Certifications for network devices used in industrial environments

The great development of IIoT and industrial automation projects in production plants was and is still based on the use and diffusion of Ethernet networks capable of transmitting and controlling data streams reliably and precisely. The wide range of devices proposed by Digimax such as access points and gateways is able to offer customized solutions for the creation of edge computing and smart manufacturing projects through wireless or wired infrastructures.

The certifications and international standards relating to network devices of an industrial nature are numerous and constantly evolving and to ensure long-term reliability and efficiency, it is essential to know and research the latest advanced functions offered by the best solutions on the market. sector.

UL 61010-1 and UL 61010-2-201 Safety Certifications for Electrical Devices

The international certifications UL61010-1 and UL61010-2-201 aim to ensure the safety of electrical devices.

High performance and robust design are the basic requirements for network equipment used in industrial environments and compliance with international quality and safety certifications is essential. Devices dedicated to industrial networking offered by Digimax have certified for industrial use thanks to a wide range of safety standards. Most common Ethernet switches are now UL61010-1 and UL61010-2-201 certified, such as the IMG-4312D+-D4G ORing M2M gateway and the device server IDS-312L.

PTCRB certification for wireless devices

PTCRB Certification represents a standard focused on 5G NR and 4G LTE wireless devices, operating a certification program for devices used within IIoT applications > and consumer devices such as tablets and notebooks.

Wireless network products made by ORing they are among the most innovative on the market and make quality a distinctive trait. In addition to the PTCRB certification, which is particularly used as a US standard, AT&T and Verizon certifications are also available, to guarantee the possibility of operating on the two main mobile telecommunications networks in the US.

PROFINET support and certification

Profinet certification (Process Field Network) relates to the collection and management of data within industrial systems. ORing has developed a new series of Profinet industrial Ethernet switches, a standard that allows fast data exchange between controllers and devices. Currently, some models of this series have obtained Profinet CC-B certification, which means they can work reliably in PROFINET networks and support SNMP so that users can use standard SNMP tools to read topology information, network statistics, and other related network details.

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Advanced features for industrial Ethernet switches

Gli switch ORing, così come le altre soluzioni di networking come router e access point, vengono costantemente aggiornati attraverso nuove versioni del firmware.

The P9000 series of rack-mount Ethernet switches for example, it is designed for electrical substations that require the support of QoS applications, capable of setting the degree of priority for the data flow based on the TCP/UDP port number. The redundancy protocols GOOSE & SV, MMS Server, and HSR/PRP also allow critical data to be transmitted with the highest priority to ensure that the data is not damaged. The 9000 Series Ethernet switches also support the G.8032 redundancy protocols ERPS and MRP; the first prevents loops on the networks while the second allows overcoming any single failure.

Some AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) products, such as M2M gateways, support dual image redundancy to improve network availability with the ability to add virtual IP addresses to the Ethernet interface using NAT. With new features available for ORing industrial gateways such as the IMG-4312D+-D4G and IMG-311DL-4GS, as well as the device server IDS-312L, it is possible to set a more flexible set-up of the Modbus pins, to allow devices to be connected to different terminals. In addition, the new Modbus ID mapping feature allows you to route Modbus request commands from a master node to a slave node with greater freedom.

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Quality is part of Digimax's DNA and these certifications demonstrate the commitment to continuously improve the quality, performance, and safety of the products offered. Discover the advisory service proposed by Digimax in the design of solutions for Industry 4.0 and stay updated on the latest news on the industrial market.

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