HMS Networks Anybus Wireless Bolt IoT

HMS Networks has announced its Anybus Wireless Bolt IoT that is said to enable reliable cellular-based internet connectivity for assets in the field, using the latest LTE-based networks NB-IoT and CAT-M1. Companies are increasingly looking to connect remotely located assets for remote monitoring and control over the internet. However, there is often no local infrastructure available to connect such assets to the internet in a traditional way. The Anybus Wireless Bolt IoT aims to resolve this situation by providing reliable cellular-based internet connectivity over NB-IoT and CAT-M1 for remote assets that are otherwise hard to reach and connect.

Cellular connectivity with Wireless Bolt IoT bolted onto remote assets Wireless Bolt IoT includes all elements needed to get stationary or mobile assets online over a cellular connection. Packaged in the Bolt format for on-asset M50 hole mounting, it features a robust IP66/IP67 housing with UL NEMA 4X certificate for outdoor mounting, an integrated cellular antenna with a microcontroller and firewall.

Configuration is done via a built-in webserver or by sending REST commands via the Ethernet port. After this, Wireless Bolt IoT will transfer data transparently from the asset to the cellular internet connection using TCP/UDP based protocols. Power over Ethernet (PoE) is supported, but power can also be supplied via separate terminals.

The LTE standards NB-IoT and CAT-M1 are so-called LP-WAN technologies (low-power wide-area network) suitable for new IoT use cases that typically require low power consumption, low bandwidth (25–300 Kbps), good geographical coverage and a low connectivity cost.