KEB C6 Router for extreme temperatures

It may not officially be winter yet, but here near Minneapolis, MN it certainly feels like winter. We’ve hit some very frigid temperatures this week, falling into single digits even before the wind chill is taken into consideration. And while the view of sundogs in the icy air and sparkling snow is enough to make any hardy Minnesotan feel warm inside, it does feel like the perfect time to highlight the extended temperature range and optional communication options of our C6 Industrial VPN Router.

The largest benefit our customers see from creating a networked automation system is that it can save time and money when it comes to maintenance and monitoring. When something goes wrong with a machine it can be looked into from a remote connection anywhere in the world using KEB’s secure global network.

Cold Climate Applications

The standard router is a great tool for monitoring many types of installations, but we know some of our customers work in environments that lack climate control or Ethernet networking. Wastewater, oil and gas, wind turbines, and many other types of outdoor installations can benefit from communication options that can be used on any cellular network, as well as an extended operating temperature range.

For applications in environments prone to extreme temperatures – like the previously mentioned Minnesota winter, or a cabinet without air conditioning in the Arizona desert – the router comes in an extended temperature version. With the extended range, the router can safely be used in temperatures as low as -20°C and up to 70°C. This option is available for all four models of our router.

The M1 and M2 models come with one push-pin type SIM card and a SMAStecker antenna. An auxiliary Diversity antenna is optionally available as well. The antenna can be directly mounted to the device, connected via extension cable or extension cable with wall mount, or the router can be connected with an outdoor antenna.

Every C6 router is made from rugged industrial-grade materials. It has a stainless steel enclosure that can be DIN rail or wall mounted, and has no fans or moving parts. They carry CE and cULus approvals and an IP20 protection rating. Communication to other devices is set up using the WAN or LAN Ethernet ports. The standard router will operate in temperatures ranging from 0° to 50°C.

KEB Industrial VPN Router – The Solution for Remote Access

If your application can benefit from the extended temperature range or cellular communication options for our C6 Router please contact KEB America today and we’ll get you set up with a risk-free trial.