Slotted Microwave Guide Xtreme (SMGX)

In ports, on open industrial sites or in amusement parks, technical applications are exposed to various weather influences. To ensure reliable and safe operation of crane systems or amusement rides, power and data transmission systems have to withstand all the rigors of the weather.

With the SMGX (Slotted Microwave Guide Xtreme) data communication system, VAHLE has adapted the proven SMGM system for outdoor use.

It is based on the functional principle of the SMGM system, but has particularly robust mechanical components and also ensures significantly higher tolerances. The shielded slotted microwave guide enables high transmission rates and avoids unwanted interference signals from or to the outside. The system can also be used in indoor installations and its optional heating system ensures outdoor wall applications under extreme conditions.

Like its sister product, the SMGX system can be combined with the proven VAHLE conductor system without extensive configuration.

By combining it with the modules for energy supply (vPOWER), positioning (vPOS) and drive control (vDRIVE), it is available as a system solution. The comprehensive SMG service tool can also be used here, allowing users to analyze the system and adapt it if necessary.

Your Vision - Our Solution

Benefits

  • Secure and reliable data communication
  • High transmission rates
  • Simple installation and commissioning (plug and play)
  • Coexistence with existing free radio systems
  • Indoor and outdoor use
  • Optionally expandable with heating system
  • Compatible with PROFINET and PROFIsafe

Specifications

Technical data - Electrical
Operating voltage 24 VDC
Current consumption 500 mA
Transmission speed 100 MBit/s
Protection class IP54
Technical data - Mechanical
Max. travel speed 300 m/min
Max. suspension distance 2 m
Technical data - System
Transmission medium VAHLE slotted waveguide
Protocols PROFINET / PROFIsafe*
System variants Lite, Standard, Advanced
Max. system length 500 m
Operating conditions
Operating temperature 0°C to +50°C (electronics) -20°C to +70°C (mechanics)*
Application Indoor and outdoor installations

*More on request

Applications

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Services

  • Plant project planning and consulting
  • Installation planning
  • Installation and commissioning
  • Maintenance, repair and inspections
  • Modernization of existing plants (retrofit)
  • Direct repair service by VAHLE
  • RF segment planning
    Creation of an individual segment plan and determination of the feed points
  • Multi-level training options
  • EFZ planning
    Support for individual planning of mobile vehicles
  • Project support
    Planning, control and coordination of internal and external resources
  • Rail signal measurement
    Recording of the RF level curve (level strength) along the SMGX rail
  • Start-up support
    Joint commissioning of the system
  • Start-up/shift support
    Support of the customer in finding and solving problems