AirborneM2M™ User Guide
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DEVICE TYPES
This manual covers all variations available in the AirborneM2M™ device family. The following section
identifies the different types both functional and classification. In most cases, the functional types are
available in the listed classifications. If you are not certain which type you have or would like clarify the
available options, please contact B+B SmartWorx Sales or Technical Support.
SERIAL
This device supports a single or dual serial port and provides serial to 802.11 bridging. The serial devices
can support one or more of the following serial interface types:
RS-232
RS-422
RS-485
Default configuration on all models is RS-232. Conversion to RS-422/RS-485 requires software
configuration and, in some models, jumper setting changes. These are covered in the following sections.
This device allows the connection of a serial port to an 802.11 network.
ETHERNET
The Ethernet adapter provides a wireless interface to an existing Ethernet port (RJ-45). Depending on the
model of device, the connection to the Ethernet port of the host is made via an RJ-45 socket or pigtail with
an RJ-45 plug.
The device supports a 10/100 Ethernet interface with auto-configuration. Manual control of the interface is
possible through the web or CLI interface.
ETHERNET
This device allows simultaneous connection of Serial and Ethernet ports. Providing the same functionality
on each port that is available on the individual devices, it is possible to maintain network based connections
to both the Ethernet and Serial ports without compromise of functionality or performance.
Each interface can be configured and operated independently of the others. Connection to the serial port
can be made via both the wireless and Ethernet ports supporting redundant network connectivity for high
reliability applications.
ENTERPRISE CLASS
The Enterprise Class product provides the best cost vs. performance in the AirborneM2M™ product family.
The packaging is compact and designed to fit with non-industrial applications and markets. This product
class supports the full industrial operating temperature range and the complete set of functional capabilities
of the Airborne™ Device Server and Wireless Adapter technology.
Figure 1 - Enterprise AirborneM2M™ Device
