Hirschmann's tailor-made industrial WLAN solutions

July 2012 IT in Manufacturing

The new Hirschmann OpenBAT platform allows users to customise industrial standard WLAN access points and clients via the Internet – giving maximum flexibility in applications where it is really needed. The devices are designed for markets and applications including public transport, factory and process automation, power supply, power generation from renewable energies and mining.

Characterised by the patented wireless technology including Clear Space and ESD protection, in combination with the powerful HiLCOS operating system, the WLAN access points and clients offer fast data transmission and maximum reliability for industrial networks.

For more information contact Fons de Leeuw, Profitek, 086 165 4321, [email protected], www.profiteksa.com

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