Networking products from Charter Controls deliver robust and reliable connectivity for industrial automation, control systems and IIoT applications. Designed for harsh environments and continuous operation, this range includes protocol gateways and industrial Ethernet switches that ensure seamless communication between PLCs, HMIs, drives and remote devices. Featuring trusted manufacturers such as GIC, WECON and Smartbyte, our networking solutions make it easy to integrate equipment across multiple communication standards while maintaining speed, security and system integrity.
🔧 Technical Highlights:
- Gateways: GIC and WECON communication gateways for Modbus RTU/TCP, Ethernet/IP, MQTT, and serial-to-Ethernet protocol conversion
- Industrial Ethernet Switches: Smartbyte unmanaged and managed switches available in PoE and non-PoE versions, with 5-, 8- and 16-port configurations
- Connectivity: supports Ethernet, RS-232, RS-485, Modbus, and TCP/IP for flexible integration
- Speed: 10/100 Mbps and Gigabit options for high-speed data communication
- Power supply: 12–57 V DC input with reverse polarity and surge protection (switches)
- Mounting: DIN-rail or panel mounting for compact installation in control panels
- Operating temperature: -40 °C to +75 °C for industrial and outdoor environments
- Housing: rugged metal or reinforced plastic enclosures for vibration and EMC resistance
- Compliance: CE, FCC and RoHS certified; designed for 24/7 industrial operation
✅ Benefits:
- Enables seamless communication between PLCs, HMIs, drives and IIoT devices
- Expands network reach with robust, noise-immune data transmission
- Supports multiple communication standards and network topologies
- PoE options simplify installation of powered devices like cameras and access points
- Ideal for both factory automation and remote monitoring systems
🚀 Applications:
- Industrial automation and process control networks
- Machine-to-machine communication
- Remote monitoring and IIoT connectivity
- PLC and HMI data sharing
- Building management and energy monitoring systems
Charter Controls’ Networking range — featuring gateways from GIC and WECON and industrial Ethernet switches from Smartbyte — provides the secure, high-performance connectivity required for modern automated and IIoT-enabled facilities.