Belden Introduces Hirschmann(TM) Media Line: Rugged Industrial Ethernet

Cordsets/Patch Cords with Bonded-Pair Technology

Belden, a world leader in the development of signal transmission products for the
industrial, enterprise, broadcast, building management and security markets,
extends its industrial product offering with the addition of a rugged new line of
Hirschmann Industrial Ethernet Cordsets and Patch Cords.

Richmond, IN, October 02, 2009 -- Belden, a world leader in the development of
signal transmission products for the industrial, enterprise, broadcast, building
management and security markets, extends its industrial product offering with the
addition of a rugged new line of Hirschmann Industrial Ethernet Cordsets and Patch
Cords. When this new connectivity is used in conjunction with Belden’s diverse
line of Hirschmann Industrial Ethernet Switches and Belden’s Industrial Ethernet
Cable, a Complete (end-to-end) Industrial Solution is realized.

To ensure reliable performance in extreme or mission-critical environments,

Hirschmann Industrial Ethernet Cordsets and Patch Cords are manufactured using
Belden’s patented Bonded-Pair technology. Bonded-Pair cables have the individual
insulated conductors bonded together along their longitudinal axis to assure
uniform conductor-to-conductor spacing for maximum electrical integrity. These
cables are also chemical- and temperature-resistant and incorporate rugged RJ45 or
over molded M12 (IP67 rated) industrial connectors to ensure reliable performance
in extreme or mission-critical environments.

Cordset and Patch Cord Configurations:

RJ45 to RJ45 Patch Cords
M12 (male) to RJ45
M12 (male) to M12 (male)
RJ45 to M12 (female) Panel-mount Receptacle

Cable Options:
Ultra-rugged Teal TPE jacket, CAT 5e, 2- and 4-pairs with 24 AWG stranded
conductors, unshielded Bonded-Pairs
Ultra-rugged Teal TPE jacket, CAT 5e High Flex, 2- and 4-pairs with 24 AWG
stranded conductors, unshielded Bonded-Pairs
PVC jacket, CAT 5e, 2- and 4-pairs with 24 AWG stranded conductors, unshielded
Bonded-Pairs

Belden Industrial Solutions

Belden offers a comprehensive line of industrial solutions consisting of
Hirschmann switches and active networking devices, Lumberg Automation(TM)
connectivity, and Belden cables – all manufactured to provide 99.999% reliability
for your standard industrial, extreme environment or mission-critical
applications.

Belden is the only company to offer a Complete Industrial Solution for Ethernet
applications. This matched end-to-end system offers its users maximum uptime and
complete peace of mind -- no matter the environment.

For more information on Hirschmann Industrial Ethernet Cordsets request New

Product Bulletin HNP 001 or any Belden Industrial Solution, contact Belden, P.O.
Box 1980, Richmond, Indiana 47375, 1.800.BELDEN.1 Fax: 765-983.5294. Or visit our
Web site: www.belden.com/industrial.

Contact : Belden(R), Chris Long, 804.516.9787

About Belden
Belden is a customer focused company. We ensure that our customers’ communications
infrastructure issues are resolved and that they benefit from the best signal
transmission performance for their investment. We deliver leading-edge copper and
fiber cabling/connectivity systems, wireless technologies, and active switch
devices. We employ customer-centric go-to-market strategies and we implement and
retain world class manufacturing processes. Our partners span the globe, helping
our customers design, install, operate and maintain their communications
applications. And our experience is vast, including expertise in Enterprise,
Industrial, Infrastructure, Transportation, Professional and Enterprise Audio and
Video, and Government applications. To obtain additional information contact
Investor Relations at 314-854-8054, or visit our website at www.belden.com

For further information about these products and others contact: Sven Burkard,
Product Manager, Hirschmann, A BELDEN BRAND, Sven.Burkard@belden.com, 717 217
2203, www.belden.com/industrial

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