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Belden Inc., a pioneering global supplier of network infrastructure and digitisation solutions, announces new products designed for secure, high-quality performance in critical applications. Data orchestration & management Hirschmann IT Dragonfly DAP847 Railway Wi-Fi 6 Radios provide connectivity for train-to-ground communications, enabling reliable roaming and high data throughput for European rail applications. Hirschmann IT MAMMUTHUS Enterprise Managed Switches deliver top-notch IT performance and functionality at a competitive price point, allowing users to facilitate seamless IT/OT convergence using Hirschmann equipment. ProSoft Technology Modbus Routers enable EtherNet/IP™, Modbus TCP/IP and Modbus RTU connectivity for field devices. Users can send device data to a processor or SCADA system to monitor industrial processes. Data acquisition & transmission New Belden OSDP Cables meet enhanced European safety standards to guard against reaction to fire. The cables offer enhanced functionality and security features and are a cost-effective solution for environments with low electromagnetic noise. Belden 5320UV and 5220UV Cables are the newest additions to the company’s portfolio of addressable fire alarm cables. The high-quality signalling line circuit (SLC) loop cables are a low-cost yet reliable option for critical applications. Lumberg Automation M12 Rail Crimp Connectors allow installers to cut custom cable lengths onsite to align with specific requirements for train builds or retrofits. Designed to withstand harsh rolling stock environments, they perform despite vibration, salt spray, welding sparks, chemical exposure or external force.
ADI Global Distribution, a major distributor of security, AV and low-voltage products, announced a new distribution agreement with global supplier - Belden. ADI customers across EMEA will have access to the networking, connectivity and cable product lines from Belden. Infrastructure solutions ADI remains committed to providing our customers with access to the products they need" "ADI remains committed to providing our customers with access to the products they need to successfully design and install complete, integrated solutions," said Chris Godfrey, Senior Category Manager for ADI EMEA, adding "We are really excited to work with Belden across EMEA, as their portfolio offers an extensive product selection for our customers." Belden designs, manufactures, and markets networking, connectivity, cable products and solutions for industrial automation, smart buildings, and broadcast markets. They are a pioneer in end-to-end networking, security and connectivity infrastructure solutions. Belden's innovative product "We are thrilled to team up with ADI and bring our industry-pioneering solutions to a wider audience. This collaboration will enable us to expand our reach targeting the safety, security and commercial AV markets. By combining ADI's expertise in distribution with Belden's innovative product portfolio, we can deliver comprehensive solutions that address the challenges faced by today's businesses," said Ernesto Bernal, Sales Director Channel SWE, Belden. Belden's offerings available through ADI include Security, Access Control and Pro AV solutions. These products are available at ADI across EMEA and will be stocked in hubs in the Netherlands and the UK.
Belden, a supplier of network infrastructure and digitisation solutions, is proud to announce its Fault-Managed Power System (FMPS) Hybrid Cables, which are designed and certified for Class 4 circuits. With the release of the 2023 National Electrical Code® (NEC), Class 4 circuits allow the industry to support power delivery with the equivalent safety of existing Class 2 circuits with the added advantage of higher power levels and across longer distances. Reducing installation complexity Belden introduced the industry’s first UL-Certified Class 4 Cable and is now proud to add the industry’s first UL-Certified Hybrid Cable to its portfolio. Belden’s FMPS Hybrid Cables are certified by UL for Class 4 compliance. Their copper/fibre construction transmits power and data over long distances in a single cable run, saving installation time and reducing installation complexity. Because Class 4 systems are just as safe as—if not safer than—Class 2 and Class 3 systems, these cables can be installed by the same integrators and contractors that install Category and PoE cabling. Class 4 circuits provide the convenience and safety of low-voltage power, just like Power over Ethernet (PoE); however, Class 4 also offers close to 20 times the power of PoE across hundreds of meters, presenting a safe alternative to AC power. Defining safety considerations Unlike Class 2 and Class 3 power-limited circuits, Class 4 circuits don’t limit power source output Class 4—also referred to as FMPS, packet energy transfer (PET), Digital Electricity™ (DE), pulsed power or smart transfer systems—is an improved format of power delivery. Unlike Class 2 and Class 3 power-limited circuits, Class 4 circuits don’t limit power source output. Instead, they constantly monitor for faults and control the delivery of power current available during an abnormal condition. This mitigates the risk of shock or fire by limiting the amount of energy that can go into a fault. To verify compliance with NEC requirements, Class 4 circuits must be certified. With Belden’s support, UL recently published UL 1400-2 as an Outline of Investigation (the first step toward a standard) to define safety considerations and criteria for evaluating Class 4 circuit cabling. Smart transfer systems Class 4 cable circuits will be certified to the published document. “Fault-managed power systems are already in use in some intelligent buildings,” explains Ron Tellas, Technology Applications Manager at Belden, adding “And their use will continue to grow. The NEC recognised that these Class 4 systems are unique and specialised enough that they needed their own code section. We’re proud that Belden’s FMPS Cables are the first to be certified for use in Class 4 systems.”
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