Extronics_wireless_networks_extreme_enviroments - product overview rev 10

Wireless Networks for Extreme Environments I Copyright Extronics Ltd 2013 1

Wireless Networks for

Extreme Environments


The Process Plant of the Future


An isolated access point provides

WLAN coverage in a defined area.

Dependant upon the type of antenna

used and the environment in which it is

installed.

Useful to enable localities in a plant

where WLAN access is possible

Hotspot WiFi Coverage


Similar to example one in that it

involves installing several access

points with each ones coverage area

overlapping the other slightly.

Complete sites can be covered with

WLAN access allowing users to roam

from one cell to the next

automatically

Cellular WiFi Coverage


Many electronic automation and

control devices have an Ethernet or

RS232 port but no wireless

connectivity.

Simply adding a client bridge

enables these devices to be

connected to the WLAN

Client Bridge


Buildings on a plant will have

often have fixed LANs just for

connectivity between devices in

that location.

A wireless bridge offers an

economical solution to connect

together two areas of LAN by

means of a wireless link.

This avoids expensive trenching

and cabling or fibre costs

Network Bridge


A wired Ethernet backbone is

expensive to install due to trenching

and cabling or fibre costs over long

distances.

A wireless MESH network provides

an Ethernet back haul for WLAN

access points or other Ethernet

enabled devices such as CCTV

cameras.

MESH Network


In many cases valuable process

data is not being recorded due to

the high costs involved to cable

the sensors.

Data acquisition over a wireless

network means process values

can be economically transmitted

to the corporate network for

visualisation and storage

Telemetry

Data Acquisition over WiFi or MESH Network


A wireless Signal Mirror can be

used where analogue or digital

signals need transmitting and

repeating to another location

economically over long distances

or on mobile equipment where the

use of slip rings is too expensive

Telemetry

Signal Mirror over WiFi or MESH Network


Wireless Networking

Unlocking Data from Hazardous Areas

Standards - Based Wireless Technology.

Innovative Product Development,

Technical Design Capability

Zone 1 & Zone 2 Solutions

iWAP107

iWAP200


iWAP107

Zone 1 ATEX & IECEx & Class 1 Division 1 solutions

Larger enclosure for MIMO radios

Install any Access Point* – future proof solution

Up to 8 antenna outputs.

Gigabit Ethernet

Intrinsically safe RF outputs (iSOLATE500) - Use

any standard antenna iWAP107

*subject to Extronics assessment


2 II GD or 3 II GD (Full Ex code depends on

the internal hardware used)

IP66

Incorporates an iWAP Access Point

Enclosure System & 1 or 2 iANT antenna's

along with a suitable access point

Leading WLAN hardware vendors can be

installed : Cisco, Motorola, Meru, Aruba,

Firetide etc

Optional cable reel and special cable

assemblies available

iWAP MOBILE Zone 1 Portable WLAN System


Zone 2 & 21 certified

MESH Ethernet or 802.11 a/b/g/ WiFi WLAN

versions

Energy limited antenna outputs for

connection of any antenna or Extronics

iANT200 antennas

IP66 31L stainless steel enclosure

Fibre or CAT5 Ethernet

Options on power supply, lightning

arrestor, enclosure heating and cooling

iWAP200 Access Point or MESH Router


IP66 316L stainless steel enclosure

Leading WLAN hardware vendors can

be installed : Cisco, Motorola, Meru,

Aruba, Firetide etc

Fibre or CAT5 Ethernet

Options on power supply, lightning

arrestor and heaters

Custom versions for bespoke hardware

possible

iWAP300 Universal Access Point Enclosure System


iSOLATE 500

For use in Zone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2

solutions

Makes any RF output intrinsically safe

For use with any standard wireless radio

equipment:

- Wifi Access Point

- UHF RFID Reader

Intrinsically Safe RF Galvanic Isolator

iSOLATE 500

Protects against all known hazardous AC, DC and

transient faults

Use with any standard antenna


iSOLATE 500

Intrinsically Safe RF Galvanic Isolator

Apparatus certified not component ‘U’ certified:

