B&B Electronics Modem manual Stepping up to wireless?

Communication

Stepping up to wireless?

We’ll help you pick the wireless option you can trust!

In the past, it has not always been possible, practical, or cost effective to run network cables to every device, sensor, or roving unit on the factory floor. Today’s wireless technologies eliminate those physical and cost barriers, opening a new world of remote communication solutions. Reliable, on- demand communication with control and monitoring down to an individual embedded machine-level sensor is now possible with wireless networking.

As wireless network equipment emerges, interest and demand in using wireless in industrial environments has surged. Yet, understanding the technical aspects of various wireless technologies and standards is essential in choosing suitable equipment for your application. Selecting the right equipment will lead to a successfully installed, well-designed, reliable and efficient communication system. Call B&B Electronics today for a wireless system consultation.

Wireless Serial USB Ethernet

Wireless Modbus Radio Modems (page 63)

Zlinx Modbus radio modems provide fast, reliable, secure, and cost-effective transmission of critical data to remote sites. Easy to install and transparent to use.

Wireless Proprietary Radio Modems (page 64)

Industrial grade, wireless radio modems transmit serial data up to 40 miles without costly cabling. These robust radio modems provide long-range data connections. No site license required!

Wireless 802.11B & G (pages 66-68)

Wirelesslyconnect your legacy serial devices via your LAN with VlinxTM of wireless Ethernet serial servers. Combine wireless data networkingwith proven asynchronousconnectivitywhen running cable is not an option.

Cellular Data Modems (page 69)

Transmit Ethernet and serial data via cellular technology. Wireless cellular networks allow remote devices to communicate easily and economically to a central office through standard TCP/UDP communications.

Antenna Options - for longer ranges, special applications (pages 70-71)

B&B Electronics has solutions for long-range, point-to-point, or multipoint systems. These are high quality accessories are built to handle your rugged application needs.

Which B&B Electronics wireless solution is right for your needs?

Low data rate embedded

Ethernet / computer

Compressed video

Multi-channel digital video

long

Wireless Cellular (page 69)

802.16 WMAN / WiMAX

Proprietary radio

802.11 (pages 66-68)

(pages 63-64, 70-71, 73-76)

802.11a & 802.11g Wi-Fi (pages 66-68)

Distance

802.15.4

&

ZigBee

(pages

63,

802.1a Bluetooth

73-76)

WUSB

short

low

high

Capacity – Throughput – Power Requirements

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