HMS Industrial Networks Anybus WLAN Access Points

HMS Industrial Networks’ two new Anybus WLAN Access Points — industrial-grade infrastructure hubs for long-range Wireless LAN connectivity — are suitable for collecting data wirelessly from any system or machinery, especially those equipped with Anybus Wireless Bolt or Bridge.

The Anybus Wireless LAN Access Points allow users to set up an industrial wireless infrastructure for multiple wireless clients. Available in two different versions, one for IP30 applications and one for IP67 (outdoor and water resistant), both products feature the same characteristics in terms of range and functionality.

The Access Points enable wireless connectivity to all types of industrial equipment but are especially suited to connect to machinery and systems that are communicating wirelessly via the Anybus Wireless Bolt and Bridge from HMS.

The WLAN Access Points fit into any automation architecture, enabling high-performance wireless connections to a multitude of wireless clients. By supporting up to 1000 Mbps wired Ethernet LAN connection and up to 300 Mbps wireless connections, high data throughput is ensured for each client.

Configuration is done via a web-based interface and secure wireless connections are achieved thanks to support for WEP/WPA/WPA-PSK (TKIP,AES)/ WPA2/WPA2-PSK(TKIP,AES)/802.1X.

Key features include: wireless range up to 400 m; rugged design with IP30- or IP67-classed housing; PoE (Power over Ethernet) supported by the IP67 version; easy configuration via a web-based interface; wireless LAN interface with up to 300 Mbps link speed; industrial quality.