Ethernet-APL is a network standard developed specifically for industrial process automation to extend Ethernet data and safely deliver power over long distances in hazardous and non-hazardous environments, all over a single 2-wire cable.
RuggedNet® GLAPS/Si – the new Industrial Ethernet-APL compatible switches can connect up to four Ethernet-APL field-edge devices and seamlessly integrate Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) networks. They extend the reach of industrial networks connecting spur and trunk devices in process automation applications.
OmniConverter® GLAPS/Sx – these new compact Ethernet-APL compatible switches also include two Ethernet ports and four 2-Wire power sourcing ports for connecting Ethernet-APL devices, but are designed to be installed as a rack-mount or wall-mounted device.
OmniConverter® 10T/APS – a compact Ethernet-APL compatible media converter that converts Ethernet copper (RJ-45) to 2-wire Ethernet-APL and are ideal for point-to-point IT and OT bridging applications.
The switches and media converters are available in multiple 2-wire models, enabling Class A or Class C spur connections of up to 200 meters and Class 3 or Class 4 trunk connections up to 1000 meters to Ethernet-APL field switches or end devices.
Users can choose between RJ-45 or SFP standard four-pair Ethernet uplink 10/100/1000Mbps ports. They can also choose between 3-pin terminal or IEC 63171-2 10Mbps (10BASE-T1L) single pair Ethernet ports. The 10BASE-T1L ports provide up to 92 watts of power to edge/field devices, simplifying installations in remote areas without local power, all on a single-pair cable.
RuggedNet switches are IP40 rated, feature an integrated DIN-rail mount, and include redundant DC power inputs. They operate in temperatures ranging from -40 to 75°C.
OmniConverter switches are IP20 rated and are "tabletop" standalone units with integrated wall-mounting brackets. They can be also DIN-rail mounted using the optional DIN-rail mounting kit and are powered with a single DC power input. They are available in 3 temperature ranges: 0 to 50°C (commercial), -40 to 60°C (wide), and -40 to 75°C (extended).
