The new Gigabit OCTOPUS from Belden’s Hirschmann product range is a managed IP54 switch that was especially developed for road and rail vehicle applications that require fast data connection. To this end the switch has two Gigabit Ethernet uplinks for twisted-pair cables (1000 BASE-TX) connected via vibration-proof M12 ports. Eight Fast Ethernet ports (10/100 BASE-TX) are provided for connecting terminal equipment. These are also designed for M...

Belden has introduced the new MIPP, a termination panel for cables that need to be connected to active equipment such as switches, Industrial Ethernet devices and any other device with an Ethernet link, offering greater system reliability and ease of installation. The MIPP provides the ideal connection between Belden cables and Hirschmann switches and is designed to have the same look and feel as the Hirschmann range of products.

Belden has added two new firewalls to its Hirschmann EAGLE20 range with extended number of ports enabling users to deploy a single device, instead of having to use multiple EAGLE20s. The Hirschmann EAGLE20-0400 and Hirschmann EAGLE30-0402 represent a significant technological innovation as they are the first firewalls on the market in a convection-cooled DIN Rail housing which supports six LAN ports - two of which are Gigabit - with such a range ...

Belden has added three new unmanaged low-cost switches from the SPIDER series to its Hirschmann product range. These switches support Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) and have either five twisted-pair ports (SPIDER 5TX PD EEC) or one twisted-pair port and one fiberoptic port for multimode (SPIDER 1TX/1FX-MM PD EEC) or singlemode optical fiber (SPIDER 1TX/1FX-SM PD EEC).

Belden has launched a new and innovative range of Belden Brilliance High Definition BNC Connectors. Designed for use with Belden Brilliance Coax Cables, these new Belden HD Brilliance Connectors deliver unparalleled end-to-end performance. The new family of BNC connectors offers the exceptional performance and rock-solid reliability required by the professional broadcast and professional audio/video market. The connectors also provide better than...

Since 1971, well over a hundred million of Hirschmann’s ST-series connectors have been produced. Still retaining practically the same original design, these connectors are used to provide power for electric awnings, blinds and shutters. The maximum rated voltage is 400 VAC/250 VDC, with a rated current of up to 16 VAC/10 VDC. Because the connectors are reliable, easy to install and have a long operational life they have become the standard for ...

Belden announced release 7.0 of its software platform from the Hirschmann product series, used in the MACH, MICE, Rail and OCTOPUS families of managed switches from Hirschmann. Like previous versions, the latest release of this software platform offers a range of functions normally only found in backbone systems for the office area. These include comprehensive management, diagnosis and filter functions plus various redundancy methods, security me...

Belden has extended its Hirschmann product range with a 9-port version of the OCTOPUS OS20 series. The Hirschmann basic software is installed on this layer-2 switch, which meets the requirements of protection class IP67. This software supports both various management and security functions and fast redundancy methods such as HIPER-Ring, MRP and RSTP. The new Fast Ethernet ports (10/100 BASE-TX) have vibration-resistant M12 connections in D-coding...

Belden has brought out a new I/O module in its Lumberg Automation™ range specifically for the decentralized Fieldbus system LioN-Link. The module (0942 UEM 612) fulfills protection class requirements IP67 and has four digital M12 slots with a higher limit on the output voltage permitting 2A per line and 6A in total.

As a leader in industrial automation solutions, Hirschmann, a Belden brand, produces industrial switches and active devices at its main manufacturing location in Neckartenzlingen, Germany. The company’s global position is further enhanced by Belden’s extensive range of cabling, connectivity and cable management products, so customers are offered an unparalleled set of solutions for Industrial Ethernet networks, encompassing data cables, conne...

Belden has announced the release of HiLCOS 8.50, a new version of its established WLAN firmware from the Hirschmann™ product range. Like its predecessors, this firmware is fully compliant with the European 5 GHz standard (EN 301893 V1.5.1).

Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR) and Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC) today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Juniper will acquire Trapeze Networks, a technology leader in enterprise wireless local area network (WLAN) systems and management software, in an all cash transaction valued at approximately $152 million. The acquisition is anticipated to close in the fourth quarter of 2010, subject to the satisfaction of customary ...

Telecast Fiber Systems today announced that its groundbreaking CopperHead™ 3400 fiber optic video transceiver, specifically designed for high-end 3D cinema production, has received a Best of IBC2010 award from TVBEurope Magazine and The IBC Daily. Chosen by the two publications’ editorial teams, the Best of IBC2010 awards recognize the best new product innovations of last month’s IBC2010 show in Amsterdam.

Belden announces the addition of FiberExpress Brilliance Field-Installable SC Multimode Connectors for 900 micron fiber termination. This latest version of the Brilliance Connector was launched at the BICSI Fall Conference in Las Vegas, NV. The SC Multimode connectors will be available for order during the week of October 4, 2010. Before the end of the year, APC and jacketed versions will also be introduced. The fiber optic connectors are brillia...

At Matelec 2010, to be held from 26 until 29 October 2010 in Madrid, Belden will showcase a range of effective signal transmission solutions for mission critical applications in a range of industries, including alternative energy, railway transportation systems and data centers.

Belden announced today the introduction a new line of F, BNC and RCA Compression Connectors and Tools, along with the availability of both standard or custom-configured Cable Assemblies. When the new Connectors and Tools are used in combination with Belden Coaxial Cable, they comprise a top-quality, field installation solution designed for reliable signal performance and easy installation. For the ultimate in reliability and installation ease, us...

Belden, a leader in signal transmission solutions, announced today the launch of new ruggedized networking solutions for the smart grid communications infrastructure. Belden is uniquely positioned to leverage its technology, know-how and market leadership in data communications, industrial Ethernet and industrial automation to the Power Transmission & Distribution Industry, specifically by offering high reliability, end-to-end industrial Ethern...

Belden announced Belden Brilliance 1794A Precision Video Coax Cable, the first cable designed specifically to meet the requirements of emerging 1080p/60 (in U.S.), 1080p/50 (in EU) 3 Gigabit applications.

Belden, a world leader in the development of signal transmission products for the industrial, enterprise, building management, broadcast, and security markets, expands its Hirschmann portfolio with three new MACH100 Rugged Gigabit Ethernet Workgroup Switches.

Belden, a world leader in the development of signal transmission products for the industrial, enterprise, building management, broadcast, and security markets, introduces the new Hirschmann MACH1040 Gigabit Ethernet Switch for high network availability and operational safety..