Red Lion Unveils N-Tron NT116: The Ultimate Industrial Ethernet Switch for Harsh Environments

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

Red Lion, a company that creates new technologies to help industrial organizations 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 and provides reliable performance for critical applications in tough environments.

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

The NT116 offers strong network support by enabling communication at speeds of up to 3.2 Gb/s. It utilizes store-and-forward technology and can operate in both full and half duplex modes. The unit includes two 10-49 VDC power inputs for added reliability.

The N-Tron NT116 is a new version of Red Lion's 116TX unmanaged industrial ethernet switch that offers IEEE 802.3 compliance and certifications for marine, railway, and rolling stock industries. It 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. Its tough and sturdy design ensures it can handle the harsh conditions commonly seen in factory floor control networks, as well as in industries like oil and gas, utilities, wastewater treatment, alternative energy, rail, intelligent traffic control, and transportation.

Diane Davis, Product Manager, mentioned that when operators of industrial equipment and leaders in business are able to easily and swiftly access their data, they can benefit more from it. The N-Tron NT116 unmanaged industrial ethernet switch is designed to reduce downtime and increase throughput, ultimately enhancing efficiency and boosting 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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