Bluetooth® RF-Transceiver speeds data exchange between I/O nodes.
Press Release Summary:
Configured via WAGO-I/O-CHECK 3 software, 750-644 provides bidirectional, wireless communication between I/O nodes. One 750-644 master can communicate with up to 7 slaves on PAN/piconet via Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR radio technology, and slave-to-slave data transmission is possible indirectly through master. Within 10 ms, it exchanges data up to 1,000 m (line-of-sight) or 100 m (within buildings). Frequency hopping and adaptive transmitting power technologies provide robust communications.
Original Press Release:
WAGO Bluetooth® RF-Transceiver Module
GERMANTOWN, WI - September 2009 - WAGO Corporation's 750-644 Bluetooth® RF-Transceiver module provides fast, bidirectional, wireless communication between I/O nodes. Within 10ms, the 750-644 exchanges data up to 1000m (line-of-sight) or 100m (within buildings), providing control engineers with a cost-effective wireless solution. This makes the 750-644 ideal for a wide range of applications from robot controls and high bay warehouses to both renewable and traditional energy applications, such as oil fields.
One 750-644 master can communicate with up to seven slaves on a Personal Area Network (PAN), also known as a piconet, via Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR radio technology. Slave-to-slave data transmission is possible indirectly through the master. The 750-644 Bluetooth® module offers robust communications with frequency hopping procedures and adaptive transmitting power technologies, which allows the piconet to co-exist with other radio technologies found in industrial applications. Additionally, the data exchange can be encrypted, maximizing security.
The 750-644 is the newest addition to the fieldbus-independent WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM that supports prevalent fieldbus technologies including: ETHERNET I/P, Modbus TCP/IP, PROFIBUS, DeviceNet and CANopen. With the integration of Bluetooth® networks into the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM, users can incorporate the new module with all standard fieldbus couplers/controllers found in the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM, which consists of 300+ analog, digital and specialty modules.
Configuration of the 750-644 is easily accomplished with WAGO-I/O-CHECK 3 software. Additionally, the WAGO-I/O-PRO programming software provides function blocks that make utilizing the module's full range of functions a straightforward process. The module carries eight on-unit LEDs for on-site diagnostics of interference, signal quality and timeouts. The 750-644 also features an SMA socket for WAGO's 758-912 antenna, data contact and power jumper contacts.
WAGO is the leader in spring pressure connection technology that eliminates loose wires resulting from vibration and temperature cycling, while providing highly reliable, corrosion-resistant and maintenance-free connections. Products: DIN-rail, PCB and chassis mount terminal blocks; signal conditioners; the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM and more.
For additional information, visit www.wago.us, or contact WAGO at 1-800-DIN-RAIL or info.us@wago.com.
