Red Lion Unveils N-Tron NT116: A High-Performance 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 advanced 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 made for industrial environments that require reliable performance for critical tasks in challenging conditions.

The NT116 switch is a reliable and high-performing option for data acquisition, Ethernet I/O, and process control. It is compact and includes 16 high-performance copper ports. The switch is housed in a durable metal enclosure suitable for industrial use. It has high shock and vibration tolerance, as well as built-in ESD and surge protection on all ports. Users can expect exceptional reliability with a 1.2M hour MTBF rating. The slim design saves space and the switch can operate in temperatures ranging from -40°C to 85°C.

The NT116 offers strong network support with the ability to handle communication speeds of up to 3.2 Gb/s. It operates using store-and-forward technology and supports both full and half duplex modes. Redundancy is ensured with two 10-49 VDC power inputs.

The N-Tron NT116 is an upgraded 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 also has UL certifications for both 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. With a tough and resilient design, it can handle harsh conditions commonly found 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.

According to Product Manager Diane Davis, having easy and fast access to data for industrial equipment operators and business leaders allows them to get more value from it. The N-Tron NT116 unmanaged industrial ethernet switch is designed to reduce downtime and increase throughput, ultimately enhancing efficiency and performance in operations.

To learn more details and specifications about the N-Tron NT116 model, you can visit the website www.redlion.net/NT116.

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