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Siemens IK PI · 2015
Industrial Wireless Communication
IWLAN – Client Modules IEEE 802.11n
Overview
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Overview
The client modules from the SCALANCE W700 product lines are
optimal for integrating Industrial Ethernet stations into Industrial
Wireless LANs (IWLANs) for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.
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High data rates (up to 450 Mbit/s in connection with Channel
Bonding) as per IEEE802.11n
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Reliable wireless link by using of MIMO technology (Multiple
Input, Multiple Output). For this, SCALANCE W Client Modules
use up to three streams for simultaneous sending and
receiving.
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SCALANCE W700 Client Modules are suitable for any appli-
cation: for installation indoors without a control cabinet and for
installation in a control cabinet
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Reliable thanks to a rugged enclosure, protected from water
and dust (up to IP65), resistant to shock, vibration and electro-
magnetic fields
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Demanding applications with real-time and redundancy
requirements, such as PROFINET with PROFIsafe
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Conformant to standards through supporting IEEE802.11;
expanded software functions especially for use where
increased reliability is required, e.g. cyclic real-time data
traffic and very high-speed roaming (iPCF, iPCF-MC)
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Configuration support by means of wizards and online help;
easy management via Web server and SNMP
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Configuration and diagnostics using Web based
Management, Command Line Interface, and SNMP. Devices
and networks can be configured using STEP 7 (TIA Portal).
For cyclic monitoring, diagnostics and documentation
(reporting) in network mode, the SINEMA Server software is
recommended.
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Enabling of further functions using the KEY-PLUG swap
medium (iPCF, iPCF-MC)
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Fast replacement of devices if a fault occurs thanks to use of
optional KEY-PLUG/C-PLUG (Configuration Plug) swap
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Benefits
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Predictable data traffic (deterministic response) and defined
response times on the wireless link
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Reliable wireless link, e.g. by using MIMO technology and
monitoring the wireless link
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Cost savings due to one single wireless network both for
process-critical data and for non-critical communication
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Future-proof because all products are compatible with the
internationally recognized WLAN standard IEEE 802.11,
suitable for license-free 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands
(ISM bands)
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Implementation of data-intensive applications such as video
streaming
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Reduced operating costs, because there is no wear and tear
on rotating and moving plant sections
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Cost-effective connection to devices which are remote,
difficult to access or installed in hostile environments
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Investment protection because flexible feature expansions
(iFeatures) are possible by using the KEY-PLUG
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