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Networking - Products & Services Ruggedcom 28 Gb, Layer 2 Switch Designed for Harsh Environments Siemens Industry Automation Division has introduced the Ruggedcom RSG2488 compact rack switch. This high density layer 2 switch supports up to 28 copper or fiber ports in a 1U chassis. The Ruggedcom RSG2488 features a modular vertical loading design allowing 10/100/1000TX, 100FX or 1000SX ports to be added or exchanged in the field. The modular structure and hot swappable power supply design simplifies maintenance and allows fast, low-cost reconfiguration as requirements change. Designed to operate from -40°C to 85°C and with high immunity to EMI per IEEE1613 and IEC61850-3, the Ruggedcom RSG2488 is well suited for use in harsh environments and conformal coating is available. The extruded aluminum enclosure and fanless design ensure simple deployment and low cost operation. A new version of the Rugged Operating System (ROS), ROS 4.0, will be available with the RSG2488. While it leverages the advanced technology of the RSG2488, ROS 4.0 has the same user interface as the previous versions of ROS, thereby minimizing operator ramp-up time and expense. New Proprietary 5.8 GHz Outdoor Ethernet Product AvaLAN Wireless Systems, Inc. is has introduced its AW5802 Family of products. These products are a replacement for modest data rate (rates under 2 Mbps) installations where 802.11 systems are underperforming or failing completely due to insufficient range or excessive interference. The AW5802 products support a standard Ethernet interface and operate using a proprietary over-the-air protocol for additional robustness and additional security. The AW5802 products also allow you to build line-of-sight, point-to-multipoint wireless Ethernet links that connect “fringe” IP devices, including IP access control readers, remote PCs, pointof-sale devices, digital signage or industrial control devices. The AW5802xTR radios include a built-in spectrum analyzer and they are IP addressable with web browser based remote configuration and diagnostic tools included. The 5.8 GHz band provides up to 59 channels and less interference than the 2.4 GHz band. AvaLAN has recently added FEC (forward error correction) to provide even more robustness in harsh wireless environments. DragonWave Introduces Harmony Radio Lite Sub 6 GHz Wireless Broadband Solution DragonWave, Inc. has made an addition to its portfolio with the Harmony Radio Lite. Harmony Radio Lite is specifically tailored to connectivity to vertical markets, such as public safety, oil and gas organizations and utilities, as well support growing mobile backhaul demand in rural and suburban communities. With a form factor of 7.5 inch square including antenna, the sub-6 GHz point-to-point microwave radio supports both licensed and unlicensed spectrum and is suited for nonline-of-sight (NLOS) scenarios where obstructions are found between link endpoints. The unit offers full scalability and is designed within rugged outdoor specifications to ensure reliable performance and longevity in the field. The Harmony Radio Lite is a single, all-outdoor unit and includes standard Ethernet interfaces and an integrated antenna, making it easy to install and bring online. With DragonWave’s network management system, 20 www.RemoteMagazine.com the Harmony Radio Lite can be configured and monitored remotely, helping lead to a quick return-on-investment for operators. Streamlined functionality is further complimented by low power consumption (under 15 W), PoE compatibility, reduced cabling requirements and low delay. Synchronization through 1588v2 and SynchE eliminates the need for an external synchronization source. Harmony Radio Lite links can be deployed using a tree topology, with macrocell traffic aggregation points on rooftops, or with tail, chain or small hub microsites at street level, which reduces interference and offers more flexible network connectivity, as well as simplifying network expansion and helping to ensure protected network architectures. Reliably Monitor Process Conditions Wirelessly with the New WRT Transmitter/Receiver NK Technologies has introduced the WRT series wireless data transmitter/receiver. This wired-towireless solution provides a self-managed mesh network that works with any RS485 network protocol to promote reliable system operation in new or retrofit applications. The system allows for wired and wireless equipment mixes to avoid radio signal obstacles. It is also simple to configure for existing network packet parameters, provides LED indication of network status and is completely transparent to present equipment. WRT users will benefit from wireless data transmission of up to 100 meters between receivers, and data transmissions up to 800 meter transmissions are possible with multiple hops. The WRT series offers automatic route detection, self-forming and selfhealing networking, and supports 100 nodes per network maximum through 15 channels. The compact and unobtrusive housing styling has a pivoting antenna to accommodate cramped enclosure spaces, and the plastic case makes it easy to install the unit on a wall or in a non-metallic enclosure. Easily adjustable address and channel frequencies speed startup. Advantech Releases ADAM-4000 and 6000 Series of Remote I/O Modules with Class I, Division 2 Certification The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech has announced that its remote I/O modules, the ADAM-4000 series and ADAM-6000 series, have been certified with Class I, Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D approval for use in hazardous locations, i.e. gas, oil or petrochemical industry where highly flammable substances may be produced, processed, stored, and transported to ensure the safety of the industrial facility. These modules are certified that they will not cause explosions if gases, vapors and liquids are present. The National Electrical Code (NEC) defines hazardous locations as the areas “where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dust, or ignitable fibers.” Hazardous locations are classified in three ways by the NEC: Type, Condition and Nature. Class I locations are areas where flammable gases may be present in sufficient quantities to produce explosive or flammable mixtures. Division 2 is an environment where flammable gases, vapors, liquids, combustible dusts or ignitable fibers are not likely to exist under normal operating conditions. Advantech’s remote I/O modules, including repeaters, converters, and both RS-485-based and Ethernet-based remote data acquisition modules, provide industrial automation, control, and measurement solutions for harsh environments and demanding applications. What’s more, with a wide operating temperature range and multiple mounting methods, these modules can be implemented across diverse applications, making the systems always connected and reliable. http://www.RemoteMagazine.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Remote - Summer 2013

Editor's Choice
Grid Modernization and Cyber Security Trends
Navigating the Big Data Jungle - How Utilities Can Rise To the Challenge with Analytics
Remote Monitoring: Is it a Global Trend?
Critical Infrastructure, Crital Need
Solutions for Transformer Monitoring
Securing Remote Networks Against Cyber Security – NetFlow to the Rescue
ZigBee Resource Guide
SCADA
Networking
Remote Conference Update
Security
Onsite Power
Industry News
Application Feature

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