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European Success Stories
Industrial Networking Success Stories
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A Leader and Partner in Automation Solutions
Moxa’s commitment to execution, innovation, and collaboration with our partners has fueled our
transformative journey to leadership as a solution provider and partner in automation.
Moxa: Your Trusted
Partner in Automation
Founded in 1987, Moxa is now one of the leading
manufacturers of industrial networking, computing,
and automation solutions. Moxa provides thousands
of hardware and software products and draws upon
23 years of accumulated expertise. Moxa’s products
reflect our constant zeal for improvement, keen eye
for innovation, and respect for proven solutions and
expertise. We harness these qualities to create
solutions that deliver a competitive edge for our
customers and partners in adapting to fast-changing
network and market environments. Moxa delivers
network-centric automation solutions that integrate
automation and IT systems into a single network
platform that simplifies management, reduces costs,
and achieves greater reliability and efficiency.
Mission and Vision
As a world-class leader and a trusted partner in industrial-grade device networking solutions
for automation, Moxa proudly provides quality products and value-added service to establish
win-win business relationships based on mutual trust and integrity. Moxa works closely as a
team with our customers, channel partners, and solution partners to achieve and share success.
Delivering on Commitments
Moxa offers quick, flexible, and comprehensive R&D services to meet our customers’ specific
expectations and exact requirements with a talented design team experienced in networking
technology and solution development. Moxa has close collaborations with our customers to
drive advancements and faster time-to-market product delivery. These partnerships keep
Moxa in touch with emerging technologies and ensure that new developments and successes
are shared with all of Moxa’s partners.
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Integrating Automation by Enabling Convergence
Industrial automation users have long anticipated the integration of computer, controller,
I/O, video, and audio systems into a single easy-to-manage network.
This vision of network-centric automation is possible today, thanks
to Moxa’s two decades of accumulated knowledge in industrial
networking and a wide selection of automation solutions that
enable the convergence of I/O, audio, and video
data over Ethernet networks. Improve
the efficiency and reliability of your
industrial process by transforming
a hodgepodge of controller-centric
operations into a single network-
centric operation. Moxa provides
communication interoperability
across the full range of automation
devices and modules to seamlessly
integrate them with the industrial
Ethernet network.
Moxa offers a wide array of device networking
products that feature open Ethernet infrastructure,
industry-proven standards, extended temperature
tolerance, environmental protection, and network
redundancy to ensure network availability and
reliability. Product lines range from industrial Ether-
net switches, industrial wireless devices, serial
cards, serial device servers, and embedded device
servers, to USB and fieldbus components. All of
our products are designed to stand up to harsh
environments and are ideal for deploying mission
critical applications in fields such as marine,
oil and gas, power and utilities, rail, and factory
automation.
Moxa’s industrial embedded solutions are used
to construct powerful front-end controllers that
can execute onsite data collection and control
at widely distributed remote sites through indus-
trial Ethernet or wireless backbones. All of the
computers feature rugged reliability and fanless
operations with a wide operating temperature
range of -40 to 85°C. Our products feature a
user-friendly environment that makes application
development easy. Moxa provides prompt and
extensive customization services in addition to
a wide selection of ready-to-run products such
as industrial computers, wireless computers,
and wide temperature computers.
Active Ethernet I/O solutions featuring intelligent
I/O data transmission are the cutting edge of
IP-based data acquisition and control technology.
Moxa’s Active Ethernet I/O and Cellular I/O
solutions maximize the real-time accessibility
of remote site measurement and control applica-
tions. Moxa also offers SCADA-compatible IP
surveillance solutions that integrate network
video monitoring to implement real-time visual
management for SCADA/RTU applications. Our
vast selection of automation products includes
programmable automation controllers, cellular
wireless I/Os, Active Ethernet I/Os, remote Ethernet
I/Os, and IP-based video servers and cameras.
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Industrial Ethernet
Complete Automation Solutions
• Routers, Switches, Firewall, VPN, NMS
• Wireless Ethernet, GPRS, Edge, HSPDA
• IP67, M12, PoE
• Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain
Redundancy, Wireless Turbo Roaming
• OPC, Industrial Ethernet Protocol
Support
Vertical Solutions for Mission
Critical ApplicationsMoxa provides solutions for vertical industrial markets tailored to
meet industry-specific requirements and certifications, such as IEC
61850 certification for substation automation, NEMA TS2 for traffic
control systems, EN50155/EN50121 for railway applications,
DNV/GL for marine and offshore applications, Class I, Div 2/Zone 2
for hazardous locations, and more. We have led the way in
overcoming the major challenges of developing vertical industrial
solutions: interoperability, reliability, and environmental suitability.
Moxa builds specific solutions consistent with industry-proven
standards to operate reliably and consistently in the harshest of
environments. With 23 years of combined expertise, Moxa is
experienced in the integration of diverse automation infrastructures,
protocols, and interfaces into one interoperable system.
Diverse Products for Complete
SolutionsMoxa’s diverse product line includes industrial Ethernet, serial
connectivity/networking, industrial computing, and remote automation
solutions. Moxa provides over a thousand different products in
these four product groups to help you overcome any automation
challenges. Select from Moxa’s comprehensive portfolio of hardware
and software solutions to find the product tailored to meet your
needs. The breadth of this product line is bolstered by the depth
of Moxa’s technical expertise and accumulated technologies.
Moxa combines these extensive products and services to provide
a one-stop-shop for industrial automation solutions.
The Convergence of IT and
Automation TechnologyMoxa focuses on diversified information and communication
technologies (ICT) that help customers build automation systems
around a universal communication platform of off-the-shelf IT
technology and open network communications. For ultimate
efficiency, reliability, and interoperability, Moxa stresses seamlessly
integrated network-centric solutions. Possible solution architectures
can consist of any combination of advanced Ethernet switches,
industrial embedded computers, gateways, IP surveillance products,
and secure terminal servers. This versatile suite of devices enables
us to bring the power and flexibility of information technology to the
industrial automation world and transform the way you do business.
Products
Solutions
Technologies
Moxa empowers integrated network-centric
operations that are more efficient, reliable, and
manageable than systems that use a patchwork
collection of industrial devices and modules.
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Active OPC
Device Connectivity Industrial Computing Remote Automation
• RS-232/422/485, USB, Fiber
• Serial-to-Ethernet
• Serial-to-USB
• Serial-to-Wifi
• Serial Boards
• USB-IF and WHQL Certifications
• ProCOM and NetEZ Technology
• RISC-/x86-based Platforms
• DIN-Rail/Rackmount/Wallmount
Form Factors
• Wireless LAN and Cellular Computers
• Windows and Linux Embedded
Software Platforms
• Industrial Ethernet, Cellular I/O
• Push-based Active I/O Technology
• IEC-61131 Automation Controllers
• IP Cameras, Industrial Video/Audio
Servers
• Click&Go, Active OPC Server, and
Video Gadget for SCADA/RTU
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Comprehensive Railway Solutions
Industrial Ethernet-based communication networks allow the introduction of new services, such as Passenger
Information Systems and Passenger Entertainment Systems that improve passenger comfort and enhance train
operation. A high-bandwidth Ethernet backbone facilitates high quality video surveillance and real-time emergency
intercom systems. In addition, advanced wireless roaming technology can be used to establish non-stop, two-way
communication between the ground and trains. In light of safety considerations, the communication infrastructure
must meet or exceed the high standards of vibration resistance, network redundancy, industrial ruggedness, and
electromagnetic compatibility.
