• Wireless communication module / Ethernet / RS-485 / USB

airLINK series

Article: 00063054

Wireless communication module / Ethernet / RS-485 / USB

The ?airLINK? family of devices can be used to create a network of sensors and actuators. Such sensors and actuators are able to convey their operating data (input values and status, output settings, parameters, etc.) to a centralizing hub device called Gateway via a wireless network based on radio (RF) link, using an IEEE 802.15.4 compliant protocol (ZigBee, Miwi compatible).
A two-way communication is established between devices and Gateway. Besides transmitting their operating status, the devices in the network can receive data and commands. It is possible to access the data gathered by the Gateway through an USB/485 serial communications link using Modbus-RTU protocol or through an Ethernet port and Modbus-TCP/IP protocol.
The Gateway is transparent for the purposes of serial communications. Whether it is a PLC or a PC with supervision software, the client connected to the Gateway can access all the data for each individual sensor in both read and write modes, individually addressing them as though they were wired.
The sensors/actuators are divided into two groups:
a) End sensors/actuators linked to network but without routing capability. Usually battery-powered.
b) airLINK nodes, linked to network with router functions. Usually powered from mains.(airBRIDGE, airREPEATER , others, but only one airGATEWAY)
The radio devices in these two groups are fundamentally different. In fact, the routers are responsible for maintaining the radio network infrastructure and extending the capacity of the Gateway, while the end devices do not have this capacity.

Specifications

  • Options: wireless, Ethernet, RS-485, USB

Other items

In this category | In this category, (Circutor)

Leave request for price calculation right now, we will send you best prices.