Enhancing Efficiency in the Packaging Automation Industry with Antaira's SFP Transceiver

Industry: Automation

Location: Texas

BACKGROUND

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the automation industry, efficiency and precision through automation has become of the utmost importance. Our customer, a prominent player in this sector, specializes in revolutionizing robotic processes to meet the demands of today’s market. The enterprise-wide integration of robotics and automated systems has become the cornerstone of their operations, requiring a robust industrial networking infrastructure to ensure seamless communication and coordination among various components. As the packaging industry embraces automation, the challenges of creating a harmonious and efficient system have become apparent.

THE CHALLENGE

Our customer encountered a formidable networking challenge with off the shelf products struggling to seamlessly interface with a variety of automation systems such as those using PoE. Protocol mismatches resulted in frequent communication breakdowns and electrical issues, hindering the overall efficiency and functionality of their processes. Compounding the challenge was the extended lead time of 55 weeks associated with a well known networking equipment provider. This delay presented a notable challenge to the packaging house’s timeline, demanding a swift and effective solution.

THE SOLUTION

Recognizing the distinctive requirements of the automation house, Antaira stepped in with a holistic networking solution tailored to their needs. The approach involved getting two disparate systems to communicate. One utilized an Allen Bradley system is specifically designed for high-speed drive and safety products. Our solution not only provided a more efficient alternative but also resulted in substantial cost savings for our customer. The integration required an isolated fiber connection using SFP modules yielding a seamless/electrically isolated interface. Industrial PoE devices can effectively communicate at a high speed, where previously the two systems were incompatible.

Our industrial networking solution not only met, but exceeded the system requirements, providing our customer with a robust and reliable infrastructure. This implementation marked a significant milestone in the automation project, emphasizing the importance of tailored networking solutions in overcoming automation based challenges.
 

ANTAIRA'S PRODUCT SOLUTIONS

1.25 Gigabit Ethernet SFP Transceiver

• 850nm VCSEL
• Data Rate: 1.25Gbps, NRZ
• Single +3.3V Power Supply
• AC/AC Differential Electrical Interface

10-Port Industrial Gigabit PoE+ Unmanaged Ethernet Switch

• Supports 8*10/100/1000Tx IEEE 802.3af/at Compliant with 30W/Port and 2*10G SFP+ Slots
• Store-and-Forward Switching Architecture
• 56 Gbps Back-Plane (Switching Fabric)
• 16K MAC Address Table