Industrial switch equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides industrial switch equipment, which comprises a plurality of bases provided with a plurality of connectors; a plurality of switch modules, wherein each switch module is arranged on one connector; the connecting wire is used for connecting the plurality of bases in series; and the control module is connected with the plurality of switch modules and is used for realizing redundancy configuration and data transfer of the plurality of switch modules. The industrial switch equipment supports redundancy configuration and port expansion at the same time, and meets the requirements of different industrial application scenes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of switches, in particular to an industrial switch device. Background Art

[0002] A switch is a device commonly used in the industrial field. It is a device that connects different devices to the network and can simultaneously transmit data between multiple port pairs, thereby increasing network bandwidth.

[0003] However, switches in the prior art have a fixed number of ports, do not support redundant configuration, and most do not support expansion, resulting in poor flexibility and failure to meet the needs of actual application scenarios. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an industrial switch device that supports redundant configuration and port expansion to meet the needs of different industrial application scenarios.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned and other related purposes, the present invention provides an industrial switch device, comprising: multiple bases, each of which is provided with multiple connectors; multiple switch modules, each of which is provided on a connector; connecting lines for connecting the multiple bases in series; and a control module connected to the multiple switch modules for achieving redundant configuration and data transfer of the multiple switch modules.

[0006] In an embodiment of the present invention, the control module is a CPU.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, the switch module includes 6 Ethernet ports, 1 Ethernet port is used to connect to the baseboard to communicate with the control module; 1 Ethernet port is used to realize internal communication of the switch module; and 4 Ethernet ports are used as expansion and redundant network ports.

[0008] In an embodiment of the present invention, cascade terminals are provided at both ends of the base, and the connecting wire is connected between the two cascade terminals.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, a power supply module is further included, which is connected to the base plate and is used to supply power to the industrial switch device.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the power module includes an AC power interface and a power conversion module; the AC power interface is used to connect to an AC power source, and the power conversion module is used to convert the AC power source into a DC power source and provide the DC power source to the industrial switch device.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, a DIP switch corresponding to each of the connectors is further included, for setting the address of the switch module connected to the connector.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, when two switch modules are set up redundantly, the control module is used to receive two sets of data sent by the two switch modules, and when the two sets of data are consistent, send one set of data to the server or third-party device. When the two sets of data are inconsistent, the faulty switch module is located according to the dip switches corresponding to the switch modules.

[0013] In an embodiment of the present invention, when the multiple switch modules operate in parallel, the control module is configured to receive data sent from the multiple switch modules and send the data to a server or a third-party device.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the control module sends the set of data to a server or a third-party device via an RJ45 interface.

[0015] As described above, the industrial switch device described in the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] (1) Supports redundant configuration and port expansion to meet the needs of different industrial application scenarios;

[0017] (2) Flexibility, completeness and reliability are greatly increased, making it extremely practical. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 Shown is a schematic structural diagram of an industrial switch device in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 Shown is a schematic diagram of an application scenario of an industrial switch device in an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following describes the implementation of the present invention through specific embodiments. People familiar with this technology can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification.

[0021] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in the drawings of this specification are only used to match the contents disclosed in the specification for understanding and reading by those familiar with this technology, and are not used to limit the conditions for implementation of the present invention. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modification of the structure, change in the proportional relationship, or adjustment of the size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in the present invention without affecting the efficacy and purpose of the present invention. At the same time, terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "middle" and "one" quoted in this specification are only for the convenience of description and are not used to limit the scope of implementation of the present invention. Changes or adjustments in their relative relationships should also be considered as the scope of implementation of the present invention without substantially changing the technical content.

[0022] The industrial switch device of the present invention can simultaneously support redundant configuration and port expansion of switch modules, thereby meeting the needs of different industrial application scenarios, with good flexibility and strong practicality.

[0023] like Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment, the industrial switch device of the present invention includes multiple bases 1, multiple switch modules 2, connecting lines 3 and a control module 4.

[0024] The base 1 is equipped with multiple connectors for connecting to the switch modules. In one embodiment, eight connectors are evenly distributed on the base 1. Furthermore, cascade terminals are provided at both ends of the base 1 to enable cascade expansion of multiple bases. These terminals have a male connector on one end and a female connector on the other.

[0025] Each switch module 2 is mounted on a connector. In one embodiment, the switch module 2 includes six Ethernet ports. One Ethernet port is used to connect to the backplane for communication with the control module; one Ethernet port is used for internal communication within the switch module and is reserved for debugging; and four Ethernet ports are used as expansion and redundant network ports for external communication. It should be noted that the multiple switch modules 2 can be configured as redundant modules or in expansion mode, and can be flexibly expanded according to actual needs.

