BAT867-F for maximum speed in harsh environments
867 Mbps with IP65/67 protection and -40 to +70°C operation. Use it where high throughput and ruggedization are both required.
20.2 BAT Series Products
HiLCOS provides the software. The BAT series provides the hardware. Each product in the BAT family targets a specific combination of performance, environmental protection, and market requirements.
BAT Series Overview
Section titled “BAT Series Overview”| Product | Standard | Max Speed | IP Rating | Temperature | Key Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenBAT | 802.11n | 450 Mbps | IP65/67 | -40 to +70°C | Automation, Oil & Gas |
| BAT867-R | 802.11ac | 867 Mbps | Rack mount | Standard | Automation, Transportation |
| BAT450-F | 802.11n | 450 Mbps | IP65/67 | -40 to +70°C | Railway, Transportation |
| BAT867-F | 802.11ac | 867 Mbps | IP65/67 | -40 to +70°C | Railway, Machine Building |
OpenBAT
Section titled “OpenBAT”The OpenBAT is Hirschmann’s flagship industrial WLAN access point for harsh environments. It supports IEEE 802.11n with 3x3 MIMO for up to 450 Mbps gross bandwidth.
Key specifications:
- IEEE 802.11a/b/g/h/n, 3x3 MIMO, up to 450 Mbps
- Dual band: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
- IP65/67 protection
- M12 Ethernet ports
- Operating temperature: -40°C to +70°C
- AutoWDS mesh networking
- PRP redundancy over WLAN
- V.24 interface for automatic train carriage coupling
The V.24 interface enables automatic point-to-point connections between train carriages when they couple. The OpenBAT detects the physical connection and automatically establishes the wireless link.
BAT867-R
Section titled “BAT867-R”The BAT867-R is a rack-mount access point supporting IEEE 802.11ac for up to 867 Mbps. It targets applications where high throughput is needed in a controlled environment.
Key specifications:
- IEEE 802.11ac, 2x2 MIMO, up to 867 Mbps
- Single radio, dual band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz)
- M12 X-coded Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Mbps)
- Operating temperature: -10°C to +60°C (standard), -40°C to +70°C (extended)
- PoE powered (IEEE 802.3af) or 24 VDC
BAT450-F
Section titled “BAT450-F”The BAT450-F is a ruggedized IP65/67 access point designed for transportation applications. It meets EN 50155 (rolling stock) and E1 (road vehicles) approvals.
Key specifications:
- IEEE 802.11a/b/g/h/n, 3x3 MIMO, up to 450 Mbps
- Dual band: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
- IP65/67 protection
- M12 X-coded Ethernet ports
- Operating temperature: -40°C to +70°C
- EN 50155 (railway rolling stock), E1 (road vehicles)
- V.24 interface for train carriage coupling
- PoE powered (IEEE 802.3af) or 24 VDC
BAT867-F
Section titled “BAT867-F”The BAT867-F is the fastest wireless device in Hirschmann’s portfolio. It combines IEEE 802.11ac performance with IP65/67 ruggedization.
Key specifications:
- IEEE 802.11ac, 2x2 MIMO, up to 867 Mbps
- Single radio, dual band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz)
- IP65/67 protection
- M12 X-coded Ethernet port
- Operating temperature: -40°C to +70°C (standard), -10°C to +60°C (standard variant)
- PoE powered (IEEE 802.3af) or 24 VDC
BAT WLC Controller
Section titled “BAT WLC Controller”The BAT WLC Controller provides centralized management of multiple BAT access points. All BAT devices operate either as standalone access points or as managed access points under WLC control.
With the WLC controller:
- Configure all access points from a single interface
- Monitor WLAN coverage and client associations
- Manage WIDS alerts centrally
- Push firmware updates to all access points simultaneously
Product Selection
Section titled “Product Selection”Key Takeaways
Section titled “Key Takeaways”BAT450-F for railway applications
EN 50155 and E1 certified. The V.24 interface enables automatic train carriage coupling. Use it for rolling stock and road vehicles.
What Comes Next
Section titled “What Comes Next”The BAT products provide the hardware. The next section covers how to design industrial wireless networks — when wireless is appropriate, how to handle interference, and how to plan coverage for mobile equipment.
References
Section titled “References”- Hirschmann. (2024). Belden/Hirschmann Essentials 2024. Belden.
- IEEE 802.11ac-2013 — Enhancements for Very High Throughput for Operation in Bands below 6 GHz
- EN 50155:2017 — Railway applications — Rolling stock — Electronic equipment