Intelligent Transportation Systems
ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) play a major role in modern transportation construction, with ITS technology
applied to roadway traffic control systems. In general, ITS involves integrating communication, control, and electronics
technologies, and is used to monitor and manage traffic flow, reduce congestion, provide alternative routes to travellers,
and enhance productivity to save lives, time, and money. Roadway systems are made up of many subsystems, including
Traffic Signal Control Systems, Traffic Information Display Systems, Real-time Traffic Video Monitors and Analysis
Systems, and Power Substation Systems. ATMS (Advanced Traffic Management Systems) and ATIS (Advanced Traffic
Information Systems) are two of the most important aspects of ITS.
Power and Renewable Energies
A reliable and intelligent network is a key success factor for modern power generation systems and substations that
transmit and distribute electric power over large areas. Since substations are often located in areas subjected to high
electromagnetic interference and extreme temperature conditions, the substation infrastructure must be capable of
providing EMC protection, network redundancy, high reliability, and flexible deployment options for future upgrades.
In addition to reliability, coordination between the many standards and proprietary protocols used in substations is also
a major requirement in developing power automation systems. Since Ethernet technology is used to provide better
extensibility and interoperability, adherence to IEC 61850 communication standards is required to achieve compatibility
between different intelligent electronic devices (IEDs).
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• Advertising, Voice and Passenger Information System for Underground Trains Finland 8
• Advanced On-Board Train IP Network France 10
• Reliable Ethernet Networks for National Railway Norway 12
• On-board Ethernet for Driverless Metro Saudi Arabia 14
• Modern IT Infrastructure for Buses and Trains Denmark 16
• Reliable Substation Automation for a City Germany 28
• Communication Network for a Wind Farm Ethiopia 30
• IEC 61850 Substation Modernization Algeria 32
• Speed Limit Displays Control Urban Traffic Belgium 18
• Railway Tunnel Monitoring Switzerland / China 20
• Advanced Highway Traffic Management System Croatia 22
• City and Road Video Surveillance System Italy 24
• Highway Video Surveillance System Poland 26
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Advertising, Voice and Passenger
Information System in Helsinki’s
Metro Trains
Helsinki’s undergound operator, Helsinki City
Transport (HKL), contracted the advertising
space in their train cars to Clear Channel in
order to provide real-time advertising and en-
tertainment for metro passengers. Naturally,
the technology of choice for the content deliv-
ery was IP. IP technology became the basis for
the design and deployment of all the services
in HKL’s underground trains. HKL decided to
show advertisement spots on screens in the
subways. The ads are fed over the network to
the subways in real time. This required the de-
ployment of a new communication network to
the subway system. The network infrastructure
is used for maintenance scheduling, access to
the train diagnosis system and real-time ac-
cess to general train information. Before, these
functions needed to be carried out onboard the
train. Now, they can done remotely. The same
network can be used to offer passengers a free
WLAN connection while travelling.
System Requirements
• Seamless wireless connection from the track to the subway car, with wireless Access
Points inside the car
• Rugged industrial products with IP54 or higher and rail certification
• Rail approved EN-50155 Ethernet switches that offer VLAN capability and redundancy
inside the train
• Products that are easy to integrate with legacy devices
• High number of ports to connect all equipment in each car to a single Ethernet switch
Moxa Solution
Delivering IP based content to moving vehicles such as underground trains posed several
challenges to the HKL engineers. After surveying the available options, HKL made two key
decisions: the train-to-ground communications link would use 802.11 wireless technology,
and the onboard communications infrastructure would be based on industrial Ethernet.
HKL was looking for both a highly reliable wireless connection and an industrial Ethernet
network on-board the trains. The different devices needed to comply with EN-50155:2007
certifications for rolling stock and offer a high degree of protection against environmental
influences, at least IP54 or higher.
The communication from the trackside to inside the underground car is realized by an existing
redundant WLAN system. The system is always connected to two access points. As soon as
one access point is dropped, the system immediately connects to the next one. This way,
there is no roaming time at all.
The communication inside the train is realized with Moxa´s TN-5516 EN50155 16-port
managed Ethernet switches. Two switches, with two independent power inputs on two voltage
levels (24 VDC, 72 VDC) are mounted in every two-car subway. The switches are connected
through Moxa´s redundant Turbo Ring protocol with less than 20 ms recovery time. All other
communication devices are connected to the switches and separated into different VLANs.
The network provides the customers with both an information system and a free WLAN
connection while travelling with the subway.
Company: Helsinki City Transport (HKL)
Location: Helsinki, Finland
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EN50155 16-port M12 Managed Ethernet Switch with
Redundant Power Inputs
• IPv6 Ready
• IEEE 1588 PTP (Precision Time Protocol) for precise time
synchronization of networks
• DHCP Option 82 for IP address assignment with different policies
• Modbus/TCP industrial Ethernet protocol supported
• Turbo Ring, Turbo Chain, and RSTP/STP (IEEE802.1w/D) for
network redundancy
• IGMP snooping and GMRP for filtering multicast traffic
• Port-based VLAN, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, and GVRP to ease
network planning
• QoS (IEEE 802.1p/1Q and TOS/DiffServ) to increase determinism
• IEEE 802.3ad, LACP for optimum bandwidth utilization
• SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, HTTPS, and SSH to enhance network security
And many more features. For details please refer to www.moxa.com
System Diagram
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Why Moxa?
• Moxa was able to provide a train approved switch solution
with a sufficient number of ports to cover all devices in the
network ports and VLAN capability to fulfill the customer’s
needs
• TN-5516 managed Ethernet switches provide a stable and
reliable, easy to deploy solution for redundant networks with
Moxa´s redundant Turbo Ring structure
• Their extended operating temperature range of -40 to 75°C
is ideal for rugged environments
• Three rotary switches for setting the last 3 digits of the IP
address - makes maintenance even easier
• The two independent power inputs on 24 VDC and 72 VDC
perfectly matched the available power system in the cars
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On-Board Train IP Network
for French Railway
The customer was a global technology leader
in the security, defense, and transportation
fields. They deliver ground transportation so-
lutions to customers around the world, in-
cluding a large French public enterprise that
operates and maintains a large rail network
that covers around 32,000 km and runs
14,000 trains daily. The rail service provider´s
objective was the refurbishment of two region-
al train lines in the suburbs of Paris, and they
were looking for a reliable on-board train IP
network. The solution provider turned to Moxa
to deliver train certified industrial Ethernet
switches to build the network backbones.
System Requirements
• Industrial-grade devices that are designed for applications in harsh environments
• EN-50155 certified products that guarantee uninterrupted operation in the train
environment with vibration and shock
• Certification for environments with smoke and fire
• Reliable leading-edge industrial Ethernet technology
• A global partner that delivers responsive support
Moxa Solution
Starting in 2010, two French regional railway lines will be refurbished with on-board IP
networks. IP networks are able to process different large amounts of data, such as voice
or IP video, and they can also integrate wireless solutions. They are widely used to offer
comprehensive passenger information services.
