Posted to News on 13th May 2013, 15:27
Bluetooth wireless module for control data communication
The FL BT EPA MP wireless module adds a new Bluetooth access point to Phoenix Contact's range of industrial wireless devices. The compact and rugged module reliably transfers Ethernet data over a distance of up to 250m at a rate of up to 3Mbps.
Features such as QoS and LLDP make it compatible with Ethernet-based automation protocols including ProfiNet and ProfiSafe, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus TCP. The device conforms to protection category IP 65 and can handle up to seven Bluetooth connections in parallel. With features such as an external antenna port, an included omnidirectional antenna, and a low power consumption of approx. 1.1W, the device is suitable for use in battery-powered systems.
The wireless module supports any Bluetooth-compliant unit with a PAN profile, for instance, the FL BT EPA module from Phoenix Contact with a built-in antenna. For more information about the FL BT EPA MP wireless module please go to www.phoenixcontact.co.uk.
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