Suggestions for Wireless Network.

jcallis2669 · Sep 21, 2008

Hello everyone. I have a series of A-Series, FX-Series Mitsubishi, and 1 Omron CJ9N Processor. My co-worker and I want to connect all the processors with a wireless network. All the processors are within a 150 foot range of each other, so distance won't be any issue. I wanted to know if anyone has any suggestions on accomplishing this. We are not sure how complicated or costly this would be. Any info or suggestions is greatly appreciated.

cjd1965 · Sep 22, 2008

Hi

have you got ethernet adatptors for each PLC? That will cost.
Is the idea to program over ethernet, over for SCADA type idea?

jcallis2669 · Sep 22, 2008

I am not real familiar with a SCADA type system, but my co-worker and I were toying with the idea of using a wireless type system rather than hard wiring with ethernet. There aren't any ethernet modules currently installed on any of the processors. Most of the processors are already set-up with CC-Link modules for remote I/O and that sort. We have not done a whole lot research yet, I was mainly searching for any ideas to point us in a feasible direction. Thanks for any input.

bkottaras · Sep 22, 2008

jcallis2669 said:
I am not real familiar with a SCADA type system, but my co-worker and I were toying with the idea of using a wireless type system rather than hard wiring with ethernet. There aren't any ethernet modules currently installed on any of the processors. Most of the processors are already set-up with CC-Link modules for remote I/O and that sort. We have not done a whole lot research yet, I was mainly searching for any ideas to point us in a feasible direction. Thanks for any input.

Since CC Link is set up, I would look for a gateway that supports CC Link to Ethernet.
It will be the cheapest way to go since you are half way there.
The main issue will be finding a gateway.
Someone posted on here a couple days ago a gateway that will do almost anything.
Anybus I think !!
You should do a search for it.

jcallis2669 · Sep 24, 2008

Thank you for the info. We will begin there and see what turns up.

JERA · Sep 25, 2008

Anybus

Here is the anybus converter for CCLink to ethernet:
http://www.anybus.com/products/products.asp?PID=382&ProdType=Anybus%20X-gateway

You can make your own configuration here:
http://www.anybus.com/products/abx.asp

jcallis2669 · Sep 25, 2008

I started looking into that type system, and it looks like that might be what I am looking for. I appreciate all the feedback. Thanks once again.

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