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flexAssistant is the digital worker guidance system from SOMA and maps manual work steps completely digitally: from production to packaging to documentation. In the process, flexAssistant coordinates complex processes and all production sequences in the factory, helps train employees and guides your staff in assembly and production. Our flexible and modular worker assistance systems enable the retrieval of relevant process parameters, component queries, provide digital work instructions as well as insight into planned routes of an AGV – flexAssistant worker assistance helps you to plan and execute your processes flexibly and reliably. For this purpose, the SOMA worker assistance system provides everything necessary for production, testing, packaging and documentation within the company.

Attending aaa in Duesseldorf? Don’t miss the opportunity to speak with our experts on-site about the possibilities of integrated BUS interfaces - we’re happy to advise you and answer your questions. Tele Radio offers a wide range of products featuring integrated BUS interfaces. These are the top choice for applications that rely on cutting-edge wireless technology and high safety standards. By incorporating control via a BUS interface, you gain access to virtually unlimited functions, real-time status updates, and customizable feedback options.

The new FLEXtra unmanaged Ethernet switch –Gigabit at three levels Quick data transmission meets perfect cable management With its compact design, the FLEXtra unmanaged Ethernet switch for up to 1000 Mbit (Gigabit) can be used for a wide range of industrial applications and impresses with its fast data transmission and robust design. The new Helmholz FLEXtra Ethernet switch unmanaged for up to 1000 Mbit (Gigabit) can be used for a wide range of industrial applications thanks to its very compact design. The lightweight yet robust industrial design is suitable for DIN rail mounting and is very easy to integrate into your network. Once plugged in, it is immediately ready for operation due to the simple plug & play solution. The tool-free push-in connection for the redundant power supply supports you in this. The practical design with the intelligent arrangement of the Ethernet sockets saves space in the control cabinet. The status LEDs on the top of the FLEXtra Ethernet switch, which are always clearly visible, enable easy diagnostics even when the cabling is full. The FLEXtra Ethernet switch unmanaged is suitable for PROFINET networks. The LLPD (neighbor detection) and PTCP (time synchronization) functions are handled correctly with the switch according to the PROFINET standard. The FLEXtra Ethernet switch unamanged thus complies with PROFINET Conformance Class A. Switches with full PROFINET functionality and Conformance Class B can be found here: PROFINET-Switch 16-port, managed With the FLEXtra Ethernet switch you can connect up to 16 Ethernet nodes with up to 1000 Mbps. Mixed operation with devices that only support 10 or 100 Mbit is possible without configuration effort. If you want to connect less nodes, we recommend our also available 5/8-port unmanaged Ethernet switches.

The Helmholz unmanaged Ethernet switches are suitable for a variety of industrial applications because of their very compact design. The lightweight and tough industrial design is suitable for mounting on a DIN rail and can be easily integrated into your network. Once plugged in, it's ready for use thanks to the simple Plug & Play solution. The tool-free push-in connection for the power supply supports you. The unmanaged Ethernet switch is suitable for PROFINET networks. The LLPD (neighborhood detection) and PTCP (time synchronization) functions are handled correctly with the switch in accordance with the PROFINET standard. The unmanaged Ethernet switch thus complies with PROFINET Conformance Class A. With this variant of the unmanaged Ethernet-Switch, you can connect up to 5 Ethernet participants with 10 or 100 Mbps. If you would like to connect more participants, we recommend our 8-port unmanaged Ethernet Switch. - Store-and-Forward architecture - 10Base-T/100Base-TX - Full-/Half-Duplex - Autonegotiation - Auto MDI/MDI-X (IEEE 802.3u Auto crossover support) - LLDP & PTCP Delay-Traffic blocking (for PROFINET networks) - PROFINET Conformance Class A - QoS-Priority-Queues: 2 per port - 1K MAC address lookup table - 448K bit packet buffering - max forwarding packet length 1552 bytes

The Helmholz unmanaged Ethernet switches are suitable for a variety of industrial applications because of their very compact design. The lightweight and tough industrial design is suitable for mounting on a DIN rail and can be easily integrated into your network. Once plugged in, it's ready for use thanks to the simple Plug & Play solution. The tool-free push-in connection for the power supply supports you. The unmanaged Ethernet switch is suitable for PROFINET networks. The LLPD (neighborhood detection) and PTCP (time synchronization) functions are handled correctly with the switch in accordance with the PROFINET standard. The unmanaged Ethernet switch thus complies with PROFINET Conformance Class A. With this variant of the unmanaged Ethernet-Switch, you can connect up to 16 Ethernet participants with 10 or 100 Mbps.

