Posted to News on 16th Jul 2013, 16:42
PROFINET-enabled Ethernet switches from Amplicon
Amplicon is releasing the new EDS-405A/408A-PN industrial-grade, PROFINET-enabled, managed Ethernet switches. The EDS-405A/408A-PN switches are specifically designed for use in PROFINET PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) applications; this allows users to directly integrate and manage the switches in a SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system without the need for additional configuration or any modifications. The switches can be directly installed into a new or existing PROFINET network to reduce deployment time; they can also be managed and monitored by SCADA system software, such as SIMATIC STEP 7.
The EDS-405A/408A-PN switches support Moxa's Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain network redundancy technologies. When a connection failure occurs, they enable fast network recovery in under 20ms for high network reliability. These switches also have a very fast booting time of under 10s, ensuring system availability and reducing maintenance costs.
Moxa have designed these switches specifically for use in industrial environments; the enclosure is a compact, metal, IP30-rated case that can be DIN-Rail or wall mounted for easy integration into cabinet installations, they can also withstand operation in extreme temperatures ranging from -40degC to +75degC.
The EDS-405A-PN and EDS-408A-PN are available with either 5 or 8 10/100BaseT(X) ports, respectively, providing sufficient connectivity for a range of industrial applications. These switches also support Moxa's full suite of management features such as SNMP, port mirroring, QoS, IGMP snooping, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, and port-based VLAN.
Michael Whitehead, Data Communications Product Specialist at Amplicon comments: "The EDS-405A-PN and EDS-408A-PN are an extremely valuable addition to our industrial Ethernet product range, they allow customers to integrate an Ethernet switch into a PROFINET network straight out of the box, as well as this they significantly aid object oriented design with graphical tools for system visualisation."
Further product technical details and documentation for the EDS-405A/408A-PN industrial-grade, PROFINET-enabled, managed Ethernet switches can be found here. For further details about Amplicon please visit www.amplicon.com.
