Wireless IO modules via ZigBee

Connect serial equipment and input/output modules wirelessly

ZigBee is a self-organizing wireless communication protocol based on the IEEE 802.15.4-2006 standard. It is the ideal choice for most industrial purposes over other wireless technologies (such as WiFi or Bluetooth) because of the emphasis on reliable data connectivity. Areas of application are, for example: industrial control, medical data collection, smoke and burglar alarms and building automation.

With its built-in mesh topology, ZigBee is self-healing and is therefore able to quickly establish alternative connections if individual modules should fail. New modules automatically settle into the ZigBee network and communicate with the nearest two modules. In addition to mesh (lattice), ZigBee can be configured as star or tree, which do not have self-healing properties.

The module has a built-in network port, so that non-wireless equipment can communicate via the ZigBee network. ZigBee networks are a good choice where it is difficult or impossible to route cables - e.g. e.g. on moving equipment. With the ZigBee protocol, you do not get the same data speeds as with WiFi and Bluetooth, but on the other hand you can count on greater stability and security. The ZigBee modules are suitable for use with M485 modules.