Industrial Wireless Access Point
Provides wireless access at field locations for nearby devices.
MX5012A, MX6022A, MX6023A
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Remote forest and outdoor monitoring sites may lack a practical wired connection to a monitoring point. MAXON’s long-range wireless data transmission solution provides a wireless path for field data where extending a wired connection is difficult. Engineers, system integrators and B2B buyers can consider it for applications such as forest fire monitoring and industrial IoT sensor networks in remote areas. Data carried over the link may include video and sensor telemetry from connected equipment.
The solution combines site-to-site wireless links, local wireless access for field devices, and access point management. Industrial wireless bridges, industrial wireless access points and a wireless access point controller address these network roles. The product recommendations below retain the models associated with each category. Check current product documentation when evaluating model capabilities and project suitability.
Where Long-Range Wireless Links Support Remote Monitoring
Long-range wireless links can carry monitoring data from remote outdoor sites to a monitoring location. Applications include forest fire monitoring networks, industrial IoT sensor networks, sensor telemetry and wireless video backhaul. The wireless link transports data produced by connected devices; it does not itself perform sensing, fire detection or monitoring-platform functions.
For forest fire monitoring, the network provides a path for field data to reach a remote monitoring point. See the Forest Fire Monitoring Network Case for the related case page.
Advantages and features of the solution
IP68 Protection for Outdoor Deployment
IP68-rated MAXON industrial access points and wireless bridges help protect outdoor networks against dust and water ingress. Rugged enclosures suit exposed forest monitoring sites, supporting deployment beyond sheltered control rooms.
Long-Range Wireless Video Backhaul
The MAXON MX5011B-DE29 industrial wireless bridge supports links up to 20 km under suitable site conditions. Directional antennas support wireless video backhaul for remote monitoring locations where fiber deployment is difficult.
High-Gain Antennas for Focused Coverage
High-gain wireless antennas and MIMO radio technology support outdoor wireless communication across dispersed monitoring sites. Select directional links for remote backhaul and industrial wireless access points for local device coverage.
Low-Power Sensing for Remote Sites
LoRa low-power sensor networking supports environmental telemetry across remote forest sites. Gateways connect sensor readings to the monitoring platform, while separate wireless backhaul links carry video and other higher-bandwidth site traffic.
Solution Topology Diagram
FAQ
What is long-range wireless data transmission used for?
Long-range wireless data transmission provides a wireless path for video backhaul data and sensor telemetry between remote locations and a monitoring point.
What is the role of an industrial wireless bridge?
An industrial wireless bridge carries data between separate locations over a wireless link. The models listed for this solution are MX4011B-DE29, MX5011B-DI16/DE17, MX5011B-DE29 and MX6021B.
Which MAXON product categories are listed for this solution?
The page lists industrial wireless access points, industrial wireless bridges and a wireless access point controller, along with their associated models.
