Wireless Mesh Networking for Machine Builders and OEMs

The family of modules are designed around their ZB108 OEM module which features a complete System on Chip (SoC) comprising high performance microprocessor with digital, analogue and serial connectivity. The wireless network is based on the licence free international standard IEEE 802.15.4 which provides 2.4GHz, two way communications and is capable of connecting hundreds of devices together in a mesh network using gateways, router and end devices (usually battery powered). The product range features the ZigBee stack which leverages the advantages of continued main stream development and future compatibility with other manufactures equipment and products.

The IDC family of modules include Ethernet and serial gateways, routers, logic and serial controller, handheld keypad, key fob with touch-screen and analogue general purpose modules soon to be introduced. All devices offer embedded intelligence, unique 16 digit identifier and offer extremely low power consumption, internal position tracking algorithms based on received signal strength and many other features. IDC complementary software applications include “over the air” programming, data logging, remote control and position tracking. Further more a function block logic configuration tool based on IEC61499 distributed multiprocessor networking is in development and due for release later in the year.

For machine builders and system designers who require wireless mesh networking IDC offer the ability to design bespoke hardware and software solutions based on existing designs to reduce risk, the cost of development, time to market and certification costs.

Perhaps just as important IDC are not reliant on 3 rd party software providers with all hardware, application firmware, pc based software and server applications designed in-house.