Factory Automation
Factory Automation
Connecting Machines on the Shop Floor
In the world of factory automation Ethernet has rapidly replaced serial communications as the preferred method for communications. All factory automation equipment like PLCs, HMI, I/O blacks, inverters and drives all now have the standard RJ-45 connection.
By definition the factory floor is a tough environment for communications with high voltages often being switched inducing electrical fields and transients in both the power and signal lines.
Reliability and fault free operation are a prerequisite in this market as a company's entire production can be put at risk if a network should fail. Robust Industrial Data Communications is the solution.
Industrial data communication products for factory automation applications
Westermo design and manufacture robust data communication devices for harsh environments. We supply products that provide the communication infrastructure, derived from proven commercial technology, for control and monitoring systems that are used in mission critical solutions where commercial grade products are not sufficiently resilient.
Industrial data communication products for factory automation applications
Westermo design and manufacture robust data communication devices for harsh environments. We supply products that provide the communication infrastructure, derived from proven commercial technology, for control and monitoring systems that are used in mission critical solutions where commercial grade products are not sufficiently resilient.
Ethernet solutions for factory automation and CCTV applications
The i-line family of Ethernet products is a product range optimized for machine building, building automation, factory automation and CCTV surveillance applications. The range encompasses unmanaged Ethernet switches, fibre media converters and Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches. Whether you need to link up a network of IP cameras or create a redundant ring, the i-line range ensures resilient communications.
Rugged switches and device servers for industrial Ethernet
The Lynx range of managed Ethernet switches are designed for simple use in heavy industrial environments, with an integral DIN-rail clip. Powered by WeOS, the Lynx range provides redundancy, serial RS-232 / RS-485 and fibre support, VLAN and IGMP functions. The layer 3 variants also provide a stateful inspection firewall, static and dynamic IP routing and IPsec VPN support for more advanced networks. The whole Lynx range has DNV approval for marine use and meets railway trackside standards.
A rugged industrial switch, router and firewall in one box
The RedFox range of industrial layer 3 switches provides enhanced routing functionality, all in a robust, single unit design. The RedFox offers static routing, VLAN, IPSec VPN support, DMZ and a powerful firewall in order to segregate networks and protect mission-critical data. With support for Network Address Translation (NAT) and port-forwarding, the RedFox ensures your network is protected from the threats posed by the Internet.
Industrial converters for industrial protocols
Westermo can supply a range of converters / repeaters to suit a whole host of industrial protocols and communication methods, including Ethernet, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, PROFIBUS DP, M-Bus and 20mA current loop. Whether you need a fibre media converter for an Ethernet link, a serial converter, or a repeater for an RS-485 network, you can rest assure that Westermo have a solution which will operate in the harshest industrial environments and provide robust, reliable communications for peace of mind.