Multiplexing Solutions for Critical Communications

The Lentronicsâ„¢ JungleMUX T1 Multiplexer (T1MX) is a powerful, flexible and reliable solution for converged service networks. The T1MX extends critical channel access into harsh utility environments over microwave radio, leased line and dedicated fiber optic or copper cable networks.

Lentronics T1 Multiplexer

Multiplexing Solutions for Critical Communications

The Lentronicsâ„¢ JungleMUX T1 Multiplexer (T1MX) is a powerful, flexible and reliable solution for converged service networks. The T1MX extends critical channel access into harsh utility environments over microwave radio, leased line and dedicated fiber optic or copper cable networks.

Powerful and Flexible Multiplexing Solution

The Lentronicsâ„¢ JungleMUX SONET Multiplexer delivers powerful optical networking solutions for critical communications applications. With a wide range of tributary interface units, the JungleMUX provides both transport and access capabilities for voice, data, IP/Ethernet WAN, video and utility teleprotection traffic in a single package. Harsh environment ready, the modular JungleMUX delivers flexible, secure and reliable communications.

Lentronics JungleMUX

SONET Multiplexer
Powerful and Flexible Multiplexing Solution

The Lentronicsâ„¢ JungleMUX SONET Multiplexer delivers powerful optical networking solutions for critical communications applications. With a wide range of tributary interface units, the JungleMUX provides both transport and access capabilities for voice, data, IP/Ethernet WAN, video and utility teleprotection traffic in a single package. Harsh environment ready, the modular JungleMUX delivers flexible, secure and reliable communications.

MDS I/O Solutions

Expanding the Possibilities for Data Acquisition

Explore our latest MDS I/O Solutions

GE Vernova’s MDS I/O Solutions offers Push-In Technology to simplify field wiring of the I/O signals, including an RJ45 interface or an optional fiber interface for digital protocols. The portfolio includes ready to install, configurable options to meet different requirements.  Easily install the wall mountable solution into an existing rack or indoor location. In the case of hard to reach places, an enclosure mounted solution may be installed into an existing enclosure or into a new customized MDS-designed enclosure.

Configurable I/O
  • 16 DI/DO
  • 8 Analog In
  • 2 Analog Out
Configuration Simplicity
  • Web Interface for easy I/O configuration
  • Labeled with circuit diagram
  • Push-In Technology for quick assembly

MDS I/O Solutions Application Advantages

MDS I/O Solutions Application Advantages
Circular wastewater treatment plant with water channels aerial view

 

Water Tank/Well Sites and Wastewater
  • Suction/Discharge Pressure
  • Flow Rate
  • Alarms
  • Effluent Monitoring
  • Open Channel Flow
  • Collection System Monitoring
 
Cylindrical storage tanks
Tank Farm Monitoring
  • Product Inventory
  • Overspill Protection
  • Temperature Monitoring
 
  
Communications
  • Door Alarms
  • Temperature Monitoring
  • Generator/Fuel Level
 

I/O Mirroring

I/O Mirroring

The IOX-M Series platform is designed as both a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint solution for high I/O count systems. The device allows connections of all remote digital and analog input signals from the IOX-R product and converts those signals into output signals to send over a wireless or fiber IP network. The IOX-M series also can I/O mirror up to 26 I/O points from a single location connected to a local Host, PLC or DCS controller at the control center or head end of any system. To reduce field deployment time, the IOX-M series ships preconfigured in 3 different I/O options and ready for install with minimal setup.

For applications that require I/O signal mirroring or splitting from different locations, the IOX-M series can provide the point-to-multipoint I/O mirroring connectivity to collect I/O signals from remote locations and then aggregate them to a single location. The IOX-M series can be custom configured for any I/O combination from any number of remote sites.

IOX OfferingIOX-MQIOX-MHIOX-MF
 IOX-MQ modulesIOX-MH modulesIOX-MF modules
Total Modules468
Power Supply Module111
CPU Module111
Relay Module1 (8 Relays)2 (16 Relays)3 (24 Relays)
Analog Output Module1 (4 Analog Outputs)2 (8 Analog Outputs)3 (12 Analog Outputs)
MDS IOx Mirroring System Example MDS IOx Mirroring System Example

NETio Migration

NETio-migration

MDS I/O Solutions presents a clear migration for legacy MDS NETio installations. MDS I/O Solutions takes NETio Expansion Modules Types 1-7 and converges them into one solution. These signals can be sent over wireless or fiber communications to the IOX-N module at a local host, PLC or DCS controller. On the edge, the I/O module (IOX-R) offers Modbus TCP to be used for your digital and analog I/O connections.

