Herein lies the contradiction of Industry 4.0’s promise: As newer innovations bridge the gap between legacy systems and today’s smart technologies, how can we take advantage of the latter’s robust data without the former’s security risks? Thankfully, there is a solution.
Weidmuller USA is expanding its deep catalog of smart industrial connectivity and automation products and solutions to meet this need. The company’s new Wireless Radio Migration Solution enables utilities and municipalities to easily and securely upgrade their legacy radio networks to advanced industrial Weidmuller wireless radios in a controlled and systematic manner.
SIMPLE, FAST, AND RELIABLE
The new Weidmuller Network Migration System is comprised of Ethernet/Serial modems, I/O radios, or a combination of both, along with the Intelligent Switch (IAS) and Base Station Repeater (BSR). The IAS, a fully redundant RF antenna switch, pairs with the Base Station Repeater to deliver a robust, reliable and redundant hot standby solution for base or repeater sites.
NO JOB TOO BIG
With a scalable architecture allowing for growth and future adaptations, Weidmuller’s wireless migration solution is a future-proof investment for water/wastewater systems, oil and gas pipeline monitoring, and SCADA network migration. This new radio migration solution lets utilities phase in upgrades by running old and new systems in parallel – avoiding downtime, reducing risk and erasing capital strain. Unlike rip-and-replace approaches, this solution from Weidmuller enables staged migration with parallel operation so utilities stay online, in control and financially flexible.
A SECURE SOLUTION
In addition, it provides advanced security through mitigation of cybersecurity risks and potential losses from network breaches. The entire migration process is streamlined through the pre-configured systems in the Weidmuller solution, which greatly reduces downtime.
A migration transition plan comprises four easy steps when using the wireless radio migration solution from Weidmuller:
- Site survey and compatibility assessment: Identify infrastructure compatibility and develop a migration roadmap
- Hardware and software setup: Pre-configured radios for plug-and-play integration
- Migration and integration support: Technical support during and post-migration
- Training and& ongoing support: Hands-on training and continuous support from Weidmuller
PIONEER THE FUTURE
In addition to the benefits that come right out of the box, Weidmuller also stands behind this product with engineering support for your wireless applications.
“Interconnected networks enhance efficiency, productivity, and data-driven decision-making through seamless data exchange and remote IO monitoring. This mandates the urgency for leading-edge wireless migration and a state-of-the-art wireless system,” says Ken Crawford, senior director of automation for Weidmuller USA. “Our innovative wireless radio migration solution ensures that wireless connectivity in a wide array of industrial environments has never been simpler, faster, or more reliable.”
As part of the globally renowned Weidmüller Group, Weidmuller USA leverages a rich legacy and expertise that spans across production sites, sales offices, and representatives in over eighty countries. Weidmuller USA’s commitment to industrial transformation and developing future-ready products tailored to customers is unwavering. Recognized for three consecutive years as a Top Workplace (2022-2024) by the Richmond Times-Dispatch as well as being named a 2024 Top Workplace USA by USA Today, Weidmuller USA’s mission is to power the pioneers of industry with cutting-edge and sustainable technology. For more information, visit www.weidmuller.com.