One train consists of a locomotive and five passenger cars. Inside the locomotive, three of
Moxa´s TN-5508 EN50155 8-port managed Ethernet switches are installed. Inside every
passenger car, two switches are installed. Together, the switches form a Moxa Turbo Ring.
Moxa’s new generation Turbo Ring, which has the world’s fastest fault recovery speed of
under 20 ms at a full load of 250 switches, helps to minimize downtime caused by network
failures. If any path in the network is broken, the system will return to normal communication
in under 20 ms, even at the full, 250-switch load for one ring. Various topologies can be
configured using Moxa Turbo Ring to reduce cabling and network planning costs. Options
include ring coupling without a coupling control line, dual rings in one switch, and dual-homing.
Moxa´s TN-5508 switches provide a high bandwidth network at 100 Mbps/s, allowing the
integration of multiple data applications in the same backbone. This network is ideal for Passen-
ger Information Systems and IP video surveillance, and can also accommodate passenger com-
fort and redundant safety systems. Moxa will deliver the switches for the refurbishment project
throughout the next three years. Company: A global technology leader in
transportation solutions
Location: Suburbs of Paris, France
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TN-5508 EN50155 M12 8-port Managed Ethernet Switch
with Redundant Power Inputs
• IPv6 Ready logo awarded (IPv6 Logo Committee certified)
• Leading EN50155-compliant industrial Ethernet switches for
rolling stock applications
• DHCP Option 82 for IP address assignment with different policies
• Modbus/TCP industrial Ethernet protocol supported
• Turbo Ring, Turbo Chain, and IEEE 802.1D-2004 RSTP/STP
for network redundancyIGMP snooping and GMRP for filtering
multicast traffic
• Port-based VLAN, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, and GVRP to ease
network planning
• QoS (IEEE 802.1p/1Q and TOS/DiffServ) to increase determinism
• IEEE 802.3ad, LACP for optimum bandwidth utilization
• SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, HTTPS, and SSH to enhance network security
And many more features. For details please refer to www.moxa.com
System Diagram
Product
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Why Moxa?
• Moxa offered comprehensive technical support, from
planning to maintenance
• Specific TN-5508 software modifications to allow the train
management application to access the TN-5508 network
information
• Compliance to specific French fire and smoke certificates
was included in the comprehensive project services
• Hardware modifications to meet specific end user
requirements and French regulations for vibration
proof connectors
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Industrial Ethernet Backbone
for a Railway Network in Norway
A global transportation solution provider, fo-
cusing on light express railway, streetcar, and
rack railway vehicle services offers their cus-
tomers complete vehicle concepts. Their cus-
tomised solutions have been used by one of
Norway’s most important transport compa-
nies, whose major focus is in rail freight as
well as passenger transport by train and bus.
The company needed to establish reliable, re-
dundant train backbones to connect all associ-
ated devices inside the cars. The network also
needed to be able to integrate legacy devices
and be part of a solution that is easy to in-
stall, easy to control, and easy to maintain.
System Requirements
• A quick-booting network, with short start-up time; the train network must be ready before
the embedded computers in the train are turned on
• Reliable, feature-rich and train application certified switches for flexible solutions
• A sufficient number of ports to connect all devices to the network
• Comprehensive service and support, and products with high value for money
Moxa Solution
The manufacturer of railway vehicles was looking for reliable industrial Ethernet switches
to establish the network infrastructure on-board fifty of their trains and connect all
the associated devices to this network, such as IP cameras, IP phones, video recorders,
passenger information system units, passenger counting devices, and WiFi devices.
Their major requirement was to be able to configure the switches in one ring per consist.
This topology could easily be created with Moxa´s Turbo Ring technology. A consist is
composed of a locomotive and five cars. In each car, four TN-5516 EN50155 16-port
managed Ethernet switches are installed. The PoE versions of the TN switches connect to IP
cameras for video surveillance and IP phones for a security line. The regular switches
connect to an embedded computer functioning as video data recorder that stores the video
data from the cameras, and to a passenger information system with displays to inform the
passengers while travelling. Moreover, there is the connection to a passenger counting system
that delivers data on how many people actually travel with the train. The network also
connects to several access points/clients that secure a wireless connection to external antenna
towers in order to provide passengers with WiFi access. The WiFi system also connects to a
central control station for monitoring, control, and maintenance.
With this redundant, reliable ring backbone, the railway company is able to offer their passengers
a state-of-the-art information and entertainment services, plus security functions such as
video surveillance.
Company: A global transportation
solution provider
Location: Norway
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TN-5516 and TN-5516 PoE –
EN50155 16-port Managed Ethernet Switches
• IPv6 Ready
• PoE (Power over Ethernet) functionality
• IEEE 1588 PTP (Precision Time Protocol) for precise time
synchronization of networks
• DHCP Option 82 for IP address assignment with different policies
• Modbus/TCP industrial Ethernet protocol supported
• Turbo Ring, Turbo Chain, and RSTP/STP (IEEE802.1w/D)
for network redundancy
• IGMP snooping and GMRP for filtering multicast traffic
• Port-based VLAN, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, and GVRP to ease
network planning
• QoS (IEEE 802.1p/1Q and TOS/DiffServ) to increase determinism
• IEEE 802.3ad, LACP for optimum bandwidth utilization
And many more features. For details please refer to www.moxa.com
System Diagram
Product
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PoE Connections
Why Moxa?
• Moxa’s switches take only 5 to 6 seconds to boot, beating
other manufacturer´s products
• TN-5516 has a built-in DC/DC converter to replace an exter-
nal, additional power converter, which saves space, time,
and money
• Sophisticated product selection that covers the different
power inputs on-board a train; 12/24/36/48 VDC,
72/96/110 VDC, or 110/220 VDC/VAC dual, isolated
redundant power supplies increase communications reliability
• Moxa´s service package and the value for money of the
offered solution convinced the customers
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On-board Ethernet for a University’s
Driverless Metro
Spread over 8 million square meters, Princess
Noura bint Abdulrahman University of Riyadh
enrolls around 40.000 students, making it the
world´s largest university for women. The fa-
cilities at Princess Noura University include ad-
ministration buildings, conference centers,
buildings for 15 academic departments, labora-
tories, and a 700-bed hospital. In order to
serve a campus of this size and meet King of
Saudi Arabia’s standards, the Saudi finance
minister declared that “the university would
have a high-tech transport system with auto-
matic and computer-controlled vehicles link-
ing all important facilities at the campus
around the clock.”
System Requirements
• Commercially available COTS Ethernet switches with high MTBF
• Railway certified industrial Ethernet switches
• Anti vibration connectors for data and power
• Fast redundant Ethernet communication along the train car
• Dual power inputs
• Small form factor
Moxa Solution
The contract for the automated driverless light rail system for Riyadh University was awarded
in June 2009, with expected completion by 2012. A European industrial company with vast
know-how in the transportation field turned to Moxa´s railway certified industrial Ethernet
switches for this innovative project.
