GCG Automation & Factory Solutions Knowledge Center

What Can Be Done with Anybus Wireless Solutions?

Written by GCG Automation & Factory Solutions | Oct 20, 2017 4:00:00 AM

Overview of Anybus Wireless Solutions

Wireless solutions are being increasingly adopted in the industrial world due to the obvious benefit of mobility they bring to the table. Technologies such as Bluetooth and WLAN have made it easier to form connections with hard to reach appliances, while keeping the installation cost under check. Anybus wireless products provide performance, reliability and security that’s at par with wired solutions, enabling industries to instill a permanent factor of flexibility and move closer towards having an Industrial IoT based system.

WLAN is the most commonly used wireless standard, and is often implemented for data acquisition applications. The major benefit it provides is high throughput and robustness, both of which are necessary in an industrial environment.

In addition to WLAN, Bluetooth technology has also made inroads into the industrial market. In recent years, a new development has taken place, known as Bluetooth Low Energy Technology that saves power while keeping your devices interconnected, making it ideal for devices such as sensors. Anybus makes use of all these technologies to provide the best in class wireless solution for your system.

What can be done with Anybus Wireless Solutions?

Anybus wireless solutions provide the perfect replacement for cable based industrial Ethernet connections.

Designed to cope with the harsh environment, the wireless solutions can be used for a variety of things, such as:

Anybus Wireless Bridge

For System Integrators who are looking to establish a strong wireless connection in an industrial environment, Anybus Wireless Bridge can prove to be an excellent partner. The wireless bridge can be used either in pairs or as an access point with the capability to connect up to 7 clients.

Anybus Wireless Bolt

This product is best for machine builders who want to give their machines seamless access to their network. The device can be mounted onto a cabinet and connects using ethernet or serial interface.

The specifications are as follows:

Interested in learning more about Anybus products?

You may also be interested in reading: