Weidmuller WL series ethernet radio modems

The compact, long-haul WL series of ethernet radio modems is designed to help users build networks quickly and efficiently.

The upright units have a narrow footprint - only 40 mm wide - and incorporate a range of models including a 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 900 MHz option. The high-throughput modems provide effortless connectivity for line-of-sight distances from 5 to 20 km.

All models have a standard in-built routing function and black/white list 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 provide reliable wireless connectivity.

The digital I/O connection can be configured for either/or option. The WL series provides remote wireless I/O mapping where up to 31 x I/O units can be daisy-chained to a transceiver at each end. A selection can be made on 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 for industrial ethernet devices. Each transceiver also has a built-in conversion for serial Modbus RTU to Modbus TCP.

DIN rail mounted and operating from 10-30 VDC, the plug-and-play WL models provide easy configuration due to the built-in web browser and feature LED status indicators. The series is suitable for use in any industrial and water-treatment plant, factory or mine site as well as in any remote-monitoring application.