Empowering Distributed Control Systems (DCS) with Media Converters
Ensuring Reliable Communication
Communication systems are essential for electric power, water, and gas distribution systems, playing a critical role in measuring, monitoring, and controlling various aspects of these vital services. EtherWAN has partnered with a leading supplier of mission-critical control systems, which oversee the production and distribution of electricity, gas, and water. EtherWAN's Ethernet connectivity devices serve as the communication hubs, distributing data to the numerous endpoints responsible for measurement, monitoring, and control functions.
The Role of Ethernet in SCADA Systems
Modern Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems rely on IP communication systems, which typically necessitate Ethernet connectivity. These IP communication systems are commonly built using Ethernet routers and switches. In the case of large systems, Ethernet routers are employed to establish a robust fiber optic backbone Ethernet network. EtherWAN's fiber optic media converters play a pivotal role in connecting each field device to this network backbone.
Network Connectivity Requirements
In the context of communication systems for electric, gas, and water utility operations, it is divided between climate-controlled control rooms and outdoor cabinets. Connecting the control room(s) to the sensors and control points involves a combination of multi-mode and single-mode fiber optic cables. This scenario presents the challenge of providing equipment that meets these diverse requirements while optimizing space and power efficiency.
Adaptable Networking Solutions
By leveraging EtherWAN's media converter product line, this system supplier can tailor the network to meet the requirements, regardless of the infrastructure or project size. They employ EtherWAN's EMC1600 rack mount chassis and commercial-grade media converters in the control room and EtherWAN's fully hardened DIN Rail mount media converters in field locations, resulting in an exceptionally versatile network. With the industry's most diverse range of Ethernet media converters, EtherWAN equips the system supplier to tackle any interface challenge.
Standardizing Control Systems Excellence
A leading system vendor has chosen EtherWAN's media conversion products as their standard for expanding their control system networks. By incorporating commercial and hardened products with a variety of interface types, this system supplier can design a network for any system requirement.
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