Communicating Switches

Siemens is expanding its range of managed industrial ethernet switches with a new product line. The cost-effective Layer 2 Scalance XB-200 switches provide high data rates up to 100 mbps and a multitude of functions. They support both the Profinet standard and the EtherNet/IP standard. The devices can be used for real-time communication in a variety of automation environments. Contact: Siemens Ltd. Tel: 022 3967 7500. Website: www.siemens.com