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Description
Made easy for extending Ethernet
The Wolverine series consists of Ethernet extenders and bridges for propagating
Ethernet traffic over existing cabling. The Ethernet link can be allowed to be extended
over longer distances than possible with pure copper Ethernet and at data rates of up to
70 Mbit/s.
The DDW-002-B1 makes it possible to reuse many types of pre-existing copper cables
since it is based on power line communication (IEEE 1901). A network with the DDW-
002-B1 devices is capable of bridging high bandwidth Ethernet traffic over 2-wire cables,
even when there are corroded connector.s The powerline communication standard is
designed to establish a reliable communication link over both twisted pair and parallell
cabling.
This can lead to considerable financial savings when refurbishing a train with Ethernet
communication, as existing train couplers can be reused without the need for a costly
rebuild or even replacement. By simply installing a DDW-002-B1 on each side of the
coupler, a bridge connecting the Ethernet networks on each side is created. The fact that
no configuration is needed further contributes to the ease of use.
Designed for harsh industrial environments
The DDW-002-B1 has been thoroughly tested by certified labs to ensure its compliance
with the standard for electronic equipment used on rolling stock, the EN 50155. For
several characteristics, Westermo exceeds the requirements mandated by the standard.
Furthermore, the design is based on Westermo’s long experience within the rolling stock
market, which brings benefits such as vi bration safe integrated connector threading, IP67
ingress protection with GORE-TEX® membrane to prevent condensation water build-up
and ultimately a high MTBF and long service life under the harshest conditions.
Meeting the requirements for rolling stock, makes the DDW-002-B1 also very well suited
for deployment in other applications with severe operating conditions and extreme
environments.
