Wireless I/O signal capture
Working alongside the RAD Line serial devices – which allow the setting up of a wireless network of up to 255 users – Phoenix Contact’s RAD-ISM-2400-DATA-BD-BUS device now provides the option to capture I/O signals and integrate them directly into a controller.
Using the system, digital and analog I/O signals can be connected to I/O extension modules, which are linked to the respective wireless module, via an integrated bus interface. The interface not only exchanges data, but also supplies the extension modules with voltage, providing simple, fast and trouble-free device installation without additional wiring costs.
Another key benefit of the wireless device is that I/O signals can be captured at different points using the RAD Line system, which, in turn, can be forwarded directly to the master station, or be used as a repeater for other wireless modules.
A distance of up to 2km can be bridged between the modules, ensuring signals are distributed reliably and efficiently across a plant, via a radio controller (multipoint to point).
In addition, Phoenix Contact say their wireless network installation offers an optional ‘self-healing mechanism’. For example, if a wireless module fails to forward the data of other wireless modules to the master station, due to a power outage, the other wireless modules will automatically attempt to find another module, so that communication continues.
Phoenix Contact develop and manufacture a wide range of connectivity solutions and automation components, including printed circuit board connectors; modular terminal blocks; fieldbus components; surge voltage protection systems; and interface units.
Using the system, digital and analog I/O signals can be connected to I/O extension modules, which are linked to the respective wireless module, via an integrated bus interface. The interface not only exchanges data, but also supplies the extension modules with voltage, providing simple, fast and trouble-free device installation without additional wiring costs.
Another key benefit of the wireless device is that I/O signals can be captured at different points using the RAD Line system, which, in turn, can be forwarded directly to the master station, or be used as a repeater for other wireless modules.
A distance of up to 2km can be bridged between the modules, ensuring signals are distributed reliably and efficiently across a plant, via a radio controller (multipoint to point).
In addition, Phoenix Contact say their wireless network installation offers an optional ‘self-healing mechanism’. For example, if a wireless module fails to forward the data of other wireless modules to the master station, due to a power outage, the other wireless modules will automatically attempt to find another module, so that communication continues.
Phoenix Contact develop and manufacture a wide range of connectivity solutions and automation components, including printed circuit board connectors; modular terminal blocks; fieldbus components; surge voltage protection systems; and interface units.