No further assessment required by notified bodies

Any radio can be treated as a ‘black box’

Simple installation; conventional wiring of RF connections

using standard tools – no glands

Future proof solution – new wireless hardware installed

without notified body assessment

Patent pending product, available to order now


RF Cable Transit

Allows an intrinsically safe RF

connection to be connected through an

explosion proof enclosure wall


Zone 1 & 21 certified (Class I Div 1

pending)

IP66 PTFE enclosure

2.4 GHz and 5 to 6 GHz versions

5 dBi gain

5 metre coax cable – longer length on

request

iANT100 Universal Omni Directional Increased Safety Antennas


Zone 0 (Class I Div 1 pending)

Range includes Omni Directional,

Sector/Patch and Directional in various

gains and RF patterns for optimum

coverage. Dual band WiFi options

available

Can be connected to any suitably

certified intrinsically safe circuit

IP66 plastic enclosure

iANT200 Intrinsically Safe Antennas Series


At least three access points or

location receivers determine the

position of a tag.

Uses either the tags’ RSSI (received

signal strength indicator) or TDOA

(time difference of arrival) of the tag’s

radio signal

Allows calculation of the location to

between 3 to 10 metre accuracy

depending on infrastructure

Location Tracking - position by triangulation


In locations such as entries and exits

Extronics Tag Exciter causes the tag

to transmit.

It’s location is then known to be

within the field of the Exciter.

Used for floor differentiation, change

tags properties such as turning it off

or altering blink rate

Location Tracking Position by Choke Point Detection


In locations such as entries and

exits two Extronics Tag Exciters

can be used together to detect

direction of movement.

“In” sequence A then B

“Out” sequence B then A

Location Tracking

Entrance & Exit Detection & Counting


This method of location of an

Extronics WiFi tag or WiFi

device is zone based.

Hence only to the vicinity of a

particular access point or

location receiver

Location Tracking

Position by Presence Detection


Zone 0 (Class I Div 1 pending) certified

for all hazardous areas including gassy

mines

Small battery powered tag for tracking

people and assets

Motion sensor for tracking if an asset is

mobile and for battery life enhancement

Call button and temperature sensor

options

Up to 4 years battery life

iTAG100 - Active RFID WiFi Tag


Certified for use in Class I, Div 1,

Groups A,B,C,D

Combines GPS and Wi-Fi to enable

accurate and cost-effective asset

management

Motion sensor for tracking if an asset is

mobile and for battery life enhancement

Suited for areas where the Wi-Fi

infrastructure is sparse

Up to 3 years battery life

iTAG102 - Active RFID WiFi Tag with GPS


Zone 1 (Class I Zone 1 pending)

125KHz field up to 0.5 to 6.5 metres

Can reprogram or activate/deactivate

tags

Can be chained to cover wide entrance

& exits

Applications include floor

differentiation, entrance/exit

monitoring, direction and precise

location of people/assets

iCITE100 – Tag Exciter


In some locations a WLAN or MESH

based network cannot provide a

solution due to the remoteness of the

location or the lack if installed WiFi

infrastructure.

In this instance our GSM/GPRS solution

utilises the mobile telephone networks

which offer coverage in almost all areas

of the world.

The data is measured stored locally by

the battery powered RTU and offloaded

on a regular basis using the GSM/GPRS

network

Telemetry – Data Acquisition over GSM/GPRS Network


Industry standard WLAN’s can be used

for many communication applications.

e.g. mobile PC’s for data collection,

voice calling using the VoIP protocol

with “push to talk” functions to replace

conventional radios.

Visual communication by the use of

wireless CCTV cameras offers complete

visibility of plant for maintenance,

inspection and security

Communication –

Data, Voice and Video over WiFi or MESH Networks


Product Development Roadmap

Wireless Cameras

iCAM600 high end portable camera with

stills and video capability, Bluetooth & WiFi

iCAM200 Fixed IP camera with optional

WiFi


Complete mobility for people

and plant

Improved working practice and

convenience

Increased efficiency for

production, maintenance and

inspection

Improve operator safety

Track and locate assets

Wireless Network Benefits


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