September 27, 2019 – Emerson is partnering with Cisco to introduce an industrial wireless networking solution. The Emerson Wireless 1410S Gateway with the Cisco Catalyst IW6300 Heavy Duty Series Access Point combines wireless technology with Wireless HART sensor technology, delivering data in industrial environments.
To help enable digital transformation strategies, this industrial networking solution combines Emerson’s expertise in industrial automation and applications with Cisco’s innovations in networking, cybersecurity and IT infrastructure.
This wireless access point provides wi-fi bandwidth necessary for real-time safety monitoring, including Emerson’s Location Awareness and wireless video. These applications are intended to enhance personnel safety practices, improve plant security and help ensure environmental compliance.
Industrial environments remain some of the most challenging and hazardous environments in the world, requiring a wi-fi solution that can withstand extreme conditions in remote locations while helping ensure the safety of workers on site. The wireless access point supports mobile applications that offer access to process control data, maintenance information and operation procedures.
About Emerson
Emerson is a global technology and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. The Emerson Automation Solutions business helps process, hybrid, and discrete manufacturers maximize production, protect personnel and the environment
