Wireless Networks for Extreme Environments

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Wireless Networks for

Extreme Environments


The Process Plant of the FutureThe 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 CoverageHotspot 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 CoverageCellular 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 BridgeClient 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 BridgeNetwork 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 NetworkMESH 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

TelemetryData Acquisition over WiFi or MESH Network

TelemetryData 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

TelemetrySignal Mirror over WiFi or MESH Network

TelemetrySignal Mirror over WiFi or MESH Network


Wireless NetworkingWireless NetworkingWireless NetworkingWireless Networking

Unlocking Data from Hazardous Areas

Standards - Based Wireless Technology.

Innovative Product Development,

Technical Design Capability

Zone 1 & Zone 2 Solutions

iWAP107

iWAP200


iWAP105iWAP105iWAP105iWAP105

Class 1 Div 1 FM, US & Canada certified

Universal Access Point enclosure system

Install any AP* – future proof solution

Up to 4 antenna outputs

Uses Extronics iANT102 FM certified antenna iWAP105

*subject to Extronics assessment


iWAP107iWAP107iWAP107iWAP107

Zone 1 ATEX & IECEx 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) -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

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

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

iWAP300 Universal Access Point Enclosure System


iSOLATE 500iSOLATE 500iSOLATE 500iSOLATE 500

For use in Zone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2 For use in Zone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2 solutionssolutions

Makes any RF output intrinsically safeMakes any RF output intrinsically safe For use with any standard wireless radio For use with any standard wireless radio

equipment:equipment:- Wifi Access Point - Wifi Access Point - UHF RFID Reader- UHF RFID Reader

Intrinsically Safe RF Galvanic IsolatorIntrinsically Safe RF Galvanic Isolator

iSOLATE 500iSOLATE 500

Protects against all known hazardous AC, DC and Protects against all known hazardous AC, DC and transient faultstransient faults

Use with any standard antennaUse with any standard antenna


iSOLATE 500iSOLATE 500iSOLATE 500iSOLATE 500Intrinsically Safe RF Galvanic IsolatorIntrinsically Safe RF Galvanic Isolator

Apparatus certified Apparatus certified notnot component ‘U’ certified: component ‘U’ certified: No further assessment required by notified bodiesNo further assessment required by notified bodies

Any radio can be treated as a ‘black box’Any radio can be treated as a ‘black box’ Simple installation; conventional wiring of RF connections Simple installation; conventional wiring of RF connections

using standard tools – no glandsusing standard tools – no glands Future proof solution – new wireless hardware installed Future proof solution – new wireless hardware installed

without notified body assessmentwithout notified body assessment Patent pending product, available to order nowPatent pending product, available to order now


RF Cable TransitRF Cable TransitRF Cable TransitRF Cable Transit

Allows an intrinsically safe RF Allows an intrinsically safe RF

connection to be connected through an connection to be connected through an

explosion proof enclosure wallexplosion 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

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

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 triangulationLocation 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 TrackingPosition by Choke Point Detection

Location TrackingPosition 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

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

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 TagiTAG100 - 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 GPSiTAG102 - 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 ExciteriCITE100 – 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 NetworkTelemetry – 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

Communication –

Data, Voice and Video over WiFi or MESH Networks


Product Development RoadmapProduct Development RoadmapProduct Development RoadmapProduct Development Roadmap

Wireless CamerasWireless Cameras iCAM600 high end portable camera with iCAM600 high end portable camera with

stills and video capability, Bluetooth & WiFistills and video capability, Bluetooth & WiFi iCAM200 Fixed IP camera with optional iCAM200 Fixed IP camera with optional

WiFiWiFi


Complete mobility for people Complete mobility for people and plantand plant

Improved working practice and Improved working practice and convenienceconvenience

Increased efficiency for Increased efficiency for production, maintenance and production, maintenance and inspectioninspection

Improve operator safetyImprove operator safety Track and locate assetsTrack and locate assets

Wireless Network BenefitsWireless Network Benefits


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