Advantech provides Ethernet Switches and Media Converters with a variety of features, from Fast Ethernet to Gigabit, from copper to fiber optic, and Power over Ethernet. Advantech’s managed Ethernet switches incorporate X-Ring technology that offers the fastest redundant ring recovery time (<10ms). Furthermore, the robust design, wide temperature, DIN-rail, and +12~48 VDC redundant power inputs make our products suitable for rugged industrial applications.
Advantech’s Serial Device Servers are easy to install and configure, support wired and wireless networking and provide various operation modes to satisfy rigorous industrial automation needs. EKI-1000 Serial Device Servers enable RS-232/422/485 serial devices to be dual-connected to Ethernet switches for unrivaled reliability. Product line covers wired and wireless (WLAN, GPRS, 3G) serial device server, modbus gateway, and programmable device server.
Advantech’s Serial Communication Cards are designed to accommodate multiple high performance peripherals for field devices that use the RS-232/422/485 serial communication protocol. Each card requires only one PCI or ISA slot to provide independent serial channels. With industrial-grade protection, Advantech multiport serial cards help to avoid system damage in harsh environments.