“Space and budget are limited in industrial environments, such as discrete automation and machine manufacturing, so we designed our latest wireless access point to include a refined set of features that help reduce device size, as well as overall network connection costs,” said Khachig Arjinian, Product Manager at Belden. “With increasing broadband requirements, we also considered data transmission speeds, and our BAT867-R is the fastest wireless device in Belden’s portfolio, with the technology to transmit data at up to 867 Mbps.”.
The BAT867-R offers essential interfaces for wireless local area network (WLAN) applications, including a radio, an Ethernet port, and a power supply. “We only want our customers to pay for the features they need, so we selected a set of priority features to deliver a cost-effective solution that can still transmit data at high speeds,” Arjinian added.
Wireless access points, such as the BAT867-R, offer numerous benefits to customers, including:
• High levels of flexibility and productivity when monitoring and operating machines from tablets or smartphones
• Remote access to machines for maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting
• Reliable wireless connectivity for mobile equipment and automated guided vehicles.
These access points, used as clients, routers, or bridges, feature IEEE 802.11ac technology and are backward compatible with previous a/b/g/n standards. The rugged design of the BAT867-R also ensures compliance with demanding requirements and approvals for use in harsh industrial environments.
