Phoenix Contact FL EPA 2

Selling Points

  • 1Integrated Antenna: The FL EPA 2 comes with an internal antenna for seamless wireless connectivity.
  • 2IP65 Protection: Ensures robust protection against dust and water, ideal for harsh industrial environments.
  • 3Multi-Standard Support: Supports Bluetooth 2.1+EDR and IEEE 802.11 standards for versatile wireless communication.
  • 4Web Interface & AT Commands: Easily configure and manage the module via a web interface or AT commands.
  • 5M12 Connector Compatibility: Compatible with M12 connectors for secure and reliable connections.
Product Details
FL EPA 2
Phoenix Contact

Technical Specifications

Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation

ParameterValueParameterValue
Note on application
Only for industrial use
Product type
Wireless module
Application
Ethernet
Type
Stand-Alone
Article revision
04
Number
1
Assembly note
Permanently installed
Maximum power dissipation for nominal condition
1.7 W
Connection technology
M12 connector
Connection method
M12 connector (A-coded, male)
Supply voltage
24 V DC
Supply voltage range
9 V DC ... 30 V DC
Supply current
typ. 54 mA (at 24 V DC)
Current consumption
max. 190 mA (at 9 V DC)
Number of inputs
1
Connection method
M12 connector (A-coded, male)
Interface
Ethernet
Number
1
Connection method
M12 connectors (D-coded, female)
Operating modes
Access point/client adapter for WLAN and Bluetooth
Configuration
Web interface, MODE button, AT commands (TCP/IP), SSC
Security
802.11i WPA PSK (preshared key) WPA2 AES TKIP PIN Non-discoverable
Wireless licenses
Europe, USA, Canada, additional countries in the e-shop RED (Radio Equipment Directive) FCC 47 CFR part 15, subpart B
Country support
Belgium Bulgaria China Denmark Germany Estonia Finland France Greece Great Britain Ireland Iceland Italy Japan Canada Croatia Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Norway Austria Poland Portugal Romania Sweden Switzerland Slovakia Slovenia Spain South Korea Thailand Czech Republic Hungary USA Cyprus (rep.)
Number of interfaces
1
Connection method
M12 connectors (D-coded, female)
Note on the connection method
Auto negotiation and autocrossing
Transmission speed
10/100 Mbps
Transmission physics
Copper
Transmission length
100 m (per segment)
Designation
Bluetooth / WLAN
Antenna connection method
(Internal)
Frequency range
2.402 GHz ... 2.48 GHz (Bluetooth) 2.4095 GHz ... 2.4645 GHz (WLAN) 5.17 GHz ... 5.25 GHz (WLAN-AP) 5.17 GHz ... 5.71 GHz (WLAN-Client)
Frequency band
2.4 GHz 5 GHz
Wireless standard
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR WLAN IEEE 802.11 a b g n
Transmission power
max. 16 dBm (Bluetooth: 10 dBm)
Number of wireless interfaces
1 IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Bluetooth LE 4.0
Wireless modules that can be connected
7 (BT 2.1+EDR, NAP-Mode)
Profiles supported
PAN (NAP, PANU) GATT (central)
Width
67.8 mm
Height
92.7 mm
Depth
33.2 mm
Note on dimensions
Without M12 connections
Degree of protection
IP65
Ambient temperature (operation)
-40 °C ... 65 °C
Ambient temperature (storage/transport)
-40 °C ... 85 °C
Permissible humidity (operation)
5 % ... 93 % (non-condensing)
Permissible humidity (storage/transport)
non-condensing
Standards/regulations
EN 61000-4-2
Standards/regulations
EN 61000-4-3
Standards/regulations
EN 61000-4-4
Standards/regulations
EN 61000-4-5
Standards/regulations
EN 61000-4-6
Standards/regulations
EN 55022
Mounting type
Wall mounting
Assembly note
Internal antenna

Specifications may be subject to change without notice