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Streamlining smart grid adoption
Investing in smart grid solutions can present major technological challenges. One of those difficulties is finding ways to support the diverse network protocols used within the grid. Serial to Ethernet terminal servers can pay dividends in this area. Many electric substations and other utility systems depend on serial connectivity to support operations, but need to be able to work with Ethernet solutions to interact with smart grid systems. Terminal servers make this happen while introducing important network functions to the broad grid architecture.

Perle offers a range of cost effective serial-to-Ethernet converters to help meet NERC-CIP compliance for the protection of critical cyberassets in substations. The IOLAN SDS HV/LDC Terminal Server is designed to meet harsh environments associated with Power Substations with attributes such as support for substation AC and DC voltage ranges, extended operating temperatures and meeting emission, immunity and safety approvals associated with substation IT equipment.