Ethernet Switches &

Protocol Converters

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Ethernet Switches
MR1000

Managed redundant WAN router with Integrated 12-port Serial Port Server
The MultiLink ML2400 is a 19 Rack Mountable hardened Managed Ethernet Switch that is designed
specifically for use in Industrial Facilities, Substations and Transportation environments. It will supply
you with reliable, high-speed networking of all your mission critical applications and provide flexibility
and security with easy to use management functions that are unsurpassed in the industry.

ML2400

High Port-Density Managed Switch

The MultiLink ML2400 is a 19 Rack Mountable hardened Managed Ethernet Switch that is designed
specifically for use in Industrial Facilities, Substations and Transportation environments. It will supply
you with reliable, high-speed networking of all your mission critical applications and provide flexibility
and security with easy to use management functions that are unsurpassed in the industry.

ML1600

Managed 16 Port Switch

The MultiLink ML1600 is a 9 Panel Mounted hardened Managed Ethernet Switch that is designed
specifically for use in Industrial Facilities, Substations, and Transportation environments. It will supply
you with reliable, high speed networking of all your mission critical applications and provide flexibility
and security with easy to use management functions that are unsurpassed in the industry.

ML1200

Managed 12 Port Switch

The MultiLink ML1200 is a 9 Panel Mounted hardened Managed Ethernet Switch that is designed
specifically for use in Industrial Facilities, Substations, and Transportation environments. It will supply
you with reliable, high speed networking of all your mission critical applications and provide flexibility
and security with easy to use management functions that are unsurpassed in the industry.

ML800

Managed 8 Port Switch

The MultiLink ML800 is a 9 Panel Mounted hardened Managed Ethernet Switch that is designed
specifically for use in Industrial Facilities, Substations, and Transportation environments. It will supply
you with reliable, high speed networking of all your mission critical applications and provide flexibility
and security with easy to use management functions that are unsurpassed in the industry.

ML600

Unmanaged Compact Switch

The MultiLink ML600 is a Compact Unmanaged Ethernet Switch that is ideal for Industrial Facilities,
Substations, and Transportation environments that have few Ethernet devices in one location. As
a very cost effective solution, the ML600 will supply you with high speed networking in your harsh
environments and is equipped with Link Loss Learn (LLL) that allows for use in redundant architectures
thus ensuring you will always have access to your devices.

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Protocol Converters
Multinet4

Multi-Port Serial Server & Managed Switch

The newest edition to the Multilin family of Serial-to-Ethernet media converters, the MultiNet4 supports
large advanced networks and provides an economical option for Serial to Ethernet protocol conversion
for Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) and other serial devices.

Multinet

Multi-Port Serial Server & Managed Switch

MultiNet is a communications module that provides GE Multilin serial ModBus IEDs with ModBus TCP/IP
communications over Ethernet, allowing connection to fiber optic LAN and WAN network systems.

MC-E1000

Copper to 1000Mbps Fiber

The MultiLink Media Converter MC-E1000 is a 2-port Copper to 1000Mbps Fiber uplink Ethernet media
converter. Conversion from copper to fiber is enabled without loss of functionality, control, and reliability,
both when retrofitting to existing equipment as well as when setting up new installations.

MC-E100

Copper to 100Mbps Fiber

The MultiLink Media Converter MC-E100 is a 2-port Copper to 100Mbps Fiber uplink Ethernet media
converter. Conversion from copper to fiber is enabled without loss of functionality, control, and reliability,
both when retrofitting to existing equipment as well as when setting up new installations.

MC-E10

Copper to 10Mbps Fiber

The MultiLink Media Converter MC-E10 is a 2-port Copper to 10Mbps Fiber uplink Ethernet media
converter. Conversion from copper to fiber is enabled without loss of functionality, control, and reliability,
both when retrofitting to existing equipment as well as when setting up new installations.

F485

Multi-Port Serial Server & Managed Switch

The F485 is a self-contained device for converting between RS232, RS485 and fiber optic signals. The
F485 is electrically isolated to improve communications in noisy environments.

D485

Multi-Port Serial Server & Managed Switch

The D485 Modbus to DeviceNet Converter acts as a gateway between a Modbus RTU network and a
DeviceNet network. Integration of Modbus devices into DeviceNet networks is enabled without loss of
functionality, control, and reliability, both when retrofitting to existing equipment as well as when setting
up new installations.

P485

Multi-Port Serial Server & Managed Switch

The P485 Modbus to Profibus Converter acts as a gateway between a Modbus RTU network and a
Profibus-DP network. Integration of Modbus devices into Profibus networks is enabled without loss of
functionality, control, and reliability, both when retrofitting to existing equipment as well as when setting
up new installations.

USB2Serial Converter

Multi-Port Serial Server & Managed Switch

This cable is the solution for users who want to communicate with GE Multilin IEDs via PCs that have USB
communication ports. Using this cable is quick and easy. Simply install the cable driver on your PC, plug
in the cable and you are ready to communicate.

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Selector Guides
Ethernet Switches
Features

ML2400

ML1600

ML1200

ML800

ML600

8
32
16
32
70

4
16
12
16
70

2
12
8
14
40

2
8
3
10
40

6
2
6
2

Multinet-FE

MultiNet4

MCE-10

MCE-100

MCE-1000

1
0.3 - 115

1
1

4
0.6 - 115

4
2

2
1

2
1

2
1
3
3

Hardware
Gigabit Ports
10/100 Mbps Copper RJ45 ports
10 or 100 Mbps fiber ports
Maximum Number of ports
Maximum Fibre Distance (km)
Hardware & Software Alarm Contacts
Low (48V) Power Supply Option
Redundant Power Supplies
AC/DC Power Supply Option

Security
SSL
Port Security + 802.1x
RADIUS/TACACS+

Usability
Modbus Protocol Support
Viewpoint Monitoring Integrated
Configurable Alarms

Network Management
SMTP Email Alerts
IPv6
VLAN & QoS
Port Mirroring
Event Logs

Reliability
RSTP & Smart (Ring-Only) RSTP
Link-Loss-Alert 10/100 Mbit Fiber

Robustness
NEBS level 3
UL certified
ETSI Certified
NEMA TS2
IEC 61850-3 Compliant
IEE 1613
-40 + 85 operating temp. w/ no fans
Harsh Chemical Environment Option
RoHS Option

Protocol Converters
Features
Hardware
Serial to Ethernet Conversion
RS-422/RS-485 serial ports
Serial Port Speed (kbps)
Modbus RTU to Modbus TCP conversion
Copper Ethernet Ports
Fiber Ethernet Ports
Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Maximum usable Ethernet Ports
-40 + 85 operating temp. w/ no fans
AC Power Supply
Low Voltage Power Supply (24-48V)
AC/DC Power Supply

Reliability
UL Listed
Meets IEEE 1613
Meets IEC 61850-3

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