With the new PSI-Bluetooth-Profibus set from Phoenix Contact, Bluetooth technology can be used for wireless fieldbus communication with Profibus. The Bluetooth frequency-hopping technique is particularly suited to Industrial environments and also shows its strengths when coexisting with other wireless systems.
A distinguishing feature of the set is that it enables devices to be started quickly, as no configuration is required when establishing a Bluetooth connection. The Bluetooth converters are pre-configured for an invisible, password-protected point-to-point connection. After installation, the devices automatically connect themselves therefore permitting a wireless Profibus connection with data transfer rates of 187.5kBit/s. By using a high-performance transceiver based on Bluetooth 2.0 technology, ranges of up to 150m and more can be achieved.
With the set, complex Profibus connections to moving devices, which were previously only possible using costly drag chains, slip rings or other cable-based solutions, can now be quickly implemented in a cost effective manner.