Provides Ethernet Help

Aimed at busy engineers, a new CD contains all the information required to get an Industrial Ethernet installation done correctly, says the vendor.

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General information about Ethernet includes the “ABCs of Ethernet Tutorials,” application stories, technical notes and selection guides. Product details include Data Sheets, Installation Guides, Manuals for Managed Switches (both Web browser and console port), Mechanical Dimensions, and Regulatory and Agency Approvals. Support items include Visio Stencils and Firmware Updates. A 14-page catalog accompanies the CD, complete with product descriptions and ordering information. Users can also receive application support from the engineers who design and manufacture the products on the CD.
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