Yokogawa AED5D-00 Wireless Gateway | ISA100 Wireless, Network Manager, Access Point

Yokogawa AED5D-00 Wireless Gateway | ISA100 Wireless, Network Manager, Access Point

Yokogawa AED5D-00 wireless gateway specifications. ISA100 Wireless network manager and access point, for field device integration.

Product Overview

The Yokogawa AED5D-00 is a core component of the Yokogawa ISA100 Wireless solution, serving as both a Network Manager and a Field Wireless Access Point (FWAP). This gateway manages the wireless field network, routing data from ISA100-compliant field devices to the plant control system (DCS/PLC) via a standard Ethernet interface, enabling reliable and secure wireless process monitoring and control.

Technical Specifications

Key Features

• Integrated Network Manager:​ Manages the entire ISA100 Wireless field network, including routing, scheduling, and security

• Field Wireless Access Point:​ Provides the wireless connection to field devices

• Reliable Communication:​ Uses DSSS and frequency hopping for robust communication in industrial environments

• High Network Capacity:​ Supports a large number of wireless field devices

• Standard Ethernet Backhaul:​ Easy integration with plant networks and control systems

• Advanced Security:​ Implements ISA100.11a security standards including encryption and authentication

• Centralized Management:​ Provides a single point for network configuration and monitoring

• Scalable Network:​ Supports the addition of more gateways and routers for larger network coverage

• Device Agnostic:​ Compatible with ISA100.11a compliant devices from multiple vendors

Applications

• Wireless monitoring of pressure, temperature, level, and flow transmitters

• Integrating wireless field devices into existing DCS/PLC/SCADA systems

• Remote monitoring of equipment in hard-to-wire or hazardous locations

• Temporary monitoring for process optimization and testing

• Plant asset management and predictive maintenance data collection

Important Notes

1. Requires compatible ISA100.11a wireless field devices and routers to form a network

2. Network planning (device placement, routing) is required for optimal performance

3. Acts as the central security and management hub for the wireless network

4. Requires configuration software for initial setup and network management

5. Typically installed in a control room or sheltered electrical room