ABB Ethernet Communications offers managed and unmanaged switches for Ethernet communications

Ethernet Communications

Innovative Products for Ethernet Data Transfer in SCADA Applications

Innovative products for Ethernet data transmission in applications

Ethernet communication Managed and unmanaged switches for Ethernet communication are available. the DSL technology and the tunnelling capability of the serial protocols make it possible to switch directly from conventional serial Voice Frequency Telegram (VFT) transmission to Ethernet communication while retaining the existing copper wires without having to adapt the serial terminals, e.g. for remote control technology.

Features such as Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), bypass circuits such as those found in UMTS or Tetra modems, and the use of optical communication lines are also available for increased usability.

Managed Ethernet Switches

Highlights

- Connects over copper wires:

- DSL coverage of up to 20 km based on (S(H)DSL)

- DSL connection via 2-wire at speeds from 192 to 11400 kbps

- Automatic speed adjustment according to line quality

- Compatible with other S(H)DSL modems via IEEE EFM (IEEE 802.3)

- DSL transmission quality (signal vs. noise level) monitoring/messaging

- 560NMS24 can automatically connect lines in case of power failure

- Optical connection:

- SFF slot for insertion of SFP modules

- Supports SFP modules for multimode and singlemode fibre cables

- Transmission speed of 100 Mbps

- Coverage of up to 40 km, depending on the SFP module

- Transmission of serial protocols on up to two serial interfaces

- Point-to-point, split-wire and signal sampling

- Each interface can have a different data rate

- 4-port 10/100 BaseT switch for connecting devices (VLAN assignable)

- Network topologies supported: point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and ring

- Redundant transport routing over copper, optical fibre and bypass circuits to external TCP/IP modems (e.g. UMTS or Tetra)

- Fast Spanning Tree Protocol, link aggregation, VLANs, QoS, port mirroring, static and dynamic routing (RIP)

- Repeater functionality

- Transmission of system events from the switch via IEC 60870-5-101/104

- Configurable alarm relays

- 2 binary inputs/outputs per serial interface (requires external circuitry)

- Configuration via RS232. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Telnet, Secure Shell (SSH), Web interface, optional login via Radius server

- Easy device replacement via configuration flash drive

- Suitable for harsh environmental conditions:

- High Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) safety.

- High electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) safety -25... + 70 °C

- Integrated overvoltage protection

- No fans or moving parts

- Supply voltage: 24.... . 60 VDC

Areas of application

Ethernet data transmission over copper (e.g. telephone lines) and fibre optics in the following areas:

- Utility networks such as electricity, gas, water and district heating

- Industrial

- Industrial

- Infrastructure for connecting remote control technology, instrumentation or remote connection of other devices.

Advantages

- Easily converts from traditional serial VFT transmission to Ethernet communication while retaining existing copper wiring, without the need to adapt serial devices such as remote control technology

- Suitable for IEC 60870-5-104 and -101 devices

- Supports both copper and fibre optic lines

- Extensive redundancy options

- Separate network for dedicated communications

- Compatible DIN-rail and rack-mount modules are available according to expansion requirements and installation conditions

Unmanaged Ethernet switches

Highlights

- Unmanaged Layer 2 switch with electrical and optical ports

- Electrical ports:

- 10/100 BaseT with auto-negotiation

- RJ45 interface

- Automatic MDI(X)

- Optical ports

- SFF slot for insertion of SFP modules

- Supports SFP modules for multimode and singlemode fibre cables

- Transmission speed 100 Mbps

- Coverage up to 40 km depending on SFP module

- Supported network topologies: point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and non-redundant star

- Transparent QoS (Quality of Service) and VLANs

- Alarm relays, e.g. to identify line faults in control systems

- Suitable for harsh environmental conditions:

- High EMC noise immunity

- 25... + 70 °C + 70 °C

- No fans or moving parts

Areas of application

Complementary to the managed switch portfolio for optical/electrical media conversion and port expansion.

Advantages

- Total Ethernet solution based on a single product line

- Stand-alone networks for private communications

- High module packing density in the rack for centralised solutions

- Redundant power options in the rack solution for increased availability