The light rail trains on the university grounds use an on-board Ethernet network to supply
data services to the passengers. Devices used in trains of this type need to be robust and
withstand harsh conditions. In a train car, M12 and other circular connectors ensure tight,
robust connections, and guarantee reliable operation against environmental disturbances,
such as vibration and shock. Moreover, a wide power input range of 12/24/36/48/72/96/
110 VDC will allow the use of a single source in global applications. In addition, Riyadh is a
city with extreme temperature conditions, so the devices need an extended operating
temperature range.
The on-board Ethernet network – one Moxa TN-5508-LV-LV switch per carriage, two per
train – delivers high bandwidth at 100 Mbps/s – well over the 1.5 Mbp/s available using
MVB – that allows the integration of multiple data applications in the same backbone. This
network is ideal for Passenger Information Systems and IP video surveillance, and can also
accommodate passenger comfort and redundant safety systems. The automated driverless
metro will operate 24/7 using TETRA based communication between the train-cars and the
signaling system for train control and signaling communications.
Company: A European System Integrator
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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TN-5508-LV-LV
• Leading industrial Ethernet switch for rolling stock applications
• Vibration proof connectors, EN50155/50121-3-2/50121-4,
NEMA TS2, and e-Mark certified
• Dual Power Input
• Redundant Ethernet Communications
• IPv6 Ready
• Power input range of 12/24/36/48/72/96/110 VDC
• Operating temperature range of -40 to 75°C
And many more features. For details please refer to www.moxa.com
System Diagram
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Why Moxa?
• With the TN-5508 series, the customer receives a highly
available redundant network, able to support 24/7 operations
• The customer will benefit from a low Total Cost of Ownership
over the train-car life cycle by using high quality and reliable
COTS Ethernet switches with a high MTBF
• The compact and easy-to-install form factor makes repair
time minimal in the event of failure
• Railway standards compliance confirms that the high-quality
products are specifically designed to operate in railway
environments
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Passenger Information System
in Danish Buses and Trains
Modern communications technology allows
us to be kept up-to-date anytime. Travel time
in public transportation vehicles can be used
to gain information from public infotainment
displays or wireless internet access. Commute
Media, known as “Gratis Danmark“ in Den-
mark, has developed a series of passenger in-
formation system solutions for buses and
trains, including complimentary internet ac-
cess. They support public transportation institu-
tions and their system integrators to specify,
roll out, and operate these solutions. Companies
are now able to interact with consumers dur-
ing their “free” time, when they are open to
advertising.
System Requirements
• Location-based services and personalised content for specific passengers
• Bandwidth needs to ensure HD quality and live-video
• Broad bandwidth WAN with several WLAN Access Points to enable WLAN-Access and
FlashOFDM for cellular internet access over HSDPA or WCDMA through mobile phones
• Product certifications, such as EN50155 conformity, and rugged design suitable for the
use in buses and trains
Moxa Solution
Gratis Danmark´s passenger information system uses a customized version of Moxa´s
V2402 embedded transportation computer in all buses and trains in and around Copenhagen,
as well as in regional trains throughout the whole country. They are used to show HD-quality
advertising spots on displays in trains and buses. The broadband cellular WAN connection also
enables live streaming video broadcast.
The mobile internet solution is based on wireless gateway platforms that combine a broadband
cellular WLAN connection with one or more access points/clients inside the vehicle. The
internet access itself is realized over cellular mobile telephony, usually HSDPA or WCDMA.
An additional technology called FlashOFDM is used in Denmark. It offers broadband web
access with low latency, which gives users the impression of a conveniently fast connection.
Moreover, the Commute Media solution is able to display individualized consumer-related
advertisements on a mobile computer or phone.
Moxa´s modular wireless gateway platforms V2420 and V2426 enable so-called location-based
services with a combined wireless module for WLAN, mobile telephony and GPS reception. In
the case of Commute Media this means that the advertisements shown in buses, trains and
on displays at train stations and bus stops can be attuned to specific places and times. For
example, passengers can be informed right before an upcoming stop that they need to get
off there if they want to visit a newly opened shopping center.
Company: Commute Media / Gratis Danmark
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
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V2400 Series ATOM Based Fanless Embedded Computer
• Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz processor
• DDR2 SODIMM socket, supporting DDR2 533 up to 2 GB (max.)
• Dual independent displays (VGA, DVI, LVDS)
• 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• 4 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, supporting non-standard baudrates
• 8 RS-232 serial ports
• 6 USB 2.0 ports for high speed peripherals
• 4 DIs, 4 DOs
• CompactFlash socket for storage expansion
• Ready-to-run Embedded Linux, Windows CE 6.0,
or Windows Embedded Standard 2009 platform
And many more features. For details please refer to www.moxa.com
System Diagram
Why Moxa?
• The V2400 series´ special thermal design ensures stable
operations, which is absolutely necessary for uninterrupted
data transmissions
• The ready-to-run solution makes installation and program-
ming fast and easy so the service coverage can quickly
spread across the country
• The V2400 series is designed to withstand heavy shocks and
vibrations, indispensable for deployment on trains with a
expected lifetime of 10 or more years
• The CompactFlash and USB sockets provide the
V2401/2402 computers with the reliability needed for
industrial applications that require data buffering and storage
expansion, and for video transmission and live streaming
Product
Twisted Pair Cable
PoE Connection
Gigabit Cable
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Speed Limit Displays Control
the Traffic in School Area
Belgium is a country with an advanced public
transportation system with a network of roads
that covers almost 120,000 kilometres. The au-
thorities care about intelligent traffic manage-
ment systems, especially in urban centers. One
of the main components of such a system is
speed control – not only on highways, but
also in urban areas that need special attention,
such as near schools. School areas see espe-
cially high foot and vehicle traffic at specific
times. During these times, traffic needs to slow
down so children can safely make their way to
and from school. Moxa’s embedded computers
can be used to manage the systems behind the
displays and sensors that control the speed
limits on the streets around schools at specific
times.
System Requirements
• Speed signs need to be programmed to limit the traffic speed at specific times
• The computer should be powered by solar energy
• Programming of the computer should be as flexible as possible (automatic, remote, and
manual)
Moxa Solution
Moxa´s V468 x86-based communication embedded computer is used to control the speed
limits at 35 Belgian schools. The computer is exclusively powered by renewable energy,
through a solar panel with a battery. This is possible due to its low power consumption of
26 W. The computer is connected to a speed limit display, a GPS time controller, and a
GPRS modem over a serial line, as well as to push buttons through digital I/O signals.
The time controller acquires current time information via GPS to ensure consistently correct
time information, which is the core of the application. The push buttons are used to manually
set speed limits and the respective characters and digits are then displayed on the speed
limit sign, primarily during maintenance. By aggregating the data from both the time
controller and the modem, the embedded computer manages the information displayed
on the speed limit signs.
Due to the embedded computer´s versatile digital interface capabilities, the speed can be
programmed automatically, remote, or even manually.
