Ethernet Direct, a primary provider of industrial networking and communication, 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 70C.
Ethernet Direct also offers extended temperature products with operating temperature from -40 to 80C.
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 says it takes pride in the quality of its line of industrial ethernet products that it confidently offers five 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.
Use of aluminum or metal casing to provide electrical shielding.
Redundancy options.
Wide operating temperature.
Ingress protection against dust, damp or moisture.
Ability to accept various fibre media configurations.
