Hardened Switches suit harsh industrial applications.
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Encased in heat resistant, acid-corrosion-proof, IP31 standard aluminum cases, Industrial Ethernet switches can withstand ambient operating temperatures from -10 to 70°C. Switches are capable of handling large fluctuations in power, and are equipped with redundant power sources with reverse polarity protection. Terminal block and ventilation holes on bottom side of switches help resist damages resulting from dust and moisture ingress.
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Hardened Components Add Value in Ethernet Direct's Industrial Ethernet Switches to Survive Extreme Conditions
Taipei, Taiwan, 13 December, 2006 - Ethernet Direct Corporation, a professional and primary provider of Industrial Networking and communication solutions, offers hardened and rugged industrial switches to meet the harsh environments in Industrial applications.
From the product design, Ethernet Direct switches are protected with robust IP31 standard case to meet heavy duty or stressed applications, especially in an environment that requires high reliability. The aluminum cases are acid-corrosion proof and heat resistant proof. Ethernet Direct Industrial Ethernet Switch can be used in outdoor applications without moving parts like fans, and can withstand ambient operating temperature ranging from -10 to 70 deg C. Ethernet Direct also offers extended temperature products with operating temperature from -40 to 80 deg C.
To provide even greater protection and security, Ethernet Direct switches can handle large fluctuations in power, and come equipped with redundant power sources with reverse polarity protection. A terminal block and ventilation holes on the bottom side of the switch prevent damages due to dust and moisture ingress.
Ethernet Direct takes pride in the quality of its line of Industrial Ethernet products that we confidently offer 5 years warranty on all products. Based on MIL-HDBK=217F, GB calculation of Mean-Time-Between-Failure, Ethernet products can work well for more than 15 years under normal usage.
Hardened switch describes that a product would be able to operate in harsh environments. In extreme industrial environments, electronic components can be subject to high levels of EMI, heat, moisture, dust etc. There are a number of attributes that describe a hardened switch.
o Use of aluminum or metal casing to provide electrical shielding
o Redundancy options
o Wide operating temperature
o Ingress protection against dust, damp or moisture
o Ability to accept various fiber media configurations
To learn more about Ethernet Direct products, please visit www.ethernetdirect-tw.com or any Ethernet Direct Global websites.
About Ethernet Direct Corporation
Ethernet Direct brings a control system engineering perspective to networking technology. The principals of Ethernet Direct come from process-control and PLC system backgrounds.
The Global Ethernet Direct team covers operations from Product know-how, design implementation, quality assurance, manufacturing, logistics, sales, marketing & technical support. We are well-positioned to fulfill customers' needs and markets' demands by providing a great variety of tailor-made products and services. When you work with us, you will experience confidence and dependability. By choosing Ethernet Direct, you have chosen excellence & long-term commitment.
Our corporate headquarter is located in Taiwan with Ethernet Direct Partners across United States, Canada, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East.
For more information, please visit www.ethernetdirect-tw.com, or contact Ethernet Direct via email: info@ethernetdirect-tw.com
Company Name: Ethernet Direct
Address 1: Taipei
Country: Taiwan
Phone: +886 2 29235918
URL: www.ethernetdirect-tw.com
E-mail: info@ethernetdirect-tw.com
