For mission critical applications our unique FRNT technology is the fastest protocol on the market for re-configuring large networks in the event of link or hardware failure. Gbit support on ring as well as drop ports along with bandwidth control techniques like VLANs and IGMP snooping allow RedFox to be optimised to perform with even the most bandwidth hungry applications such as video. Advanced routing functions and firewall settings allow the RedFox to segregate networks and ensure that mission critical industrial networks are protected. The RedFox is also able to provide secure remote access to these networks across insecure connections by acting as a VPN endpoint.

 

Only industrial grade components are used which gives the RedFox an MTBF of 600 000 hours. The RedFox is designed without fragile or sensitive components to ensure the PCBs can withstand significant shock and vibration testing. In addition to this, the hardware is designed and tested to dissipate heat so effectively that the operating temperature specification of –40 to +70°C is achieved with no internal fans. The isolated power supply has an operating voltage range spanning from 16 VDC to 60 VDC and can be fed from two separate supplies of differing voltages making RedFox easy to power in the industrial environment as well as providing yet another level of resilience to the user.

 

The construction of the units has gone through extensive testing and approvals both by Westermo and approved test houses. The RedFox has approvals for industrial as well as trackside applications.