Company: A Belgian State Institution
Location: Belgium
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I/O Signal
V468 x86-based Communication Embedded Computer
• AMD Geode LX [email protected] CPU, 500 MHz
• Built-in 256 MB (CE) or 512 MB (XPe) DDR SDRAM
• Built-in 256 MB (CE) or 1 GB (XPe) industrial DOM to store the
operating system
• CompactFlash socket for storage expansion
• 256 KB battery backup SRAM
• 2 RS-232 and 2 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, supporting
non-standard baud rates
• Quad 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for network redundancy
• 8 DI and 8 DO interfaces for digital input/output connections,
with 3 KV isolation protection
• 4 USB 2.0 hosts supporting system boot up
• Ready-to-run WinCE 6.0 or Windows XP Embedded platform
• Robust, fan-less design
And many more features. For details please refer to www.moxa.com
System Diagram
ProductWhy Moxa?
• Moxa´s V468 comes with Windows embedded pre-installed
which was a basic requirement for the customer
• Its integrated DI/O and serial ports make it a flexible solution,
ideal for connecting several devices with different protocols.
In addition, due to the DI/O functionality, the system can be
automatically, remotely, or manually controlled
• The low power consumption of only 26 W allows the
computer to be powered by solar panels, for an environmen-
tally friendly and cost-effective solution
• The reliability of the product, backed by a long warranty
term, was also a major reason for the implementation of the
product
• In the future, Moxa’s W3x5 or W406 series wirelss
computers could be used for this project to further save on
costs and power consumption, as the application is moved
from Windows to Linux
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Railway Tunnel Monitoring
In the interest of maintaining secure tunnel
systems, much emphasis is nowadays being
placed on building robust tunnel monitoring
and control systems. Communication and in-
formation are crucial points. Radio systems al-
low the transmission of voice and data into the
tunnels, so that passengers and rescue ser-
vices can be reached by emergency tele-
phones or via the control centers. Signals from
analog and digital radio and television services
are edited at a receiving station and then broad-
cast in the tunnel. A well-known company who
designs, develops, produces and installs radio
systems was looking for a solution to monitor
railway tunnels in Switzerland and China. They
chose Moxa´s Embedded Computers UC-7112-
LX Plus as SNMP adaptor to monitor a complex
system of devices inside the tunnels.
System Requirements
• A reliable SNMP adaptor with two Ethernet ports for redundancy and two serial ports
to connect peripheral devices
• The product needed to have a small form factor in order to accommodate the limited
cabinet space inside the tunnel
• Engineers were looking for a standard Linux platform that facilitates development and
programming, and eases the integration of the product into the existing system
• Low power consumption
Moxa Solution
Inside the tunnels, a complex system of repeaters and antennas establish communica-
tions links with electromagnetic waves.
The communication system in the tunnel is composed of a head station and various tunnel
stations. Several tunnel stations connect to the head station (which is connected to base
stations for the different radio services) over fiber or radio. The tunnel radio system has the
structure of a distributed antenna system (with radiating cables and antennas). If the
connection to the base stations is realized via radio, the system is a so-called repeater
system (operating with GSM repeaters). Radiating cables and optic fiber link the equipment
together to a complete system.
Moxa´s UC-7112-LX Plus is used as SNMP adapter to monitor all network-attached devices.
In this application, the embedded computer is connected to the tunnel network through its
two Ethernet ports, and it is connected to the tunnel monitoring and the tunnel repeater
systems via serial ports. The computers are mounted in electrical cabinets that are positioned
inside the tunnel in regular intervals. The remote management is realized via SNMP and
the local systems are accessed through the serial interfaces. The equipment used in
tunnels is designed for the specific environmental conditions and the requirements for secure
operation. The whole tunnel radio system is monitored and remotely operated from control
centers, so that disturbances and failures can be detected early.
Company: A renowned supplier of radio systems
Location: Switzerland and China
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UC-7112-LX Plus (customized firmware)
• MOXA ART ARM9 32-bit 192 MHz processor
• 16 or 32 MB RAM
• 8 or 16 MB Flash ROM
• Dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet for network redundancy
• 2 software-selectable RS-232/422/485 ports
• 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps baudrate (non-standard baudrates supported)
• SD socket for storage expansion
• Built-in real-time clock (RTC) and buzzer
• Pre-installed Linux Kernel 2.6 platform
• -40 to 75°C wide temperature models available
And many more features. For details please refer to www.moxa.com
System Diagram
ProductWhy Moxa?
• Moxa´s UC-7112-LX Plus is an industrial “mini” embedded
box computer with the Linux Kernel 2.6 platform pre-in-
stalled
• It has powerful computing functions, yet generates minimum
heat and consumes little power
• Moxa adapted the firmware according to customer
specifications to enable a fast and smooth integration
into the solution
• The computers come with 2 RS-232/422/485 serial ports
and dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN ports to provide users
with a versatile communication platform
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Advanced Traffic Management
Systems in Croatia
Constant increases in the number of vehicles
and traffic density are making variable mes-
sage signs ever-more-important to traffic sys-
tems. A top priority of modern highway man-
agement is to provide real-time, almost
instantaneous communications between high-
way operators and highway users in case of in-
clement weather conditions, accidents, traffic
jams, congestions, or other traffic events.
Telegra offers Intelligent Traffic Control solu-
tions for tunnels and highways. They have
been engaged in the design, development,
manufacture, installation and maintenance of
traffic and telecommunications systems for
more than 20 years. One of the major achieve-
ments in Croatia´s traffic management devel-
opment was the implementation of an advanced
traffic management system on the highway
that encircles the capital, Zagreb, with a ring
that is 50km wide. It was deployed in 2005 and
was the model for several other similar sys-
tems, such as one that was deployed in 2008
on the highway between Rijeka and Zagreb.
System Requirements
• A whole new traffic management system based on a redundant network structure
(ring topology) for a number of highways
• Reliable, stable operations to maximize passenger safety on the road
• Continuous operation under extreme outdoors temperatures
• Communications over fiber to cover long distances
• Easy monitoring and control of all devices and systems from central control centers
Moxa Solution
Along the 50 km of highways surrounding Zagreb, Telegra installed 72 variable message signs
that provide drivers with comprehensive information about speed limits, traffic jams, weather,
and other warnings related to the road conditions. Weather information is provided by four
meteorological weather stations which survey the environmental conditions in different loca-
tions along the highway.
Both the signs and the weather stations are connected to a control center that operates 24 hours
a day. In the control center, the complete highway grid is monitored on huge screens. When the
weather stations send their reporting data to the control center, the state-of-the-art traffic man-
agement and control software will update the message signs with the appropriate information.
The 72 variable message signs connect to 40 different roadside outstations, which operate in a
communication network with Moxa´s EDS-505A-SS-SC EtherDevice™ switch (single mode,
optical fiber). The control center is connected as communication node in the network, in a
redundant ring structure, covered by Moxa´s EtherDevice™ EDS-505A switch.
The variable message signs and the weather stations are deployed in a star topology and connect-
ed to the redundant Turbo Ring structure through the switch. On the highway around Zagreb,
the variable message signs and the weather stations are connected to the ring with ten pairs
of Moxa´s IMC-21 series of media converters (multi mode fiber), to extend the distance be-
tween the ring switch, the weather stations, and the variable message signs. They convert the
signals from the variable message signs and the weather stations to the switch in multi mode.