Upgradeable Simplicity
  • Solutions created for 1:1 replacement of NETio products.
  • IOX Module programmed for needs
  • Web interface for easy I/O configuration
  • Push-In Technology for quick assembly
  • Force I/O for digital testing
  • Force analog inputs / outputs testing
  • Communication Status Screen
  • Point-to-point I/O Mirroring
Flexible Mounting
  • DIN rail
  • Rack mount
  • Enclosure mountable (sold separately)
    • Fiberglass Enclosure either 20x16 or 24x20
    • 12, 24, 48, 125 VDC and AC with and without battery backup available

Upgrade your aging NETio systems with MDS IOX Family of Products.

The GE Vernova’s MDS LaunchNETâ„¢ configuration and provisioning platform is an automated device provisioning solution that ensures quick and consistent initial device configuration to begin device’s life cycle. It helps minimize deployment errors with coding-free customizable device configuration templates. GE Vernova MDS LaunchNET is currently the ONLY automated software solution for all GE Vernova MDS Orbit devices. Designed for managing and deploying any number of devices with minimal effort in a fully automated and rapid way.

MDS LaunchNETâ„¢

Configuration and Provisioning platform

The GE Vernova’s MDS LaunchNETâ„¢ configuration and provisioning platform is an automated device provisioning solution that ensures quick and consistent initial device configuration to begin device’s life cycle. It helps minimize deployment errors with coding-free customizable device configuration templates. GE Vernova MDS LaunchNET is currently the ONLY automated software solution for all GE Vernova MDS Orbit devices. Designed for managing and deploying any number of devices with minimal effort in a fully automated and rapid way.

Ease of use and fast provisioning

Intuitive User Interface

An easy-to-use Graphical User Interface (GUI) that enables management of external interfaces for user authentication using LDAP/Radius and Microsoft PKI for X.509 device certificate enrollment, device inventory database, creation and staging of device configuration templates and viewing deployment reports.

Zero-touch

Zero-touch provisioning driven by device itself. The provisioning can be done in a secure staging environment over a local network and/or in the field over the field network.

One-touch (In-band or out-of-band)

LaunchNET client can either use the existing network infrastructure for accessing the server (out-of-band) or device’s cellular link for devices equipped with 4G/3G/2G modems. No knowledge is required by the field technician, who only has to enter his/her user authentication credentials in the client software on computer or tablet. The client provides electronic report with the results of the provisioning process.

 
launchnet config diagram

Lean and intuitive provisioning process

Advanced Network Management for Hardened Optical Multiplexers and PACKET solutions providing:

  • A real-time synchronized architecture to meet five 9s.
  • High performance engine supports hundreds of users, thousands of network elements, and numerous protocols, all concurrently!
 
Lean and intuitive provisioning process

The MDS Mercury Series is a highly secure, industrial-grade WiMAX communications platform for mission critical, industrial applications. The Mercury product line provides a global licensed and unlicensed solution designed to facilitate high throughput wireless networking requirements in the 3650MHz frequency band.

MDS Mercury 3650

High Throughput, Standards Based Networking

The MDS Mercury Series is a highly secure, industrial-grade WiMAX communications platform for mission critical, industrial applications. The Mercury product line provides a global licensed and unlicensed solution designed to facilitate high throughput wireless networking requirements in the 3650MHz frequency band.

The MDS Mercury Series has been specifically designed in three special packaging options for application flexibility and ease-of-use installation and have been designed and tested to meet stringent industrial specifications.

Application: Advanced Metering Infrastructure

Below is an example of a Smart Grid Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) private wireless network utilizing MDS Mercury 3650s.

