Acrel AWT100-AP/WFH: Wi-Fi HaLow Wireless Communication Data Converter - Deep Dive & Application Solutions

Release Date: 2026.03.16

Brand: Acrel Electric Co., Ltd.

Overview

Technical Background & Product Positioning

1. Wi-Fi HaLow Technology Evolution

2. Core Advantages of Sub-1GHz Band

• Longer transmission distance: Enables stable wireless communication in large factories, urban complexes and other wide scenarios.
• Stronger penetration capability: Breaks through the signal shielding of reinforced concrete, metal enclosures and other obstacles, suitable for complex indoor and industrial environments.
• Lower power consumption: Reduces energy loss of the module and matched terminal devices, meeting the low-power operation requirements of IoT systems.

3. Market Positioning & Application Value

Core Functions & Key Features

1. Compliant Wireless Communication Specification

• Standard Compliance: Fully conforms to the IEEE 802.11ah Wi-Fi HaLow standard, ensuring high compatibility and interoperability.
• Regional Frequency Band Versions:
  • EU Version: 859-894MHz, suitable for Europe, Asia and most international regions.
  • NA Version: 902-928MHz, exclusive for the North American market.
• Superior Communication Performance:
  • Recommended communication distance: 200 meters (factory/urban environment).
  • Same-floor wall penetration: Stable communication at 60 meters through 5 walls (no antenna occlusion).
  • Vertical floor penetration: Up to 3 floors (complex industrial environment recommended).
  • Ensures real-time and reliable Modbus protocol communication in high-interference industrial sites.

2. Secure Encryption & Data Protection

• WPA2-PSK Authentication: Establishes a strong identity verification mechanism to effectively prevent unauthorized device access and network intrusion.
• AES End-to-End Encryption: Adopts the advanced encryption standard to resist data eavesdropping, man-in-the-middle attacks and other security risks, meeting the data security requirements of industrial and energy systems.

3. Dual-Mode Architecture & One-Click Network Configuration

• AP/STA Dual Working Modes:
  • AP Mode (Access Point): Serves as a wireless access hub to realize multi-terminal device networking.
  • STA Mode (Client): Connects to the AP module or other wireless gateways as a terminal device.
  • Supports point-to-point and one-to-multipoint wireless data transmission; mode switching via 3-second long press of the front button for flexible adaptation to different network architectures.
• Intelligent One-Click Network Configuration:
  • Short press the AP/STA module buttons to enter the network configuration mode (STA light flashes quickly for pairing search).
  • STA module red light always on = successful network configuration; short press the AP button to exit the configuration mode.
  • Simple and efficient operation, reducing the difficulty of on-site deployment and debugging.

4. Seamless Industrial Protocol Conversion

Performance Parameters & Product Specifications

1. Physical & Installation Specifications

2. Communication Parameters

3. Power Supply & Power Consumption

4. Environmental Adaptability

Application Scenarios & Integrated Solutions

1. Smart Grid & Wireless Meter Reading

• Solution: Build a wireless meter reading system for smart grid, replacing the traditional wired 485 meter reading mode. The AWT100-AP/WFH connects electric energy meters, water/gas meters and other terminal metering devices to the grid monitoring platform wirelessly.
• Value: Solve the problems of difficult wiring in old community transformation, high maintenance cost of outdoor wired lines, and limited meter reading range; realize real-time, accurate and remote meter reading, improving the management efficiency of the power supply department.

2. Building Automation

• Application Scenarios: HVAC control, intelligent lighting, security monitoring, building energy consumption monitoring.
• Value: Rely on the super-strong penetration capability of the Sub-1GHz band to break through the signal shielding of the building's reinforced concrete structure; realize wireless networking of all building automation devices, reduce wiring cost, and realize centralized and intelligent management of building equipment.

3. Industrial IoT (IIoT)

• Application Scenarios: Industrial equipment status monitoring, remote control, automated data acquisition (ADA), factory energy consumption management.
• Value: Realize wireless data transmission between industrial field devices (sensors, controllers, frequency converters) and the industrial control platform; adapt to the complex high-interference industrial environment, ensure the real-time and reliability of data transmission, and empower the digital transformation of factories.

4. Photovoltaic Energy Storage & Anti-backflow System

• Application Scenarios: Household photovoltaic systems, industrial and commercial photovoltaic power stations, photovoltaic anti-backflow control.
• Value: Meet the wireless installation construction requirements of photovoltaic systems, realize wireless communication between photovoltaic inverters, energy meters and anti-backflow controllers; simplify the on-site wiring of photovoltaic power stations, reduce construction difficulty, and ensure the stable and compliant operation of the photovoltaic system.

5. Power Load Monitoring

• Application Scenarios: Distribution room monitoring, industrial power load control, enterprise energy consumption fine management.
• Value: Realize real-time wireless collection of power load data (current, voltage, power, energy consumption); support the fine management and decision-making of enterprise power use, and help enterprises save energy and reduce consumption.

Core Advantages & Market Value

1. Global Deployment Capability: Two regional frequency band versions (EU/NA) meet the wireless communication frequency band requirements of major global markets, supporting Acrel’s overseas business layout.
2. Cost-Effective Wireless Solution: Replaces traditional wired communication and high-cost cellular network, reducing the initial deployment and later maintenance costs of IoT systems by more than 30%.
3. Strong Environmental Adaptability: Wide operating temperature range, low power consumption and industrial-grade security design, adapting to the harsh working environment of industrial and energy sites.
4. Simple & Efficient Deployment: One-click network configuration and button mode switching, reducing the professional requirements of on-site debugging personnel and improving deployment efficiency.
5. Seamless Industrial Compatibility: Perfectly compatible with the Modbus-RTU protocol, the most widely used industrial protocol, and can be connected with most industrial terminal devices without secondary development.

About Acrel

We develop everything in-house, from end-user hardware to gateways to platforms. We integrate R&D, production, and sales.

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