HMS Networks Anybus Wireless Bolt Serial AWB2010 User Manual page 8

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Anybus Wireless Bolt Serial
3. Preparation
3.1. Support and Resources
For additional documentation and software downloads, FAQs, troubleshooting guides and technical support,
please visit www.anybus.com/support.
TIP
Have the product article number available, to search for the product specific support web page. You
find the product article number on the product cover.
3.2. Network Environment
Ensure that you have all the necessary information about the capabilities and restrictions of your local network
environment before installation.
3.3. Placement
Antenna Considerations
The characteristics of the internal antenna should be considered when choosing the placement and orientation
of the unit.
See also Internal Antenna Characteristics.
Required Distance Between Devices
For optimal reception, wireless devices require a zone between them clear of objects that could otherwise
obstruct or reflect the signal. To avoid signal interference, a minimum distance of 50 cm between the devices
should be observed.
See Wireless Technology Basics (page
3.4. When to Use Bluetooth or WLAN
Use Bluetooth when:
• The wireless link has an Anybus Wireless Bolt or Anybus Wireless Bridge II at both ends.
• An interruption-free connection is more important than data throughput speed.
• Interference robustness is important, e.g. in an industrial environment.
• A Profinet I/O cycle time or EtherNet/IP RPI of 64 ms or more is acceptable.
Use WLAN when:
• Connecting to other types of wireless devices or a WLAN infrastructure.
• High data throughput speed is more important than connection reliability.
• Large file transfers are expected.
• WLAN channel frequency planning is possible.
• A low Profinet I/O cycle time or EtherNet/IP RPI is desired.
3.5. Bluetooth Limitations
Due to different implementations of Bluetooth by different manufacturers, Bluetooth PAN (Personal Area
Network) may not work with some devices.
WLAN 5 GHz cannot be used at the same time as WLAN 2.4 GHz or Bluetooth.
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