Why use Grace's E5 Ethernet Switch? 1) To free up panel space. In this case I just don't have the panel space to put it in; 2) To route communication wires away from the 480. This is a 480-volt cabinet and the Ethernet cables from the drive come right in through the door into the Ethernet Switch and it is a good way to route them away from the 480-volt power; 3) To free up aisle space by not opening a door that will clutter the aisle. In this facility we don't have a lot of aisle space and if we open the door we are taking up aisle space so what we try to do is install the Ethernet switch through the door and communicate through the door via the GracePort (PLC); 4) MOST IMPORTANT - To eliminate exposure to high voltage. In this facility we have to put on Cal-rated clothing and high voltage gloves to open the cabinet door. That takes up valuable time and also gives up aisle space for our operations. With the Ethernet Switch we can leave the door closed, bring in our lap top on our cart, therefore we don't need any other clothing...Panel Interface
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