Power substations use sophisticated networks for data acquisition and access control. The industry relies on automation systems to increase efficiency and redundant solutions to ensure reliability. The use of solutions that apply dual-LAN architecture to help ensure reliability is becoming more and more common in the power automation market.
Until recently, in addition to purchasing serial device servers, users needed to invest in the creation of software to control system redundancy. Various devices in power automation systems, such as protection relays, controllers, switchgears, and RTUs, still use RS-232 and RS-485 serial protocols. To accommodate the integration of serial devices into automation systems, such systems now use armies of serial device servers to transmit RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 signals over Ethernet to PC hosts.
Network Requirements
Why Moxa?
Connection of RS-232 and RS-485 legacy serial devices to Ethernet for advanced management and synchronization from local and remote control sites
Communication redundancy to ensure exceptional stability and reliability for data acquisition and access control
Rugged device design with rackmount installation
Dual LAN ports to establish dual-host redundant networks for data acquisition, ensuring continuous operation in the event of connection problems
Easy connection and integration of meters, RTUs, and other RS-232/422/485 serial devices, with unlimited synchronization and management options
Real COM/TTY drivers for Windows and Linux with easy installation and configuration
Industrial-grade design with -40 to 85°C operating temperatures and 19-inch rackmount installation
