ZigBee

Wi-Fi Modbus Data Concentrator with 1 x Ethernet, 1 x RS-232 and 1 x RS-485. (Asia Only).

The MDC-211-ZT CR is a Modbus data concentrator that brings serial Modbus RTU devices onto an Ethernet network. It polls connected RS-232 and RS-485 devices according to a user-defined command table, then arranges their data into a continuous address range. A remote monitoring host can therefore read data from several Modbus RTU devices in a single Modbus TCP connection, which reduces Ethernet traffic and simplifies data acquisition.Wireless reach comes from the ZigBee mesh interface. The concentrator can connect remote, distributed ZT-2000 I/O modules and general Modbus RTU devices in locations where cabling is difficult to install, with a typical line-of-sight transmission distance of 700 m.Setup is handled through a web-based user interface, where you can check communication status and the update frequency of each Modbus RTU command. Configuration, including the Modbus TCP ID and port, serial parameters and polling commands, can be backed up and copied as a CSV file, which suits SCADA-based monitoring systems.ApplicationsRemote monitoring and control systems built around SCADAAdding Ethernet connectivity to existing Modbus RTU devicesCollecting data from distributed Modbus devices where cabling is difficult to deployIntegrating ZigBee wireless I/O modules into an Ethernet-based Modbus system

ZT-2510 CR is a compact wireless ZigBee repeater based on the IEEE 802.15.4 standard. It performs network routing and signal relay within a personal area ZigBee network, so an engineer can use it to extend transmission range and improve the quality of the wireless link.The module operates in the ISM 2.4 GHz band across 16 channels and is fully compliant with IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee Pro (ZigBee 2007). It works as a router in a network managed by a coordinator from the ZT-2550 or ZT-2570 series, passing data between parent and child nodes. Each network can manage up to 255 ZigBee routers.Configuration is handled through a Windows GUI utility, where users set parameters such as the PAN ID for their application. RF transmission power is adjustable, and the module is supplied with a 5 dBi omni-directional antenna. It mounts on a DIN rail and is rated for an operating temperature of -25 ~ +75 °C.ApplicationsExtending the range of ZigBee personal area networksRelaying wireless data between parent and child nodes in ZigBee networksImproving wireless signal quality across sites where direct links are weak

The ZT-2530M bridges two separate ZigBee networks by combining a ZigBee coordinator and a ZigBee router in one DIN-rail module. Its two 2.4 GHz omni-directional antennas help it maintain links where buildings and other obstacles in urban areas would otherwise weaken the signal.Typical uses include bridging communication between indoor and outdoor units, or splitting a large, complex network into smaller segments to improve efficiency. Hardware configuration is set through a fully external switch, and the RF output power can be adjusted to suit the installation.The module is designed for wireless systems where running cable to field devices is impractical. It supports AES-128 encryption for the wireless link and includes surge and ESD protection. This ordering code is listed for Asia only.ApplicationsIndustrial controlEmbedded sensingMedical data collectionSmoke and intruder warningBuilding automationHome automation

ZT-2550 CR is a compact wireless converter that takes an RS-232 or RS-485 serial link onto an IEEE 802.15.4 ZigBee network. It operates in the 2.4 GHz ISM band and is designed to take the ZigBee Coordinator role, which initialises the network and manages routing.Engineers would choose this unit to bring serial devices into a ZigBee network without running cable between them. The coordinator manages up to 255 ZigBee routers, and the module can receive or bypass data from parent and child nodes. Unicast and broadcast transmission are both supported, with source identification for non-addressed device data.Adjustable RF output power up to 10 dBm EIRPSupports the Topology Utility for network monitoring and improvementConfigured through a Windows GUI utility, including ZigBee parameters such as the PAN IDPlastic DIN-rail housing, 10 to 30 VDC input, -25 ~ +75 °C operating rangeApplicationsWireless extension of RS-232 and RS-485 serial devicesPersonal area ZigBee networks requiring a coordinator and router nodesRemote serial data collection over a ZigBee mesh

The ZT-2551 CR is a compact wireless converter that links serial RS-232 or RS-485 devices into an IEEE 802.15.4 ZigBee personal area network. It operates in the 2.4 GHz ISM band and is fully compliant with the ZigBee and ZigBee Pro (ZigBee 2007) specifications, so it can be integrated into a ZigBee network without changes to the serial device itself.Engineers will value its routing function. The unit can act as a ZigBee router, passing data between parent and child nodes to extend transmission range and improve signal quality. Broadcast transmission supports redundant paths, while unicast transmission reduces network loading. A topology utility helps monitor and improve the network, and the RF output power is adjustable.Configuration is handled through a Windows GUI utility, which allows settings to be chosen according to the application, including ZigBee variables such as the PAN ID. AES-128 encryption protects wireless traffic, and source identification is available for non-addressed device data. The plastic housing mounts on a DIN rail, and the unit is rated for an operating temperature of -25 ~ +75 °C.ApplicationsWireless extension of RS-232 or RS-485 serial linksSerial device connectivity over ZigBee personal area networksExtending the range of wireless serial networks using router function

