In the context of the rapid development of IIoT, wireless access points AP, as a bridge connecting the physical world and the digital world, are playing an unprecedented role. Industrial wireless APs can not only greatly improve production efficiency and flexibility, but also provide extensive and stable wireless coverage and access functions in complex and ever-changing industrial environments. They are an indispensable and important device in industrial wireless networks.

1. The core advantages of industrial wireless AP

High performance and stability:

Compared to ordinary wireless APs, industrial-grade wireless APs have higher reliability and adaptability. They are usually designed for industrial environments with higher network requirements, including wide-range wireless coverage, remote control transmission, wireless video transmission, and IoT intelligent control. These features enable industrial wireless APs to operate stably under harsh working conditions, ensuring the continuity and reliability of data communication.

Adapt to harsh environments:

Industrial environments are often accompanied by adverse factors such as high temperatures, humidity, dust, and vibration. Industrial wireless APs, through special design and material selection, can work normally and without interference in these harsh environments.

Seamless roaming:

Industrial wireless AP supports seamless roaming technology, which means that when the terminal device moves within the coverage area, it can automatically switch to the AP with the best signal strength to ensure the continuity and stability of communication. This is crucial for industrial applications that require continuous monitoring and data transmission.

2. Application Scenarios of Industrial Wireless Access Points

AGV vehicle monitoring system:

In the automated storage system, the AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) communicates with the monitoring center via wireless AP. Wireless APs are installed in different areas of the workshop, while wireless roaming clients are installed in the AGV carriages. This setup ensures reliable communication between the monitoring center and the AGV vehicles in motion on site, achieving automation, intelligence, and efficiency in warehousing operations.

Smart lamp pole vehicle-road coordination:

The smart lamp post system achieves network connectivity between vehicles, people, roads, lights, and service platforms through industrial wireless APs. An industrial switch is placed in each smart lamp post to connect various subsystems terminals of the lamp post, ensuring the real-time transmission of traffic information and achieving efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly operation of road traffic.

Integrated pipe gallery monitoring:

Due to its special environmental structure, the intelligent operation and management of the integrated pipe gallery has higher requirements. The industrial wireless AP achieves linear coverage on both sides through a small-angle directional antenna back-to-back approach, effectively ensuring coverage distance and signal quality, and achieving seamless coverage and stable communication within the pipe gallery.

Coal mining communication:

In the process of coal mining, the harsh environment inside the mine severely limits the traditional wired communication methods. The introduction of explosion-proof wireless AP provides a new solution for mine communication. These APs not only have explosion-proof certification, but also can be flexibly deployed inside the mine to achieve wireless signal coverage in various production areas, ensuring communication security and personnel safety in the mine.

3. Selection and Deployment of Industrial Wireless Access Points

Choose the right AP:

When selecting an industrial wireless access point (AP), it is necessary to consider its coverage range, transmission rate, frequency band support, water and dust resistance levels, and whether it supports seamless roaming and other features. In addition, it is necessary to select APs with corresponding certification and protection levels according to the specific industrial environment.

Reasonable deployment of AP:

The deployment of industrial wireless APs needs to take into account environmental factors, building structures, and the distribution of equipment. Through reasonable planning and deployment, it can ensure the comprehensive coverage of wireless signals and the stability of communication. At the same time, it is also necessary to conduct regular maintenance and inspections on the AP to ensure its normal operation.

Configuration and management:

The configuration and management of industrial wireless APs is also an important part of building a stable and reliable wireless access network. By configuring appropriate parameters such as SSID, channel, and power, the performance of the wireless network can be optimized. In addition, regular software updates and security configurations are required for APs to ensure their security and stability.
Industrial wireless AP plays an important role in building a stable and reliable wireless access network. By selecting the appropriate AP, deploying and configuring it appropriately, the normal operation of industrial IoT applications and the continuity of data communication can be ensured.