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Figure 4: The ERIC9-FCC module

IEEE protocol, LPRS has developed its own easyRadio protocol, which comes embedded in the module along with the easyRadio operating system which abstracts away the complexity of running a wireless connection, leaving the end user with the simpler task of accessing the functionality using predefined functions. The surface-mount device measures just 15mm by 20mm by 2.2mm and includes AES 128bit data encryption and a built-in temperature sensor. Conclusion The Industrial Internet of Things forms part of the larger ‘Internet of Everything’ but it is a significant part; some analyst figures suggest it could represent more than half of what will be considered the IoT in

access to wireless connectivity, making it simple to design-in or add-on to equipment operating in an industrial environment. However, sometimes the range needed may extend beyond that offered by PAN and W-LAN technologies, while the bandwidth required could still be relatively modest (a few hundred bytes of data on an infrequent basis). In these applications, a wireless solution operating in the sub-1GHz band might be more applicable. The ERIC9-FCC module is part of the ‘easy Radio Intelligent Controller ‘ (eRIC) range from LPRS. It operates in the 868MHz range for use in the UK and Europe, or the 915MHz range for use in the USA and Canada, and is also pre-certified to ETSI (Europe) and FCC (USA) requirements. Instead of using an

future years. The potential benefits of adopting the IIoT in terms of increased productivity alone mean its rise is realistically inevitable. Secondary to that, the possible impact of having so much performance data at hand could provide an exponential improvement in the cost-effectiveness of all future industrial applications. The first step on that journey will be connecting existing devices to cloud-based services, and wireless connectivity in the form of pre- certified modules is emerging as the frontrunner in realising that goal. With a wide range of modules available and, undoubtedly, more on the way, enabling your existing and future industrial applications to benefit from the IIoT could be almost a ‘Plug & Play’ process.

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