Wiesemann & Theis GmbH

Networking, sensors and interface technology for industry, office and IT

Data sheet:

rule.box RS232/422/485

Monitor and control using Node-RED

Realize automation tasks with the pre-installed graphical development tool Node-RED. Determine the data flow between input, output and processing nodes by dragging connections in the browser-based editor. The serial combination interface of the rule.box can be accessed and read via Node-RED, making it easy to link serial terminal devices. Pre-installed nodes let you read and control Web-IOs, Web Thermometers and Com-Servers from Wiesemann & Theis. The wide range of available pre-installed nodes enables both expansion of the processing functions and linking devices from other manufacturers. The rule.box processes the flows reliably and using little power. Integration of non-public nodes is also possible on request.

Properties

Interfaces:

  • 1 x network
  • 1 x RS232/422/485 selectable

Management:

  • Configuration
    • Startup using WuTility (three clicks and you’re done)
    • Web-based management
  • Application
    • Create automation flows using Node-RED
    • Display on Node-RED dashboard
    • Data storage via file system, MariaDB and SQLite

Power supply:

  • External power
    • Screw terminal
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE)
    • Phantom power using data pairs
    • Power over unused wire pairs
  • Buffer capacitors
    • controlled shutdown when disconnecting from the power supply

Standards & more

  • Conforms to standards both in office and industrial environments:
    • High noise resistance per EN 61000-6-2
    • Low noise emission per EN 55032:2015 + A1 Cl. B, EN 61000-3-2 & EN 61000-3-3
  • 5 year guarantee

Technical data

Connections and displays:

  • Network:
    • 1 x 100/1000BaseT Autosensing/Auto-MDIX, RJ45
  • Serial port:
    • 1 x RS232/422/485 selectable
    • DB9 connector plug
    • 50 to 115200 baud
  • Serial modes:
    • RS232
    • RS422 4-wire bus master
    • RS485 4-wire bus master
    • RS485 4 wire with automatic control
    • RS485 2 wire with automatic control
  • Supply voltage:
    • Power over Ethernet (PoE) or
    • 24 ... 48V DC (+/-10%) per screw terminal
  • Supply connection:
    • Plug-in screw terminal
  • Current consumption:
    • PoE Class 2 (3.84 ... 6.49W) and
    • typ. 140mA @ 24V DC with external supply
  • Indicators:
    • LEDs for System, Error and Network Status

Hard- and software

  • Processor and memory:
    • Marvell 88F6820
    • Flash: 4GB (eMMC)
    • RAM: 1 GB (DDR3)
  • Installed software:
    • Node-RED: v3.1.5
    • MariaDB: v10.11.5
    • Mosquitto: v2.0.18

Housing and other data:

  • Enclosure:
    • Plastic housing with integrated DIN rail mount
    • 105 x 22 x 75mm (L x W x H)
  • Weight:
    • approx. 120g
  • Storage temperature:
    • -40 ... +70°C
  • Operating temperature:
    • 0 ... 60°C
  • Permissible relative humidity:
    • 0 ... 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
  • Scope of delivery:
    • rule.box RS232/422/485
    • Quick start manual

Accessories

*Net unit price for
commercial users
  • Power supplies

    • Plug-in power supply, 24V / 500mA DC with Euro plug
    • 11021
    • 21.00€
    • Power supply for DIN rail, 24V / 630mA DC
      (merchandise, 2-year manufacturer’s guarantee)
    • 11080
    • 33.00€
  • Cable and Connector Accessories

    • RS232 PC/PC cable, DB9F x DB9F, 1.8m
    • 11992
    • 9.90€
    • RS232 1:1-Cable, DB9F - DB9M, 2m
    • 11952
    • 9.90€
  • Mechanical Accessories

    • Mounting bracket for wall mounting
    • 58812
    • 11.20€
    • 19" DIN rail
    • 58813
    • 21.00€
  • Software

* Our offering is intended only for commercial users. We will be happy to refer private end customers to trading partners through whom our products can be purchased.

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