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iNET-II
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www.GEDigitalEnergy.com
Mobile Applications
Speed and Range
Protocol Communications
iNET-II Application Advantages
· Onemegabitisadequateformostdata
applications, and in some cases for
video transmissions
· The15-milefixedtypicaltransmission
range of iNET-II covers the most
common distances without sacrificing
usable speed
· iNET-IIcanbeusedtocommunicate
with vehicles over a service area
· Remoteradioshandoffbetween
multiple access point locations
· iNET-IIprovidesIP/Ethernetandserial
data communications
Application Flexibility
The MDS iNET-II family of industrial-strength data communications
products offer secure, reliable, long distance transmission of data
for your mission-critical applications. The iNET-II operates in the
unlicensed 900 MHz spread spectrum frequencies.
The iNET-II solution interfaces directly to a wide variety of controllers
and offers a quickly developed, low cost alternative to wires.
Secure Wireless Connectivity
iNET-II is the most secure wireless device available for industrial
applications. Standard WiFi equipment operates on a different
frequency than iNET-II. This is another layer of protection because
common hacking tools do not even detect iNET-II signals. Additionally
the iNET-II encrypts wireless data with the AES 128 cipher and
automatically rotates the encryption keys.
iNET-II is compatible with industry-standard software such as RADIUS
servers used for centralized authentication of users and devices. iNET-II
is also VLAN aware and can act as a trunk or access port, allowing for
segregation of operational data from management traffic.
Mobile Network Access
iNET-II has the power to operate in mobile applications, allowing
vehicles to communicate with control centers. An iNET-II radio can
roam between multiple access point locations, while providing near-
seamless data handling.
IP/Ethernet and Serial Communications
iNET-II is a cost-effective solution to transport IP/Ethernet and serial
data from attached PLCs and RTUs over long distances to SCADA
systems.
For IP/Ethernet communications, the iNET-II Access Point is necessary
to communicate with remote radios.
A Simple Path to Technology Upgrade
In applications where serial RTUs or PLCs already exist, iNET-II remotes
can be deployed to replace existing communication devices, wired
or wireless, as it will accept connection of both Ethernet and serial
controllers. This capability allows a smooth transition from a serial
based SCADA infrastructure to IP/Ethernet without disrupting day-to-
day operations.
· iNET-IIsupportsmultipleprotocols
including Modbus, Modbus TCP, DF1
· ProvidesIP/Ethernetandserial
communication to SCADA hosts and HMIs
· Accommodatesmultipleprotocolsfor
diverse devices on the same IP/Ethernet
network
Remote Data
Collection
Data Collection
Data Control
Center
Mobile Remote
Fixed Remote
Access Point
Dispatch
Alarm
Metering
Security
Range - Up to 20 miles
Mobile Range - Up to 3 miles
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