MVI56-WA-PWP
The MVI56-WA-PWP Wireless Gateway creates a powerful wireless connection between devices located remotely, and the MVI56-WA-PWP in a ControlLogix rack.

Features and Benefits
ProSoft Wireless Protocol (PWP) offers versatility where a mix of control devices requires cooperation with each other. This involves sharing of information across the applications regardless of device or network type, often at high speed. Wireless bandwidth utilization is optimized by using efficient communication methods. The protocol supports Unicast, Broadcast and Multicast group messaging. Efficiency is based on the fact each device on the "wireless" network can produce these types of messages and each device determines which of these messages to consume.

Applications
The module offers one-to-one or one-to-many wireless connection scenarios. Data is exchanged between devices and/or networks using an efficient but powerful wireless protocol. This common database provides the backbone communications for various field devices using different networks.

Functional Specifications
General Radio Specifications
• Frequency: 2.4 GHZ band (2400 to 2483.5 MHz)*
• Wireless medium: DSSS - Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
• Output power: 32 mW (15 dBm), Up to 500 mW (27dBm) **
• Channel data rates: 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps
• Channels - user selectable:
- 11 - North America
- 13 - Europe***
- 14 - Japan
• Outdoor Range: up to 20+ miles **
• Security PWP + WEP 64/128 Encryption
• Antenna Ports (2) RP-SMA connectors, automatic antenna diversity

* Varies with country regulation
** With external amplifier, varies with country regulation
*** Some European countries such as France allow fewer channels

Hardware Specifications
Specification Description

Backplane Current Load 800 mA @ 5 V

Operating Temperature 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)

Storage Temperature -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)

Shock: 30g Operational
50g non-operational
Vibration: 5 g from 10 to 150 Hz

Relative Humidity 5 to 95% (non-condensing)

LED Indicators: Module Status
Backplane Transfer Status
Application Status
Serial Activity

Ordering Information MVI56-WA-PWP High Speed Wireless
Communication Module

Courtesy of Prosoft