[0026] The connecting wire 3 is used to connect the multiple bases in series to achieve cascade expansion of the base 1. The connecting wire 3 is connected between the two cascade terminals of the base. It should be noted that the base can be cascade expanded as needed, as long as it is within the load capacity of the control module 4.

[0027] The control module 4 is connected to the multiple switch modules 2 and is used to implement redundant configuration and data transfer for the multiple switch modules 2. Specifically, when the switch modules are configured in redundant mode, the control module 4 can perform top-down redundant configuration and data arbitration. When the switch modules are not operating in redundant mode, the control module 4 can be omitted or used as an external data hub. In one embodiment, the control module 4 is a CPU.

[0028] In one embodiment, the industrial switch device of the present invention further includes a power module. The power module is connected to the baseboard and is used to supply power to the industrial switch device. Figure 2 As shown, the power module includes an AC power interface and a power conversion module. The AC power interface uses a 2-pin connector for connecting to an AC power source, such as a 220VAC mains supply. The power conversion module converts the AC power into DC power and supplies it to the industrial switch. Therefore, the industrial switch does not require additional power supply equipment; only a mains power supply is required.

[0029] like Figure 2 As shown, the industrial switch device of the present invention also includes a DIP switch corresponding to each connector, which is used to set the address of the switch module connected to the connector. The DIP switch address can be used to locate a specific switch module. When redundant configuration of the switch modules is required, for example, the first switch module from the left has its DIP switch set to 1 and the second switch module has its DIP switch set to 2. Two network cables from a third-party device are connected to the first network port of the switch module with address 1 and the first network port of the switch module with address 2, respectively. This means that the two switch modules are redundant and receive the same data. Both switch modules are connected to a CPU, which compares the two sets of data. If the two sets of data match, only one set is uploaded, and this set of data is transmitted to a server, host computer, or third-party device via the RJ45 interface. If the two sets of data disagree, the CPU locates the faulty switch module based on the corresponding DIP switches of the switch modules and issues an alarm, notifying the user to promptly address the problem. However, the system does not need to be shut down and can continue to operate normally, greatly enhancing system security. The above describes the data flow when the switch modules are redundant.

[0030] When multiple switch modules are expanded, the CPU can be used without the CPU. Alternatively, the CPU can receive data from the multiple switch modules and send the data to a server, a host computer, or a third-party device. In this case, the DIP switch can also serve as an identification mark for the switch module to distinguish and locate it.

[0031] In one embodiment of the present invention, when two switch modules are redundantly configured, the control module is configured to receive two sets of data sent by the two switch modules and send one set of data to a server or a third-party device when the two sets of data are consistent.

[0032] In summary, the industrial switch device of this utility model supports both redundant configuration and port expansion, meeting the needs of various industrial application scenarios. Its flexibility, completeness, and reliability are greatly enhanced, making it extremely practical. Therefore, this utility model effectively overcomes the shortcomings of existing technologies and has high industrial application value.

[0033] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone skilled in the art may modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by one of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and technical principles disclosed in the present invention are intended to be covered by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An industrial switch device, characterized in that: include: A plurality of bases, each of which is provided with a plurality of connectors; A plurality of switch modules, each switch module being arranged on a connector; A connecting line, used to connect the multiple bases in series; The control module is connected to the multiple switch modules and is used to implement redundant configuration and data transfer of the multiple switch modules.

2. The industrial switch device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control module adopts a CPU.

3. The industrial switch device according to claim 1, wherein: The switch module includes 6 Ethernet ports, 1 Ethernet port is used to connect to the baseboard to communicate with the control module; 1 Ethernet port is used to realize internal communication of the switch module; and 4 Ethernet ports are used as expansion and redundant network ports.

4. The industrial switch device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Cascade terminals are provided at both ends of the base, and the connecting line is connected between the two cascade terminals.

5. The industrial switch device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a power supply module connected to the base plate and used to supply power to the industrial switch device.

6. The industrial switch device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The power supply module includes an AC power interface and a power conversion module; the AC power interface is used to connect to an AC power supply, and the power conversion module is used to convert the AC power supply into a DC power supply and provide the DC power supply to the industrial switch device.

7. The industrial switch device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a DIP switch corresponding to the connector one by one, which is used to set the address of the switch module connected to the connector.

8. The industrial switch device according to claim 7, characterized in that: When two switch modules are set up redundantly, the control module is used to receive two sets of data sent by the two switch modules, and when the two sets of data are consistent, send one set of data to the server or third-party device. When the two sets of data are inconsistent, the faulty switch module is located according to the DIP switches corresponding to the switch modules.

9. The industrial switch device according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the multiple switch modules operate in parallel, the control module is configured to receive data sent from the multiple switch modules and send the data to a server or a third-party device.

10. The industrial switch device according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that: The control module sends the set of data to a server or a third-party device via an RJ45 interface.

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