The ZT-2570 CR is a ZigBee Coordinator converter that connects RS-232, RS-485 and Ethernet equipment to an IEEE 802.15.4 personal area network in the 2.4 GHz ISM band. As coordinator, it initialises and manages network routing, with a maximum of 255 slaves.For engineers who need a wireless link without rewriting host communication, the unit provides Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP gateway operation using broadcast or unicast transmission. Broadcast can serve as a redundant transmission path, while unicast reduces network loading. AES-128 encryption protects wireless traffic, and source identification is available for non-addressed device data.Configuration is handled through a Windows GUI utility, which includes a topology utility for network monitoring and improvement. Adjustable RF output of up to 10 dBm EIRP and a 5 dBi omni-directional antenna give a line-of-sight range of 300 metres. The unit is DIN-rail mountable and runs from +10 VDC to +30 VDC.ApplicationsWireless serial and Ethernet extension of RS-232 and RS-485 devicesModbus RTU and Modbus TCP gateways over ZigBeeZigBee network coordination for up to 255 slave nodesRedundant or load-reduced wireless data paths using broadcast or unicast transmission

The ZT-2571 CR bridges serial and Ethernet devices onto a personal area ZigBee network. It operates in the 2.4 GHz ISM band, is compliant with IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee Pro (ZigBee 2007), and offers 16 channels. Choose it when you need to wirelessly connect RS-232, RS-485 or Ethernet equipment without running cable between sites.Beyond straightforward conversion, the module can work as a ZigBee router, relaying data between parent and child nodes to extend coverage and improve signal quality across the network. It supports Modbus RTU/TCP gateway operation with both broadcast and unicast transmission, and unicast mode can be used to reduce network loading. Transmission power is adjustable up to 10 dBm EIRP, with a 5 dBi omni-directional antenna and a rated line-of-sight distance of 300 metres.Configuration is handled through a Windows GUI utility, which provides ZigBee parameters such as PAN ID and a topology tool for network monitoring. The unit is DIN-rail mountable in a plastic housing and is rated for operation from -25 to +75 °C.ApplicationsWireless serial data links between RS-232 or RS-485 devicesWireless connection of Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP equipmentExtending the range of a ZigBee network through router nodesConnecting Ethernet-based devices to a ZigBee network

The ZT-CHK CR is a USB-connected wireless sniffer for engineers who need to see what is actually travelling over the air in an IEEE 802.15.4 network. It captures the data packets as they are transmitted and passes them to a PC, where TI SmartRF Protocol Packet Sniffer software displays them in real time.Captured packets can be viewed or stored on the PC for later analysis. The captured traffic corresponds to ZigBee 2007 (ZigBee Pro), which makes the module useful for examining IEEE 802.15.4 communication in your own applications and for shortening wireless communication test cycles. No external antenna or external power supply is needed, as the module uses an integrated 2.4GHz-3dBi PCB antenna and draws power over USB.Installing the SmartRF Protocol Packet Sniffer software also installs the ZT-CHK driver, which supports Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 and 8. The ordering information lists this variant as Asia only.ApplicationsBuilding AutomationFactory AutomationMachine AutomationRemote MaintenanceRemote DiagnosisTesting Equipment

The ZT-USBC CR is a compact wireless converter that brings a USB host into a ZigBee personal area network. Fitted with a Type-A plug and drawing its power over USB, it needs no external power supply or external antenna, making it a simple way to add ZigBee connectivity to a PC or embedded host.In the network it takes the ZigBee Coordinator (Host) role, initialising the network and managing its routing. It is compliant with IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee Pro / ZigBee 2007, operates in the 2.405 to 2.48 GHz band across 16 channels, and can manage up to 255 ZigBee routers. The device can also function as a router to extend coverage and improve signal quality.Configuration is handled through a Windows GUI utility, which lets users set parameters such as the PAN ID according to the application. The product is listed by the manufacturer for Asia only, so buyers elsewhere in Europe should confirm suitability before ordering.ApplicationsConnecting a USB host to a ZigBee personal area network as the coordinatorExtending wireless ZigBee coverage through routingWireless serial-style links to ZigBee devices from a Windows, Linux or Windows CE host