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News Release from: Pilz Automation Technology | Subject: InduraNET p modules
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 16 July 2007
Modules provide wireless links for
controllers
Pilz' InduraNET p modules enable robust wireless links to be implemented in industrial environments where wiring would be difficult or expensive
Pilz Automation Technology is launching new modules for use with its PSSuniversal modular controller for safety and standard automation applications The InduraNET p modules enable robust wireless links to be implemented in industrial environments where wiring would be difficult or expensive, as well as mobile applications
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 4 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The latest module to be added to the PSSuniversal family features the new Pilz InduraNET p technology.
Due to commence production in October 2007, this industrial radio network facilitates wireless communications in areas where wiring is difficult or expensive, as well as mobile applications.
A special feature of InduraNET p is the innovative antenna system, which guarantees a constant, high-quality connection under all application conditions.
Intelligent frequency management, known as co-existence frequency management (CFM), also enables InduraNET p systems to co-exist with other wireless systems in the 2.4GHz ISM band, with high immunity to interference from other wireless services such as DECT, UMTS or GSM.
InduraNET p enables a PSSuniversal system to be separated at any point by adding the relevant InduraNET p convertor modules.
One base station can communicate with up to four remote stations.
A particular benefit for the user is that there is no need to be aware of the wireless connection, as the view of the process I/O image remains the same.
Nevertheless, the main benefits remain the ease of implementation, the application versatility that can be achieved with wireless communications, and the cost savings from not having to install hard-wired or fieldbus links.
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