Company: Telegra
Location: Zagreb, Croatia
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EDS-505A 5-port Managed Ethernet Switches
• IPv6 Ready
• IEEE 1588 PTP (Precision Time Protocol) for precise time
synchronization of networks
• DHCP Option 82 for IP address assignment with different policies
• Modbus/TCP industrial Ethernet protocol supported
• Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain (recovery time < 20 ms at full load),
and RSTP/STP (IEEE 802.1w/D)
IMC-21 Ethernet Media Converter
• Multi mode, single mode with SC or ST fiber connector
• Link Fault Pass-Through (LFP) (media converters should work as a pair)
• Power inputs: 12 to 45 VDC, 18 to 30 VAC (47-63 Hz)
• -10 to 60°C operating temperature range
And many more features. For details please refer to www.moxa.com
System Diagram
ProductWhy Moxa?
• EDS-505A 5-port advanced plug-and-play managed
redundant Ethernet switches provide stable, reliable, and
easy-to-deploy solution for redundant networks with
Moxa´s redundant Turbo Ring structure
• Their extended operating temperature range of -40 to 75°C
is ideal for rugged environments
• The IMC-21 is a cost-effective solution that operates reliably
in temperatures ranging from -10 to 60°C, and the rugged
hardware design ensures that the Ethernet equipment
can withstand demanding industrial conditions
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City and Road Video Surveillance System
for Southern Italian Communities
The Italian government and a number of local
municipalities in the south of Italy, including
Lecce, Mural, San Pietro and many others,
decided to increase the safety and security of
their facilities with Italy´s largest deployment
of IP video surveillance solutions ever. The vid-
eo surveillance systems are supposed to oper-
ate 24/7, offering increased security that in-
cludes the surrounding roads of local public
spaces, such as historic centers, train stations,
and tourist attractions.
Such a large video surveillance deployment
requires expertise in network infrastructure
and communication. Among the multiple tele-
communications technologies used to cover
such a wide area and to provide a reliable net-
work, one of Italy´s leading system integrators
used existing SDH networks, newly deployed
Gigabit Ethernet networks and wireless tech-
nology to implement its solutions.
System Requirements
• Industrial-grade Gigabit network along the Italian motorways to build the access network
for the video surveillance system
• Built-in PoE technology to power IP cameras and save cabling and deployment costs
• Flexible fiber interface options to reach different IP camera locations with the most cost
effective fiber selection
• Ethernet switch with IGMP snooping that supports multicast filtering to reduce the
network traffic
• Centralized supervision, management and recording of real time video
Moxa Solution
The deployment includes multiple Gigabit Ethernet networks that carry video traffic from IP
cameras that range in number between 15 for the smallest networks to over 150 in the
largest networks. The IP cameras offer a 360-degree view of the city locations. The large
number of cameras drove the choice for Gigabit Ethernet technology as the most suitable
access network. The network, uses Moxa’s Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain technologies which
provide network recovery against failures within 20 ms, ensuring that any failure or damage
in the network will not interrupt the video surveillance system operation.
Industrial Ethernet switches are installed in cabinets next to the motorways. These field
switches are rated to operate from -40 to 75°C, since there is no air conditioning or
heating in the cabinets. Moxa delivered its EDS-P510A-T industrial Ethernet switches to
build the Gigabit access networks for this project. The business drivers behind this
selection boil down to offering a lower total cost of ownership to the Italian government and
the municipalities.
In the technical evaluation, EDS-P510-T offered superior PoE management options for remote
power management, which saves maintenance costs for failed IP cameras unless on site
camera repair is absolutely required. Given a software failure, it is much more efficient to
remotely reset connected devices than to send an operator to do an on-site verification. In
addition, EDS-P510-T´s reporting functions can signal deviations from standard operation,
such as excessive power consumption, link failures etc. directly to control center and trigger
alarms and notifications in real time.
Company: A leading Italian system integrator
Location: Southern Italy
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EDS-P510-T – 2 Gigabit SFP 100/1000 Mbit/s,
4 PoE TX, 3 TX managed Ethernet Switch
• Advanced PoE management function (PoE port setting,
PD failure check, and PoE scheduling)
• IPv6 Ready logo awarded (IPv6 Logo Committee certified)
• IEEE 1588 PTP (Precision Time Protocol) for precise time
synchronization of networks
• DHCP Option 82 for IP address assignment with different policies
• Modbus/TCP industrial Ethernet protocol supported
• Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain (recovery time < 20 ms at full load),
and RSTP/STP (IEEE 802.1w/D)
• IGMP snooping and GMRP for filtering multicast traffic
• Port-based VLAN, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, and GVRP to ease
network planning
And many more features. For details please refer to www.moxa.com
System Diagram
ProductWhy Moxa?
• Low total cost of ownership and high MTBF along with
Moxa´s 5 year warranty
• Multiple fiber and speed options in the same switch
platform to compromise initial investment and future
expansion needs
• Industrial grade design and features such as remote power
management, extended temperature and high availability
• Improved project life cycle and maintenance costs
• High bandwidth capabilities to support a Gigabit backbone
for massive video and data transmissions
• Support of IGMP snooping to save bandwidth
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Integrated Traffic Control System
for the City of Lodz, Poland
On May 1st, 2004 Poland became a member of
the European Union, a union of states currently
comprising roughly 500 million inhabitants. In
the course of their accession, they had to com-
ply with several European laws and policies,
such as new infrastructure requirements. Be-
fore that time, many of Poland’s roads and
highways were in poor condition and did not
offer travelers any traffic control systems. In
order to assimilate with their fellow states in
the EU, Poland needed to work on a lot of new
infrastructure projects and implement new
technologies. One of these projects was a new
integrated traffic control system for Lodz, the
third largest city in Poland.
System Requirements
• A reliable network that includes an integrated traffic control system which also takes into
account legacy devices
• Rugged industrial devices that can be installed outdoors, under harsh environmental
conditions
• Fiber optic capability in order to cover long distances of roads and highways
• Devices with high bandwidth and throughput to cover for video data collection and
transmission, and data analysis at a control room
Moxa Solution
This solution covers a wide area of roads and highways in and around the city that needed to
be equipped with basic components for traffic control systems, such as video surveillance
cameras, colour and text displays, overhead detectors, road weather stations and road outsta-
tions. Moxa´s task concentrates on the video cameras. The data from the cameras (frames) is
collected by a number of industrial fast Ethernet switches (60 Moxa EDS-508A switches)
that form several Moxa Turbo Rings, a very reliable redundant ring topology with a recovery
time of less than 20 ms at a load of 250 switches. The switches in the Turbo Rings send the
video data over the redundant fiber network to a Gigabit Ethernet Ring that is connected to the
main server room. This main ring is built by eight of Moxa´s EDS-510A switches that form a
Moxa Gigabit Turbo Ring topology. The Gigabit Turbo Ring ensures a fast recovery time. In
case of a failure, this is very important to ensure traveller security on the roads at all
times. Moreover, as the communication is based on RSTP, the ring can easily connect to
the legacy Ethernet switches in the server room. With an open standard Ethernet and Giga-
bit port design, the EDS-510A can fulfill the video and data transmission for intelligent trans-
portation systems, and the extended operating temperature range (-40 to 75°C) is espe-
cially well-suited for applications in harsh industrial environments with changing
temperatures.Company: A renowned system integrator
Location: Lódz, Poland
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Twisted Pair Cable
Fiber Optic
System Diagram
ProductWhy Moxa?
