Advantech’s IIoT Automation Group is pleased to announce the launch of EN50155 certified Ethernet Switches (EKI-9516/9512) with M12/M23 connectors that are highly resistant to shock and vibration which ensures stable connection and communication.

Advantech has expanded their product portfolio of EN50155 certified train switches with a total now of 12 new models.  Six models offer Gigabit Ethernet-four of which have PoE/PoE+ and the other six models offer 10/100Mbps Ethernet-four of which have PoE/PoE+.   The EKI-9500 series of Ethernet Switches support a wide range of power (24-100VdC) which allows integration flexibility.

The EKI-9500 series are designed for railway applications with M12/M23 connectors to ensure tight, robust connections to guarantee reliable operation against environmental extremes such as vibration and shock.  The EKI-9500 series are fully certified with the EN50155 and EN50121-3-2 standards covering operating temperature, power input voltage, surge, ESD, and vibration, making them suitable for a variety of industrial applications.