Westermo Data Communications
Talisman Business Centre
Duncan Road
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Southampton
SO31 7GA
United Kingdom
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Whether recovering metals, coal or gemstones, an extremely competitive market demands that mining operations be as efficient as possible. In this article, Bo Jansson of Westermo looks at the critical role data communications play in mining operations and the absolute necessity of network reliability in ensuring production resilience and staff safety....
Data networks supporting monitoring and control systems within mining applications require a special kind of robustness. Not only do the operating conditions include fluctuating temperatures, dust and dirt, but there is also constant vibration, which is extremely tough on network devices and cables. ...
Westermo announces that the high-performance RedFox industrial Ethernet switch range is now fully certified for use in hazardous areas. ATEX/IECEx certification by BASEEFA enables these robust Layer 3 switches to be installed in potentially explosive atmospheres typically found in oil and chemical processing plants, sewage treatment and gas distribution centres, sugar refineries and grain handling locations. ...
Westermo Data Communications has enhanced its’ “Wolverine” range of industrial Ethernet line extenders by adding a high speed unit for simple point-to-point applications and achieving ATEX approval for three existing devices. The Wolverine DDW-220, 221 and 222 high speed Ethernet line extenders have been ATEX approved and can be fitted in Zone 2. ...