Cable company Nexans has introduced the new iSwitch G 1043E, an intelligent Fast/Gigabit Ethernet switch system for harsh-environment applications. This switch contains three fiber-optic, small form factor, pluggable uplink ports, as well as eight twisted air copper ports to allow multiple applications, such as monitoring, camera surveillance, diagnostics of rotor blades and access control via one optical fiber.
The optional power-over-Ethernet feature makes it possible to power IP cameras, wireless access points, VoIP phones or multifunctional terminals directly via the switch system. According to Nexans, this technology answers the increasing demand for fiber-optic installations within wind turbines and reduces investment cost for new components.
The enhanced internal construction of the new iSwitch features special components for operating under demanding conditions. In addition, the iSwitch allows an early detection of changes on the optical link and a fast and easy localization of possible faults on the copper twisted pair cables links.
The switch systems inside the wind turbines can be monitored and managed through the interface, NexManV3. This management software tool does not require knowledge of complex management software systems.
In addition, all iSwitch systems are equipped with an integrated MMC card slot, where a backup of the complete system configuration can be saved.
SOURCE: Nexans
