Red Lion Launches N-Tron NT116: The Ultimate Industrial Ethernet Switch for Rugged Environments

Red Lion introduces the N-Tron NT116, a 16-port industrial Ethernet switch designed for tough conditions. This switch offers exceptional performance and reliability in challenging industrial settings.

Red Lion, a company that creates cutting-edge technologies to help industrial businesses access, connect, and display their data, is excited to introduce the N-Tron NT116 unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch. This switch is specifically designed for industrial use, providing reliable performance for crucial applications in tough environments.

The NT116 unmanaged switch is a reliable and high-performance device designed for data acquisition, Ethernet I/O, and process control. It is compact in size, has 16 high-performance copper ports (10/100BaseTX RJ45), and is housed in a sturdy industrial metal enclosure. The NT116 is durable with high shock and vibration tolerance, and all ports come with built-in ESD and surge protection. Users can expect exceptional reliability with a 1.2M hour MTBF rating, in a slim and space-saving design that can operate in temperatures ranging from -40°C to 85°C.

The NT116 offers strong network support with the ability to handle communications at speeds up to 3.2 Gb/s. It utilizes store-and-forward technology and can operate in both full and half duplex modes. Redundancy is ensured with two 10-49 VDC power inputs available.

The N-Tron NT116 is an updated version of Red Lion's 116TX unmanaged industrial ethernet switch. It meets IEEE 802.3 standards and has certifications for use in marine, railway, and rolling stock environments. The switch is also approved for UL Ordinary and Hazardous locations, as well as ATEX and IECEx certification.

The N-Tron NT116 by Red Lion simplifies the collection of important performance data. Its tough and durable design ensures it can withstand the harsh conditions typically present in factory floor control networks, as well as in industries such as oil and gas, utilities, wastewater treatment, alternative energy, rail, intelligent traffic control, and transportation.

Diane Davis, the Product Manager, explained that when industrial equipment operators and business leaders can easily and quickly access their data, they can make better use of it. The N-Tron NT116 unmanaged industrial ethernet switch is designed to reduce downtime and increase throughput to enhance efficiency and boost operational performance.

To find out more details and specifications about the N-Tron NT116 model, please visit the website www.redlion.net/NT116.

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