Overview

The MODHUB‑16E from Contemporary Controls is a modular ARCNET hub that provides flexible expansion for industrial networks. It supports baseband 2.5 Mbps ARCNET protocol and allows mixed cabling types, making it ideal for complex industrial topologies. Its design emphasizes low power consumption, high reliability, and flexible installation, ensuring stable operation in demanding environments such as power plants, chemical processing, and metallurgical industries.

Technical Specifications

Key Features

• Scalability: Supports up to 16 ports via modular expansion.

• Mixed media support: Coaxial, twisted pair, and fiber optic cabling can be combined.

• Intelligent diagnostics: LED indicators and watchdog timers prevent lockups.

• Fanless cooling: Low-power CMOS design ensures long-term stability without fans.

• Flexible installation: Rack-mount or wall-mount options for different environments.

• Industrial compatibility: Seamless integration with Network Interface Modules (NIMs) in ARCNET systems.

Typical Applications

• Power generation plants requiring robust ARCNET networking.

• Chemical and metallurgical industries with complex distributed control systems.

• Factory automation where mixed cabling and modular expansion are needed.

• Process monitoring systems requiring reliable communication hubs.

FAQ

Q1: How many ports does the MODHUB‑16E support?
A1: Up to 16 ports using four expansion slots.

Q2: What cabling types are supported?
A2: Coaxial, twisted pair, and fiber optic (via EXP modules).

Q3: Is cooling required?
A3: No, it uses low-heat CMOS components and a fanless design.

Q4: How is it installed?
A4: Standard 19-inch rack mount or wall-mount (MODHUB‑16F).

Q5: What protocol does it support?
A5: ARCNET baseband at 2.5 Mbps.