The Hirschmann BOBCAT BRS20-16TX-EEC is the wide-temperature variant of Hirschmann’s 16-port managed Fast Ethernet switch, engineered by Hirschmann, a Belden brand, for industrial environments where ambient conditions exceed what standard switches can tolerate. With an operating range of -40 to +70°C and a metal DIN rail housing rated to IP30, it is designed for deployment in railway rolling stock, outdoor substations, wind energy installations, and heavy industrial plant across Nordic and Baltic regions where temperature extremes are routine. The switch provides 16x 10/100BASE-TX RJ45 ports, dual redundant 12 to 24 VDC power inputs, and USB-C local management access within a fanless form factor that eliminates maintenance-intensive moving parts. Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN 802.1Qbv) support on interfaces 1/1 to 1/3 delivers the deterministic latency control needed for motion control, coordinated machine safety, and industrial automation convergence. Redundancy capabilities span HIPER-Ring, MRP (IEC62439-2) as both client and manager, RSTP, Link Aggregation with LACP, Link Backup, and Redundant Network Coupling, ensuring high availability in both ring and star topologies. Industrial protocol support for PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, and IEC61850 provides seamless connectivity with PLCs, SCADA systems, and protection relays across automation, power, and infrastructure sectors. Security features include Secure Boot, signed firmware, 802.1X, RADIUS authentication, VLAN-based ACLs, and DoS prevention, meeting the cybersecurity requirements of modern critical OT infrastructure. Mechanical compliance with IEC 60068-2-6 vibration and IEC 60068-2-27 shock standards, combined with an MTBF exceeding 3 million hours and a 60-month guarantee, confirm the BRS20-16TX-EEC’s fitness for the most challenging field deployments. Available from Recab, your Nordic partner for Hirschmann industrial switch solutions.
