Phoenix Contact Radioline RAD-RS485-IFS cable-based stations

The Phoenix Contact Radioline RAD-RS485-IFS cable-based stations accommodate both wireless and cable-based modules to deliver flexibility and choice for users.

The product’s combined cable-based and wireless operation delivers simple and flexible distribution of I/O signals between all devices. Digital, analog and temperature signals can be transmitted reliably and securely throughout the network.

In addition to a mixed operation with a wireless system, the product’s communication modules can be operated as a multipoint multiplexer through a dual-wire RS485 connection or as a standalone application in a Modbus/RTU master.

It also has an extended operating temperature range from -40 to +70°C, making the system suitable for use in harsh industrial conditions where robustness is a must.

Users can assign inputs and outputs by turning the thumbwheel. No software programming is required and information is distributed at a single touch via I/O mapping. Modules can be replaced quickly, while the system can be expanded at will.

The system transmits across the licence-free frequency  range of 2.4 GHz to ensure reliable communication and to support flexible network structures and various operating modes. This also allows for the reliable implementation of large networks with up to 250 stations and distances of several kilometres between adjacent devices.

The product includes built-in safeguards against data manipulation. These include package authentication, a proprietary protocol and optional AES data encryption.