Finding the right network communication components in an industrial environment can be challenging. Harsh environments and demanding criteria can make it difficult to find the right fit. Whether it is to find specific elements compatible with one another, withstand certain conditions, or possess the correct number of ports. With this in mind, Siemens created Scalance to ensure you have a top to bottom solution for every layer of your industrial network communication system.

What is Scalance?

Siemens created a brand of industrial networking communication components called Scalance. These components range are all the various network parts that form the basis of industrial network communications. This ranges from ethernet switches, Wireless local area network systems, and industrial security appliances. Scalance cutting edge products are high preforming, robust, and future viable. All-important characteristics you need for an efficient industrial network communication system. 

Scalance Industrial Network Communication System

What is the Best Type of Ethernet Switch?

Siemens produces unmanaged and managed ethernet switches. The Scalance Unmanaged Ethernet Switches are great for compact, simple machine network communications, whereas managed ethernet switches have higher network availability and better functionality and design.

If you’re looking for robust, compatible, and high-level functioning, the Scalance X series is the right fit for you. From 5 to 58 ports, temperature control, and containing both PROFINET and EtherNet, Scalance provides flexibility and compatibility with other parts. With a more elevated level of function and design, Scalance X switches are the backbone of many industries in industrial network communications.

Need simple, space-saving, unmanaged switches?

SCALANCE XB005

• unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch for 10/100 Mbit/s
• for setting up small star and line topologies
• LED diagnostics,
• IP20, 24 V AC/DC power supply, with 5x 10/100 Mbit/s twisted pair ports with RJ45 sockets
• 5 electrical ports

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SCALANCE XB008

• unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch for 10/100 Mbit/s
• for setting up small star and line topologies
• LED diagnostics
• IP20, 24 V AC/DC power supply, with 8x 10/100 Mbit/s twisted pair ports with RJ45 sockets
• 8 Electrical Ports

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Suitable for industry-oriented applications and building automation

SCALANCE XB116

• Unmanaged IE switch
• 16x 10/100 Mbit/s RJ45 ports
• for setting up small star and line topologies
• LED diagnostics, IP20
• Redundant power supply
• 24 V AC/D
• 16 electrical ports

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SCALANCE XB124

• unmanaged IE switch
• 24x 10/100 Mbit/s RJ45 ports
• for setting up small star and line topologies
• LED diagnostics
• IP20
• redundant power supply
• 24 V AC/DC
• 24 electrical ports

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Basic version with full industrial compatibility

SCALANCE XC108

• unmanaged IE switch
• 8x 10/100 Mbit/s RJ45 ports
• LED diagnostics
• 8 electrical ports
• error-signalling contact with set pushbutton
• redundant power supply

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SCALANCE XC116

• unmanaged IE switch
• 16x 10/100 Mbit/s RJ45 ports
• LED diagnostics
• 16 electrical ports
• error-signalling contact with set pushbutton
• redundant power supply

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Looking For Industry Grade Managed Switches?

SCALANCE XC206-2SFP G

• (E/IP) manageable Layer 2 IE switch
• IEC 62443-4-2 certified; 6x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports; 2x 1000 Mbps SFP
• 1x console port; 6 electrical ports
• temperature range -40 °C to +70 °C
• redundancy functions; office features (RSTP, VLAN,…)
• PROFINET IO device
• compatible with Profinet and Ethernet

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SCALANCE XC216-4C

• manageable Layer 2 IE switch
• IEC 62443-4-2 certified; 12x 10/100 Mbit/s RJ45 ports; 4x 1000 Mbit/s combo ports (either 1000 Mbit/s/ SFPs or 10/100/1000 Mbit/s RJ45 ports can be used)
• 16 electrical ports
• temperature range -40 °C to +70 °C
• PROFINET IO device; Ethernet/IP-compliant
• C-PLUG slot

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SCALANCE XC216-4C G

• manageable Layer 2 IE switch
• IEC 62443-4-2 certified; full gigabit; 12x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports
• x 1000 Mbps combo ports (either 1000 Mbps/ SFPs or 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports can be used)
• 16 electrical ports
• temperature range -40 °C to +70 °C
• PROFINET IO device; Ethernet/IP-compliant
• C-PLUG slot

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Functional and saves space

SCALANCE XB208

• managed Layer 2 IE switch
• 8x 10/100 Mbit/s RJ45 ports 1x console port
• diagnostics LED redundant power supply IEC 62443-4-2 certified
• temperature range 0 °C to +60 °C
• DIN-rail mounting
• 8 ports
• default PROFINET; Ethernet/IP-compliant

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SCALANCE XB216

• managed Layer 2 IE switch,
• 16X 10/100 Mbit/s RJ45 ports, 1x console port
• IEC 62443-4-2 certified
• temperature range 0 °C to +60 °C
• DIN-rail mounting
• PROFINET IO device Ethernet/IP certificate
• default PROFINET.

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Additionally, Siemens provides ample optimal port options with their SFP ports to ensure that each customer finds the proper plug-in for their Scalance ethernet switch. The SFP plug-in transceivers expand the Scalance X portfolio and increase the number of applications and flexibility of Scalance X products with SFP slots.

