Wireless Bridge ideal for communication hazardous areas and hard-to-reach locations

Anybus® Wireless Bridge enables you to create an industrial wireless connection between two points in an industrial Ethernet network. This second generation of the proven and trusted Wireless Bridge can communicate via both Bluetooth and WLAN and is ideal for communication through hazardous areas or hard-to-reach locations where cables are not desirable. It provides an effective wireless range of up to 400 meters.

Bridging TCP/IP Ethernet

The Wireless Bridge makes it possible to operate leading TCP/IP based industrial Ethernet networks, such as BACnet/IP, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP, over Bluetooth an WLAN 2.4 / 5 GHz.

Point to Point or Multipoint

Point-to-point or multipoint Anybus Wireless Bridge is often used as an Ethernet cable replacement (point-to-point communication). But it can also be used as an access point for up to seven WLAN/Bluetooth clients.

Features and Benefits

  • Use with point-to-point wireless Industrial Ethernet installations through hazardous or hard-to-reach locations
  • Use as an Access Point for up to seven clients
  • Eliminates the need for expensive or maintenance-heavy cabling
  • Bridges TCP/IP Ethernet and protocols such as: BACnet/IP, EtherNet/IP, Modbus-TCP and PROFINET
  • A unique method to handle interference disturbances
  • Max range of up to 400 meters
  • Full compatibility with Anybus Wireless Bolt — a wireless product for machine mounting
  • Easy configuration via push button or web interface
  • Advanced configuration with AT commands
  • Conforms to wireless standards worldwide
  • Compatible with PROFIsafe requirements.
  • Rugged IP65 rated industrial design
  • Security features for a secure industrial operation
  • Starter kit available

Bluetooth Interface

  • Supports Bluetooth v4.0 
  • Supports profiles: PANU & NAP 
  • Operates as an Access point or Client 
  • Connects up to 7 Slaves as an Access point 
  • Max throughput: 1 Mbps

WLAN Interface

  • Supports Dual-Band WLAN 2.4/5 Ghz frequency 
  • Conforms to IEEE802.11 a/b/g/d/e/i/h specification 
  • Operates as an Access point or Client 
  • Connects up to 7 clients as an Access point 
  • Max throughput: 20 Mbps

Ethernet Interface

  • Supports Ethernet protocols: IP, TCP, UDP, HTTP, LLDP, ARP, DHCP Client/Server, DNS support, SNMP user management and access control 
  • Supports wireless bridging of Industrial Ethernet protocols: BACnet/IP, EtherNet/IP, Modbus-TCP, PROFINET 
  • Ethernet interface: 10/100BASE-T with automatic MDI/MDIX cross-over

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