Application
Application: Oil & Gas Facilities

Below is an example of an oil well-head application utilizing Mercury Base Stations and indoor and outdoor Subscribers as a point-to-multipoint solution for SCADA and video traffic at well-head sites.

oil and gas Applications
Application Example: Mining

Mining operations involve multiple rail yard loading and unloading processes. High efficiency is critical and seamless communication hand-offs between the Base Stations and Subscribers is necessary. The Mercury Series handles mobility applications and provides the necessary bandwidth for video monitoring of unloading bin sites. The WiFi option provides local WiFi coverage for workforce automation and direct connection to the fiber ring can be achieved via GE Vernova's Lentronics fiber optic multiplexers.

mining applications
Application: Water & Wastewater Facilities

Below is an example of a wireless network utilizing MDS Mercury 3650s to monitor various assets and processes in a water and wastewater facility. MDS Mercury can be used to aggregate data from devices that monitor vital flow, pressure and temperature measurements, and video surveillance.

water & wastewater facilities applications

Key Features

Ease-of-Use Network
  • Out-of-the-box system installation
  • Web-enabled configuration services
  • Advanced network management capability
Designed for Industrial Applications
  • Sub-channelization for optimization
  • Quality of Service (QoS) profiles
  • Hybrid Automatic Repeat reQuest (Hybrid ARQ)
  • Time-Division Duplexing (TDD) synchronization
  • Subscriber RF robustness (23 or 30 dBm Tx, depending on model)
  • -40° C to +70° C operating range
  • IDU CSA Class 1 / Div 2 and IEEE 1613
    DU General Safety by CSA / UL 60950
  • ETSI/CE on specific frequencies
Advanced Security
  • AES 128-bit encryption
  • RADIUS and 802.1x EAP/TLS authentication
  • VLAN tagging
System Solution Flexibility
  • Multiple packaging options
  • Multiple-In, Multiple-Out (MIMO) technology
  • Ethernet, serial and WiFi options
  • Field-ready outdoor unit with Power over Ethernet (PoE)
  • Uplink biasing for AMI, SCADA, and substation or distribution automation

Cabinet Mount Base Station & Subscriber Unit - IDU

MDS Mercury Series has been specifically designed and tested to meet stringent industrial specifications and is offered in three packaging options for application flexibility and ease-of-use installation.

  • 2 x 30 dBm
  • 2 Ethernet ports, 1 serial port, USB, GPS
  • IEEE 1613 compliant
  • CSA Class 1 / Div 2 certification
  • MIMO matrix A/B
  • -40° C to +70° C
  • Optional built-in WiFi (Subscriber unit only)
Rear view

Cabinet Mount Subscriber Unit

Mounting

The MDS Mercury Series has been specifically designed in three special packaging options for application flexibility and ease-of-use installation and have been designed and tested to meet stringent industrial specifications.

  • 2 x 30 dBm
  • 2 Ethernet ports, 1 serial port, USB, GPS
  • Optional built-in WiFi (Subscriber unit only)
  • A/C input and 8-hour battery backup
  • Hardened NEMA 4X enclosure
  • Pole mount ready
  • MIMO matrix A/B
  • -40° C to +70° C
  • Physical tamper alarm
  • Flexible configuration

Outdoor Subscriber Unit - ODU

Subscriber unit

The MDS Mercury radios are equipped with an embedded spectrum analyzer to assist in deployment and troubleshooting.

  • 2 x 23 dBm
  • 1 Ethernet port, 1 serial port, 1 USB host
  • Optional built-in WiFi
  • Integrated antenna
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE)
  • 10-60 VDC option
  • MIMO matrix A/B
  • -40° C to +70° C
  • IEEE 1613 compliant
  • General Safety by CSA / UL 60950

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications * Requires an external DC to DC converter having floating DC inputs (neither side grounded)

The MDS NETio is an integrated, scalable family of wireless solutions that provide long distance unlicensed communications, allowing users to interface both analog and digital I/O including sensors for pressure and flow as well as controls for pumps or alarms. NETio can wirelessly regenerate I/O signals or use standard IP/Ethernet and serial protocols to communicate with controllers such as PLCs, RTUs and SCADA systems.

MANUFACTURING FOR THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED.

MDS NETio

Analog and digital I/O

The MDS NETio is an integrated, scalable family of wireless solutions that provide long distance unlicensed communications, allowing users to interface both analog and digital I/O including sensors for pressure and flow as well as controls for pumps or alarms. NETio can wirelessly regenerate I/O signals or use standard IP/Ethernet and serial protocols to communicate with controllers such as PLCs, RTUs and SCADA systems.

