Specifications: IWR-PORT Ethernet Gateway
The IWR-PORT Ethernet Gateway provides a link between wireless sensors and sensor networks and Industrial Ethernet or RS-232/485 networks.
This allows wireless transmitters to be incorporated into new or existing Industrial Ethernet or RS-232/485 data monitoring and control networks.
The IWR-PORT can interface with standard 10/100Base-T Ethernet networks giving access to the standard MODBUS TCP protocol, ensuring compatibility with most industrial automation systems. MODBUS RTU is available when an RS-232/485 network is used.
Multiple battery powered sensors transmit data at programmable intervals to an IWR-PORT receiver which can transfer the data onto an Ethernet or RS-232/485 network.
Data from up to 128 nodes can be stored on one IWR-PORT module and up to 16 networks can co-exist together. All parameters are stored as Modbus registers.
Features
- 2.4GHz Wireless to Comms Gateway
- Enables easy add-on of wireless networks to existing Ethernet or RS-232/485 systems
- Allows remote sensors to be incorporated into an Ethernet or RS-232/485 network without the need for expensive cabling
- Optional analogue & digital outputs can be obtained using SC-ISOSLICE modules
Applications
The IWR-PORT Ethernet Gateway is particularly useful for simple cable replacement installation, as it allows users to dispense with expensive and disruptive cable runs. By providing a wireless link between pressure transmitters and control systems, it streamlines installation, reduces costs, and offers flexibility for future system modifications, especially in environments where running cables would be challenging or undesirable.
In the context of environmental monitoring, such as at pumping stations, sewage plants, or water treatment facilities, the gateway enables reliable data collection from remote or hazardous locations. Wireless transmission ensures that environmental parameters can be monitored continuously without the risks or maintenance issues associated with long cable runs, supporting both regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
For facilities management, the IWR-PORT simplifies the oversight of critical systems like boiler rooms, plant hydraulics, and plant pneumatics. By wirelessly transmitting pressure data, it allows facility managers to monitor multiple systems from a central location, improving maintenance planning and reducing downtime, all without the need for disruptive retrofitting of cables in complex or older buildings.
When it comes to asset monitoring in tank farms, process plants, HVAC systems, or building management, the gateway provides a scalable and adaptable solution. Wireless connectivity makes it easy to add or relocate sensors as assets move or as monitoring needs evolve, enabling real-time tracking and supporting predictive maintenance strategies across a wide range of applications.
Finally, for service contracts and temporary installations, the IWR-PORT offers a quick, non-invasive way to gather data for field trials, troubleshooting, or short-term monitoring. Technicians can deploy the system rapidly without altering existing infrastructure, making it ideal for situations where permanent installation isn’t justified or where rapid deployment is essential.
