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Industrial Communication
Industrial Communication • Ethernet • Fieldbus • Gateways • Serial • Wireless
Industrial Communication
Professional solutions for industrial networking, data exchange and automation communication, connecting sensors, actuators, controllers, PLCs, industrial computers, field devices and supervisory systems through reliable industrial protocols ...
Industrial Communication • Ethernet • Fieldbus • Gateways • Serial • Wireless
Industrial Communication
Professional solutions for industrial networking, data exchange and automation communication, connecting sensors, actuators, controllers, PLCs, industrial computers, field devices and supervisory systems through reliable industrial protocols and Ethernet technologies.
Industrial Ethernet – managed and unmanaged Ethernet switches
Industrial Gateways – integration between different networks and protocols
Industrial Converters – interface, protocol and media conversion
Serial Device Servers – RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 to Ethernet
Fieldbus & Wireless – reliable communication for industrial automation
Industrial communication enables the reliable exchange of data between sensors and actuators at field level, controllers and industrial computers at control level, and servers or supervisory systems at higher automation levels.
ICP DAS industrial communication solutions provide the infrastructure required to connect machines, sensors, PLCs, remote I/O modules, serial devices, industrial computers and automation networks using proven fieldbus technologies and high-performance Industrial Ethernet.
The range includes Industrial Ethernet switches, industrial gateways, protocol converters, interface converters, media converters, repeaters, hubs, serial device servers and wireless communication solutions for both new automation projects and the modernisation of existing installations.
Reliable Industrial Networks for Automation and Data Exchange
Modern industrial communication networks provide fast and reliable data exchange between field devices, controllers, machines and supervisory systems, helping improve productivity, system availability, process visibility and operational efficiency.
Main Industrial Communication Solutions
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Industrial Ethernet Switches
Managed and unmanaged Industrial Ethernet switches for connecting machines, PLCs, industrial computers, remote I/O modules and other Ethernet devices. Options include Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Power over Ethernet (PoE) and fiber optic connectivity, depending on the model.
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Industrial Gateways
Industrial gateways enable communication between devices and automation networks using different protocols. They are ideal for integrating existing field devices, controllers and serial equipment into modern Ethernet-based automation systems.
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Industrial Converters
Interface, protocol and media converters provide flexible communication between different industrial technologies. Typical applications include conversion between serial interfaces, CAN, Ethernet, USB, fieldbus and fiber optic networks.
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Repeaters and Hubs
Industrial repeaters and hubs extend communication networks, regenerate signals and allow additional devices or network segments to be connected. They are particularly useful in RS-485, CAN and other industrial communication networks.
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Serial Device Servers
Serial device servers enable devices with RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 interfaces to communicate over Ethernet networks. They provide a practical solution for integrating existing serial equipment into modern industrial networks.
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Wireless Communication Solutions
Wireless industrial communication solutions provide additional flexibility for applications where cabling is difficult, expensive or impractical, supporting remote monitoring, data transmission and distributed automation systems.
Reliable Communication via Industrial Fieldbus
Fieldbus communication remains an important technology in industrial automation due to its proven architecture, reliability and widespread use in existing installations.
ICP DAS communication solutions support serial and fieldbus technologies used to connect sensors, actuators, controllers, machines and automation equipment, including RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, CAN and other industrial communication standards.
Industrial Ethernet for High-Performance Data Transmission
Industrial Ethernet provides the communication capacity required for modern automation systems, supporting high-speed data exchange between machines, controllers, industrial computers and supervisory systems.
ICP DAS offers managed and unmanaged Ethernet switches with Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet options, as well as selected models with Power over Ethernet (PoE) and fiber optic interfaces.
Industrial Communication Protocols
Modbus TCP / Modbus RTU – widely used industrial communication
PROFINET – Ethernet-based industrial automation
PROFIBUS – established industrial fieldbus communication
EtherNet/IP – industrial Ethernet communication
EtherCAT – high-performance industrial Ethernet
CAN / CANopen – industrial and machine communication
DeviceNet – field-level industrial networking
HART – communication with process instrumentation
M-Bus – communication for metering and building applications
Interface, Protocol and Fiber Optic Conversion
Industrial converters make it possible to connect equipment using different interfaces, protocols or transmission media.
Typical configurations include CAN to USB, CAN to Ethernet, CAN to fiber, serial to Ethernet, PROFIBUS to Ethernet and EtherCAT to fiber, depending on the selected converter.
Fiber Optic Communication for Industrial Networks
Fiber optic communication is particularly useful where long transmission distances, electrical isolation or resistance to electromagnetic interference are important. Industrial media converters make it possible to integrate fiber links into Ethernet, CAN, EtherCAT and other communication networks.
Key Benefits
• Reliable communication between industrial devices and networks.
• Integration of serial and Ethernet-based equipment.
• Support for established fieldbus and Industrial Ethernet protocols.
• Solutions for managed and unmanaged Ethernet networks.
• PoE options for simplified power and data distribution.
• Fiber optic solutions for long-distance and EMI-resistant communication.
• Easier integration of legacy equipment into modern networks.
• Flexible solutions for automation, retrofit and Industry 4.0 projects.
