Weidmuller USA Expands Long-Range Connectivity with New Wireless Mesh Networking I/O and Gateway

Weidmuller USA, a leading provider of smart industrial connectivity and automation products and solutions headquartered in Richmond, Va., has expanded the company’s wireless radio line with the WI-I/O-9-U3 wireless transceiver.

This new product combines multi I/O, modem and gateway functionality – as well as IoT connectivity – into a single device, providing an all-in-one solution to improve overall system performance.

“The WI-I/O-9-U3 extends long-range communications to sensors in local and remote locations, including those that are very difficult to reach,” said Ken Crawford, Senior Director of Automation for Weidmuller USA.  “This ensures seamless data collection and monitoring from even the most challenging environments.”

Highlights of this advancement in wireless radio connectivity include:

• Scalable, allowing for simple, complex and point to multi-point network design
• Flexible, native Ethernet support and comprehensive gateway capabilities for Ethernet and serial protocols, including Modbus TCP/RTU, DNP3 I/O and MQTT + Sparkplug B
• Secure AES encryption, advanced IP filtering, multi-level authentication and comprehensive user access and change event logging

The new Weidmuller WI-I/O-9-U3 wireless transceivers support a variety of industries (water, renewables, irrigation, oil & gas environments) by expanding and extending secure communications easily through these key features:

• Long-range communications: 902-928MHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) and up to 1W power
• Saves time and effort: Effortlessly configure intricate network topologies with flexible, intuitive modes and over-the-air diagnostics and configuration
• Reduces installation time: Significantly reduces the installation time, costs and challenges associated with traditional wiring
• Integrated controls and monitoring: Transceiver is supported by the onboard Logic Engine for performing simple controls, an HMI lite dashboard, and web-based configuration and diagnostics

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About Weidmuller USA:

For nearly five decades, Weidmuller USA, based in Richmond, Virginia, has been a beacon of innovation in smart industrial connectivity and automation. As part of the globally renowned Weidmüller Group, the company leverages a rich legacy and expertise that spans across production sites, sales offices, and representatives in over 80 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. Discover the next frontier of innovation at www.weidmuller.com.