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Plant- and Machine-Wide Communications
News Release from: Sixnet | Subject: ET-5MS-MDM remote access switch
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 17 July 2006
Modem and switch combine for remote
access
Remote access switch combines an industrial telephone modem with a five-port managed industrial Ethernet switch.
New from Sixnet, the ET-5MS-MDM remote access switch brings together an industrial telephone modem with a five-port managed industrial Ethernet switch This innovative product enables integrators and plant engineers to dial into the plant from remote locations saving the trip to the plant and providing quicker service at the same time
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 12 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Even after a break in a communications pathway, messages will be delivered.
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The unit also has a self-test/alarm output signal plus authentication and encryption features.
Features of the integrated Industrial Telephone modem include easy and secure dial-in connections, PPP (point-to-point) for dial-up connections, and automatic dial-out on a trigger input.
Connection speeds are fast, up to 56Kbit/s.
And Sixnet modems are compliant with phone (PSTN) systems world-wide, ensuring ease of use, just about anywhere.
The ET-5MS-MDM is compliant with a very robust set of industrial standards for use in truly open systems.
The rugged and reliable hardware carries many industrial ratings and certifications for use in harsh environments, and boasts a 1000,000 hours MTBF, along with a -40 to +75C operating temperate.
Sixnet also includes a unique 20-year support policy. Request a free brochure from Sixnet ...
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