Doodle Labs Releases ‘Highest’ Performance Industrial Wireless IP Modules

(Product News, 21 Jul 2009)

Doodle Labs, in ruggedized wireless networking products, has announced the availability of the carrier-class, industrial wireless IP modules. These modules are the first ever radios that provide serial RS232/422/485 as well as RJ45 Ethernet interfaces for the industrial applications and provide high Tx power in the frequency ranges of 4.8 – 6.0 GHz (DLM103) and 2.3GHz to 2.5GHz (DLM101), programmable 5/10/20/40 MHz channel width for the operation in the unlicensed ISM and UNI as well as licensed WiMax and Home Land Security bands.

The superior design of the RF interface allows the modules to achieve the long range of up to 80 Km. The wireless modules include advanced features such as Adaptive Noise Immunity, Bandwidth Control, QoS, Routing and 128-bit AES data security standard. In addition, the embedded open source Linux OS allows application layer customization for easy integration into various wireless SCADA/DCS solutions based on industry standards like Modbus. Now the technology is ready for integration into industry standards like ISA100 and IEC 61850.

The design of the DLM101 and DLM103 wireless modules feature RP-SMA antenna connector for flexibility in system design. The low loss, rugged RP-SMA connector allows for improved mechanical stability and the use of higher quality, low loss antenna cables. The modules have built-in surge protection circuits for the RF and other interfaces to significantly improve reliability in harsh ESD and EMP sensitive environments. The operating temperature range is from -10º C to +60º C.

"During the development of these radios we have been working with our OEM customers to integrate them in various industrial applications." said Raghu PV, General Manager of Doodle Labs. "The feature set bundled in these radios is the result of an accumulation of suggestions and feedback we have obtained during the collaborative design efforts and field performance experiences."

The DLM101 and DLM103 modules are already in mass production and available for large quantity shipments. The modules will carry modular FCC, IC, and CE approvals (in progress).