Industrial Communication Applications
Machine automation and industrial equipment
PLC, Remote I/O and sensor integration
SCADA and industrial supervision systems
Factory and production networks
Industrial data acquisition
Process automation and instrumentation
Building and energy management systems
Remote monitoring and control
Infrastructure and utility networks
Industrial retrofit and network modernisation
Industrial Communication FAQ
What is industrial communication?
Industrial communication is the exchange of data between sensors, actuators, PLCs, controllers, machines, industrial computers and supervisory systems within an automation environment.
What is the difference between Fieldbus and Industrial Ethernet?
Fieldbus technologies are established communication systems widely used at field level, while Industrial Ethernet provides higher network bandwidth and integration with modern Ethernet-based automation architectures.
What is an industrial gateway used for?
An industrial gateway connects devices or networks using different communication protocols, allowing existing equipment to communicate with another automation network without necessarily replacing the original devices.
What is a Serial Device Server?
A Serial Device Server connects equipment with RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 interfaces to an Ethernet network, making it possible to continue using serial equipment within modern network infrastructures.
Managed or unmanaged Industrial Ethernet switch?
Unmanaged switches are suitable for straightforward network connections where configuration is not required. Managed switches provide additional network management and diagnostic functions for more complex or critical industrial networks.
Can industrial communication use fiber optic connections?
Yes. Fiber optic communication can be used when long transmission distances, electrical isolation or greater immunity to electromagnetic interference are required.
ICP DAS Industrial Communication
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  • Industrial Converters
    Industrial Converters
    Industrial Communication • Interface Conversion • Protocols • Fiber Optics
    Industrial Converters
    Professional solutions for interface, protocol and transmission media conversion, enabling reliable communication between different industrial networks, equipment and systems.
    Interface Converters – RS-232, RS-422/485, Ethernet and USB
    Protocol Converters – integration between different industrial networks
    Media Converters – conversion between different transmission media
    Fiber Optics – longer distances and high immunity to interference
    Industrial Design – DIN rail or wall mounting and wide temperature range
    For the conversion of interfaces, protocols and transmission media used for data exchange, ICP DAS provides a wide range of interface converters, protocol converters and media converters.
    These solutions enable communication between different networks, plants and systems by converting electrical interfaces, translating communication protocols or transforming one transmission medium into another.
    The converters are designed for industrial applications, featuring a compact format, DIN rail and wall mounting options, a wide operating temperature range of -25 °C to +75 °C and isolated interfaces.
    Flexible Integration between Industrial Networks and Equipment
    Industrial converters make it possible to connect existing equipment to new communication infrastructures, adapt different interfaces, establish communication between different protocols and select the most appropriate transmission medium for each application.
    Main Types of Industrial Converters
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    Interface Converters
    Interface converters convert serial, Ethernet and USB interfaces into other interfaces used in industrial systems.
    Serial-to-serial converters are a classic industrial conversion solution, converting electrical signals from RS-232 to RS-422/485 and allowing significantly longer communication distances.
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    Ethernet to Serial
    Ethernet-to-serial converters make it possible to integrate equipment with serial interfaces into an Ethernet network, supporting the modernisation and integration of existing devices into industrial communication infrastructures.
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    USB to Serial
    USB-to-serial converters provide a fast solution for establishing communication between USB connections and serial interfaces used by industrial equipment.
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    Protocol Converters
    Protocol converters enable flexible communication between fieldbus networks and Ethernet-based communication systems, even when different protocols, transmission speeds or data formats are used.
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    Media Converters
    Media converters connect networks using different types of cabling or transmission media, including wireless communication via radio or WLAN. A common application is copper-to-fiber conversion.
    Industrial Protocol Conversion
    Automation networks frequently need to communicate with equipment using different protocols, transmission speeds and data formats.
    ICP DAS protocol converters support integration between different industrial communication technologies, including:
    ASCII – text-based serial communication
    Modbus RTU – serial industrial communication
    CANbus – CAN-based industrial communication
    PROFIBUS – industrial fieldbus communication
    HART – communication with process instrumentation
    Modbus TCP – Modbus communication over Ethernet
    EtherCAT – high-performance Industrial Ethernet
    PROFINET – Ethernet communication for industrial automation
    Media Converters and Fiber Optics
    Media converters allow different physical transmission media to be used within the same communication infrastructure, including copper, fiber optics and selected wireless connections.
    Copper-to-fiber conversion is particularly useful for extending transmission distances and reducing the influence of electromagnetic interference in demanding industrial environments.
    Designed for Industrial Applications
    • Compact design for integration into industrial installations.
    • DIN rail and wall mounting options.
    • Operating temperature range from -25 °C to +75 °C.
    • Isolated interfaces.
    • Interface, protocol and transmission media conversion.
    • Solutions for serial, Ethernet and fiber optic networks.
    Key Benefits of Industrial Converters
    Integration – communication between equipment using different technologies
    Flexibility – adaptation between industrial interfaces and protocols
    Longer Distances – RS-422/485 and fiber optics for extended links
    Interference Immunity – fiber optics for high-EMI environments
    Modernisation – integration of existing equipment into new networks
    Connect Different Industrial Networks and Devices
    Need to convert RS-232, RS-422/485, Ethernet, USB, CANbus, Modbus, PROFIBUS, HART, EtherCAT, PROFINET or fiber optics? EMI can help you select the most suitable converter for your application and communication architecture.