Scalance – Industrial Wireless Local Area Network

Scalance Wireless LAN offers simple to high-performance Wi-Fi solutions. Unique elements called IFeatures are integrated into demanding and high-performance wireless LANs, allowing Scalance IWLAN to fulfill many industrial applications.

IFeatures:

• Industrial Parallel Redundancy Protocol – For trouble with poor wireless coverage or disturbance, the IPRP features uses redundancy technology to prevent these issues. Utilizing two radio links in wireless networks enables a second path that continues running if the initial path is disturbed.

• Industrial Point Coordination Function – the use of RCoax radiating cables instead of conventional antennas ensures real-time communication that is reliable and continuous. 
• Inter AP- Blocking – AP Blocking prevents data manipulation and theft by allowing only devices connected to verified IP addresses to connect to the Wireless LAN instead of the usual process where anyone can connect to the network.

SCALANCE W778-1 M12 EEC

• 1 radio and 2 N-CON antenna ports
• supports iFeatures via a key plug
• IEEE 802.11a/b/g/h/n, 2.4/5 GHz, gross data rate 300 Mbps, 2x M12 max. 100 Mbps
• PoE integrated 2-port switch
• redundant 24 V DC, M12 A-coded IP65
• Temperature range from -40°C to 75 °C.
• Plug slot WPA2/802.11i/e
• M12 sealing caps, for operation outside of USA/Israel.

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SCALANCE W734-1 RJ45

•  1 radio and 2 R-SMA antenna ports
• supports iFeatures via a key plug
• IEEE 802.11a/b/g/h/n, 2.4/5GHz, gross data rate 300 Mbit/s, 2x RJ45 max. 100 Mbit/s
• PoE integrated 2-port switch, redundant 24 V DC, joint block, IP30
• Temperature range from -20 °C to 60 °C
•  Plug slot WPA2/802.11i/e
•  1x joint block; for operation outside of USA/Israel.

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SCALANCE W788-2 RJ45 access point

• 2 radios and 6 R-SMA antenna ports
• supports iFeatures via a key plug-in
• IEEE 802.11a/b/g/h/n, 2.4/5GHz, gross 450 Mbit/s per radio, 1x RJ45 max. 1 Gbit/s, PoE, redundant 24 V DC, joint block, IP30
• Temperature range from -20°C to 60 °C
• Plug slot, WPA2/802.11i/e
• 2x joint blocks; for operation outside of USA/Israel.

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SCALANCE W774-1 M12 EEC

• 1 radio, and 2 R-SMA antenna ports
•  supports iFeatures via a key plug
• IEEE 802.11a/b/g/h/n, 2.4/5GHz, gross data rate 300 Mbit/s, 2x M12 max. 100 Mbit/s
• PoE integrated 2-port switch
• redundant 24 V DC, M12 A-coded IP30
• Temperature range of 30 °C to 65 °C
• plug slot WPA2/802
• M12 sealing caps, for operation outside of USA/Israel.

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Protect Your Network With Scalance S Industrial Security Appliance

Scalance S Industrial Security Appliance Technology ensures that your network is secured from internal and external attacks. Since all levels are addressed simultaneously at the same time, a multi-faceted defense-in-depth approach embedded in the industrial security applications prevented threats from accessing the system.

Threats and malware are recognized early in the process. When these vulnerabilities are analyzed, the system gives detailed security measures to protect network data. Siemens’s resourceful technology continuously monitors the network systems to always provide optimal protection. Whether the objective is cell protection, dynamic firewall rules, or authenticating access via VPN, Scalance protects networks due to its extensive portfolio of security mechanisms. These mechanisms are combined and used against threats protecting against unintentional or intentional system access and attacks.

Compatible Accessories With Scalance

There are a variety of accessories that are compatible to use with the Scalance series, including FastConnect cabling technology. FastConnect’s quick assembly system makes configuring bus systems and networks quick, easy, and error-free, thanks to optimally coordinated components. FastConnect consists of industrial-suited cables and connectors. Additionally, the tools are useful for Industrial Ethernet, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and PROFIBUS.

A flexible and halogen-free OM4 cable variant from the SIMATIC NET cable portfolio makes it possible to set up a future-proof FO data network with LC connection technology, even in industrial applications.

Professional Services for Industrial Network Communication Systems

if you need expert support in consulting with:

• on-site support and services
• technical design and consulting
• integration and deployment
• hardware setup
• product selection

Contact E.B. Horsman PAC Divison. Our expert technical consulting supports industrial needs; this specialized team helps engineers and technicians optimize design and specification while seamlessly managing parts inventory, logistics, payables, and more.

About Siemens Canada

Any contractor, end-user, or original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in the electrical industry has heard of the name Siemens; it has long been a leader in the electrical manufacturing industry.

For over 150 years, they have been known for engineering excellence, innovation, quality and reliability. Siemens innovation in the fields of electrification, automation and digitalization has been a key factor in making its products the Canadian choice. Companies in various industries including commercial, residential, industrial and institutional, rely on Siemens to provide them with the products they need. Learn more from our supplier partner, Siemens.

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