Network Services Overview
Ensuring reliable industrial communications
One of the most important decisions in any automation solution is defining its communication network. Our studies indicate that most problems in a control network exist not at the device level – but in the network itself. Yet, many companies simply do not have the required manpower or expertise to design or proactively maintain industrial networks while taking advantage of the latest in high-speed network technologies.
Original inventor of the Modbus® protocol* that is now a de facto standard, Schneider Electric has a long history of proven innovation in automation and control networks. With a reputation for introducing ground breaking automation technologies, it’s no wonder an increasing number of manufacturing companies look to Schneider Electrics Automation and Control Services for help in designing and maintaining their industrial communications networks.
The benefits of using our services to ensure reliable communications network are clear:
- Maximum throughput from a well-designed, high speed network
- Secure, remote access to your control devices for proactive monitoring and troubleshooting
- Increased productivity of your controls engineering and maintenance personnel
- Safe environments in your facilities resulting from properly certified networks and equipment
- Reduced downtime by forecasting network performance and requirements
Our network service engineers are trained and seasoned in implementing remote I/O, Modbus Plus™, Modbus TCP/IP, WAN, and wireless communication protocols. They are Microsoft® and Cisco® certified and have years of proven Ethernet experience. This knowledge, combined with years of experience in manufacturing plants that utilize Schneider Electric automation and control products, gives our industrial network engineers a distinct advantage over experts in IT networking alone. You won’t find another team of industrial network experts with proven automation experience, using either generic Ethernet applications or Schneider Electric’s core networks: Modbus, Modbus Plus, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet TCP/IP, Uni-Telway, Fipway, S908, and AS-Interface.
* In 1979, Schneider Electric, then Modicon, introduced the Modbus protocol to the market. Understanding the important role Modbus plays in industrial networking, Schneider Electric assisted in the development of independent developer and user community organization Modbus-IDA. Learn more at www.modbus.org.
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