Advantech ProView Series Switches

ProView switches combine the advantages of both managed and unmanaged switches to introduce a simple and cost effective solution with information for central network management and diagnostics

Using Modbus/TCP to communicate with the SCADA software such as Wonderware InTouch, Advantech WebAccess, WinCC, and iFix to communicate with the Networking Management System at the same time, delivering a full read control over the devices.

The devices come with Port-based QoS for deterministic data transmission that allows data from the VIP port to have a higher priority compared to data from a normal port. ProView switches use the highest quality components, to achieve a wide range of operating temperature from -40 to 75°C along with Level 3 EMS protection from electromagnetic interference.

As well as basic device information and the port link up/down status, the ProView switch provides detailed statistical port information on each port including speed, linkup counter, count on the multicast packet, count on unicast packet and count on error. This allows engineers to observe the network status and statistic in detail from any HMI / SCADA software which supports Modbus/ TCP.

ProView switches support SNMP which allows IT departments utilising Network Management System software such as SNMPc, SusuAccess NMS and OpenNMS to perform device management including status monitoring, configuration and even events notification.

In an industrial environment such as manufacturing, nothing is more important than keeping the network, which is formed by thousands of sensor devices, running smoothly without any downtime. SNMP has been widely used by engineers to monitor the network device status and an Network Management System is able to provide an intuitive network topology with a real time device status.

In conclusion, the convergence of automation and IT networking management with Advantech ProView Switches presents a significant advancement in simplifying and cost-effectively enhancing central network management and diagnostics. 

Through features like Modbus/TCP communication with SCADA software, SNMP compatibility for NMS integration, and port-based QoS for deterministic data transmission, these switches offer comprehensive control over devices while ensuring reliability even in extreme environments with wide operating temperature ranges and EMS protection. 

Additionally, the provision of detailed statistical port information empowers engineers to closely monitor network status and performance. In industrial settings where network uptime is paramount, the seamless integration of ProView Switches facilitates smooth operations, making them indispensable tools for maintaining efficiency and productivity.