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Westermo Data Communications announce the release a stand-alone industrial radio modem that offers both a long range and high reliability when connecting 10/100 BaseT Ethernet networks wirelessly. The ELPRO 805U-E is an ideal solution for industrial Ethernet connections in both process control and factory automation applications such as PLCs, DCS, SCADA, data acquisition and wireless video. The module uses 869MHz unlicensed radio technology, offering a data rate of up to 77 Kbits/sec, to provide excellent penetration in congested industrial environments with a range of over 500m through buildings, factory walls and steelwork.

It is suitable for both long and short-range applications, with a maximum range of up to 5km.

A repeater function can increase the range even further.

The 805U-E is extremely reliable, incorporating multiple layers of error-detection and correction, plus an automatic changeover to another Access Point if the wireless link fails.

Security is of course as paramount.

As well as having secure firewall protection, the 805U-E makes use of military-grade AES security encryption of the wireless data.

The module can be easily configured - using a web-browser - as an access point, bridge, router or client/station.

Remote configuration and diagnostics are also available via the wireless link.

To improve the management of the wireless data the module uses a message filtering system at the MAC address level DIN rail mountable and housed in a heavy-duty aluminium case, the 805U-E is suitable for industrial/outdoor use in temperatures of between -40 deg C and +60 deg C.

The unit has two serial interfaces (RS232 and RS485) and 10-30V DC power supply options.

* About Westermo - Westermo Data Communications is a subsidiary of Westermo Teleindustri of Sweden, one of Europe's leading industrial data communications specialists, with offices in Germany, France, UK, Norway and Sweden.

The Company has been operating for over 25 years and is best known for its extensive modem experience, including PSTN, GSM and ISDN connectivity, which find widespread connectivity applications in telemetry, data acquisition, monitoring and maintenance applications.

More recently, Ontime Networks has become part of the group making Westermo one of the leading players in the Industrial Ethernet Market on a worldwide basis.

Westermo has a strong strategic alliance with Elpro Technologies in Australia for low power wireless connectivity products.

Westermo maintains a highly experienced technical support department at their Hampshire offices and are a company capable of supporting difficult industrial applications, both in a pre- and post-sales capacity.