MOBILE Panel PC WLAN MIMO antenna for PROFI and MOBILE systems

Integration into FORSIS systems

FORSIS consistently utilizes MIMO antennas in mobile systems (e.g., MOBILE and PROFI series), which can be mounted internally or externally via suitable connection sockets. They optimize WLAN reception where stable wireless communication is critical—such as MES integration, data feedback, or large-scale data acquisition.

Areas of application

• Production halls with complex infrastructure

• Manufacturing processes with high data loads

• Operation without a direct line of sight to access points

• Mobile workstations and forklift terminals

• WLAN communication in warehousing and logistics

MIMO is a technology for the parallel use of multiple radio paths within the same frequency band. This is achieved via several antenna elements that transmit and receive data simultaneously over different spatial paths. This not only increases the transmission rate, but also the range and reliability of the connection, as multipath propagation is not just tolerated but actively utilized.

Technical features of the FORSIS MIMO antenna

Standard and wireless technology

• Supports WLAN standards: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)

• Technology: MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output)

• Optimized for robust industrial WLAN connections without a direct line of sight

• Theoretical data rates up to 600 Mbit/s via IEEE 802.11n MIMO (current standards)
  – approximation of the data rate through parallel transmission via multiple antenna elements.

Design and material

• Three separate dual-band antennas on a common circuit board

• Robust PC-ABS housing for industrial requirements

• Protection class IP65 – weather and dust resistant

• Easy mounting on the device housing and convenient connection via coaxial cable.

Frequency ranges

• 2.4 GHz band (WLAN 802.11b/g/n)

• 5 GHz band (WLAN 802.11a/g/n)
  → Dual-band coverage for modern WLAN networks and flexibility in frequency operation.