• By using Moxa´s industrial Ethernet switches, the system
integrator could build a reliable fiber network which was
installed outdoors around the roads and highways
• The network allows transmission of video data to the central
control room through a redundant network which is resistant
to the wide range of outdoor temperatures in Poland
• Moxa products support a wide operating temperature range,
from -40 to 75°C, ideal for both hot and cold outdoor
environments
• Two of the EDS-510A’s Gigabit ports can transmit massive
amounts of data, voice, and video fast and reliably, while
leaving a spare gigabit port for uplink
• Moxa´s Turbo Ring technology allows flexible redundant
topologies that ensure fast and reliable recovery under
20 ms at a high load
EDS-508A-SS-SC-T / EDS-510A-3SFP-T
• 8-Port / 7+3-Gigabit-Port Managed Ethernet Switch
• IPv6 ready, with IEEE 1588 PTP (Precision Time Protocol) for precise
time synchronization of networks, DHCP Option 82, lock port function,
port mirroring, IEEE 802.1X, HTTPS, and SSH
• SNMPv1/v2c/v3, Modbus/TCP supported, IGMP snooping and GMRP
• Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain (recovery time < 20 ms at full load), and
RSTP/STP (IEEE 802.1w/D)
• Port-based VLAN, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN and GVRP, QoS (IEEE
802.1p/1Q) and TOS/DiffServ
SFP-1GLXLC-T
• 1G-port Gigabit Ethernet SFP Module
And many more features. For details please refer to www.moxa.com
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Substation Automation for a Large
German Power Company
Since power and other utilities deliver services
that are absolutely essential to modern society,
it is critical that systems have rock-solid reli-
ability and are easily maintained. One of the
large communal organisations in the German
power market focusing on service and supply
provides energy to companies and end users
round-the-clock, serving around 530,000 cus-
tomers. They were looking for a reliable network
backbone to connect several big and small
substations as well as the control center. The
network should help to prevent failures by
intelligent monitoring and control, and, in the
event of failures, provide workarounds and/or
immediate recovery opportunities. The company
was looking for a cost-effective and easy to
install and maintain solution.
System Requirements
• IEC 61850-3 certified products that operate reliably under the harsh conditions
in substations
• A future-proof solution that can be upgraded to improve resilience through redundancy
to be able to provide power to the end user without interruptions or outages
• Connection to the control center for easy failure detection, control, and maintenance
Moxa Solution
In this application, Moxa deployed 48 of its IEC 61860-3 PowerTrans Switches. Every switch
connects different large and small substations with the control center in a star topology.
This provides a reliable solution because during a blackout in which several substations
cease power, the direct connection to individual substations would enable a quick switch to
a fully functioning substation as a short-term replacement power supplier.
The advantage of the star topology configuration is that it can be upgraded to Moxa Turbo Chain
at any point in the future, enhancing the system’s resilience with redundancy. Moreover, Moa
was able to provide the customer with just one product for the three different configurations
required:
1) A number of 24-Port modular managed Ethernet switches
2) A number of 48-Port modular managed Ethernet switches
3) Three central switches for the control room
PT-7728 IEC 61850-3 modular managed Ethernet switches cover all the requirements with the
same product. This consistency facilitates maintenance and reduces costs for stocking
additional equipment. In addition, the PT switch offers easy and straightforward firmware
that facilitates programming and installation. To increase the reliability of the system even
further, the customer concluded a 24/7 service contract with Moxa´s partner. This ensures
that the products are maintained by experts and deliver 100% operational reliability at all
times.
Company: A large German energy provider
Location: A German city
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PT-7728 HV- HV - IEC 61850-3 24+4G-port Gigabit modu-
lar managed Ethernet switches
• Meets the demands of power substation automation systems
(IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613), traffic control systems (NEMA TS2),
and railway applications (EN50121-4)
• IPv6 Ready
• IEEE 1588 PTP (Precision Time Protocol) for precise time
synchronization of networks
• DHCP Option 82 for IP address assignment with different policies
• Modbus/TCP industrial Ethernet protocol supported
• Turbo Ring, Turbo Chain, and IEEE 802.1D-2004 RSTP/STP
• IGMP snooping and GMRP for filtering multicast traffic from
industrial Ethernet protocols
• IEEE 802.1Q VLAN and GVRP protocols to ease network planning
• QoS (IEEE 802.1p/1Q) and TOS/DiffServ to increase determinism
And many more features. For details please refer to www.moxa.com
System Diagram
ProductWhy Moxa?
• KEMA tested, IEC 61860-3 certified products that operate
reliably in harsh substation environments
• Using just one switch to cover three different requirements,
costs were saved when looking at additional equipment
ordered within the scope of the service contract
• Moxa´s product offers an easy and straight forward
firmware, and it is upgradable to Turbo Chain technology in
the future for improved resilience
Optical Fiber
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Communication Network for
for Ethiopian Wind Park
The Ethiopian Wind Farm Project, which is
currently in its initial stages of construction
at a site located 700 km north of Addis Abeba,
Ethiopia´s capital, was conceived to have an
installation capacity of 120 Mw, along with an
annual energy production of 400 to 450 GwH.
The project will be finalized in 36 months from
the date of commencement in mid 2009. A French
Moxa partner delivered the industrial Ethernet
switches for the communication network of
the wind farm.
System Requirements
• The entire network had to allow complete redundancy (through optical rings)
• A single point of failure in an optical fiber section (switch or a single optical fiber failure)
must not cause the loss of more than one machine
• Fast redundancy recovery and network monitoring (SNMP)
• Time synchronization over Ethernet (NTP)
• SCADA software remote use from any point of the network
Moxa Solution
The typical distance between wind farm equipment is between 1 and 10 km. Therefore, single
mode optical fiber connections with 100 MBps capacity are necessary to cover both the
distance and bandwidth requirements.
120 wind turbines need to be connected through a reliable, redundant fiber communication
network. Six redundant rings with twenty wind turbine generators in a ring are connected to a
central backbone for monitoring and control. This means that all wind turbines are connected
to a local area network, with each windmill’s control box using Ethernet to link to the base of the
tower, where a fiber-based, redundant ring LAN connection is available. The LAN is connected
to the backbone running the SCADA and control systems, which help analyze the collected
data, adjust the windmill settings, and provide intelligent alarm capability to operations and
maintenance personnel.
This adds up to some 500 IP addresses in the network. To ensure secure operations,
redundancy through Moxa´s Turbo Ring v2 protocol and ring coupling in between backbone
and field rings have been set up. Moxa´s EDS-508A-SS-SC-T 8-port managed Ethernet
switches with extended operating temperature range are a match for the local environmental
conditions, and are installed in all buildings and electrical cabinets across the wind farm (at
wind turbines, meteorological masts and high voltage stations). With Turbo Ring v2 (recovery
time < 20 ms), the EDS-508A switches increase the reliability and availability of the wind farm
application.
