Trusted Wireless 2.0

Phoenix Contact specifically developed the proprietary Trusted Wireless 2.0 technology for industrial use. It is particularly suitable for forwarding sensor and actuator information wirelessly as well as transmitting low to medium volumes of data in large systems. With a clear line of sight, distances ranging from several hundred meters up to several kilometers can be covered between two wireless devices.

Trusted Wireless 2.0 therefore fills the gap between WirelessHART, a special technology for sensor networks, and Wireless LAN high-speed technology. The technology is used in the Radioline industrial wireless system from Phoenix Contact.

Radioline wireless system

Radioline is the wireless system for large systems. Special features include extremely easy assignment of inputs and outputs by simply turning the thumbwheel – no programming is necessary.

With Trusted Wireless 2.0 technology, Radioline is the ideal choice for reliable use in industrial environments.

Your Advantages

  • Easy startup of wireless systems by simply turning the thumbwheel – no programming is necessary

  • High degree of reliability with new Trusted Wireless 2.0 technology, AES encryption, frequency hopping, and coexistence management

  • Large ranges up to 32 km due to the high receiver sensitivity and individually adjustable data rates

  • Save on devices: Transmit I/O signals or serial data using a single device due to the integrated RS-232/RS-485 interface

  • Can be extended with up to 32 I/O modules due to DIN rail connector and hot-swap capability

I/O mapping

Use the thumbwheel to assign the I/O modules within a network to one another. Simply set the I/O modules that need to communicate with one another to the same number.

For example, set a digital input to IO MAP address 12 and then also set the assigned digital output to IO MAP address 12 – the signals will then be distributed correctly throughout the entire system.

Typical Trusted Wireless network structure

One device – A wide range of applications

I/O data mode

Radioline enables easy I/O signal distribution throughout the network and the creation of various network structures (delivery state). I/O mapping significantly simplifies signal distribution in large systems.

Assign inputs and outputs quickly by simply turning the thumbwheel. In this way you can distribute and multiply I/O signals freely in your network using I/O extension modules – without the need for any programming.

Serial data mode

Radioline can be used to network multiple controllers or serial I/O devices quickly and easily using wireless technology.

In this way, serial RS-232/RS-485 cables can be replaced.

PLC/Modbus RTU mode

With Radioline, I/O modules can be connected to the controller directly via the integrated RS-232 and RS-485 interface by means of wireless communication using the Modbus protocol.

You can connect I/O extension modules to each remote station in the network. The I/O signals are stored in an integrated Modbus register in the base station wireless module where they can be accessed by the controller at any time.

In addition to signals, diagnostic parameters, such as the wireless signal quality of the individual devices, are also provided in the Modbus register to ensure continuous monitoring of the wireless system.

PLC/Modbus RTU dual mode

This mode combines “Serial data mode” and “PLC/Modbus RTU mode”. In this mode, each station in the network acts as an independent Modbus server. You can connect I/O extension modules to each station in the network. The process data is stored locally in the Modbus memory map for the respective station. At the same time, additional Modbus servers can be connected to each station via RS-232 or RS-485, and addressed via the respective Modbus address.

All diagnostic data of the wireless network can be read from the wireless base station via Modbus.

Possible applications with the Radioline system

Radioline multipoint multiplexers

Quick and easy commissioning of a complete I/O system – without any programming

With the Radioline I/O modules, the Radioline RS-485 bus coupler provides you with a multiplexer system specifically for process use.

The special feature: easy I/O mapping using the thumbwheel and multipoint operation over any 2-wire cables or alternative media.

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Your Advantages

  • New options for I/O distribution with up to 99 stations in the bus system with multipoint multiplexer operation

  • Extension of the Radioline wireless system with a wired line structure

  • Can be used on any controller as a Modbus/RTU server

  • Bridge large distances using existing 2-wire copper cables or a wireless connection

  • Use in zone 2 potentially explosive areas

I/O mapping

Use the thumbwheel to assign the I/O modules within a network to one another. All you need to do is set the I/O modules that need to communicate with one another to the same number.

For example, set a digital input to IO MAP address 12 and then also set the assigned digital output to IO MAP address 12 – the signals will then be distributed correctly throughout the entire system.

One device – a wide range of applications

Multipoint multiplexers

Distribute I/O signals in an RS-485 network with up to 99 Radioline stations over existing 2-wire cables. I/O mapping significantly simplifies signal distribution in large systems.

Assign inputs and outputs quickly by simply turning the thumbwheel. In this way, you can distribute and multiply I/O signals freely in your network using I/O extension modules. Without the need for programming.

Intermedia communication

A Radioline wireless system on an existing client can be expanded to include new RS-485 stations. The wireless and RS-485 modules form a combined system with up to 99 Radioline stations. I/O mapping significantly simplifies intermedia signal distribution in large systems.

Assign inputs and outputs quickly by simply turning the thumbwheel. In this way, you can distribute and multiply I/O signals freely in your network using I/O extension modules without the need for any programming.

Alternative transmission media

To increase the range, you can of course replace the RS-485 line with alternative transmission media.

A wide range of converters is available for fiber-optic cables, SHDSL, wireless, and Ethernet technology.

Product overview Multipoint multiplexer

Radioline front modules

Tailor your I/O system to the requirements of your application. Special features include extremely easy assignment of inputs and outputs by simply turning the thumbwheel – without any programming.

  • New options for I/O distribution with up to 99 stations in the bus system with multipoint multiplexer operation
  • Expansion of the Radioline wireless system by a wired line structure with up to 99 stations
  • Can be used on any controller as a Modbus/RTU server
  • Extendable with up to 32 Radioline I/O modules (256 digital or 128 analog inputs and outputs)
  • Distances of up to 1.2 km via existing 2-wire copper cables, up to 20 km VIA SHDSL extenders

Radioline – I/O extension modules

Choose from various analog and digital extension modules, tailored to the type and number of signals you are using.

  • Modules can be inserted and removed even during operation (hot-swappable)
  • Channel-to-channel electrical isolation
  • Digital wide-range inputs and outputs (0 V AC … 250 V AC)
  • Transistor or relay outputs
  • Pulse inputs (0 Hz … 100 Hz) for event counting, such as flow measurements
  • Extended temperature range (-40°C … +70°C)