HMS Anybus Wireless Bridge II

The Anybus Wireless Bridge II from HMS Industrial Networks supports up to 400 m of wireless communication and can communicate via either Bluetooth or WLAN. It is designed for replacing Ethernet cabling in hard-to-reach or hazardous locations.

Often used as an Ethernet cable replacement (point-to-point communication), the Wireless Bridge II can also be used as an access point for several WLAN/Bluetooth nodes such as smartphones or tablets within range. It supports a longer wireless range (400 m) than the previous version and an even more powerful integrated wireless antenna. It is easily set up via push-button configuration or via the integrated web interface.

Anybus Wireless Bridge II is built on the same wireless technology as the family member Anybus Wireless Bolt, a connection point for on-machine mounting which HMS released in 2016, making them able to communicate seamlessly, opening up more potential wireless system solutions.

By connecting industrial devices and networks over a wireless link, the Anybus Wireless Bridge II makes life easier for system integrators and automation engineers needing to create connections through hazardous areas or hard-to-reach locations or moving installations where cables are not desirable. It can be used to bridge popular industrial Ethernet standards such as Profinet, EtherNet/IP, BACnet/IP and Modbus TCP and provides users with a robust and maintenance-free wireless connection.

The product comes with two M12 connectors for power and network connectivity and has an IP65 protection class rating.