Industrial Grade Ethernet Switch

[Robst]

Hi:

When you need to create a distribuited system over Ethernet you need a switch (or hub)  to make up the network and let the devices communicate with each other. In the case of cFieldPoint system, we're talking about industrial grade systems, in this cases, Can any switch  be used to interconnect the devices? If not,  What requeriments must it satisfy to be used in an industrial grade system?

Thanks in advance!

Robst

[Travis G.]

Hello Robst,

Compact FieldPoint systems are industrial grade because their rugged construction provides resistance to shock and vibration, a wide range of operating temperatures, high electrical immunity and isolation between modules, and DIN mounting options.  The network modules use the TCP/IP Ethernet communication protocol and require no special hubs or switches for communication.  Configuring several Compact FieldPoint Network Modules to communicate to each other is identical to configuring a network of computers.  All the modules must be on the same subnet, the router or hub must be configured properly to allow network communication, and each node must be assigned a unique IP address.  The network modules use standard Category 5 Ethernet cables.

Ideally, if the Compact FieldPoint system is operating in an extreme environment, an Ethernet network cable could be routed to the system and any hubs or routers could then be kept in a less strenuous environment.  If you needed to keep the router in such an extreme environment where it would be subject to high shock or extreme temperatures, you would need to check with the router manufacturer to determine if it could operate within those specifications.

I hope this helps!

Regards,
Travis G.

[Khalid]

We have used the Sixnet Industrial Ethernet switches quite satisfactorily in a few of our projects:

http://www.sixnetio.com/html_files/products_and_groups/switch_real.htm

Disclaimer:  I am not related to Sixnet in any way, and please do your due diligence.

-Khalid

[Robst]

Hello:

Thanks Travis and Khalid four your advice! I'll check it out