New OBR40 optical bypass relay from Hirschmann
June 2013
Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
Belden has launched the new OBR40 optical bypass relay from its Hirschmann product range. Suitable for use in harsh environmental conditions, this relay ensures that optical Ethernet networks, with either ring or line topologies, remain operational after power failures at one or more switches. An internal switch-over mechanism enables data communication to continue seamlessly between neighbouring switches. This mechanism continues to operate even if power is cut off to the bypass relay itself. Use of this relay serves to enhance the availability of Ethernet networks. The relay can also be used to deactivate specific parts of a system, when maintenance work needs to be carried out on individual turbines of a wind farm, for example.
The bypass relay is connected to a switch’s optical uplink port via two duplex inputs/outputs. In the event of a power failure, the bypass function is activated and the affected switch is bridged. The bypass function can also be specifically activated via a control contact. The switching threshold is adjustable within a range of 1 to 32 V by means of a DIL switch.
A switch-on delay (adjustable to up to 40 s) ensures that the switches seamlessly rejoin the network after the problem has been eliminated or maintenance work has finished. This delay time permits the switch boot process to be completed, and any incoming data packets are therefore passed on immediately.
Further features of the bypass relay include an IP40 protection rating, an operating temperature range of -40 to +70°C, and a redundant 24 VDC power supply. LEDs on the front panel indicate the status of the device and network.
The new OBR40 optical bypass relay makes Ethernet networks even more reliable. Product manager Rolf-Dieter Sommer says: “Even multiple failures are no longer a problem. With the exception of the directly affected applications, the network and most of the processes continue to be available.”
For more information contact Fons de Leeuw, Profitek, 086 165 4321, [email protected], www.profiteksa.com
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