Features; Description - GE MultiNet Instruction Manual

MultiNet

DESCRIPTION

The MultiNet Serial-to-Ethernet converter is a communications module that provides GE Multilin serial
Modbus IEDs with Modbus TCP/IP communications over Ethernet. MultiNet has the capability to
connect up to 32 serial Modbus devices, eliminating complex wiring and additional communications
converters, as well as providing a streamlined and economical Ethernet hub. Unlike most
communications converters designed for commercial use, MultiNet is environmentally hardened to
withstand severe utility and industrial conditions.
MultiNet can be used to connect an existing Modbus RTU network over RS485 onto a LAN in order to
support multiple SCADA masters or advanced HMI systems. Additionally, the use of MultiNet greatly
facilitates the setup and wiring of any serial device to a communications center since it avoids costly
RS485 cable runs. Finally, large RS485 networks are slow and have a typical limit of 32 devices.
MultiNet allows customers to expand that limit as well as improving network performance by
separating large RS485 networks into smaller groups.
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FEATURES

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Converts Modbus
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Modbus TCP/IP over Ethernet.
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Supports both 10BaseT Ethernet and
10BaseF fiber connections.
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Connect up to 32 RS485 serial devices to
an Ethernet network.
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Modbus TCP/IP allows multiple SCADA
masters to simultaneously connect and
communicate to the same IED.
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Industrially hardened product for utility and
industrial applications.
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Simple "plug and play" device setup with
enerVista software.
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