Solution Center: Ethernet in an Industrial Environment

Ethernet adoption is expanding rapidly across a wide range of industrial environments.  Many control environments have introduced Ethernet switches to manage complex systems and support real-time applications that are essential to factory automation.

As the migration to Ethernet occurs, one thing remains critical – network uptime.  We know that network uptime is crucial to profitability and the quality of output, and that one failure can trigger others and result in a significant loss of time and money.

Fluke and Fluke Networks are committed to keeping your network up and running.  With rugged, reliable tools designed to withstand the harsh and fast-paced industrial environment, and the gold-standard professional network tools that deliver ultimate network SuperVision, Fluke and Fluke Networks provide a full solution set to address the uniqueness of the industrial control environment, the professionals who work there, and the challenges they face every day.

There are three primary areas where industrial networking issues can occur: the network, electrical signaling, or cabling infrastructure.   Fluke and Fluke Networks have the tools you need to prevent and quickly troubleshoot the most common issues that could wreak havoc on your Industrial Ethernet. View Featured Topics, Resources or ShareThis.

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Deploying Ethernet in a Harsh Industrial Environment
While there are many similarities between corporate and industrial Ethernet networks, there are also crucial differences. The standard corporate Ethernet cannot simply be “teleported” into an industrial environment and succeed. Learn how to avoid the unique issues that can arise when you deploy Ethernet in an industrial environment. Learn more...

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