Company: Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCo)
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EDS-508A-SS-SC-T - 8-port Managed Ethernet Switches
• IEEE 1588 PTP (Precision Time Protocol) for precise time
synchronization of networks
• DHCP Option 82 for IP address assignment with different policies
• Modbus/TCP industrial Ethernet protocol supported
• Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain (recovery time < 20 ms at full load),
and RSTP/STP (IEEE 802.1w/D)
• IGMP snooping and GMRP for filtering multicast traffic
PT-7728-F-HV-HV - 24+4G-port Gigabit Modular Managed
Ethernet Switches
• IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613, NEMA TS2 and EN50121-4 certified
• IPv6 Ready
• IEEE 1588 PTP (Precision Time Protocol) for precise time
synchronization of networks
And many more features. For details please refer to www.moxa.com
System Diagram
Product
Fiber 100 Mb/s
Gigabit Copper Cable
Why Moxa?
• Ring topology using EDS-508-SS-SC-T enables fiber
network redundancy for reliable communication over long
distance, and saves cabling costs
• Extended operating temperature from -40 to 75°C
• The industrial grade design of the Ethernet devices allows
the wind turbines to operate reliably in harsh outdoor
environments
• Moxa’s wide product range and global support help
ensure product compatibility, after sales service and
future upgrade support
• Local training services with on site support
Power and Renewable Energy
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IEC 61850 Substation Modernization
The multinational Portuguese group Efacec is
the largest provider of energy, engineering, and
transportation solutions in Portugal. Efacec
employs around 4000 people and annual rev-
enue of almost 500 million euros. It exports
over half of its production to the over 50 coun-
tries in which it operates. Efacec’s customer
Sonelgaz is an Algerian utility company that
generates, transmits, and distributes electric-
ity. Sonelgaz sought automation systems for
four new substations: two transmission and
two distribution substations. At each substa-
tion, the communications between the central
units, the bay control units, and the digital pro-
tection relays are carried out according to the
IEC 61850 standard. Efacec found that Moxa’s
PowerTrans PT-7728 series switches, which
are specifically designed to operate reliably in
electric utility substations, were ideal for the
task.
System Requirements
• IEC 61850-3 certified products that operate reliably under the harsh conditions
in substations
• A redundant ring topology that prevents failure and ensures fast recovery times to
be able to provide power to the end users without interruptions or outages
• A redundant uplink ring backbone
• Connection to the SCADA monitoring and control system as well as central monitoring
units for easy maintenance and control
Moxa Solution
Efacec deployed the PT-7728 Ethernet switches in the transmission substation automation
system to connect with protection relays and other intelligent electronic devices (IED) to form a
ring topology that is highly self-healing in the event of a network failure. Additionally, several
PT-7728 Ethernet switches connect to the local SCADA monitoring server and redundant
substation central units, so system operators can efficiently monitor operations at field sites.
PT-7728 switches come with four Gigabit ports to power high bandwidth networks and provide
the capacity necessary for a redundant ring uplink backbone, with a spare port available for
uplink to the core switches. The modular rackmount design with rear cabling simplifies
installation and maintenance.
The PT-7728-R-HV-HV switches come equipped with PM-7200-4GTXSFP Gigabit modules to
provide a high bandwidth solution that provides the power needed for a redundant Gigabit
ring backbone, and leaves a spare Gigabit port for uplink to the core switches.
Efacec’s key selection criteria included reliable non-stop operations, strong EMI immunity,
media fast redundancy, power redundancy, and a wide operating temperature range.
Moxa’s PowerTrans products feature TurboRing™ redundancy technology with 20 ms
recovery time for up to 250-switch systems, isolated redundant power inputs, and a wide
operating temperature range from -40 to 85°C. In addition, the entire product line is IEC
61850-3 and IEEE1613 certified by KEMA, a respected independent laboratory for
consulting, one-stop testing, and certification services in energy and utility markets.
Company: Efacec
Location: Algeria
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IEC 61850
IEC 61850 DNP3 LAN/WAN
DNP3 LAN/WAN
All Protocols
Hot Standby
PT-7728-R-HV-HV - IEC 61850-3 24+4G-port Gigabit
Modular Managed Ethernet Switch
• Meets the demands of power substation automation systems
(IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613), traffic control systems (NEMA TS2),
and railway applications (EN50121-4)
• IPv6 Ready
• IEEE 1588 PTP (Precision Time Protocol) for precise time
synchronization of networks
• DHCP Option 82 for IP address assignment with different policies
• Modbus/TCP industrial Ethernet protocol supported
• Turbo Ring, Turbo Chain, and IEEE 802.1D-2004 RSTP/STP
• IGMP snooping and GMRP for filtering multicast traffic from
industrial Ethernet protocols
• IEEE 802.1Q VLAN and GVRP protocols to ease network planning
And many more features. For details please refer to www.moxa.com
System Diagram
ProductWhy Moxa?
• The PowerTrans PT-7728-R-HV-HV supports the demands
of power substation automation systems as described in
the IEC-61850 directive
• Non-stop operation is the key criterion for mission-critical
applications. PT supports dual, isolated, redundant power
supplies with 88 to 300VDC power inputs
• Both modular rackmount capacity and the possibility of
rear cabling were crucial for the project, as was an easily
readable product front display
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Always up-to-date!
In October 2009, Moxa Europe launched our German website,
and in May 2010, we launched our French website.
The websites reflect Moxa’s continuing effort to
expand our presence and enhance our customer
service throughout Europe. As a growing global
operation, Moxa aims to support our custom-
ers with the most comprehensive information
about our products and technologies, industry
trends and market developments, and local
product promotions, services and specials.
Our customers are now able to send enquiries in
their local language, gather detailed online infor-
mation and read and download press releases,
application notes or success stories, saving both
time and effort. Moreover, they can register for
local events and benefit from special promotions.
Some of the local website content, such as techni-
cal support pages or product accessories, will
link back to Moxa´s global website to ensure the
most accurate and real-time updates at any
time.
Currently, Moxa Europe has three offices, in
Unterschleissheim near Munich, in Paris, and in
Stockholm. The plan is to expand the number
of offices in Europe gradually over the next three
to five years. The European Moxa websites can
be found under
www.moxa.com/de and www.moxa.com/fr
www.moxa.com • www.moxa.com/fr • www.moxa.com/de
• Design engineers
• System integrators
• Network infrastructure engineers for
mission-critical industries
• Third-party developers
• Regional and local media
Moxa Solution Day is a great opportunity to discover the latest trends and advances in industrial networking. Moxa's market
experts will concentrate on the Power and Transportation markets, and examine several real-life applications in great detail. You
will learn about the latest applications used at key sites around the world, and see which products provide the most reliable and
cost-effective networking, communication, and management solutions.
Moxa Solution Day is an ideal venue to gain and share information about the latest industrial-grade device networking solutions,
and is a perfect learning opportunity for:
For more information about Moxa Solution Day, visit the official Solution Day website listed above and check the schedule for
events in your area.
www.moxa.com/event/SolutionDay
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