MANUFACTURING FOR THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED.

NETio Application Advantages

NETio Diagram
Industrially Hardened
  • Operation in extreme temperatures from –40°C to 70°C
  • Class I, Div 2 hazardous location approval
  • Fully-isolated I/O
Application Flexibility
  • Handles diverse I/O configurations including analog 4-20 mA, 0-5 V or 0-10 V and digital 5-36 VDC
  • Long range wireless communication up to 30 miles (900 MHz) and 15 miles (2.4 GHz)
  • Wirelessly expand I/O coverage 3,000 feet using the 802.15.4 wireless option
  • IP/Ethernet, serial and I/O functions simultaneously on the same network
  • Backwards compatible with entraNET and TransNET networks
Reliable Scalable
  • License-free spread spectrum technology in both 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz bands
  • Point-to-Multipoint, 2-way communication
  • High receive sensitivity for noisy environments and long distances
  • Handles multiple industry protocols including Modbus, Modbus-TCP, and DNP3
Secure
  • Authorized access point and remote lists prevent unauthorized access
  • Password protected access and lockdown
  • Built-in 128-bit encryption

MDS Protocol Addressability

MDS protocol

NETio interfaces I/O from sensors and devices using multiple industrial protocols including Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP and DNP3. This allows a SCADA system or host controller to communicate directly with NETio using IP/Ethernet or serial protocols when PLCs and RTUs are not necessary. NETio allows serial communication using DNP3 or Modbus RTU without the need for an access point for simple point-to-multipoint applications between remotes or over WeXP.

I/O Extension

MDS IO extension

Using I/O extension, NETio regenerates analog and digital signals between multiple field devices and controllers resulting in significant savings on wiring and termination costs. NETio supports cost-effective remote to remote communication for small point-to-point or point-to-multipoint requirements that do not require an access point.

Remote

MDS Remote

NETio is available in the 900 MHz or 2.4 GHz frequency bands for IP/Ethernet and serial communication. Each NETio has built-in connections for one analog input, one analog output, two digital inputs and two digital outputs. Each NETio can be configured for multiple operating modes including I/O extension for regenerating I/O signals between devices, protocol addressability for interfacing I/O using industry-standard protocols (e.g., Modbus-TCP), and SCADA communications to remote RTUs and PLCs using IP/Ethernet and a NETio Access Point.

Remote

MDS Remote

Expansion Modules expand the number of I/O points to meet your requirements. Expansion Modules can be connected directly to the NETio via a fully integrated power/communication backplane connector or they can be located up to 3,000 feet away and wirelessly connect to NETio over WeXP. Expansion Modules are available in 6 different configurations and deliver connectivity for up to 128 I/O signals at any one location.

The MDS entraNET is an ultra long range, industrial, wireless IP/Ethernet solution, with a high level of cyber-security. It allows the connection of Ethernet and/or serial devices to an IP network. This includes mission-critical, revenue-generating remote devices monitoring and controlling fixed assets such as oil and gas wells, compressor stations, pipelines, fluid storage tanks and utility meters. The entraNET has also been optimized for mobility allowing it to be used in vehicles when applications require mobile network access.

MDS entraNET

MDS entraNET Extended Range IP/Ethernet

The MDS entraNET is an ultra long range, industrial, wireless IP/Ethernet solution, with a high level of cyber-security. It allows the connection of Ethernet and/or serial devices to an IP network. This includes mission-critical, revenue-generating remote devices monitoring and controlling fixed assets such as oil and gas wells, compressor stations, pipelines, fluid storage tanks and utility meters. The entraNET has also been optimized for mobility allowing it to be used in vehicles when applications require mobile network access.

The MDS iNET Series is an industrial wireless solution that provides long distance, unlicensed communications allowing users to interface with Ethernet and serial controllers. Comprised of the iNET 900 and iNET-II, the iNET Series offers the best balance of speed and range to enable a wide variety of applications requiring higher data capabilities than typical communication systems can provide. The iNET Series combines the higher speed of Digital Transmission Systems (DTS) with the robustness of Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) technology.

