Brad® Direct-Link® Industrial Ethernet Switches provide reliable, robust and secure performance across complex networks in a wide range of control and monitoring applications ndustrial-control applications require complex networks with high data-rates and time-sensitive devices whilst harsh environments on the plant floor create vibration, heat and other hazards. Direct-Link® Ethernet switches meet the three main challenges posed by industrial Ethernet applications: determinism, robustness and ease of integration.

Managed and Unmanaged Direct-Link® Industrial Ethernet switches feature plastic standard-duty (SD) enclosures for DIN rail mounting and metal heavy-duty (HD) enclosures for DIN rail or panel mount applications. Unmanaged SD switches in tough, Lexan plastic enclosures provide a cost-effective network solution for a multitude of low-end applications. HD aluminum enclosures with wide temperature operation are the solution for tougher industrial applications. Compact 16- and 18-port Managed switches are also available.

Available in 5-port and 8-port versions, on-machine mount Direct-link Harsh-Duty Ethernet Switches save cabling and reduce installation time and cost compared with existing cabinet installations. The switches feature Molex Ultra-Lock® push/pull connectors and are tested to IP67 ratings to ensure operation through dust, pressure-wash and immersion in water. Operating temperature ratings of -20 to +75°C ensure that networks linked using the harsh-duty switches can run in extreme environments.