Honeywell Unveils Limitless WDRR Wireless Din-Rail Receiver

Honeywell (News - Alert), a diversified technology and manufacturing company, has just launched its new Limitless WDRR Wireless Din-Rail Receiver.

The new Limitless WDRR Wireless Din-Rail Receiver is aimed at segments such as industrial, construction, machine, material handling, and heavy transportation applications, including agricultural equipment, cranes, lifts, conveyors, grain diverters, and door positions.

Designed to receive wireless signals from up to 14 different position-sensing switches, the new WDRR is a din-rail or panel-mountable receiver that can communicate the individual switch status to a programmable logic controller (PLC) or any controllers capable of receiving NPN/PNP inputs.

Honeywell officials said leveraging the limitless wireless switching the industry can save up to 60 percent compared to traditional wired switching. Saving can be ensured by reducing installation time, conduit, wire, clips and other accessories, while Limitless also enables sensing capabilities where it is impossible or very difficult to run cabling. 

“The new Limitless WDRR expands our innovation platform,” said Joseph Citrano, global product manager for Honeywell Sensing and Control’s electromechanical line of business, in a statement.

“Wireless increases possibilities, reduces capital and operating expenses and adds reliability in many applications,” Citrano added.

The Limitless wireless network is an easy-to-implement solution for those looking for a cost-effective and reliable switching solution. It includes the WDRR and WPMM receivers, the WLS and WGLA limit switches.

The solution utilizes the global, license-free RF wireless 802.15.4 WPAN protocol and provides up to a 1000 ft line-of-sight communication range. The company also claims it has prolonged battery life with advanced power management technology.

Recently, Honeywell acquired EMS Technologies (News - Alert), a provider of connectivity solutions for mobile networking, rugged mobile computers, and satellite communications, for a purchase price of approximately $491 million.