U.I. Lapp GmbH
The cables usually last for many years, in situations with highly dynamic, demanding movements with high speeds and strong torsion. ETHERLINE® GUARD is an innovative solution from LAPP. It is a stationary monitoring device that evaluates the current performance of a data cable and specifies it as a percentage value.
Dynamic Application
Whether a cable is in a drag chain, torsional application, or subjected to other stresses caused by movement, the cable's condition will steadily deteriorate, eventually leading to failure. With ETHERLINE® GUARD, cable condition can be monitored in real time.
Robotic Application
As with dynamic applications, the cables in applications involving industrial robots are subject to mechanical stress might fail. This inevitably results in unplanned downtime and additional costs in production. With ETHERLINE® GUARD, the cable status can be monitored in real time.
Maintenance
Increase plant availability through plannable machine downtimes. This reduces maintenance costs.
Advantages
- Condition monitoring of any ethernet cable
- Reduction of cost and downtimes
- Also suitable for EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP and 2-pair PROFINET applications
- For mounting on 35 mm top-hat rails
Target Groups
- Machine Builder
- Machine Operator
- System Integrator
Topology
State of health monitoring setup of a physical stressed Ethernet cable that is run through a drag chain.
About LAPP
LAPP is manufacturer of flexible cables and wires as well as cable accessories
The name LAPP stands for innovative connection solutions like no other. The brand stands for quality, customer service and a deep understanding of the industries and applications in which the products are used. LAPP is the world market leader, supplying everything from cables, connectors and accessories to fully integrated connection solutions. LAPP products are used in production machinery, industrial robots, public transport, food processing, alternative energy, charging systems for electric vehicles, oil drilling platforms and much more. They are the product of choice for mountain climbers and polar explorers.
Customers appreciate: all of the 40,000 products in the catalogue reflect the manufacturing prowess. LAPP always wants to offer the best solution. If the customers cannot find what they are looking for in the catalogue, experts are on hand to develop a solution together. LAPP delivers to every corner of the world, with most products ready to be delivered quickly off the shelf. To guarantee this, LAPP has development centers, production facilities and warehouses all over the globe.
LAPP is well positioned for the future, just like Oskar and Ursula Ida Lapp were when they founded the company in 1959. In 1957, Oskar Lapp created the ÖLFLEX® control cable, the first protected trademark in the industry. More quickly followed. At that time, as it is today, the company is family-owned. With Matthias Lapp, the third generation has taken over the management of the family company. According to preliminary figures, it generated a consolidated sales of slightly more than 1.82 billion euros in the 2024 financial year. LAPP employs around 5,700 people worldwide, manufactures at 26 international locations and is active in a total of over 80 countries worldwide.