The DX series routers have IEEE1613 and IEC61850 approval for substation environments. This highlights the product’s exceptional environmental and EMC characteristics making them suitable for use in many industrial / military applications.
The routers have fibre-optic, Ethernet and serial (RS232/422/485) connectivity options as well as built in support for Modbus TCP to Modbus serial conversion and network redundancy through RSTP-2004. Each industrial router can withstand a temperature range of -40 to +85°C and comes with professional mounting options such as DIN-rail and rackmount as appropriate.
The DX series has extensive routing and firewall functions that allow the routers to act as a gateway between a corporate and industrial LAN – a common application for Industrial Routers.
The DX900 and DX1000 have 1 and 2 WAN ports respectively. These can provide a WAN connection over a DDS or E1/T1 link enabling remote access directly across a WAN link.
David Evans, Product Development Manager at Amplicon commented: “We have had a great deal of success with Industrial Ethernet switches and Serial to Ethernet converters and we see Industrial Routers as a natural progression for our Data Communications range. Whether people are integrating two separate LANs, building WAN links from remote sites such as substations and roadside cabinets or simply using a router to represent a ‘point of presence’ for their network, the DX series provides an ideal solution.”