Difference between revisions of "Benderlink Ethernet Module"
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[[Image:Benderlink wireless device module.jpg|right|thumb|The wireless device module kit configured for the Chiyoda or KEINS benders]] | [[Image:Benderlink wireless device module.jpg|right|thumb|The wireless device module kit configured for the Chiyoda or KEINS benders]] | ||
| − | + | The Benderlink wireless device module is used with benders that use the RS-232 protocol for communications. | |
| − | + | ===Why is it needed?=== | |
| − | This overcomes the distance limitations inherent to RS-232 (max of 50 feet). RJ-45 cables transferring ethernet, have a distance limitation of ''over'' 300 feet between switches. Wireless distance limitations vary with the characteristics of the plant setup. A typical max distance for wireless is 100 to 150 feet. | + | Some benders require the legacy RS-232 protocol for communications. The device allows RS-232 signals to be converted into either encyrpted WiFi or WIRED TCP/IP signals. This overcomes the distance limitations inherent to RS-232 (max of 50 feet). RJ-45 cables transferring ethernet, have a distance limitation of ''over'' 300 feet between switches. Wireless distance limitations vary with the characteristics of the plant setup. A typical max distance for wireless is 100 to 150 feet. |
===Which Benders Use It?=== | ===Which Benders Use It?=== | ||
Revision as of 21:36, 28 July 2006
The Benderlink wireless device module is used with benders that use the RS-232 protocol for communications.
Why is it needed?
Some benders require the legacy RS-232 protocol for communications. The device allows RS-232 signals to be converted into either encyrpted WiFi or WIRED TCP/IP signals. This overcomes the distance limitations inherent to RS-232 (max of 50 feet). RJ-45 cables transferring ethernet, have a distance limitation of over 300 feet between switches. Wireless distance limitations vary with the characteristics of the plant setup. A typical max distance for wireless is 100 to 150 feet.
Which Benders Use It?
Currently the benders that we can support using this module are:
- Chiyoda
- Keins
- MiiC
- Eaton Leonard (The EL benders require this device and an embedded computer.)
--Mcone 17:32, 28 July 2006 (EDT)
