Substation Automation
Ethernet networks in substation automation applications
A substation offers perhaps the most demanding environment for electronic products imaginable. The high levels of EMC (Electromagnetic Interference) in combination with the critical data in the network makes data communications in substation automation applications particularly difficult to achieve. Not a single data packet may be lost in the data communication between the various IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Device) and the control system. This places extreme demands on the network switches.
Westermo solution
The RedFox 5700 series has been tested and certified by KEMA Labs in the Netherlands, the world's leading test laboratory for high-power components. Most switch manufacturers on the market choose to certify only certain ports because it is extremely difficult to achieve complete compliance. RedFox from Westermo is one of the few Ethernet switches on the market that has received Kema Labs Gold Certification for IEC 61850-3, Class 2, on all ports.
Even though the environment in substations offers major challenges for Ethernet technology, the industry has nevertheless adopted it as an industry standard. The reasons for this include the simplicity of installing and configuring Ethernet networks and the widespread use of Ethernet in other industries and infrastructure systems.
Westermo offers additional system simplicity through its 'Made Easy' concept, which makes network configuration and management even easier. The network products are powered by WeOS, the most tested and reliable operating system available. WeOS in combination with the KEMA-certified hardware creates an extremely robust, reliable, and easy-to-use network solution for substation automation.
Key benefits
- Certified By KEMA Labs to IEC 61850-3, Class 2 environments
- ‘Made Easy’ concept for easy and trouble-free network configuration and management
- Highest MTBF on the market
- Powered by WeOS, the most tested and reliable software available
Experience next level switching power
The RedFox-5728, Lynx-5612 and Merlin-4600 have been developed for critical substation automation applications, providing resilient operations to your network. Regardless of your application needs, Westermo has got you covered.
RedFox-5728 Substation Automation Switch
Next level communication reliability for substations. RedFox-5728 meets or exceeds all test levels for IEC 61850-3 Class 2 fulfilment, attaining KEMA type test gold certification, ensuring zero down-time, communication losses, delays or errors, regardless of how tough the EMI adversity is.
Lynx-5612 Substation Automation Switch
The most compact high-performance switch for energy systems. With 61850-3 class 1 fulfilment, DIN-rail mounting and 12 all gigabit ports, the Ethernet switch is ideal for energy and Substation Automation applications.
Powered by industry leading software
Westermo Operating System – A one box solution
WeOS is one of the few switch operating systems that combines ease of use with routing, cyber security, VPN and sophisticated switch functionality all in one box.
Westermo configuration tool – easy as 1,2,3
The WeConfig network configuration tool provides a seamless user experience that helps with minimising project engineering time as well as in ongoing maintenance throughout the life of the network.
Explore the benefits of a Westermo Substation Automation network
Our range of highly rugged industrial network devices in combination with the highest quality software solution on the market, our vast experience and industry know-how will guide you to a reliable and trouble-free system for many years, even in the toughest of operational conditions.
Extremely robust products
Westermo products meets or exceeds all test levels for IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 ensuring zero data loss even in the most demanding substation environments and the highest EMI bursts.
Resilient network solutions
Westermo products are powered by WeOS, a superior software solution with support for an expanding range of protocols and features ensuring cybersecure and resilient operations in substations.
Less time spent
Versatile products and intuitive software tools enable easy and cost efficient installation and maintenance and allows protection engineers to focus on protection schemes, rather than with network configuration.
Strong application support
A dedicated team of professional engineers with cutting-edge expertise in data communication for substation automation ensures you get the industry know-how you need.
