Prototyping and testing of TSN
Very high demands are placed on TSN in terms of interoperability. What contribution do cross-manufacturer testbeds make here? How can the implementations of TSN standards and interoperability be tested?
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Very high demands are placed on TSN in terms of interoperability. What contribution do cross-manufacturer testbeds make here? How can the implementations of TSN standards and interoperability be tested?
The validation strategy for TSN must be geared to the end applications in the various industries, whereby the main focus must be on compliance with guaranteed latencies.
Time synchronization via Ethernet and IP networks is the basis of many systems worldwide. This is why the IEEE defined the 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) and time standardization bodies such as the ITU-T created supporting standards for function and performance specifications.
Time-Sensitive Networking must offer a standardized communication platform for machine builders and automation engineers alike - the TSN configuration must support both worlds without conflict. How and with which approach can this be achieved?

With the EDS-2000-EL and EDS-200-ML series, Moxa is introducing a new range of industrial unmanaged Ethernet switches.
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Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) is regarded as the key technology for convergent IT and OT networks. Open solutions can contribute to the development of the ecosystem, but which software functions are actually required and which solutions are already available?

Lütze is upgrading the 'LCOS' bus couplers for universal application options so that the LOCC-Box-Net modules can now also be operated in addition to the electronic load monitors of the LCOS CCI family.

The managed switches in Weidmüller's Advanced Line support protocols such as STP/RSTP or SNMP and can be configured intuitively via a browser-based web interface.

The unmanaged Ethernet switches from Helmholz are just 49 mm wide in the 5-port version and 65 mm for 8 ports, making them suitable for a wide range of industrial applications thanks to their compact design.