What is it that characterises an Industrial Ethernet network?

Environmental conditions

0-55 Degrees Celsius is just not adequate for many factory or industrial applications

Redundancy & fast recovery

A typical process control application must have the ability to recover very fast in the event of a network failure

Power supply options

Industrial networks often run off 12 VDC, 24 VDC or -48VDC

Physical mounting

Typically 19” equipment racks are not used. Instead panel or DIN rail is used

Fibre optic cabling

These networks are typically in an electrically noisy environment and backbone connections use fibre optic able

IP Rating

Immunity from rain, dust etc is a vital element in many applications

The design of a high quality industrial Ethernet network is multi-faceted. Not only does one have to be cognisant of the items listed above, one has to also to address issues such as traffic prioritisation, security and industrial cabling requirements. A highly skilled understanding of redundant network structures and how to implement them is also required.

PowerCorp has engaged in the development of the Industrial network market in Australia for the past 8 years and has a significant capability in this area with complete product sets from Weidmuller and Garrettcom.

We can design a network for you that is technically suitable and economically viable.

We invite you to put your requirements to us and we will be delighted to provide suitable solutions.

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