Automation With Node-RED

The rule.box is the central box for the Web-IOs from Wiesemann & Theis. You can use the Node-RED interface to create virtual connections between the inputs and outputs of the web thermometer, analog web IOs and digital web IOs from Wiesemann & Theis. For example, you can switch the ventilation in the open-plan office depending on the CO2 content in the breathing air or the air conditioning system depending on the room temperature. You can visualize the measured values ​​on the dashboard and store them in the device-internal database. Connectors for the Web-IOs, Web-Thermometer and Com-Server from Wiesemann & Theis are already preinstalled.

Monitor And Control With Node-RED

Realize automation tasks with the pre-installed, graphic 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 rule.box can be addressed and read out via Node-RED, which enables simple connection of serial devices. Pre-installed nodes can also read and control Web-IOs, Web-Thermometers and Com-Servers from Wiesemann & Theis. The extensive range of nodes that can be installed allows both the expansion of the processing functions and the connection of devices from other manufacturers. The rule.box processes the created processes (flows) efficiently and reliably.

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 Specifications

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

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Plug-in Power Supply 24V/12W	WT11021	Add to cart
Power supply for DIN rail, 24V / 630mA DC	WT11080	Add to cart
Mounting bracket for wall mount	WT58812	Add to cart
DIN rail for mounting	WT58813	Add to cart