Industrial Wireless Equipment
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The industrial wireless devices have become a significant part of the modern industrial world as they deliver reliable operation and stable connections in a wide range of environments, including hazardous locations, where conventional wiring is not practical or safe. The industrial wireless equipment that is most familiar to us is likely the access point for wireless networks, which are used just about everywhere. Access points in mobile applications must deliver some pretty intense coverage. They also have to cover a lot more space because the devices in an industrial setting typically operate over a far longer range and do a lot more transmitting back and forth with all the data they're busy sending and receiving.
The growing presence of Wi-Fi 6 technology in industrial wireless devices is an upgrade both in performance and provision of features that suit demanding environments. Its enhancements make it much better than its predecessor at handling the simultaneous data presentation from multiple devices. That is particularly useful for industrial applications, where there are often many devices spread throughout an area and the type of network demand is complex.
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Industrial wireless technology likewise employ tough antennas and enclosures, built to withstand the rigors and extreme temperatures of the industrial environments found in many plants, refineries, and outdoor facilities. These robust devices can be mounted just about anywhere, even far out in the field, and their signals can penetrate most structures. In real terms, that means that some industrial wireless solutions are in use in remote and difficult-to-reach places where hardwired solutions would be inefficient and less effective.
FAQs
What types of wireless technologies provide reliable wireless connectivity to an industrial dual radio?
Reliable wireless connections for an industrial dual radio is often provided by a wireless network like Wi-Fi (including Wi-Fi 6), LTE, and 5G technologies, which offer stable, high-speed data transmission suitable for industrial applications.
Serial vs Ethernet Radios
There are many different communication protocols that can be used when selecting a radio. The type of protocol being used may depend on the application, time frame the hardware was installed, existing hardware that is already in place and many other factors. What is important to understand is that most of these protocols fall into two generic families: Serial-based protocols or Ethernet-based protocols. Examples of Serial-based protocols include: Modbus RTU, RS-232, RS-485 and Profibus. Examples of Ethernet-based protocols include: Modbus TCP, Ethernet IP and Profinet. The differences that exist in these protocols has a lot to do with data transmission speeds.
Serial-based protocols have a much more limited data transmission capacity compared to Ethernet-based protocols, however, they do not require a connection strength as strong as Ethernet-based protocols. This is beneficial in situations where the radio connection may be limited because of physical obstructions or long distances. Ethernet-based protocols have faster data transmission capabilities and are becoming much more common than Serial-based protocols. By understanding the differences between these two types of protocols, you will be better equipped to select the radio that will work best for your specific application.