The WIO Series Wireless Control Unit is designed to simplify factory signaling by replacing hardwired connections with Bluetooth wireless communication. It allows machine status, alarms, or process signals to be transmitted to remote Patlite LED towers (such as LR6‑E units) or buzzers without additional cabling.
- – Transmitter (WIO‑B1T): Accepts up to 7 input points (1 dedicated to buzzer).
- – Receiver (WIO‑B1R): Provides 1–5 output points (no‑voltage contact or relay output).
- – Communication: Bluetooth 5.0, up to 100 m line‑of‑sight, extendable to 400 m with relay function.
- – Power Supply: 12–24 V DC (24 V DC required when LED or buzzer units are installed).
- – Protection Rating: IP65 (main body).
- – Mounting: Compact design, easy installation on machines or poles.
- – No PC/software required: Configuration is done via simple group ID settings.
Key Features & Specifications
- – Wireless Range: 100 m (standard), 400 m (relay).
- – Communication Standard: Bluetooth 5.0.
- – Inputs/Outputs:
- – Transmitter: 7 points (1 buzzer dedicated).
- – Receiver: 1–5 points (relay or contact output).
- Compatible Units:
- – LR6‑E LED tower (multi‑color or R/Y/G/B/C versions).
- – LR6‑BW buzzer unit.
- Applications: Andon systems, machine status indication, remote alerts, mobile equipment.
Applications
- – Factory Andon systems – wireless transmission of production line alerts.
- – Machine status monitoring – send signals to remote LED towers without wiring.
- – AGVs and mobile equipment – wireless alerts for movement or errors.
- – Process alarms – flexible installation in areas where wiring is difficult.