Honeywell
Expands Limitless™ Wireless
Portfolio with new Wireless Operator Interface Pushbutton
Controller
Enables
Control and Notification in Remote Parts of Plants
Where
Wiring is Too Costly or Not Possible
MINNEAPOLIS, August
13, 2012 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today
announced the release of the new Limitless™ Wireless Operator Interface, WOI
Series, which expands Honeywell’s Limitless™ wireless switch and receiver
portfolio by providing a packaged pushbutton controller for manufacturers and
OEMs. The WOI Series adds a human interface device to the product-driven
interfaces of the Limitless™ portfolio. With both momentary and maintained
contact options, the Limitless™ Series now offers wireless control from both
person and position.
Honeywell’s
Wireless Operator Interface is a controller designed to wirelessly turn on and
off equipment (pumps, motors, drives, conveyors, and other industrial
equipment), open or close gates/doors, or provide notification to remote
locations. The WOI Series can be used in rugged industrial environments to
notify appropriate departments when there are quality, machine, material
out-of-stock, or other manufacturing issues.
“The WOI
Series provides a control option for users looking to avoid the wiring costs,
maintenance issues, hazards, time and engineering that comes with a ‘wired’ push
button,” said Joseph Citrano, senior global product marketing manager, Sensing
and Control. “This new device expands Honeywell’s Limitless™ wireless portfolio
that includes monitors, din-rail receivers, global limit switches, and
heavy-duty limit switches.”
Designed for
flexibility, the user can choose and install a desired operator (22 mm rotary
switch, key switch, key) or utilize one of Honeywell’s pushbuttons. It
communicates through Limitless™ receivers that provide PLC inputs or relay
outputs connected directly to equipment to turn on LEDs or start/stop industrial
equipment.
The Limitless™
wireless network is an easy and cost-effective solution for those looking for a
reliable wireless solution. It includes the WDRR Din-rail receiver, WPMM
monitor, WLS heavy-duty limit switch, and WGLA global limit switch. The entire
Limitless™ solution utilizes the global, license-free RF wireless 802.15.4 WPAN
protocol that provides up to a 305 m [1000 ft] line-of-sight communication
range, and prolongs battery life with advanced power management
technology.
The Limitless™ WOI
Series potentially could be used in industrial applications such as CNC action,
conveyors, door and gate action, lifts, material handling, motor drives,
presses, pumps, quality control buttons, specialty machines, stop/start
machinery, stop/start production, and valve action. Potential transportation
applications include agricultural equipment and movable
machinery.
Honeywell
(www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified
technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace
products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry;
turbochargers; and performance materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J.,
Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York, London, and Chicago Stock
Exchanges.
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