HMS Networks has expanded its range of industrial networking hardware with the launch of three unmanaged N-Tron Ethernet switches designed to maintain mission-critical operations in some of the harshest industrial settings.
The new models — the N-Tron NT110-FX2, NT111-FX3, and NT112-FX4 — add two, three, and four fibre ports respectively, alongside eight copper ports, and are aimed at sectors where continuous uptime and resilience are prioritised. The Sweden-based group said the switches are intended for data acquisition, Ethernet I/O, and process control applications in factories, energy infrastructure, and transport systems.
The devices are housed in metal enclosures and are built to withstand shock, vibration, and temperatures ranging from –40°C to 85°C. The switches include electrostatic discharge and surge protection on copper ports, and offer fibre connections via SC or ST connectors in both multimode and singlemode variants. HMS said the models provide full wire-speed communication, store-and-forward technology, and dual power inputs for redundancy.
The NT100 series builds on the release of HMS’s 16-port NT116 switch last year, and the company said the range meets UL, ATEX, and IECEx requirements, in addition to marine and railway certifications.
Barry Turner, N-Tron Product Manager, said the series was designed to deliver high durability and simple deployment. He added that the switches were intended for machine builders and OEMs, as well as operators in oil and gas, utilities, rail, road traffic management, and other heavy-duty industrial environments.
HMS Networks, which develops products under the Anybus, Ixxat, Ewon, and Intesis brands, employs more than 1,200 people worldwide. The group reported sales of SEK 3,025 million in 2023 and is listed on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm.
