Anybus Wireless Bridge
Wireless
Anybus Wireless Bridge II – Ethernet
Anybus® Wireless Bridge enables you create an industrial wireless connection in an industrial Ethernet network. This second generation of the proven and trusted Wireless Bridge can communicate via both Bluetooth and Wireless LAN 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.
Get rid of your Ethernet cable
Do you have an Ethernet Cable? Want to make a wireless gap? Anybus Wireless Bridge is the perfect fit with it’s super easy setup and robust communication!
Network Protocols
Use the Anybus Wireless Bridge to create a wireless connection in a PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus-TCP or any TCP/IP based protocol.
Perfect together!
Seamless integration of Wireless Bridge and Wireless Bolt, they work perfectly together!
Features & Benefits
Ethernet Features
Technical specifications
Features & 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
- Suitable for AGV’s (Automatic Guided Vehicle)
- Fast Roaming (IEEE 802.11r), High link speed (IEEE 802.11n), Robustness (three internal antennas, including MIMO)
- 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
- Max range of up to 400 meters
- Full compatibility with Anybus Wireless Bolt — a wireless product for machine mounting
- Easy setup via push button or web interface
- Advanced configuration with AT commands
- Compatible with PROFIsafe requirements
- Rugged IP65 rated industrial design
- Security features for a secure industrial operation
- Three built in antennas for higher performance and better robustness
- Operation with Wirelesss LAN, Bluetooth classic and Bluetooth Low Energy.
- Starterkit available
Ethernet Features
WIRELESS LAN INTERFACE
- Wireless standards: WLAN 802.11 a, b, g, n, d.
- Operation modes: Access point or Client
- WiFi channels: 2.4 GHz, channel 1-11 + 12-13 depending on regulatory domain scan.
- 5 GHz Access Point: 36-48 (U-NII-1), 5 GHz Client: 100-116 + 132-140 and 120-128 depending on regulatory domain scan. (U-NII-1, U-NII-2, U-NII-2e).
- RF output power: 18 dBm EIRP (including max antenna gain 3dBi)
- Max number of slaves for access point: 7
- Power consumption: 54mA@24VDC
- Net data throughput: 20 Mbps. Link speed: max 130 Mbps (802.11n 2×2 MIMO)
- Security: WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA-PSK and WPA2, TKIP and AES/CCMP, LEAP, PEAP.
BLUETOOTH INTERFACE
- Wireless standards (profiles): PAN (PANU & NAP)
- Operation modes: Access point or Client
- RF output power: 14 dBm EIRP (including max antenna gain 3dBi)
- Max number of slaves for access point: 7
- Power consumption: 36 mA@24VDC
- Net data throughput: ~1 Mbps
- Bluetooth version support: Classic Bluetooth v2.1
- Security: Authentication & Authorization, Encryption & Data Protection, Privacy & Confidentiality, NIST Compliant, FIPS Approved
BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY
- Wireless standards (profiles): GATT
- Operation modes: Central or Peripheral (pending)
- RF output power: 10 dBm EIRP (including max antenna gain 3dBi)
- Max number of simultaneous connections for Central: 7
- Power consumption: 36 mA@24VDC
- Net data throughput: ~200 kbps
- Bluetooth Low Energy version: 4.0 dual-mode
- Security: AES-CCM cryptography
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
Technical specifications
| Wired interface | Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (H•W•D) | 93 x 68 x 33mm | |
| Weight | 120g or 0,26 lbs | |
| Operating temperature | -30 to +65 °C or -22 to +149 °F (Storage temp: -40 to +85 °C ) | |
| Power supply | 9-30 VDC (-5% +20%), Cranking 12V (ISO 7637-2:2011 pulse 4). Reverse polarity protection. | |
| Power consumption | 0.7W idle, 1.7W max | |
| Enclosure material | Plastic PC/ABS (Bayblend FR3010) | |
| Mechanical rating | IP65 | |
| Mounting | Two screws (Ø 4 mm) on flat surface. DIN rail mount option available (optional accessory). | |
| Max range | 400 meters | |
| Configuration | Three different methods: • Accessing the built-in web pages in the product • Using Easy Config modes (via push button or inside web interface) • Sending AT commands | |
| Connectors | 1x M12 for Ethernet (4-pin, D-coded) | |
| Antennas | AWB3000 Three internal antennas: 1. 2.4 GHz 2. 2,4GHz MIMO 3. 5GHz | AWB3010 One external antenna: 1. 2,4/5GHz dual band |
| The external antenna does not provide better range, but allows connectivity if the Wireless Bridge needs to be placed inside a radio-secure environment such as a steel cabinet. When mounting inside a steel cabinet antenna cables with magnetic foot or screw mount should also be considered. | ||
CERTIFICATIONS | ||
| Europe | ATEX: ATEX Category 3, zone 2 according to EN60079-15, product marking: EX II 3 G nA IIC T4. 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) | |
| USA | FCC 47 CFR part 15, subpart B. UL: Ind. Cont. Eq. also Listed Ind. Cont. Eq. for Haz. Loc. CL1, DIV 2, GP A,B,C,D,T4. UL file: E203225 | |
| Canada | ICES 003 | |
| Japan | MIC | |
| Other countries | Australia, Colombia, Turkey, Malaysia, Peru, Mexico, Argentina. Pending: Brazil, India, Philippines, South Africa, Korea. | |
| WLAN Security | WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA-PSK and WPA2, TKIP and AES/CCMP, LEAP, PEAP. | |
| Bluetooth Security | Authentication & Authorization, Encryption & Data Protection, Privacy & Confidentiality, NIST Compliant, FIPS Approved | |
Anybus Wireless Bridge
The Anybus Wireless Bridge supports up to 400 meters of reliable wireless communication and can communicate via both Bluetooth or WLAN. It is ideal for replacing Ethernet cabling in hard-to-reach or hazardous locations.
