System layouts – Banner SureCross DX80 Wireless Networks User Manual
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SureCross Wireless Network
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System Layouts
System Layouts
Because of the flexibility of the DX80 wireless devices, many different configurations using Gateways, Nodes, GatewayPros, Ethernet Bridges,
Modbus slave devices, data radios, data radio repeaters, and/or solar powered systems are possible, both as stand-alone systems and host-
connected systems.
Gateways
A SureCross Gateway is the wireless network master device used to control network timing for the entire network. The Gateway also holds
the configuration for the network. Every wireless network must have one Gateway that schedules communication traffic and controls the I/O
configuration for the network.
Similar to how a gateway device on a wired network acts as a “portal” between networks, the SureCross Gateway acts as the portal between
the wireless network and the central control process.
Nodes
Generally, a node is any point within a network. A SureCross Node is a wireless network slave device used to provide sensing capability in a
remote area or factory. The Node collects sensor data from sensors and communicates the data back to the SureCross Gateway.
SureCross Nodes are available in a wide variety of power or input/output options. Each wireless network includes one Gateway and up to 47
Nodes.
FlexPower
Banner’s FlexPower technology allows for a true wireless solution by allowing the device to operate using either 10-30V dc, 3.6V lithium D cell
batteries, or solar power. This unique power management system can operate a FlexPower Node and an optimized sensing device for up to five
years on a single lithium D cell.
For additional information and a complete list of accessories, including FCC approved antennas, refer to Banner Engineering’s
DX83 Ethernet Bridge
Gateway, 900 MHz
MultiHop data radio,
900 MHz
formerly known as 133601 rev E
This document is now part of the SureCross DX80 Wireless I/O Network Manual, Banner part
number 132607. These pages are extracted directly from the manual and no longer list the
6-digit part number specific to the original, standalone reference guide.