Industrial network equipment refers to devices and technologies that enable communication, connectivity, and data management within industrial environments. These devices include switches, routers, converters, extenders, and form the backbone of systems used in industrial automation, monitoring, and smart manufacturing.

 

What sets it apart from conventional network equipment?

Industrial equipment differs from home or commercial networking gear mainly in the following areas:

Durability: Designed to operate under extreme conditions such as temperatures from -40°C to +75°C, high humidity, vibrations, and dust.

Reliability: Engineered for 24/7 continuous operation, essential for mission-critical industrial applications.

Certifications: Compliant with international standards and industrial certifications such as EN50155, IEC61850, and more.

Advanced Management: Supports features like VLANs, QoS, redundancy, SNMP, and cybersecurity functions.

 

Where is it used?

Industrial network equipment is applied in a wide range of sectors:

  • Industrial manufacturing & automation
  • Energy (e.g. power grids, solar farms)
  • Transportation (railways, highways, marine)
  • Smart Cities
  • Oil & Gas
  • Water treatment facilities
  • Surveillance & security systems

 

Planet Technology’s Industrial Networking Solutions: Powering the Future

In industrial environments where reliability, resilience, and uninterrupted communication are critical, Planet Technology delivers a comprehensive and state-of-the-art range of industrial networking solutions. From PoE switches and media converters, to LoRaWAN, 5G gateways, and automation systems, Planet enables businesses to build high-availability networks with cost-efficiency and maximum flexibility.

 

Power over Ethernet (PoE): The foundation of industrial connectivity

Planet offers a vast portfolio of industrial PoE solutions – including switches, injectors, splitters, and extenders – that combine power and data transmission in a single cable.

Key features include:

  • PoE Scheduling
  • Long Reach PoE (beyond 100 meters)
  • PD Alive Check

 

Flat-Type Switches: Power in compact spaces

Planet’s unique Flat-type switches provide solutions for space-constrained environments:

  • Models with Touch LCD for real-time monitoring
  • Magnetic installation for easy mounting
  • Support for PoE+, redundant power, and SFP uplinks

Even in tight spaces, businesses benefit from high performance and easy management.

 

Industrial Automation & Intelligent Transportation Systems

Planet leads in industrial automation solutions with switches that support Modbus TCP, EtherCAT, and serial connections, ensuring seamless integration with SCADA and HMI systems.

For railway and transportation applications, Planet’s specialized switches offer:

  • Rugged design with resistance to shock and harsh environments (IP67, waterproof, dustproof)
  • Layer 2 switching with PoE support to power cameras, signals, and sensors via UTP cable

 

ERPS Ring: Uninterrupted network communication

The ERPS (Ethernet Ring Protection Switching) technology is a cornerstone of network reliability:

  • Ensures automatic recovery in under 10ms in case of link failure
  • Supports redundant power supply
  • Offers a more efficient solution than Spanning Tree Protocol

Planet combines ERPS with industrial switches to build zero-downtime networks, ideal for industrial, transportation, and critical infrastructure.

 

LoRa AIoT & 5G Gateways: The future of connectivity

Planet’s LoRaWAN solutions enable long-distance communication (up to 15 km) for sensors (humidity, temperature, CO₂, etc.) with ultra-low power consumption and minimal installation cost.

At the same time, the 5G Gateways provide:

  • High bandwidth (up to 2.4Gbps)
  • Failover between 5G & wired WAN
  • Backward compatibility with 4G/3G/2G networks

Whether for industry or smart transportation, Planet covers every connectivity need.

 

Implementation Example: ERPS Ring in a Production Network

In a recent project, DIN-Rail L2+ switches were deployed in an ERPS ring topology to support security cameras, traffic lights, and sensors in a railway network.

  • In case of failure, communication is restored in under 10ms
  • All data is centralized to a main control switch
  • Real-time monitoring is enabled through CloudViewer

 

Why choose Planet Technology?

  • Reliable communication with PoE, optical uplinks, and PTP synchronization
  • Secure management via L3 routing, cybersecurity, and ERPS
  • Easy installation with flat-type design & intuitive interface
  • SCADA & HMI integration through Modbus & EtherCAT
  • Strong redundancy with ERPS Ring, redundant power, TSN & PTP

In short, Planet’s industrial solutions are the ideal investment for any enterprise needing robust, high-performance, and reliable networking infrastructure.

 

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