Ethernet switches tackle harsh environments

The FL Switch 1000NT series has been further expanded to introduce wide temperature models with advanced approvals for process and maritime markets, reports Phoenix Contact.

“These switches offer a robust, metal housing, with great port density, and a best-in-class automation protocol traffic prioritisation,” adds the company. “The seven models allow for applications in a variety of industries, such as oil and gas and shipbuilding.”

Select models also feature SFP ports, providing greater flexibility for customers dependent upon their application connection and distance requirements. “Thanks to the robust housing, the FL Switch 1000NT series has high immunity to noise, enabling it for use in the most critical of applications,” states Phoenix Contact.

“Energy-efficient ethernet also allows these switches to feature a reduced power consumption, which will lessen heat and the overall footprint of the device.”