GE IS420ESWBH3A Ethernet IONet Switch

The module adopts a DIN rail mounting method, with dimensions of approximately 18.8 cm in height, 8.6 cm in width, and 5.6 cm in depth.

It operates at a voltage of 24/28VDC and has a working temperature range of -40°C to 70°C, demonstrating good environmental adaptability.

Complies with standards such as 802.3, 802.3U, and 802.x, enabling seamless docking and communication with other network devices that meet relevant standards.

The ports support 10/100BASE-TX with auto-negotiation function, which can automatically adjust the rate according to the connected devices. It also supports full/half-duplex auto-negotiation, offering high flexibility in use.

Provides a 100Mbps FX uplink port, facilitating connection to higher-bandwidth networks and expanding network transmission capabilities.

Equipped with LED indicators to show port statuses such as link presence, activity, duplex mode, and speed (each LED has two colors). It also indicates the power status, enabling users to monitor the device's working conditions in real time.

Features a minimum buffer of 256kb and 4k Media Access Control (MAC) addresses, effectively handling network traffic and ensuring stable data transmission.

Uses RJ-45 connectors, supporting multiple insertions and removals with an expected service life of 200 insertion/removal cycles. It can withstand certain torsional pressure and static tension caused by cable weight and dressing.

Used in power plant control systems to connect various I/O modules, controllers, and other devices, enabling real-time monitoring and control of power generation equipment to ensure stable power generation processes.

Also functions in substations to build a stable network architecture, ensuring accurate and rapid data transmission within substations, thus safeguarding the stability and reliability of power transmission.

In the complex production processes of petrochemical industries, which involve numerous devices and technological flows, this switch is applied to the control systems of petrochemical plants. It connects on-site sensors, actuators, controllers, etc., to realize real-time data transmission and interaction, enabling precise control of production processes and ensuring production continuity and safety.

In industrial automation production lines requiring high-precision control and real-time data transmission, IS420ESWBH3A serves as the core network connection device. For example, in automated production lines of industries like automotive manufacturing and electronic equipment production, it integrates different production devices, robots, testing equipment, etc., to achieve collaborative operation and data sharing among devices, improving production efficiency and product quality.

In the field of energy management, this switch is used to build energy monitoring networks. It connects various energy metering devices, monitoring devices, etc., to transmit real-time energy consumption data and device operation status data to the energy management center, helping managers understand energy usage, conduct energy scheduling and optimization, and improve energy utilization efficiency.

As a part of the GE Speedtronic Mark VIe gas turbine control system, it undertakes the switching task of the IONet network, ensuring real-time communication among gas turbine controllers, sensors, actuators, etc., to guarantee the normal operation and precise control of the gas turbine.