Browse our Substation Automation switches
Lynx 5612-F4G-T8G-LV
IEC 61850-3 Substation Automation Switch, Layer 2
8 x RJ45, 10/100/1000 Mbit/s
4 x 100/1000 Mbit/s, SFP transceivers supported, Ethernet FX (LC)
Lynx 5612-E-F4G-T8G-LV
IEC 61850-3 Substation Automation Switch, Layer 3
8 x RJ45, 10/100/1000 Mbit/s
4 x 100/1000 Mbit/s, SFP transceivers supported, Ethernet FX (LC)
RedFox-5728-F4G-T24G-HV
19" Managed Substation Automation Switch - High voltage version, layer 2
110 to 240 V AC/DC
4 x 100/1000 Mbit/s SFP transceivers supported, Ethernet FX (LC)
24 x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, Ethernet TX, RJ-45
RedFox-5728-E-F4G-T24G-HV
19" Managed Substation Automation Switch - High voltage version, layer 3
110 to 240 V AC/DC
4 x 100/1000 Mbit/s SFP transceivers supported, Ethernet FX (LC)
24 x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, Ethernet TX, RJ-45
RedFox-5728-F4G-T24G-HVHV
19" Managed Substation Automation Switch - Dual high voltage version, layer 2
110 to 240 V AC/DC
4 x 100/1000 Mbit/s SFP transceivers supported, Ethernet FX (LC)
24 x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, Ethernet TX, RJ-45
RedFox-5728-E-F4G-T24G-HVHV
19" Managed Substation Automation Switch - Dual high voltage version, layer 3
110 to 240 V AC/DC
4 x 100/1000 Mbit/s SFP transceivers supported, Ethernet FX (LC)
24 x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, Ethernet TX, RJ-45
RedFox-5728-F4G-T24G-LV
19" Managed Substation Automation Switch - Low voltage version, layer 2
24 to 48 VDC
4 x 100/1000 Mbit/s SFP transceivers supported, Ethernet FX (LC)
24 x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, Ethernet TX, RJ-45
RedFox-5728-E-F4G-T24G-LV
19" Managed Substation Automation Switch - Low voltage version, layer 3
24 to 48 VDC
4 x 100/1000 Mbit/s SFP transceivers supported, Ethernet FX (LC)
24 x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, Ethernet TX, RJ-45
RedFox-5728-F4G-T24G-LVLV
19" Managed Substation Automation Switch - Dual low voltage version, layer 2
24 to 48 VDC
4 x 100/1000 Mbit/s SFP transceivers supported, Ethernet FX (LC)
24 x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, Ethernet TX, RJ-45
RedFox-5728-E-F4G-T24G-LVLV
19" Managed Substation Automation Switch - Dual low voltage version, layer 3
24 to 48 VDC
4 x 100/1000 Mbit/s SFP transceivers supported, Ethernet FX (LC)
24 x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, Ethernet TX, RJ-45
RedFox-5728-F16G-T12G-HV
19" Managed Substation Automation Switch - High voltage version, layer 2
110 to 240 V AC/DC
16 x 100/1000 Mbit/s SFP transceivers supported, Ethernet FX (LC)
12 x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, Ethernet TX, RJ-45
RedFox-5728-E-F16G-T12G-HV
19" Managed Substation Automation Switch - High voltage version, layer 3
110 to 240 V AC/DC
16 x 100/1000 Mbit/s SFP transceivers supported, Ethernet FX (LC)
12 x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, Ethernet TX, RJ-45
RedFox-5728-F16G-T12G-HVHV
19" Managed Substation Automation Switch - Dual high voltage version, layer 2
110 to 240 V AC/DC
16 x 100/1000 Mbit/s SFP transceivers supported, Ethernet FX (LC)
12 x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, Ethernet TX, RJ-45
RedFox-5728-E-F16G-T12G-HVHV
19" Managed Substation Automation Switch - Dual high voltage version, layer 3
110 to 240 V AC/DC
16 x 100/1000 Mbit/s SFP transceivers supported, Ethernet FX (LC)
12 x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, Ethernet TX, RJ-45
RedFox-5728-F16G-T12G-LV
19" Managed Substation Automation Switch - Low voltage version, layer 2
24 to 48 VDC
16 x 100/1000 Mbit/s SFP transceivers supported, Ethernet FX (LC)
12 x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, Ethernet TX, RJ-45
RedFox-5728-E-F16G-T12G-LV
19" Managed Substation Automation Switch - Low voltage version, layer 3
24 to 48 VDC
16 x 100/1000 Mbit/s SFP transceivers supported, Ethernet FX (LC)
12 x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, Ethernet TX, RJ-45
RedFox-5728-F16G-T12G-LVLV
19" Managed Substation Automation Switch - Dual low voltage version, layer 2
24 to 48 VDC
16 x 100/1000 Mbit/s SFP transceivers supported, Ethernet FX (LC)
12 x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, Ethernet TX, RJ-45
RedFox-5728-E-F16G-T12G-LVLV
19" Managed Substation Automation Switch - Dual low voltage version, layer 3
24 to 48 VDC
16 x 100/1000 Mbit/s SFP transceivers supported, Ethernet FX (LC)
12 x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, Ethernet TX, RJ-45
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Network application specialist
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