I.S. Wireless Network Switch

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Overview: The document describes the NS40 intrinsically safe wireless network switch by Mine Site Technologies (MST), designed for underground coal mines. It highlights the switch's capability to support high-bandwidth, low-latency applications, ensuring productivity and safety through digital applications.

Specifications: The switch is certified for use in hazardous environments, with certifications from IEC and MSHA. It features a rugged, mine-hardened enclosure with IP65 rating, supporting both wired and wireless integration through open standards. The device operates within a voltage range of 8 - 15.1V DC and can handle a maximum input current of 1.5A DC.

Network Features: The switch includes 4 x 100BASE-FX single mode fibre ports and 2 x IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless access points. It supports various wireless modulation modes and provides robust security features including WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption.

Performance and Management: The switch offers wire-speed switching, Quality of Service (QoS) with four traffic classes, and VLAN support. It includes remote management capabilities via SNMP, NTP time synchronization, and web-based configuration. The device supports remote firmware upgrades and includes a proprietary MST device discovery protocol.

Applications: The switch is designed to support VoIP, IP video streaming, control system management, mobile data acquisition, real-time vehicle diagnostics, and asset/personnel tracking, enhancing communication and operational efficiency in mining environments.

Contact Information: MST has offices in key mining regions including the United States, Australia, Chile, South Africa, Russia, and China, providing global support and services.

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Productivity and Safety through Mine-Spec digital applications NS40 intrinsically safe wireless network switch Intrinsically Safe certified for underground coal mines High bandwidth, low latency network backbone Open standards for wired and wireless integration Integrated VLAN and QoS for multi service applications Rugged and mine-hardened enclosure Mine Site Technologies Pty Limited reserves the right to make changes to the specifications and information contained in this brochure at any time and without notice. MST-IAP0611-AU

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IMPACT the future of mining communications NS40 intrinsically safe wireless network switch The Mine Site Technologies’ (MST) intrinsically safe Wireless Network Switch is the heart of a scalable, high-speed, communications system for both underground and surface operations. Designed to cope with time-sensitive, high-bandwidth applications and enabling functionality such as VoIP, IP video streaming, control system management, mobile data acquisition, real-time vehicle diagnostics, and asset / personnel tracking right to the coal face. The IMPACT Wireless Network Switch provides a quantum leap...

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