Industrial networking environments such as vehicle systems, smart manufacturing, outdoor surveillance, solar-powered IoT, and harsh-field deployments require compact but highly reliable Ethernet switches.
Olycom 5-port industrial network switch family—including IM-WS050GE, IM-WP054GE, IM-WP054BGE, IM-WPD054GE, and IM-WS050GM—is designed specifically for these demanding use cases.
Each model serves different power and management needs while sharing rugged construction, wide temperature tolerance, and stable gigabit Ethernet performance.
This article provides a comprehensive overview of how these industrial-grade 5-port LAN switches are applied across various industries and why they have become essential components in mission-critical networks.
1. Vehicle Networks & Mobile Industrial Systems
In-vehicle networking requires hardware that can withstand vibration, temperature extremes, and unstable DC power sources.
The IM-WS050GE Industrial Ethernet Switch is ideal for vehicle network integration thanks to its:
- 5×10/100/1000M Gigabit ports
- DC12V–52V dual power input suitable for vehicle batteries
- IP40 metal enclosure and -40°C to +75°C operating range
- 6KV surge protection for unstable mobile power
Public transportation systems, mining vehicles, AGVs, and emergency service vehicles often use compact unmanaged switches to connect:
- Onboard cameras
- Industrial controllers
- GPS systems
- LTE/5G routers
- Edge computing units
For vehicles requiring PoE power—for example to run IP cameras—the IM-WP054BGE becomes the preferred solution.
Its DC12V–48V input with built-in power booster can uplift low-voltage battery power to a stable 48V PoE source, making it ideal for:
- Bus surveillance systems
- Taxi or ride-share camera networks
- Police and emergency vehicle monitoring
- Railway carriage IP camera deployments
2. CCTV & Security Surveillance Networks
Outdoor security systems often require PoE switches with stable power delivery and high surge immunity.
The IM-WP054GE and IM-WPD054GE are built specifically for these applications.
IM-WP054GE – Industrial PoE Switch for CCTV
- 4×PoE af/at ports
- 120W total PoE budget
- DC48V–52V dual input
- Optional PoE bt 60W upgrade
- This model is used widely in:
- Roadside surveillance
- Warehouse/yard security
- Building perimeters
- Smart city IP camera clusters
Designed for pure PoE power distribution, it ensures stable and efficient powering of high-power dome cameras and PTZ units.
IM-WPD054GE – PD-Powered Industrial PoE Switch
This unique product features 1×PD input port (30W/60W/90W), allowing the entire switch to be powered from an upstream PoE device without needing an AC or DC power supply on-site.
This makes deployment possible in locations where traditional power installation is costly or impossible:
- Light poles
- Remote sidewalks
- Highway gantries
- Temporary event monitoring
- Solar-powered CCTV nodes
3. Solar-Powered & Off-Grid IoT Systems
In remote environments powered by solar panels, low or variable DC voltage is a major challenge. The IM-WP054BGE Industrial PoE Switch with Internal Booster is specifically designed for solar power systems.
Key benefits:
- Accepts DC12V–48V input directly from solar controllers or battery banks
- Internal DC booster generates a constant 48V PoE
- Supports outdoor IP cameras and wireless APs via PoE af/at
- Compact size ideal for pole-mount solar enclosures
Solar CCTV, rural wireless relays, and environmental monitoring stations frequently use the IM-WP054BGE to form autonomous, off-grid network nodes.
4. Industrial Automation & Factory Networks
Industrial automation systems prioritise stability, deterministic operation, low latency, and long-term reliability.
Two models stand out:
IM-WS050GE – Unmanaged Gigabit for Basic Industrial Nodes
Perfect for connecting PLCs, sensors, IPCs, AGVs, and robotic equipment in:
- Smart factories
- Production lines
- Industrial assembly stations
- Chemical or energy plants
IM-WS050GM – Web-Managed Industrial Switch
For more advanced control, the IM-WS050GM offers:
- VLAN segmentation
- QoS traffic optimisation
- Port management
- Web GUI configuration
This model is ideal for industrial networks requiring segmentation between motion control, data acquisition, and IP monitoring subsystems.
5. Why 5-Port Industrial Switches Are Widely Adopted?
Across all industries, the Olycom 5-port industrial switch family provides:
Compact size for cabinet or pole mounting
- Wide temperature range (-40°C to 75°C)
- High EMC and surge protection
- DIN-rail / wall-mount flexibility
- Gigabit full-duplex bandwidth
- DC dual input for redundancy
These features make the switches dependable for harsh environments where commercial switches cannot survive.
Conclusion
From vehicle networks to solar-powered systems, from factory automation to CCTV surveillance, the 5-port industrial switch series offers robust, flexible, and power-efficient networking solutions.
Each model—IM-WS050GE, IM-WP054GE, IM-WP054BGE, IM-WPD054GE, IM-WS050GM—addresses unique industry needs while maintaining industrial-grade performance, EMI protection, and environmental durability.
Ordering Information
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IM-WS050GE
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Industrial Ethernet Switch
5*100/1000M, Unmanaged, Non-PoE, DC12V~DC52V dual input
Ideal in vehicle network or industrial automation system
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IM-WP054GE
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Industrial PoE Switch
5*100/1000M, Unmanaged, PoE af/at for port 1~4, 120W budget
DC48V~DC52V dual input
Remark: PoE bt*60W is optional
Ideal in CCTV security system
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IM-WP054BGE
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Industrial PoE Switch
5*100/1000M, Unmanaged, PoE af/at for port 1~4, 120W budget
DC12V~DC48V dual input
With internal power booster
Ideal in vehicle network or solar power system
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IM-WPD054GE
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Industrial PoE Switch
5*100/1000M, Unmanaged, 1*PD port(30W/60W/90W)+PoE af/at for port 1~4, No need to use extra power supply
Ideal in CCTV security system
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IM-WS050GM
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Industrial Web Managed Switch
5*100M/1000M, Web Managed(QoS, VLAN etc.), Non-PoE
DC12V~DC52V dual input
Ideal in industrial automation systems
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