In July 2015, Honeywell announced additions to its Key and Ignition Switch portfolio. More combinations of connectors, circuitry, and key positions have been added to better meet customer needs.
PORTFOLIO
The new WBX Series take the existing BX Series Hazardous Area Limit Switch and makes it wireless by incorporating a wireless radio board and adding battery power.
Features
- Wireless design: Radio (license-free, global) WPAN 802.15.4, 3.4 GHz, P2P provides reliable, flexible and secure wireless transmission. Up to 305 m [1000 ft] line-of-sight communication range when used with a Honeywell Limitless
WPMM Series Wireless Monitor or WDRR Series Receiver (sold separately). - Remote control and monitoring: License-free RF wireless protocol (IEEE 802.15.4) allows for remote control/monitoring of processes and equipment.
- AES 128 bit encryption: Ensures that no unregistered node can successfully insert erroneous signals into a network or decode signals from a network, making the network secure from both eavesdropping and sabotage.
- Well-suited for tough environments: IP67, NEMA 4 sealed metal enclosure, with direct or remote mount antenna options, allows for use in most harsh environments. Powder-coated aluminum housing enhances durability and corrosion-resistance.
- Reconfigurable: Ability to reconfigure multiple WBX Series switches easily allows for adding, subtracting or relocating of Limitless WBX Series switches. Eliminates issues with wire connection integrity on moving equipment.
- Reduces costs: Can reduce installation and maintenance costs because there are no wires, conduit, strain relief, clips, connectors, connection boxes, etc.
- Off-the-shelf batteries: Batteries are available from electrical supply houses and distributors. They are readily available worldwide, thereby eliminating the need for specialized batteries.
- Global use: Designed for global availability; variety of Limitless inputs with simple and universal PLC connections allows for use in most applications; simplifies design-in process, eliminates tooling costs and reduces manufacturing labor costs.
POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS
Industrial
- Agriculture machines, door position, grain diverters or flaps, hose attachment verification, material handling, paint robotics, pipeline pigs, pump stroke count, remote or temporary equipment, safety shower alarming, valve position
Transportation
- Agricultural equipment