ABB Enhances Communications for Power Distribution Networks

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ByHarry Forbes
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As part of its continuously growing product offering, ABB announced the launch of the ARG600, an industrial-grade LTE cellular gateway.  With its broadband speeds and secure VPN connections, the ARG600 can provide monitoring and control of field devices in remote locations.  With this new offering, ABB’s communication network technology will bring LTE technology to the power distribution network.

The ARG600 enables wireless connectivity utilizing cellular networks to allow customers the ability to access and manage any remote distribution network from a central location.  It offers instant TCP/IP-based communication between devices with no additional infrastructure needed beyond the existing cellular network and improves safety to your personnel by remotely retrieving information from the network, allowing condition monitoring and remote management. It also provides best-in-class cyber security with its built in firewall, private addressing and secure VPN connection.

 

Keywords: Wireless Cellular Connectivity, Industrial, Power Distribution Network, Broadband Speeds, Secure VPN Connections, Cybersecurity, ARC Advisory Group

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