SMANEX Unveils Advanced IEC 60870-5 Gateway Solution to Accelerate Smart Grid Modernization

[NEW TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN]– SMANEX (全穎智聯), a leading provider of Industrial IoT and edge computing solutions, today announced the launch of its enhanced SR402/SR405 Industrial Gateway, now featuring native support for IEC 60870-5-101 and IEC 60870-5-104 protocols. This strategic update positions SMANEX as a key enabler in the global energy transition, offering a seamless bridge between legacy utility infrastructure and modern Smart Grid networks.

As utilities worldwide race to modernize their grids, a significant challenge remains: thousands of substations and RTUs still operate on legacy serial communications (IEC 101), isolated from modern TCP/IP-based SCADA control centers (IEC 104). Replacing these assets is cost-prohibitive.

With our new IEC 101/104 capabilities, SMANEX is providing the 'missing link.' We are empowering system integrators and utilities to bring their existing assets into the Smart Grid era securely, efficiently, and cost-effectively."

Key Features of the SMANEX Smart Grid Solution:

• Seamless Protocol Conversion: Bi-directional conversion between IEC 60870-5-101 (Serial) and IEC 60870-5-104 (Ethernet), as well as Modbus RTU/TCP support.

• Industrial-Grade Security: Equipped with advanced VPN tunneling and HTTPS encryption over 4G/5G cellular networks, ensuring critical infrastructure data remains protected against cyber threats.

• Remote Management: Integrated with the SMANEX SDRMS (Remote Device Management System), allowing operators to mass-configure, update, and monitor gateways from a central location, significantly reducing operational maintenance costs.

Availability The enhanced SR402 Industrial Gateway with IEC 60870-5 support is available immediately for pilots and volume deployment. SMANEX invites system integrators and utility partners to discuss specific project requirements.