Eaton
114 Old State Road
Ellisville, MO 63021
tel: 636-394-2877
RalitzaKArafin@eaton.com
Date
For Release
Contact
November 4, 2013
Immediately
Ralitza Arafin, (636) 527-1439
New ELPRO Ethernet Switch Portfolio Provides Network Connectivity in Wired
and Wireless Industrial Applications
PLEASANTON, Calif. … Power management company Eaton today announced the release
of the ELPRO Ethernet switch product line. Ideal for industrial applications, the product
portfolio features both managed and unmanaged configurations, providing users with an
integrated and complete industrial network infrastructure solution.
“The product line’s unique features help enable end-to-end network connectivity and easily
integrate with our range of market-leading wireless solutions,” said Steven Toteda, vice
president and general manager, Eaton. “These products provide an overall increase in
network performance and reliability, designed to provide end users a productive and safe
solution with a lower total cost of ownership.”
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Products integrate with ELPRO wireless networks to connect remote sensors, actuators and
instrumentation to mission critical monitoring and control system programmable logic
controllers (PLCs), distributed control system (DCS) and supervisory control and data
acquisition (SCADA).
The ethernet switch portfolio includes the ELPRO 1050 E-T, a 5-port unmanaged ethernet
switch ideal for extended temperature used to meet the demands of industrial environments.
It is easy to use and simple to install with DIN-rail or wall-mount options and supports
ethernet switching to Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.3 10Base-T
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and 802.3u 100Base-TX specifications. It includes full-duplex performance and flow control
to help ensure maximum performance for unmanaged switch deployments.
Also available is the ELPRO 2080E-T, an 8-Port managed Ethernet switch designed for
harsh industrial applications. It is equipped with an innovative self-recovery scheme ideal for
quickly recovering a fault in a ring network.
Finally, the ELPRO 5073E-T is a 7-port gigabit plus 3-port gigabit fiber-managed ethernet
switch with DIDO software for high-speed, industrial applications. It is equipped with three
combo ports and an innovative self-recovery scheme, ideal for building gigabit rings. The
DIDO function adds flexibility and can support additional open/close physical contact for
designated applications besides port/power events.
All switches are designed to balance data traffic and recover from network failures quickly
and easily. Switches offer remote management, quality-of-service to prioritize critical
messages and self-healing ring technology for quick recovery from lost links. Industrial,
critical safety ratings and slim design help support seamless deployment in many locations.
To learn more about Eaton’s complete line of wired and wireless products, visit
www.eaton.com/wireless.
Eaton’s Electrical Sector is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit
protection; backup power protection; control and automation; lighting and security; structural
solutions and wiring devices; solutions for harsh and hazardous environments; and
engineering services. Eaton is positioned through its global solutions to answer today’s most
critical electrical power management challenges.
Eaton is a power management company providing energy-efficient solutions that help our
customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. A global
technology leader, Eaton acquired Cooper Industries plc in November 2012. The 2012
revenue of the combined companies was $21.8 billion on a pro forma basis. Eaton has
approximately 102,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175
countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
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