Why Wireless?
- No cable to purchase and run
- Move or add machines anytime anywhere without re-cabling
- Network 250+ machines
- True integration to the Multi-DNC communication software
- Combine wired and wireless DNC
- High data rates over long distance IEEE 802.11 b/g support
- Data Security WEP/WPA/WPA2/TKIP encryption
Wireless Overview
Spectrum WiBox dual port device servers enable you to connect all of your shop floor CNC Machines using IEEE 802.11b/g networks quickly and easily. This simplifies connectivity when your shop floor layout is rearranged. The Spectrum WiBox becomes a wireless virtual cable between you and your CNC Machines over your network.
Spectrum WiBoxes use industry standard WEP/WPA/WPA2/TKIP advanced encryption methods to ensure that your data is secure. And their RS-232 ports have 4Kv of ESD surge protection per port.
Installations of Spectrum WiBox devices are easy because the Windows software drivers are automatically installed with Multi-DNC™. The integrated Spectrum WiBox Device Manager allows you to acquire, manage and maintain each WiBox device for your Multi-DNC system from a single PC over your company network.
The Multi-DNC Wireless DNC system™ supports a variety of Wireless Access Points (WAP). We can use your existing wireless infrastructure or we can provide you with the appropriate WAP.
The WiBox is mounted inside the CNC machine cabinet. This allows the WiBox to hook into the DC power supply of the machine using between 6v to 30v. This eliminates the need for external electrical hookups, transformers, external RS-232 cabling, and external surge protection. A short serial cable is connected from the WiBox to the CNC’s RS-232 port. A magnetic mount antenna is placed on top of the control cabinet for the best reception.
The Multi-DNC Wireless system is run over an IEEE 802.11b/g wireless Ethernet network (WLAN). Depending on the size of your shop one or more Wireless Access Points (WAP) are connected to your existing LAN and DNC server. The Spectrum WiBox unit is mounted inside each CNC machine in the shop. When you send the CNC file from Multi-DNC, it transmits across the LAN thru the WAP which wirelessly transmits the file out to each Spectrum WiBox with its own IP address. The file is then transmitted by a short RS232 cable from the WiBox port to the CNC serial port.
If you are looking for a transparent, cost effective, and scalable way to connect your CNC Machines to your DNC network, look no further than the Multi-DNC Wireless System. Request more information