Communication modules
These communication modules are required for the remote monitoring or remote control of BONNEL’s Control Units. The table provides an overview of the different communication modules and compatible Control Units.
Overview Communication Modules for Control Units
| Attribute | Wi-Fi module | 2G module | LTE Cat M1 + NB IoT module | 2/4G module |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IoT controller range | available no retrofit possible | can be retrofitted if preparation exists | can be retrofitted if preparation exists | can be retrofitted if preparation exists |
| 2G data connection, NO VPN SIM for telemetry required | LTE based Cat M1 or NB IoT data connection (2G fallback), NO VPN SIM for telemetry required | 2/4G data connection, NO VPN SIM for telemetry required | ||
| BonBloc compact | n/a * | available can be retrofitted if preparation exists | n/a | n/a |
| 2/4G SMS command transfer and status request by giving plant a ring | ||||
| Sequetrol compact LCD | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sequetrol compact LED | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sequetrol starter | n/a | available as on-board assembly | n/a | n/a |
| no retrofit possible | ||||
| 2/4G SMS command transfer and status request by giving plant a ring | ||||
| Sequetrol starter plus | n/a | available as on-board assembly | n/a | n/a |
| no retrofit possible | ||||
| 2/4G SMS command transfer and status request by giv-ing plant a ring | ||||
| * not available | ||||
| In addition to these batch production modules, customer specific modules can be offered. These can be for example LoRa modules. |
Wi-Fi modules
The Wi-Fi modules cannot be retrofitted.
Wi-Fi modules can be used at any controller from the IoT controller range (Sequetrol® IoT mini, midi, maxi, mega and BonBloc® IoT).
LTE Cat M1 + NB IoT modules
LTE Cat M1 + NB IoT modules can be retrofitted, given that the particular Control Unit was ordered with communication module preparation. That means, that the connector for the communication module is already assembled (soldered) to the PCB, the opening in the casing for the antenna is prepared and the device was tested within the factory end test at BONNEL with the communication module.
The modules allow a connection to the (LTE based) Cat M1 or NB IoT network. 2G can be used as fallback. “Normal” 3/4G is not supported (please refer to the other modules below).
Communication module for the use in Control Units of the platforms BonBloc® compact and IoT
Consisting of
- LTE Cat M1 + NB IoT module with nano-SIM holder and Li-Ion rechargeable battery
- Antenna cable with HF connector
- Antenna with magnetic base, approximatly 3m cable and HF connector
2/4G modules
2G + 4G modules can be retrofitted, given that the particular Control Unit was ordered with communication module preparation. That means, that the connector for the communication module is already assembled (soldered) to the PCB, the opening in the casing for the antenna is prepared and the device was tested within the factory end test at BONNEL with the communication module.
The modules allow a connection to the 4G or 3G or 2G network.
Communication module for the use in Control Units of the platforms BonBloc® compact and IoT
Consisting of
- LTE Cat M1 + NB IoT module with nano-SIM holder and Li-Ion rechargeable battery
- Antenna cable with HF connector
- Antenna with magnetic base, approx. 3m cable and HF connector
