifications.