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WiModPak series

 

 

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Wireless I/O Base Modules
• Wireless Gateways
Programming Module & Software

 
INDUSTRIAL WIRELESS APPLICATION INFORMATION
10 Critical Concepts for Successful Industrial Wireless Application
Recorders and Wireless I/O integrated (6100 recorders and WiModPak I/O)
Wireless Cost Savings - cost savings increase with distance and number of nodes
Site Survey Basics for Industrial Wireless Applications
Water Industry benefits from Industrial Wireless Solutions

 

Features & Benefits

  • Highly cost effective
  • Space saving DIN rail package
  • 2.4 GHz (Global),900 MHz (US & Australia), and 868 MHz (Europe) versions available
  • Secure data transmission with 256 bit AES (900 MHz, US) or 128 bit AES (900 MHz, AU and 868 MHz, Europe) encryption
  • Modbus compatible
  • I/O expandable up to 6 modules
  • Integration with Recorders and Controllers
  • CE, CUL, Class 1 Division 2, RoHS
  • Up to 25 Miles (LOS) with standard antenna (included)
  • 10 to 48 VDC or 18 to 30 VAC power
  • Free software included
  • Rugged construction with -40 to 80°C operating temperature range
  • Flexible design - the same unit can be programmed as a transmitter, receiver or repeater

The industrial Wireless I/O devices from Action Instruments are designed to cost-effectively link I/O data (analog and digital) over a few meters or a few miles in peer-to-peer mode (wire replacement) or peer-to-multi-peer mode (Modbus network). The Wireless Gateways can link wirelessly any two (or more) serial devices using a secure proprietary RF protocol.

 
Wireless I/O Base Modules

These wireless remote terminal units (RTU's) can serve as a Modbus slave in radio-based SCADA systems, as a peer-to-peer communication platform, or as a repeater used to extend the range of either of those configurations. Each base module comes equipped with its own I/O. Snap on I/O expansion modules allow you to customize the configuration to your application. The industry standard Modbus protocol allows connection to Wonderware and Labview, or other Modbus compatible software, which allows you to bring data directly into most PLC/DCS or HMI systems.

 

Region
of Use
Model Number Freq Radio Power Bandwidth RF Range
Indoor/Outdoor
with included antenna

Inputs/Outputs

Sink or Source
DO

AI AO DI DO
US WPR9-2222P 900 MHz up to 1W (sel) 115K bps Up to 458m (1500ft)/Up to 11.3km (7mi) 2 2 2 2 Sourcing
WPR9-2222N 900 MHz up to 1W (sel) 115K bps Up to 458m (1500ft)/Up to 11.3km (7mi) 2 2 2 2 Sinking
WPR9-0044P 900 MHz up to 1W (sel) 115K bps Up to 458m (1500ft)/Up to 11.3km (7mi) 0 0 4 4 Sourcing
WPR9-0044N 900 MHz up to 1W (sel) 115K bps Up to 458m (1500ft)/Up to 11.3km (7mi) 0 0 4 4 Sinking
Global WPR24-2222P 2.4 GHz 50mW 9600 bps Up to 183m (600ft/Up to 4.8km (3mi) 2 2 2 2 Sourcing
WPR24-2222N 2.4 GHz 50mW 9600 bps Up to 183m (600ft/Up to 4.8km (3mi) 2 2 2 2 Sinking
WPR24-2222P-F 2.4 GHz 100mW 250K bps Up to 91m (300ft/Up to 1.6km (1mi) 2 2 2 2 Sourcing
WPR24-2222N-F 2.4 GHz 100mW 250K bps Up to 91m (300ft/Up to 1.6km (1mi) 2 2 2 2 Sinking
WPR24-0044P-F 2.4 GHz 100mW 250K bps Up to 91m (300ft/Up to 1.6km (1mi) 0 0 4 4 Sourcing
WPR24-0044N-F 2.4 GHz 100mW 250K bps Up to 91m (300ft/Up to 1.6km (1mi) 0 0 4 4 Sinking
Europe WPR8-2222P 868 MHz up to 315mW (sel) 24K bps Up to 549m (1800ft/Up to 40.2km (25mi) 2 2 2 2 Sourcing
WPR8-2222N 868 MHz up to 315mW (sel) 24K bps Up to 549m (1800ft/Up to 40.2km (25mi) 2 2 2 2 Sinking
WPR8-0044P 868 MHz up to 315mW (sel) 24K bps Up to 549m (1800ft/Up to 40.2km (25mi) 0 0 4 4 Sourcing
WPR8-0044N 868 MHz up to 315mW (sel) 24K bps Up to 549m (1800ft/Up to 40.2km (25mi) 0 0 4 4 Sinking
AU WPR9-2222P-AU 900 MHz up to 1W (sel) 115K bps Up to 458m (1500ft)/Up to 11.3km (7mi) 2 2 2 2 Sourcing
WPR9-2222N-AU 900 MHz up to 1W (sel) 115K bps Up to 458m (1500ft)/Up to 11.3km (7mi) 2 2 2 2 Sinking
WPR9-0044P-AU 900 MHz up to 1W (sel) 115K bps Up to 458m (1500ft)/Up to 11.3km (7mi) 0 0 4 4 Sourcing
WPR9-0044N-AU 900 MHz up to 1W (sel) 115K bps Up to 458m (1500ft)/Up to 11.3km (7mi) 0 0 4 4 Sinking

Wireless I/O Expansion Modules
Just snap these expansion modules on to the side of the base module and you are ready to go. Form C relay outputs (2A); 0 to 10 VDC or 0 to 20 mA Analog inputs; 2, 3 or 4 wire, PT100, PT1000 or Cu10 RTD inputs; 0 to 10 VDC or 0 to 20 mA Analog outputs.
Model number Analog Inputs Analog Outputs Digital Inputs

Digital Outputs

WPX-4AI 4      
WPX-4AO   4 (sinking)    
WPX-8DOR*       8 (relays)
WPX-4RTDA 4 (RTDs)      
WPX-8DI        
WPX-8DOP     8 8 (sourcing)
WPX-8DON       8 (sinking)
WPX-4AOP   4 (sourcing)    

Wireless Gateways (Modbus and Profibus)

Easy to install - no wires, no cables! These compact, rugged units are compatible with Modbus and Profibus, so no additional converters are required. With RS-232/422/485 serial communications and space saving DIN rail mounting, the wide temperature range, heavy duty design handles most industrial power configurations and tough indoor/outdoor environments.

Model Number Freq Radio Power RF Range
(Indoor/Outdoor with included Antenna)
Baud
WPM9-1W115K 900MHz up to 1W (sel) Up to 915m (3000 ft)/Up to 22.5km (14mi) 115K max
WPM24-50MW96K 2.4GHz 50mW Up to 183m (600 ft)/Up to 4.8km (3mi) 9.6K max
WPM24-100MW250K-F 2.4GHz 100mW Up to 92m (300 ft)/Up to 1.6km (1mi) 250K max
WPM8-1W24K 868MHz up to 315mW (sel) Up to 549m (1800 ft)/Up to 40.2km (25mi) 2.4K max
WPM9-1W115K-AU 900MHz up to 1W (sel) Up to 915m (3000 ft)/Up to 22.5km (14mi) 115K max


Programming Modules and Software

 

Model Number

Description

WPA-PCOM RS-232 Programming Module
WPA-PKIT RS-232 Programming Module, Cable and Software CD
WPA-PCOM-USB USB Programming Module, Cable and Software CD
WPA-PRS232C RS-232 Cable

Easy to program system - wireless gateways and I/O base modules use the same software manager suite. Configuration software is free (download it from our website) or a CD can be purchased - no registration fees or worries about installing on multiple machines.


Accessories

WPA-HKIT
WPA9-ANT1
WPA9-ANT2
WPA9-ANT3Y
WPA-OMNI
WPA24-ANT1
WPA24-ANT2
WPA24-ANT3Y
WPA-CAB1
WPA-CAB10
WPA-CAB20
WPA-CAB50
WPA-CAB10MM
WPA-CAB20MM
WPA-CAB10FM
WPA9-AR1NF
WPA24-AR1NF
WPA-232USB
WPA-BOXKIT1
WPA-RS232C

Hardware Kit (DIN rail clip, spring and 4 screws plus spare terminal block kit and DIP switch cover)
Spare antenna, 900MHz, 2DB
Spare antenna, 900MHz, Omni, 6DB, NF connector
Spare antenna, 900MHz, Yagi, 9DB, NF connector
Mounting brackets, Omni antenna
High gain antenna, 2.4GHz, 2DB
High gain antenna, 2.4GHz, Omni, 8DB, NF connector
High gain antenna, 2.4GHz, Yagi, 12.5DB, NF connector
Spare antenna cable, 2ft, SMA-NM
High gain antenna cable, 10ft, SMA-NM
High gain antenna cable, 20ft, SMA-NM
High gain antenna cable, 50ft, SMA-NM
Antenna cable extension, 10ft, NM-NM
Antenna cable extension, 20ft, NM-NM
Antenna cable extension, 10ft, NF-NM
Lightning arrester, 1GHz, 1000W, 350V, 5KA, NFNF
Lightning arrester, 2.4GHz, 70W, 130V, 20KA, NFNF, RoHS
RS232/USB cable converter, industrial grade
NEMA4X radio box kit: 10" x 8" x 6" box, DIN rail, mounting plate and antenna cable
RS2332 cable, DB9 M-F

To order call: (571) 258-2197 or email: actionsales@eurotherm.com

WiModPak Brochure
WiModPak brochure HA136755-Issue3
WiModPak  Data Sheets
Wireless Modbus IO DS   721-0894-00
USB to RS232 Mini Converter DS  721-0894-00
Wireless Gateway DS  721-0891-00
WiModPak Quick start guides
WiModPak W9M9 WPM24 Wireless Gateway Quickstart Guide  - HA136812
WiModPak Wireless IO Quickstart guide - HA136804
USB to RS232 Mini converter instructions - HA136776
WiModPak  Instruction manual
WPM24 100MW250K-F Wireless Gateway manual - HA136811
WPM8 1W24K Wireless Gateway manual - HA136806
WiModPak Wireless IO manual  - HA136803-iss2
WPM24-50MW96K Wireless Gateway manual - HA136771-iss2
WPM9-1W115K-AU Wireless Gateway manual - HA136772-iss2
Software Download
Wi-ModPak.  Manager Software; Instruction Manual; Quickstart guide. <HA136772-2>  40MB zip file
  Last Updated Friday, August 28, 2009