WL-BRIDGE-OEM

Ethernet to WiFi Bridge & Access Point full module for OEMs



The WL-BRIDGE-OEM enables to connect any industrial equipment with an Ethernet 10/100 or TTL network interface, device is very compact and is specially designed to satisfy the needs of the OEM and system integrator markets.

The WL-BRIDGE-OEM 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-OEM doesn't require any additional software to be installed in your computer (no peripheral driver needed).


Product rely on the IEEE 802.11b standard (2.4 GHz) and is IEEE 802.11g compatible, it features an Ethernet interface available on a RJ45 connector or on a 4 pins HE10 connector for the TTL model.

The link is made safe by a WEP 64/128 bits encryption key, the nominal range is 200 m (open space) for a 11 Mbps binary rate, emitter power is +15dBm while receiver sensitivity is -84dBm.

Its size is extremely compact (L:76 x W:50 x H:18 mm) in order to be integrated in any equipment equipped with an Ethernet port, consequently opening to equipment access to the wireless world.
It can be connected the a printed circuit board through a female HE10 connector.

It can be powered from the DC power source (+3.3VDC or +5VDC), consumption doesn't exceed 3W.

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Characteristics summary


10/100 Ethernet port interface, RJ45 or TTL level (HE10 header connector)
Compliant to the IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g compatible, DSSS, (2.4 GHz wireless 11 Mbps Ethernet) recommendation, HIROSE UFL connector for external antenna / cable
200 m nominal range (line of sight), 60 m in other cases (with built-in antenna), up to 4 Km with a 20 dBi antenna
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
Compact printed circuit (L :76 x W :50 x H :18 mm)
+3.3VDC or +5VDC power source, 3W maximum power consumption

More information about MODBUS/TCP performances on radio links ...



Mechanical characteristics and connectors Pin Out





Dimensions in mm



HE10 male connectors (TTL level signals)

Pins (J3)
Dir.
Description
1
-
Unused
2
P
+3.3VDC (3W) (1)
3
O
LAN actity 3V3 LED (0 if active)
4
O
WLAN actity 3V3 LED (0 if active)
5
O
Administration 3V3 LED (1 if active)
6
I
Reset (active at 1)
7
P
+5VDC (3W) (1)
8
P
GND
 
Pins (J6)
Dir.
Description
1
O
TxP (Ethernet, 3V3)
2
I
RxP (Ethernet, 3V3)
3
O
TxM (Ethernet, 3V3)
4
I
RxM (Ethernet, 3V3)

Note (1) :

Only one of the two power pins +3.3VDC (pin 2) or +5VDC (pin 15) should be used simultaneously to power the WL-BRIDGE-OEM.
Powering from the +3.3VC power pin apply power directly to IC as the +5VDC go through a power regulator.



Application example


The WL-BRIDGE-OEM enables to connect two Ethernet networks or two Ethernet equipments in the AD-HOC mode (direct radio connection without infrastructure) or within a radio network controlled by an Access Point as well.
The WL-BRIDGE-OEM can also be configured to work as a WiFi access Point.

WL-BRIDGE-OEM also supports the MODBUS/TCP protocol, thus you can easily replace a network cable by the radio link to connect any industrial equipment which rely on this protocol.


References to order:

WL-BRIDGE-OEM-RJ Ethernet RJ45 10/100 Bridge module & Access Point for wireless WiFi IEEE 802.11b, without antenna nor antenna cable
WL-BRIDGE-OEM-TTL Ethernet (TTL) 10/100 Bridge module & Access Point for wireless WiFi IEEE 802.11b, without antenna nor antenna cable
Add the -EVAL suffix pour the evaluation version of OEM models, the samples are available
per one unit only and are delivered with antennna & antenna cable (WL-KIT-ANT-1)

*** OEM products are not available through the distributor channel, please consult us directly ...


Accessories for the WL-BRIDGE-OEM family:

WL-KIT-ANT-1 RP-SMA 1 antenna kit with 15 cm cable for the WL-BRIDGE-OEM


External antennas, RF cables, WiFi accessories:

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