30 Apr 2013
Belden Offers New Annual Maintenance Plan for Hirschmann Network Management Software
Neckartenzlingen, Germany - April 30, 2013 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has begun offering a cost-effective upgrade of Industrial HiVision network management software from its Hirschmann product range. This takes the form of a new Annual Maintenance Plan (AMP). For a single payment, users with a full license for versions 04.0.00 or later will automatically receive the latest release for a period of twelve months. The amount they pay is less than half the cost of a one-time update.
15 Apr 2013
Belden Research Shows that Patching for Industrial Cyber Security is a Broken Model
Neckartenzlingen, Germany - April 8, 2013 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, announces that its Tofino Security brand has published new research showing that patching is often ineffective in providing protection from the multitude of vulnerability disclosures and malware targeting critical infrastructure systems today. While patching such systems is important as part of an overall Defense in Depth strategy, the difficulties of patching for industrial systems mean that compensating controls such as Tofino Security Profiles are often a better method of providing immediate protection.
15 Apr 2013
Tofino Undergoes Advanced Cyber Security Testing Performed By Digital Bond
Neckartenzlingen, Germany - April 8, 2013 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, in collaboration with security experts at Digital Bond Inc., today announced vulnerability testing results of the Tofino Security Appliance, a product of Tofino Security, a Belden Brand. Presented at the SCADA Security Scientific Symposium (S4) in Miami, Digital Bond’s findings revealed that the industry's known sophisticated cyberattacks could not compromise the Tofino firewall.
15 Apr 2013
Belden Press Kit Hannover Fair 2013
At this year’s Hanover Fair (8-12 April) Belden showcased its range of networking, cabling and connectivity solutions for mission critical applications in alternative energy, safe railway transport systems and reliable energy-efficient data center management, as well as solutions for wireless networking and connectivity.
15 Apr 2013
Belden’s Hirschmann OpenBAT-R nominated for “Hermes Award”
Neckartenzlingen, Germany - April 8, 2013 - Hirschmann Automation and Control, a Belden Brand, is once again presenting a number of new products at this year’s Hanover Fair. These include the access point OpenBAT-R from the Hirschmann range, which provides extremely reliable data transmissions even in a harsh industrial environment. For the first time, it even enables real-time and safety applications via WLAN. An independent jury nominated Hirschmann Automation and Control and four other manufacturers for the "Hermes Award" – the International Technology Prize of the Hanover Fair. With this prize, being awarded this year for the tenth time under the patronage of the Federal Minister of Education and Research, Prof. Dr. Johanna Wanka and the state premier of Lower Saxony, Stephan Weil, Deutsche Messe AG honors outstanding innovations that have premiered at the exhibition in Hanover.
27 Mar 2013
New Belden Wind Tower Cables Deliver Maximum Uptime
Venlo, The Netherlands - March 27, 2013 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has introduced a range of fiber-optic data transmission cables designed for use in on-shore and off-shore wind parks in the EMEA region. New torsion resistant Belden Optical Wind Tower Cables are suited for use in extremely harsh environments and energy-dense areas, where they deliver superior data transmission performance for maximum reliability and uptime of wind parks.
26 Mar 2013
Belden Presents New Field-attachable Valve Connectors from its Hirschmann Product Range
Neckartenzlingen, Germany - March 26, 2013 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has extended its Hirschmann product program to include new field-attachable valve connectors from the GDM series. These type B connectors guarantee both a dependable power supply and reliable data transmission, ensuring high productivity for systems and machines. They are available without circuitry or with more than 20 different electronic inserts that protect downstream circuitry against voltage surges or electromagnetic interference. Versions featuring built-in status indicators (with/without circuit protection) are also available. The valve connectors feature industrial protection class IP65/67 (optionally IP68) and can be used within a maximum temperature range of -55°C to +125°C. Other connector features include high shock and vibration resistance, and extensive resistance to chemicals and UV radiation. Easy-to-grip housings ensure that connectors can be rapidly assembled. Rounded edges make it difficult for dirt to accumulate and ensure that it can be easily removed.
19 Mar 2013
Belden Provides Means of Securing Critical Manufacturing Systems Against Published Vulnerabilities
Neckartenzlingen, Germany - March 19, 2013 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, announces an update to the EAGLE Tofino Industrial Security Solution to include "Security Profiles". Part of the EAGLE Tofino version 1.7 product release, this new feature addresses the post-Stuxnet trend of a dramatic escalation in the number of public disclosures of industrial control system vulnerabilities.
12 Mar 2013
Belden Presents HiView, a New Interface for Hirschmann Switches
Neckartenzlingen, Germany - March 12, 2013 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has introduced HiView in the EMEA region, a new tool that gives access to the graphical user interfaces (GUIs) of managed switches in its Hirschmann range, without the need for a web browser. This tool, which supports a variety of Windows and Linux operating systems, also serves as a client for the network management software Industrial HiVision. Java libraries no longer need to be installed on users’ computers, thus increasing the availability of both the user interface and the network.
6 Mar 2013
Belden Increases the Flexibility of Its Modular Industrial Patch Panel Range by Adding New Modules
Venlo, The Netherlands – March 6, 2013 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has extended its Modular Industrial Patch Panel (MIPP) product range by adding new modules. The MIPP, a termination panel for cables that need to be connected to active equipment such as switches, Industrial Ethernet devices and any other device with an Ethernet link, offers greater system reliability and ease of installation. The MIPP provides the ideal connection between Belden cables and Hirschmann switches and is designed to have the same look and feel as the Hirschmann range of products.
26 Feb 2013
Belden Contributes its Hirschmann Brand Expertise to IEEE Standardization
Neckartenzlingen, Germany - February 26, 2013 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, is one of the pioneers of Industrial Ethernet in the EMEA region. The company's experts are currently developing technological approaches for additional applications. They are working together with other specialists in a small team that was recently formed within the IEEE 802.1 Working Group, which is responsible for the worldwide standardization of Ethernet.
21 Feb 2013
Belden Extends its Lumberg Automation LioN-R Series
Schalksmühle, Germany – February 21, 2013 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has extended its Lumberg Automation product program in the EMEA region to include three new I/O modules featuring industrial protection class IP67. They provide secure connection between actuators/sensors and control units even under the harshest environmental conditions. Providing additional support for real-time (RT) and isochronous real-time (IRT) communication, the modules offer 16 digital channels configured as inputs, outputs or a combination of both. All versions come with an encapsulated metal housing, vibration-resistant M12 connection technology, and short-circuit proof outputs. Galvanic separation between the I/O channels and the LAN connection ensures reliable data transmission. The behavior of output channels in the event of a fault can be defined via a fail-safe function. What's more, the easy diagnostics concept allows faults to be located swiftly. An integrated dual-port switch (10/100 Mbit/s) allows both line and ring topologies.
