Emerson Smart Wireless Gateway 1552WU

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Emerson Process Management has introduced the Smart Wireless Gateway 1552WU, a Wi-Fi access point that connects WirelessHART sensors to the control network.

Jointly developed as an integral part of Cisco’s IoT Systems, the gateway is a mesh access point that simplifies Wi-Fi and WirelessHART installations, lowers costs and reduces deployment time. Users no longer have to run fibre-optic cables for ethernet communication to every WirelessHART Gateway as the 1552WU connects to neighbouring access points — allowing complete wireless coverage, with local power.

By integrating Emerson’s WirelessHART Gateway with Cisco’s outdoor, hazardous-location-qualified access points, the gateway provides the efficiency, scalability and security of a single wireless network solution that can be utilised for multiple-use cases, including plant control, worker mobility and safety.

Simplifying the installation with wireless technology enables the application of Pervasive Sensing strategies to improve plant performance and reliability. Obtaining data from hard-to-access locations enables process manufacturers to address concerns such as corrosion, energy consumption, health and safety and the environment.