MDS iNET Series

Secure IP/Ethernet

The MDS iNET Series is an industrial wireless solution that provides long distance, unlicensed communications allowing users to interface with Ethernet and serial controllers. Comprised of the iNET 900 and iNET-II, the iNET Series offers the best balance of speed and range to enable a wide variety of applications requiring higher data capabilities than typical communication systems can provide. The iNET Series combines the higher speed of Digital Transmission Systems (DTS) with the robustness of Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) technology.

iNET-II Application Advantages

iNETII Advantages
Industrially Hardened
  • Operation in extreme temperatures from -30ºC to +60ºC
  • CSA Class 1/Div 2 approved for operation in hazardous locations
  • IEEE 1613 approval for operation in electric substation environments (requires an external DC to DC converter having floating DC inputs, neither side grounded)
Application Flexibility
  • High speed, long range IP/Ethernet and serial communication accommodate multiple services on one infrastructure
  • Multiple services operate simultaneously on the same network
  • Industry standard software compatibility in an industrial grade hardware platform
Reliable & Scalable
  • Two-way point-to-multipoint communication
  • High receive sensitivity for noisy environments and long distance communications
  • Handles multiple industry protocols including Modbus, Modbus TCP, and DF1
Secure
  • Multiple layers of cyber security for iNET-II including:
    • RADUIS Authentication
    • VLAN traffic segregation
    • Proprietary hopping patterns
    • AES 128-bit encryption

Remote & Access Point

The iNET-II radio operates in the 900 MHz frequency band under the FCC rules for Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) equipment. Every system must have at least one access point service. You can choose between remote models that support serial only, Ethernet only or both types of interfaces (4 dual gateway).

The iNET-II handles concurrent Ethernet from multiple sources, directly addresses the integrated serial device server using industry-standard protocols (e.g., Telnet, TCP, UDP), and serves as backhaul to MDS TransNET, SD, 4710 and 9710 radios.

Every iNET-II radio includes an SNMP agent and can be managed by MDS NETview or any other SNMP-based management system.

An access point radio can be configured to operate as a remote, serving as a common replacement for remote locations, thereby simplifying maintenance tasks in the field.

iNET-II

The MDS TransNETâ„¢ utilizes FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) to provide reliable long range data transportation at up to 115.2 kbps. The TransNET provides transparent data communications for nearly all SCADA, Telemetry, and EFM protocols including Modbus.

Any MDS TransNET may be configured as a repeater to extend the operating range of the network. Multiple repeaters may exist at any level of the network preventing a single radio failure from disabling the entire network.

Note: MANUFACTURING FOR THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED.

MDS TransNET

Long Range, High Speed Serial Communications

The MDS TransNETâ„¢ utilizes FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) to provide reliable long range data transportation at up to 115.2 kbps. The TransNET provides transparent data communications for nearly all SCADA, Telemetry, and EFM protocols including Modbus.

Any MDS TransNET may be configured as a repeater to extend the operating range of the network. Multiple repeaters may exist at any level of the network preventing a single radio failure from disabling the entire network.

Note: MANUFACTURING FOR THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED.

The MDSâ„¢ TransNEXT  represents the evolution of wireless communication, building upon the legacy of the MDSâ„¢ TransNET 900 MHz unlicensed radio. This advanced solution offers secure Ethernet bridging over the air through its innovative Bridge Mode, facilitating seamless migration to modern IP protocols with AES 256 encryption for enhanced data security. TransNEXT ensures reliable communication performance and flexibility, supporting both Ethernet and serial connectivity at the network edge.

MDSâ„¢ TRANSNEXT

Secure Long-range Communications with Ethernet, and Serial Connectivity

The MDSâ„¢ TransNEXT  represents the evolution of wireless communication, building upon the legacy of the MDSâ„¢ TransNET 900 MHz unlicensed radio. This advanced solution offers secure Ethernet bridging over the air through its innovative Bridge Mode, facilitating seamless migration to modern IP protocols with AES 256 encryption for enhanced data security. TransNEXT ensures reliable communication performance and flexibility, supporting both Ethernet and serial connectivity at the network edge.

Backward compatible serial networks

Bridge Mode: Layer 2 Bridging for IP networks