802.11abg Industrial Hotspot

RLX-IHW 802.11abg

The RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot (RLX-IHW) provides high speed industrial wireless Ethernet communications between Ethernet devices such as PLCs, I/O, and operator interfaces while serving as a repeater/bridge for other hotspots, and an access point for wireless clients such as laptops and PDAs.

Features and Benefits

Conforms to IEEE 802.11a/b/g

• Open standard protects wireless network investment
• High speed (54 Mbps), low latency communications
• Radio-based IGMP snooping/querying to filter multicast industrial Ethernet maximizing bandwidth

Rugged and Powerful

• Metal enclosure, industrial operating temperatures, vibration and shock resistant
• Transmit power and radio frequencies programmable for use globally

Data and Network Security

• Cryptographic strength security with WPA2/802.11i-128/192/256 bit AES encryption and CCM integrity check
• Limit access to approved device MAC IDs
• Monitors RF environment for approved/rogue radios

Flexible and Reliable

• Single radio operates as an access point and repeater/bridge and client
• Automatic network configuration (can be prioritized or fixed) with self-healing network and master redundancy for reliable large networks (e.g., SCADA)

Easy to Configure and Monitor

• Built-in web server for browser-based configuration and remote diagnostics
• Included OPC Server for HMI-based RF network diagnostics

Backed by ProSoft Technology

• Industrial data communications experts who understand your protocols, devices, and applications
• Indoor/outdoor radio network design assistance – accessory selection, path studies, and site survey
• Three year standard warranty

Applications

Use the RLX-IHW in applications where secure, high-speed, untethered Ethernet connectivity is required.

• Connect to moving or remote industrial devices while providing wireless coverage for mobile workers’ PDAs and laptops
• Combine voice, video and data on a single, high speed industrial wireless network
• Use for applications generating many packets per second or with high aggregate data requirements such as I/O messaging and client/server based HMI

Functional Specifications

Radio

Physical

Environmental

Ordering Information

Use the following Ordering Information to identify the radio product needed for your region. If you are unsure which radio to select, please contact your local distributor.

RadioLinx Single Industrial Hotspot