Fujitsu Components has introduced a line of the embedded FWM7BLZ20W mesh network and multi-sensor units with built-in Wirepas Massive network connectivity for real-time locating systems and smart industrial IoT applications. These nodes facilitate dense, large-scale network installations for industrial monitoring of IoT applications in offices, factories, warehouses, hospitals, schools, and more.
The embedded FWM7BLZ20W Fujitsu Wirepas wireless modules are based on Nordic nRF52832 and measure 74.2 x 74.2 x 28.0mm. The units comprise of detachable brackets for easy installation and maintenance. The operating temperature ranges are -20 to +60 deg C (CO2 sensor version starting from -10deg Celcius) and they are FCC/ISED, CE, and Radio Act Japan certified.
The family of Wirepas wireless modules comprises of several units viz. FWM8BLZ08A Mesh Anchor unit for location/asset tracking reference point, FWM8BLZ08T Mesh Tag unit with an acceleration sensor for location/asset tracking, FWM8BLZ08Y Mesh sensor unit with embedded temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, illuminance, sound level, and acceleration sensors, FWM8BLZ08C Mesh CO2 sensor unit also includes onboard temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, illuminance, sound level, and acceleration sensors.
While carbon dioxide sensor units in the family are powered by USB-C, the other units in the family can be powered by 4 AA batteries or USB-C. Each device in the family is IP-65 rated against water and dust. This makes them suitable for use in wet or humid/damp indoor environments. Using these Fujitsu Mesh Anchors, Mesh Tags, and Mesh Sensors, the Wirepas Positioning Engine provides excellent location awareness of stationery items and moving assets, making them ideal for a multitude of IoT applications.
Key Features of FWM8BLZ07P / FWM8BLZ07Y / FWM7BLZ20W Wireless Modules
- Ability to construct a large scale network
- Power saving, high-density network under autonomous network rerouting, even if the network environment changes or device failure occurs.
- Security key provides a secure operating environment.
- Mesh unit FWM8BLZ07P has a wake-up/sleep function for further energy savings.
- Mesh sensor unit FWM8BLZ07Y embeds temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, illuminance, 3-axis acceleration, and sound level sensors (customization option available).
Note: More technical information can be found in the FWM7BLZ20W datasheet linked at the bottom of this page.