The Helmholz unmanaged Ethernet switches are suitable for a variety of industrial applications because of their very compact design. The lightweight and tough industrial design is suitable for mounting on a DIN rail and can be easily integrated into your network. Once plugged in, it's ready for use thanks to the simple Plug & Play solution. The tool-free push-in connection for the power supply supports you. The unmanaged Ethernet switch is suitable for PROFINET networks. The LLPD (neighborhood detection) and PTCP (time synchronization) functions are handled correctly with the switch in accordance with the PROFINET standard. The unmanaged Ethernet switch thus complies with PROFINET Conformance Class A. With this variant of the unmanaged Ethernet-Switch, you can connect up to 8 Ethernet participants with 10 or 100 Mbps. If you would like to connect more participants, we recommend our 16-port unmanaged Ethernet Switch.

The managed PROFINET-Switch supports PROFINET according to Conformance Class B and offers transmission security through ring redundancy as an MRP client. One of the most important functions of a PROFINET-Switch is the prioritizing of the PROFINET frame traffic in the machine network. The managed switch can differentiate whether the frame is a web query, an FTP file transmission, a media stream, or a PROFINET frame. In the case of a high transmission load, the important frames can thus be prioritized in order to prevent frame losses. With a GSDML file you can integrate the switch into your automation environment in the usual way. The supported PROFINET protocols, such as LLPD, DCP, or even diagnosis alarms, can be easily configured and administered. Technical advantages when using a PROFINET-Switch: • Prioritizing of PROFINET frames • Assignment of a configuration via the device name • Neighborhood detection • Device exchange without programming device • Ring redundancy • Each port can be activated or deactivated • Diagnostic messages for network problems • Identification and maintenance data With this variant of the managed PROFINET-Switch, you can connect up to 16 network participants while saving time and money. If you would like to use only one part, we recommend our 4/8-port managed PROFINET-Switches.

The managed PROFINET-Switch supports PROFINET according to Conformance Class B and offers transmission security through ring redundancy as an MRP client. One of the most important functions of a PROFINET-Switch is the prioritizing of the PROFINET frame traffic in the machine network. The managed switch can differentiate whether the frame is a web query, an FTP file transmission, a media stream, or a PROFINET frame. In the case of a high transmission load, the important frames can thus be prioritized in order to prevent frame losses. With a GSDML file you can integrate the switch into your automation environment in the usual way. The supported PROFINET protocols, such as LLPD, DCP, or even diagnosis alarms, can be easily configured and administered. Technical advantages when using a PROFINET-Switch: • Prioritizing of PROFINET frames • Assignment of a configuration via the device name • Neighborhood detection • Device exchange without programming device • Ring redundancy • Each port can be activated or deactivated • Diagnostic messages for network problems • Identification and maintenance data With this variant of the managed PROFINET-Switch, you can connect up to 4 network participants while saving time and money. If you would like to connect more participants, we recommend our 8-port managed PROFINET-Switch.

The managed PROFINET-Switch supports PROFINET according to Conformance Class B and offers transmission security through ring redundancy as an MRP client. One of the most important functions of a PROFINET-Switch is the prioritizing of the PROFINET frame traffic in the machine network. The managed switch can differentiate whether the frame is a web query, an FTP file transmission, a media stream, or a PROFINET frame. In the case of a high transmission load, the important frames can thus be prioritized in order to prevent frame losses. With a GSDML file you can integrate the switch into your automation environment in the usual way. The supported PROFINET protocols, such as LLPD, DCP, or even diagnosis alarms, can be easily configured and administered. Technical advantages when using a PROFINET-Switch: • Prioritizing of PROFINET frames • Assignment of a configuration via the device name • Neighborhood detection • Device exchange without programming device • Ring redundancy • Each port can be activated or deactivated •Diagnostic messages for network problems • Identification and maintenance data With this variant of the managed PROFINET-Switch, you can connect up to 8 network participants while saving time and money. If you would like to use only one part, we recommend our 4-port managed PROFINET-Switch.

The Helmholz unmanaged Ethernet-Switch IP67 is a very compact switch for a wide range of industrial applications. Thanks to its high IP67 protection class and temperature range from -40 °C to +75 °C, the IP67 unmanaged Ethernet-Switch is ideal for use in rough industrial environments. The product is ideally suited for installation without a control cabinet and therefore offers a wide range of applications. Once plugged in, the simple Plug & Play solution makes it immediately ready for use. The unmanaged Ethernet switch is suitable for PROFINET networks. The LLPD (neighborhood detection) and PTCP (time synchronization) functions are handled correctly with the switch in accordance with the PROFINET standard. The unmanaged Ethernet switch thus corresponds to PROFINET Conformance Class A. With this variant of the unmanaged Ethernet switch you can connect up to 8 Ethernet subscribers with 10 or 100 Mbps.

