With the rapid advancement of global digital transformation, industrial wireless networks are reshaping the global industrial ecology at an unprecedented speed. In this process, wireless access point AP technology, as a bridge connecting the physical world and the digital world, plays a crucial role. It not only greatly improves production efficiency and flexibility, but also provides strong support for efficient and intelligent industrial production and management.
Industrial wireless AP, as a bridge between wireless network and wired network, can enable wireless terminal devices to access the wired network through wireless signals within the coverage area, enabling data transmission and communication. Compared with ordinary wireless AP, industrial-grade wireless AP has higher reliability and adaptability, and is usually designed for industrial environments with higher network requirements, including large-scale wireless coverage, remote control transmission, wireless video transmission, and IoT intelligent control.
Industrial wireless APs provide a wide range of wireless coverage and access functions in industrial wireless networks with their high performance, high stability, and ability to adapt to harsh environments. They are an indispensable and important device in industrial wireless networks. For example, in the application of intelligent lamp pole vehicle-road coordination, industrial wireless AP is used to connect various sub-system terminals of the lamp pole to ensure the real-time of the entire traffic information and achieve efficient, safe and environmentally friendly operation of road traffic.
Dual-band operation:
Supports IEEE 802.11 series standards, providing dual-band operation at 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz, with a maximum transmission rate of up to 1200Mbps and a wide coverage area, suitable for various industrial environments.
Seamless roaming:
In applications such as mine communication, industrial wireless APs support seamless roaming technology, which enables wireless signals to automatically switch when miners move within the mine, ensuring continuity of communication, reducing the likelihood of dangerous accidents, and improving the safety of the mine.
Multi-mode support:
Supporting multiple working modes of FAT AP/FIT AP to adapt to different network requirements. For example, in the intelligent operation and management of the integrated pipe gallery, according to the linear internal structure of the pipe gallery, the industrial wireless AP and small-angle directional antenna are used in a back-to-back manner to achieve linear coverage on both sides, ensuring seamless coverage inside the pipe gallery.
High-precision positioning:
In scenarios such as sewage treatment plants, high-precision personnel positioning and equipment monitoring are achieved through Wi-Fi positioning systems to ensure personnel safety and production efficiency.
Low latency and high reliability:
Advanced 2x2 UL MU-MIMO technology and OFDMA spatial multiplexing technology are used to provide a faster wireless Internet experience. Support redundant wireless connection methods to ensure the reliability of the entire wireless network.
Intelligent manufacturing:
In the field of intelligent manufacturing, industrial wireless AP can connect intelligent equipment through communication technology to achieve automation of the production process. Various sensing technologies collect various data during the production process, upload them to industrial servers through communication methods such as industrial wireless networks, and perform data processing and analysis under the management of industrial software systems to provide optimized production plans or customized production.
AGV vehicle monitoring:
In warehousing operations, industrial wireless APs form a wireless communication system, which together with configuration control software and on-board PLCs form an AGV vehicle monitoring system. Wireless APs are installed in different areas of the workshop, and wireless roaming clients are installed in the AGV carriages to establish wireless connections. The system has a fast roaming function to ensure reliable communication between the monitoring center and the AGV vehicles in motion on site, enabling automation, intelligence, and efficiency in warehousing operations.
Mine communication: During coal mining, the internal environment of the mine is harsh, with a large amount of dust and combustible gases. Traditional wired communication methods are severely limited in mines. The introduction of explosion-proof wireless AP provides a new solution for mine communication. It can not only be flexibly deployed inside the mine to achieve wireless signal coverage in various production areas, but also monitor the gas concentration, personnel location and other information in the mine in real time to ensure timely transmission of information.
With the continuous development and popularization of wireless network technology, the industrial wireless AP market is showing a rapid growth trend. According to market research institutions, the global AP hotspot market has been expanding over the past few years and is expected to maintain rapid growth in the coming years. This growth is mainly due to the following factors:
The popularity of smart devices: The popularity of smart devices such as smartphones, tablet computers, and smart homes has led to an increasing demand for wireless networks among users, and has also promoted the application and development of industrial wireless access points.
The development of smart cities and the Internet of Things: The rapid development of smart cities and the Internet of Things has provided new growth points for the industrial wireless AP market. As a key device connecting the perception layer and network layer, industrial wireless APs play an increasingly important role in the fields of smart cities and the Internet of Things.
The cutting-edge development of wireless AP technology is driving the innovation of industrial wireless network technology. With the continuous advancement of technology and the continuous expansion of application scenarios, industrial wireless AP will play a more important role in the future, bringing more convenience and fun to people's lives and work.
The popularity of wireless network technology: With the continuous development and popularization of Wi-Fi technology, more and more devices support wireless connectivity, which has promoted the growth of the industrial wireless AP market.
