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R & M and partners launch SPE Alliance to drive development for Industrial IoT
To drive development of Single Pair Ethernet for Industrial Internet of Things ( IIoT ) applications , R & M has joined forces with Fluke Networks , Phoenix Contact , Weidmller and Telegartner to establish the SPE Alliance .
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& M , the global Swiss developer and provider of connectivity systems for high-quality , high-performance network infrastructures , has co-founded a Single Pair Ethernet ( SPE ) Alliance together with Fluke Networks , Phoenix Contact , Weidmller and Telegartner .
The main objective of the alliance is to drive development of SPE for Industrial Internet of Things ( IIoT ) and collaborate on related technological challenges . The companies aim to accelerate development of their SPE technology expertise , ensuring this can be implemented in their products faster and more reliably .
SPE and its main application areas
SPE , based on xBASE-T1 , uses a single twisted pair for data transmission with miniaturised connectors . A key benefit is that it offers uniform manufacturerindependent connectivity instead of introducing specialised connectivity for each application . Ranges of up to 1000m and transmission speeds of up to 1 Gbps make this technology suitable for use across applications and the flexibility to reuse and extend existing cable installations .
Passive industrial cabling
SPE provides consistent IP communication from sensor to cloud , revolutionising industrial data transmission . Standardised pin connector patterns form the basis for the barrier-free networking of a wide range of components and devices , providing an alternative to today ’ s fieldbus systems .
Building automation
Smart buildings and factories can be costeffectively realised by connecting devices to the building management system via LAN networks and the cloud . Application-specific fieldbus systems are no longer required , making gateways , complex interfaces and different protocols obsolete .
SPE is an ideal solution for connecting numerous small sensors and actuators in Digital Ceiling ‘ zones ’. Sensors , controls , WLAN access points and other distributed services are simply plugged in and instantly powered and connected to the network .
Sensor technology
Sensors and actuators are increasingly supplying data to IIoT applications . SPE ’ s miniaturised , standardised connection technology makes it possible to quickly and easily connect smaller sensors to Ethernet networks and power these .
The SPE System Alliance is an open platform for advancing SPE technology in the market . Following its initial establishment , Datwyler , Kyland , Microchip Technology , Rosenberger , SICK , O-Ring , Draka / Prysmian Group and University4Industry have also joined the alliance . The breadth of this lineup means the group covers a wide range of industries , applications and application areas . •
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