The new DX80DR Multi-Hop Data Radio from partner Banner Engineering extends the reach of this company’s SureCross wireless systems by repeating transmissions in 3-km “hops”. Multiple units can be placed to allow signals to pass over hills and other obstacles that would block a single-wireless hop. The radio can be used to connect a wide variety of field devices directly, including PLCs, controllers, HMIs, DCSs, transmitters, level, pressure and temperature sensors. It allows extension of Modbus communication protocol to many applications where wiring is impractical because of distance or accessibility. They are powered by 10–30 V d.c. — Hans Turck GmbH & Co. KG, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany