WL-BRIDGE Ethernet to WiFi bridge for industrial applications

The WL-BRIDGE device makes it possible to connect any industrial equipment featuring a 10/100 Ethernet interface to the WiFi wireless network.

The WL-BRIDGE device is also designed to work as a wireless bridge between the wired MODBUS/TCP protocol and the radio network, this feature allows to connect any MODBUS/TCP equipment to this network.

Thanks to its built-in WEB interface, the setup of the device is achieved using the web browser installed on your computer (Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla ...).
WL-BRIDGE doesn't require any additional software to be installed in your computer (no peripheral driver needed).

WL-BRIDGE comes with omnidirectional 2 dBi built-in antennas (standard coverage), an external higher gain antenna can be connected instead for long distance communications through a RP-SMA connector.

Integrators and manufacturers (point of sales, medical instrumentation, industrial automation, security systems, building automation, mobile devices ...) can right now rely on this new technology to build safety wireless network applications while freeing themselves from wiring constraints.

A 6 LEDs RF signal level indicator enables to easily setup the two antennas in order to get the best result while installing the device.

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10/100 Ethernet port interface, RJ45 connector Wireless link compliant to the WiFi IEEE 802.11b standard, DSSS, 2.4 GHz, IEEE 802.11g compatible Omnidirectional 2 dBi built-in antennas and RP-SMA connector for external systems 200 m nominal range (line of sight), 60 m in other cases (with 2 dBi antennas), up to 4 Km with a 20 dBi antennas auto-fallback system reduces speed to 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps for greater range and/or better signal immunity 4 independent 64/128 bits WEP keys No peripheral driver required, configuration from standard internet web browser LEDs signalling for LAN, WLAN network activity, link quality and radio signal level (6 LEDs) Robust metallic case, CE industrial standards conformity, ESD surge protection and built-in universal (85 to 264 VAC) power supply or DC power supply (+9VDC to +36VDC) Removable RF circuit for easy upgrade in order to follow the WiFi specification evolution More information about MODBUS/TCP performances on radio links ...

IP65 "Weather Proof" model dependant characteristics
	Compliant to the IP65 standard for outdoor and/or severe environments (dust, humidity, liquid projections) installation Tropicalized printed circuit board Waterproof connectors (Ethernet RJ45, power supply, antennas) Extended temperature range -25°C to +80°C Relative humidity 0-99% IP65 plastic case, wall or box mouting

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