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FA Wireless LAN Unit
WE70
Reliable Wireless Ethernet for Harsh FA Environments
Conforms to IEEE 802.11a/b/g
Construct an Ideal Wireless LAN System for FA Applications!
The FA Wireless LAN Unit manages
FA sites with 3 solutions
Wireless LAN systems
conforming to global standards.
Conforms to IEEE 802.11a/b/g (5 GHz/2.4 GHz)!
Nominal 54 Mbit/s high-speed communications!
The WE70 Wireless Unit supports
three Wireless LAN standards.
The appropriate standard can be
selected according to the environment
or use of the FA system.
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General features of Wireless LAN standards
Standards
Maximum speed
Frequency band
Modulation
IEEE 802.11a
54 Mbit/s
5-GHz band
OFDM
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Five times faster than
11b.
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Noise resistant.
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Less cross talk with
other devices.
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Multiple 8 channels can
be used simultaneously.
IEEE802.11b
11 Mbit/s
2.4 GHz band
DS-SS
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Wide selection of
products.
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Long communications
distance.
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Can be used outdoors.
IEEE 802.11g
54 Mbit/s
2.4 GHz band
OFDM
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Five times faster than
11b.
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Less vulnerable to
obstacles.
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Compatible with 11b.
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Can be used outdoors
Characteristics
Conformance to Radio Wave Standards
Conforms to radio wave standards for USA, Europe, and China.
USA: FCC part 15.247, 401-407
Europe: EN 300 328, EN 301 893
China: SRCC
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Secure and easy to implement at FA sites.
Stable operation even in harsh FA environments!
The Wireless LAN Unit has the same level of noise and
environmental resistance as OMRON FA Devices, such as
PLCs and Power Supply Units. It is capable of stable
operation when installed within the same control panel as
other FA devices.
There is no need to reset
the power supply even
if the Wireless LAN
Unit runs out of
control because it
will automatically
restart itself.
Good noise resistance
can be obtained by
connecting the Wireless
Unit to an OMRON
Power Supply Unit.
Signal status can be observed!
With the popular Received Signal Strength
Indicator (RSSI), the status of invisible
radio waves can be easily identified by
checking the indicators.
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Received Signal Strength Level
POWER
RSSI
LAN WIRELESS
Stable
POWER
RSSI
LAN WIRELESS
Usable
POWER
RSSI
LAN WIRELESS
Unstable
Unable to
establish
communications
POWER
RSSI
LAN WIRELESS
Versatile and easy installation!
This Wireless LAN Unit can be easily
installed anywhere on a DIN Rail or
a wall.
Install it in the
control panel with
other FA devices!
Use magnets to mount
it on metal surfaces!
OMRON'S original security system prevents important
production information from being disclosed.
The latest encryption technology combined with OMRON'S
original encryption technology forms a strong security
environment.
The FA Wireless LAN contains the following security features.
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Type of FA Wireless LAN Security and Effectiveness
Security
Access control Encryption Security level
SSID
Low
MAC Address Filtering
WEP
WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES)
OCB AES
High
WOC KEY (OMRON'S original encryption)
: Very good, : Good, : Satisfactory,
: Not very good
Note:
Partly quoted from the Wireless Security Guidelines (Ministry of
Internal Affairs and Communications).
Screwless terminal block
Easy connection to
power supplies using
the screwless terminal.
Various antennas are available for different installation locations (optional).
In addition to the included Pencil Antenna, the popular Magnetic-base Antenna is available.
The FA Wireless LAN Unit can be installed inside the control panel and the Antenna on the
outside of the control panel.
Directional Magnetic-base Antenna
Easy Installation
2.4-GHz/5-GHz
Dual-band compatible
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Signal Direction
from Antenna
Signal range
Top view
Side view
Antenna
Note:
Cannot be used outdoors.
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Secure and easy to implement at FA sites.
Prevents signal interference! Variable transmission power function!
There are three transmitter output levels. By setting the level to low, you can reduce its influence on other systems within the
same area, and more systems can be added.
High transmitter output
Low transmitter output (See note.)
Note:
The transmission distance will be
shortened.
Signal interference!
Maintains good security.
Setting Tool
FA Wireless LAN settings can be made from a remote location!
Settings can be managed from a WEB browser. Specific software tools are not required.
The status of the FA Wireless LAN can be checked from the control room.
AP Settings Window
CL Settings Window
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Diverse systems to match applications.
Large quantities of production data can be managed as a batch.
Up to 63 clients can be connected to one access point.
Communications between access points enables switching of access
points when expanding the communications area or when there is a
communications error.
or
PLC
Computer
Ethernet
Up to 6 access points
can be registered with
one Wireless LAN Unit
Communications between Access Points
(The access point becomes the repeater
to extend the communications area.)
WE70-AP
Access point
Communications
between
Access Points
(Maximum of 6 repeaters)
WE70-AP
Access Point (repeater)
WE70-CL
Client
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63 clients
max.
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Ethernet
PLC
The roaming function allows systems to be moved and communicate with mobile devices.
Note:
Make sure that you read the
Wireless LAN Unit Operation Manual
(Cat. No. N153)
and check the operating conditions on site before using the roaming function.
WE70-AP Access Point (Master)
WE70-AP Access Point (Master)
WE70-AP Access Point (Master)
WE70-CL Client (Slave)
Automatically switches to the next access point
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