20 years ago kids were still listening to music on their 8-track tape players or calling their friends on their rotary telephones. Today, you can hardly walk into a 4th grade classroom without seeing students texting eachother on their cell phones or into a home where kids are playing XBOX Live with their friends in another state or country. Technology advancements seem like they happen at the blink of an eye when you put that kind of timeline on it.

Wireless technology is definitely no exception. Everywhere you turn today there are new wireless advancements - everyone wants it.

We were in a meeting the other day with one of our suppliers, Hirose, and we began discussing meter applications. They are booming right now because the utility companies are looking to change the metering equipment to wireless with network connections. So, monthly neighborhood visits from the meter man will become another thing of the past. In addition, regulating the distribution of our electric and gas based on usage is in our near future. This product innovation is incredible for utility consumers and companies, providing efficiency as well as a reduction in expenses for utility companies. Sure, up front, there is definitely an investment - but long term savings will be realized

It doesn't end with the utility companies all industries across the board are designing or re-developing products and services to factor in wireless technology. Schuster has several suppliers with a range of wireless products for any industry interested in this technology. Check out our linecard...lots of options.

Let Schuster provide you the best wireless product option for your next project.
Visit our website at www.SchusterUSA.com or contact your Schuster Sales Representative at 800-521-1358 or 800-877-6875.

Trusted Wireless Ethernet

Phoenix Contact is pleased to announce the addition of the RAD-ISM-900-ENBUS to the wireless product family. The RAD-ISM-900-EN-BUS offers a bus connection, which allows I/O modules to be connected directly to the radio. This provides the flexibility to collect I/O without the need for a remotely located PLC. As in the WLAN-BUS and Trusted Wireless Serial radios, the bused I/O is mapped to MODBUS registers, offering easy integration to any MODBUS network. Learn More...

Under Glass Mount Antenna for Meter Applications

The WP Wireless WPIANTUGM and FR4 series antenna is typically used in solid state electric meter automated meter reader applications. It’s ultra-low profile and flexible circuit dipole construction enables high performance efficiency numbers (installed in meter) typically in excess of 60%. Learn More...

Ultra Miniature Low Profile Coaxial Connectors Perfect for Wireless Communications

As one of the smallest and lightest SMT ultra miniature coaxial connectors, Hirose's U.FL / U.FL (V) series provides a low mated height of a mere 2.5 / 2mm, occupying only 7.7mm board space. Hirose’s U.FL for mobile phones, PDAs, GPS, wireless communication equipment, along with a host of other applications. Learn More...

Point-to-Multipoint Bluetooth Converter

Phoenix Contact's PSI Bluetooth converter provides a quick and easy wireless connection between serial interfaces of the V.24 (RS-232), RS-422, and RS-485 2-wire standard. Data connections can be established to third-party devices or the PSI-WL-PLUG-RS232/BT PSI Bluetooth RS-232 adapter. Learn More...

Circular Connectors Conforming to AISG Requirements

Connectors and cable assemblies for outdoor use are subject to many extreme requirements. Tightness, temperature resistance, salt mist resistance and UV-resistance are to name but a few of the important criteria a connector must fulfil. Amphenol Tuchel has set the standards with their C091 circular connector series (IEC 60130-9 conform). The successful realisation of the AISG (Antenna Interface Standards Group) market requirements has made them the worldwide market leader for multipolar circular connectors and assembled wires. Learn More...

UHF Band Licensed Serial Data Radio

Phoenix Contact's RAD-UHF-SL-RS232-BD radio is a digital data radio modem for the most complex and demanding requirements in both Point-to-Point (PTP) and Point-to-Multipoint (PTMP) SCADA and telemetry systems. It can be configured as a master, slave or repeater using the RAD-Link 400 software. Learn More...