MXLink RT6000 Ex
MXLink RT6000 Ex
Category: Wireless PLC Communication
MAXON MXLink RT6000 Ex is a flameproof industrial real-time wireless terminal certified to Ex db IIC T6 & IP68. Supporting PROFINET and EtherNet/IP, it provides deterministic 4 ms cyclic communication with ultra-low jitter for hazardous area PLC automation.
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Description
The MXLink RT6000 Ex is a heavy-duty, flameproof industrial real-time wireless communication terminal engineered for mission-critical PLC and industrial automation control loops. Positioned as the explosion-proof variant within MAXON’s proprietary MXLink RT (Real-Time) series, this terminal is purpose-built for core control deployments in hazardous areas where combustible gases, volatile vapors, or ignitable dust are present—such as chemical processing, oil fields, underground mining, and utility corridors.
The MXLink RT6000 Ex delivers fully transparent Industrial Ethernet protocol transmission, completely eliminating the need for application-layer protocol conversion while preserving the facility's legacy control architectures. By integrating dual-link redundancy, Time-Division Duplexing (TDD) timeslot scheduling, deterministic PLC pacing/cyclic learning, and edge buffering technologies, the terminal seamlessly handles high-speed automation traffic optimized for 4 ms cyclic configurations, guaranteeing zero-handover connectivity, ultra-low packet loss, and minimal jitter.
Encased in a premium 304 stainless steel enclosure, the device is certified to Ex db IIC T6 Gb and Ex tb IIIC T80°C Db standards and rated at IP68 Ingress Protection. It is fully ruggedized to resist corrosion, mold, moisture, and high-energy surge impacts, ensuring reliable field deployment in the harshest industrial climates.
Features
- Hazardous Area Certified: Ex db IIC T6 Gb / Ex tb IIIC T80°C Db certified for Zone 1, 2, 21, and 22 field deployments.
- Deterministic Automation Wireless: Optimized specifically for high-speed industrial I/O and PLC applications requiring 4 ms cyclic updates.
- Dual-Link Redundancy (PRP-like): Employs "dual-transmit, selective-receive" mechanisms across concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands to drastically reduce single-channel packet loss.
- PLC Pacing & TDD Scheduling: Autonomously learns PLC cyclic communication intervals and applies deterministic time-slot scheduling to maintain predictable data delivery over the air.
- Jitter Mitigation Engine: Combines transparent data bridging with deep local edge caching and proactive compensation to eliminate radio-induced jitter.
- Flexible Interfaces & Powering: Equipped with dual gigabit backhaul options (including a 1 Gbps SFP slot) and supports versatile 48V PoE++ or 24V DC inputs.
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Specifications
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| Form Factor | Explosion proof metal enclosure with independent DC input and external antenna ports |
| Enclosure Material | Heavy-duty 304 Stainless Steel |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 389 mm × 312 mm × 152 mm |
| Ingress Protection | IP68 |
| Explosion Protection | Ex db IIC T6 Gb / Ex tb IIIC T80°C Db |
| Power Inputs | IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ (48V) OR 24V DC |
| Power Consumption | < 18 W |
| Ethernet Interfaces | 1× 1 Gbps PoE Copper Port (RJ45) |
| 1× 1 Gbps SFP Slot (Supports Fiber transceiver or Copper SFP modules) | |
| Port Speed | 10/100/1000 Mbps Auto-negotiation |
| Network Media | Cat5e or higher Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) / Fiber Optic cabling |
| Antenna Connectors | 2× External female SMA connectors (Supports customized external antenna arrays) |
| LED Indicators | Link/Activity status per Ethernet port |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +80°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing |
| ESD Protection | Contact Discharge: 6 kV / Air Discharge: 8 kV |
| Mounting Options | Wall mount or Ceiling/Pole mount |
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Performance & Software Specifications |
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Parameter |
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| Operating Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz: 2412–2472 MHz |
| 5 GHz: 5180–5320 MHz / 5745–5825 MHz | |
| Transmission Mechanism | Transparent Industrial Ethernet bridging reinforced by cyclic packet packet identification and RF timeslot scheduling |
| Industrial Protocols | PROFINET (Class A/B), EtherNet/IP, CC-Link IE, Modbus TCP |
| Target Communication Cycle | Ideal for industrial automation networks configured with a ≥ 4 ms refresh rate |
| Link Redundancy | Dual-link concurrent transmission with duplicate packet detection and elimination at the receiving end |
| RF Channel Bandwidth | 20 / 40 / 80 MHz (Configurable based on operating frequency and deployment spectrum) |
| Max RF Output Power | 24 ± 2 dBm (Simultaneous on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands) |
| Antenna Architecture | 2×2 MIMO (Antenna gain dictated by external antenna selection) |
| Operating Range | ≤ 100 m (Line of Sight; dependent on external antenna selection, local obstacles, and RF environment) |
| System Diagnostics | Hardware Watchdog timer, Syslog logging |
| Network Management | Web GUI interface, centralized Wireless AC (Access Controller), and SNMP (v2c/v3) |
| Deployment Typology | Deployed in matched pairs or groups (Controller-side Master and Field Device-side Station) |
Typical Applications
Industrial PLC and remote I/O communication where the configured cycle and radio environment have been validated.
