Wireless I/O adapter

The Wireless Point I/O Adapter (ILX34-AENWG) is a high-speed, standards-based 802.11g wireless I/O communication adapter offering a wireless alternative for linking Rockwell Automation controllers to distributed process I/O modules.

The Wireless Point I/O Adapter Add-On Profile (AOP) utilises the RSLogix 5000 programming environment and connection-based EtherNet/IP protocol to simplify configuring and communicating with Point I/O racks scattered throughout the process facility. The compact size of Point I/O systems, when coupled with the Wireless Point I/O Adapter, make them suitable for collecting data from and controlling moving systems like robots, automated carts, overhead cranes, earthmovers, as well as fixed-position racks in hard-to-reach areas of the process plant.

The Wireless Point I/O Adapter can be used in networks with RadioLinx industrial hotspots or third-party 802.11g access points to provide high-speed, low-latency 802.11g client communication over widely spaced plant areas. For security, the Wireless Point I/O employs 802.11i WPA2 with AES Encryption.

The Wireless Point I/O Adapter provides users with the flexibility and scalability (up to 63 modules) offered by the many standard Rockwell Automation Point I/O modules including analog I/O, digital I/O, Point Guard I/O, DeviceLogix, relays, RTD, and counters.

The Wireless Point I/O Adapter benefits users who require a non-tethered link to distributed I/O in applications with moving or remote equipment, or where it would be difficult or costly to wire devices or control panels.

Applications include tank farms, cranes, stackers/reclaimers, rotating filling, spooling and moulding machines, robotics and multi-axis machining, remote monitoring and condition monitoring.