Weidmuller WL Series long-haul ethernet radio modems

Weidmüller has released its WL Series of long-haul ethernet radio modems. Designed specifically for industrial use, the rugged and robust, upright WL units have a very narrow footprint. At 40 mm wide, the units provide user convenience while saving on space to help users build networks quickly and efficiently.

The series incorporates a range of models including a 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 900 MHz option. The high-throughput modems provide connectivity for line-of-sight distances from 5 up to 20 km.

All models have an in-built routing function and blacklist/whitelist for controlling traffic. A built-in signal strength tester measures both bandwidth and the signal strength between two radios. In addition, all units include dual diversity antenna connections and a choice of different antenna accessories to help customise the installation.

The WL Series provides remote wireless I/O mapping where up to 31 I/O units can be daisy-chained to a transceiver at each end. A selection can be made between digital, analog and combinational input and output types of I/O units.

The 2.4 GHz model can be set up in a mesh network topology providing redundancy and greater reliability. Each transceiver also has a built-in conversion for serial Modbus RTU to Modbus TCP.

DIN rail-mounted and operating from 10-30 VDC supply, the plug-and-play WL models provide easy configuration through a built-in web interface and feature LED status indicators.