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T1 Single Pair Ethernet EcoSystem

The SPE/T1 Industrial Ethernet ecosystem

Ralf Klein - Why Standardizing SPE Interface is Critical to Rapid IIoT Deployment

What is the Industrial Ethernet T1 EcoSystem?

The prerequisite for large-scale use in fields such as automation, machinery, robotics or transportation is the consistent compatibility of devices, cables, industrial ethernet switches and connectors. Standardized and uniform interfaces are the key to enabling manufacturers to jointly develop the SPE industrial ethernet EcoSystem consisting of sensors, actuators, controllers and connection technology and to enable users to create suitable automation solutions from these components.

Standard Setting Industrial Ethernet

For industrial and industry-related applications, the HARTING proposal has been adopted by the IEC international standards committee as the mating face. This mating face, based on IEC 63171-6, is specially designed for use in up to M3I3C3E3 environmental conditions and is known as SPE/T1 industrial style. HARTING thus sets the standard for single-pair industrial cabling.

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What are the benefits of Industrial Ethernet?

Speeds of over 1 Gbit/s with Gigabit Ethernet
Ability to use ubiquitous Cat5e/Cat6 cables
Option to use optical fiber for increased distance
Ability to use standard networking hardware for wired and wireless communication
Ability to have more than two nodes on link, which was possible with RS-485 but not with RS-232
Potential to use peer-to-peer architectures
Excellent interoperability

Where can Industrial Ethernet be deployed?

Industrial Ethernet can be integrated into any device that uses data, such as sensors, cameras, switches, etc… Industrial Ethernet can be used in place of fieldbus systems.

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Background and History of T1 Industrial Ethernet

The T1 Industrial Ethernet interface was selected as the standard interface for Single Pair Ethernet. The T1 industrial ethernet interface is equipped with a robust metal lock made of stainless steel. For a strong connection even under tough conditions.

Industrial Ethernet Solutions and Infrastructure

In production, nothing causes more excitement than when everything is in place. This is particularly annoying if it is due to a small building block in the infrastructure that cannot withstand the tough demands. To prevent this from happening in an SPE ecosystem, the T1 Industrial Ethernet connector is very robust. The shield plates are made entirely of stainless steel. A robust core and a reliable cable gland ensure enough stability at the field level and other hard locations.

T1 Industrial Ethernet Standards

For HARTING, SPE is a technology topic and the starting point for many new product developments

Breakthrough Single Pair Ethernet Technology

Development of Single Pair Ethernet for industrial manufacturing markets began in 2015 after seeing the potential in the Automotive sector. This section will outline the reasons why the market began development of Single Pair Ethernet, its advantages over other communication protocols currently in use, and the future of Single Pair Ethernet speeds and distances.