BEETLE Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Lite Managed Switch

Lumberg Automation’s BEETLE SPE lite managed switch supports the transition to future-ready networks built with SPE technology. BEETLE allows industrial organizations to scale operations while achieving greater range and long-term cost savings.

As industrial environments become more complex, enterprises can connect more field devices and gather additional data. However, they must consider space and weight constraints and strive to simplify network infrastructure. SPE supports this initiative by enabling connectivity through a single pair of wires instead of the two or four pairs typically used for standard Ethernet. Furthermore, devices that previously communicated over fieldbus protocols can now join Ethernet-based networks without additional interfaces. The BEETLE can transmit data up to at least 1 km, meeting the 10BASE-T1L standard for long-distance Ethernet. It supports Ethernet transmission via a single wire pair that is lighter and more compact than traditional Ethernet cables. The BEETLE integrates sensors and actuators directly into the network, eliminating the need for an additional gateway, which reduces network complexity. Additionally, users can simplify configuration and maintenance, streamline installation, and reduce operating costs by using fewer gateways and protocols.

The BEETLE supports many applications and markets within the industrial environment. With more data available for both edge and cloud computing, organizations can make more informed and rapid decisions to enhance safety, security, and operational performance. With the BEETLE SPE lite managed switch, industrial organizations can increase the scale of operations and collect more useful, real-time data from connected field devices than ever before, achieving greater range, better device coverage, less network complexity, and long-term savings.