Emerson Smart Wireless Gateway 1552WU access point for Wi-Fi and WirelessHART

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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 fully featured mesh access point that simplifies Wi-Fi and WirelessHART installations and reduces deployment time. Users no longer have to run fibre-optic cables for ethernet communication to every WirelessHART Gateway — the product seamlessly connects to neighbouring access points, allowing complete wireless coverage, with only local power wired to the 1552WU.

The product provides users with 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. It is said to meet the demands of both operational technology and information technology departments in industrial environments.