The managed PROFINET-Switch supports PROFINET according to Conformance Class B and offers transmission security through ring redundancy as an MRP client. One of the most important functions of a PROFINET-Switch is the prioritizing of the PROFINET frame traffic in the machine network. The managed switch can differentiate whether the frame is a web query, an FTP file transmission, a media stream, or a PROFINET frame. In the case of a high transmission load, the important frames can thus be prioritized in order to prevent frame losses. With a GSDML file you can integrate the switch into your automation environment in the usual way. The supported PROFINET protocols, such as LLPD, DCP, or even diagnosis alarms, can be easily configured and administered. With its protection class IP67 and temperature range from -40 °C to +75 °C, the PROFINET Switch 8 Port, IP67 is ideal for use in rough industrial conditions. The product is ideally suited for installation without a control cabinet and therefore offers a wide range of applications. Technical advantages when using a PROFINET-Switch Prioritizing of PROFINET frames Assignment of a configuration via the device name Neighborhood detection Device exchange without programming device Ring redundancy Each port can be activated or deactivated Diagnostic messages for network problems Identification and maintenance data With this variant of the managed PROFINET-Switch, you can connect up to 8 network participants in harsh environments, saving time and money.

The FLEXtra PROFINET-Switch connects the control world with PROFINET according to Conformance Class B and the IT world with up to 1GBit Ethernet. The FLEXtra PROFINET switch from Helmholz promises a revolution in the PROFINET world. The practically designed switch has Ethernet ports on the bottom, which saves a lot of space in the control cabinet. Since the switch is specifically designed for use in a PROFINET installation, there is prioritization of PROFINET IO traffic in the network. Of course, the FLEXtra PROFINET switch also supports the other protocols commonly used in PROFINET, such as LLDP, DCP and MRP. Advantages of the FLEXtra PROFINET switch: - PROFINET ports freely configurable - Fail-safe due to redundant power supply - Optimal cable management due to stepped design - Easy diagnostics due to highly visible LED arrangement on the top side - Fast integration by means of GSDML file - Wide range of applications due to available 100 Mbit/s and 1 Gbit/s ports

The FLEXtra PROFINET-Switch connects the control world with PROFINET according to Conformance Class B and the IT world with up to 1GBit Ethernet. The managed FLEXtra PROFINET switch FO can be used to network PROFINET components with 100 Mbps as well as Ethernet nodes with up to 1000 Mbps. The FLEXtra PROFINET switch FO has 12 RJ45 ports with up to 1000Mbit/s and 4 SFP ports for fiber transmission with 1000 Mbit/s. • 12-Ports Ethernet RJ45 with 10/100/1000 Mbit/s • 4-Ports for SFP-Transceivers with 1000 MBit/s, Single-mode or Multi-mode • Practical design for optimized cable routes • PROFINET Conformance Class B (100 Mbps) • Integration into the automation network with GSDML file • Fast and easy configuration and diagnostics via PROFINET and web interface • LLDP, DCP, diagnostic alarms • Media redundancy: MRP client • SNMP, VLAN, Cos/QoS mapping, NTP, port mirroring • Network statistics (frames, errors) • SD memory card for configuration • Redundant power supply

The FLEXtra SLIM switch is suitable for DIN rail mounting and is very easy to integrate into your network. Once plugged in, it is immediately ready for operation thanks to the simple plug & play installation. No configuration is necessary. The 5-port unmanaged Ethernet switch is suitable for PROFINET networks. The LLPD (neighbourhood detection) and PTCP (time synchronisation) functions are handled correctly with the switch in accordance with the PROFINET standard. The unmanaged Ethernet switch therefore complies with PROFINET Conformance Class A. Connect up to 5 Ethernet devices at 10 or 100 Mbit/s. Store-and-Forward architecture 10Base-T/100Base-TX Full-/Half-Duplex Autonegotiation Auto MDI/MDI-X (IEEE 802.3u Auto crossover support) LLDP & PTCP Delay-Traffic blocking (for PROFINET networks) PROFINET Conformance Class A QoS-Priority-Queues: 2 per port 1K MAC address lookup table 448K bit packet buffering max forwarding packet length 1552 bytes

The switch is suitable for DIN rail mounting and is very easy to integrate into your network. Once plugged in, it is immediately ready for operation thanks to the simple plug & play installation. No configuration is necessary. The 5-port unmanaged Ethernet switch is suitable for PROFINET networks. The LLPD (neighbourhood detection) and PTCP (time synchronisation) functions are handled correctly with the switch in accordance with the PROFINET standard. The unmanaged Ethernet switch therefore complies with PROFINET Conformance Class A. Connect up to 5 Ethernet devices at 10 or 100 Mbit/s or new up to 1 Gbit.