A highly reliable utility communication network is key to supervise and control utility applications containing mission critical services at all times. Therefore, a professional management tool to handle the communication network is essential. ABB’s integrated and modular Network Management Suite with FOXMAN / FOXView as core elements allow tailor made NMS solutions for complex utility communication networks. The management functionality comprises not only FOX-devices but covers all network elements typically used in today’s integrated utility communication networks. This includes power line carrier systems, radios, data-switches just to mention a few.
Integration is key
ABB’s NMS Suite is the answer to the strong need for integrated Network Management Solutions for complex utility networks. It provides management for a comprehensive range of technologies and devices:
- ABB’s FOX-Family of new generation utility multiplexers such as FOX505, FOX515, FOX515H/Hs and FOX660
- ABB’s comprehensive portfolio of LAN-switches, routers and firewalls
- High performance power line carrier of the ETL600-series and related protection devices
- AR-series of wireless / radio devices
- 3rd party equipments
Client / server based multi-view platform
ABB’s NMS-suite runs on Windows based systems or in Linux server environments with lean Windows clients. All concurrent users benefit from dual-view displays options for enhanced
network display with animated, geographical network representation. All management-tasks can be performed by simple point & click operation.