FL EPA 2
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PHOENIX CONTACT
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FL EPA 2
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Properties
The FL EPA 2 is an industrial wireless module for the wireless integration of industrial Ether-
net and PROFINET devices in wired networks via WLAN and/or Bluetooth.
Typical applications for the FL EPA 2 include:
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Wireless network connection for industrial machines, devices and vehicles
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Ethernet cable replacement between moving machine parts
WLAN or Bluetooth?
WLAN is the preferred technology when it is important to integrate multiple devices with high
data throughput and fast roaming.
Bluetooth offers particular advantages for applications requiring highly robust wireless con-
nections or if precise channel planning is not possible.
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Device versions
Three device versions are available:
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FL EPA 2
Internal antenna, WLAN and Bluetooth
Order No. 1005955
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FL EPA 2 RSMA
External antenna, WLAN and Bluetooth
Order No. 1005957
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FL BT EPA 2
Internal antenna, Bluetooth (one device)
Order No. 1005869
Depending on the model, not all of the properties described above are available.
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FL WLAN EPA ... country approvals
An up-to-date list of the country approvals can be found in the e-shop at
phoenixcontact.com.
There are different ways of implementing the Bluetooth PAN profile in mobile devices. The
implementation may be incompatible with the FL EPA 2. A Bluetooth PAN connection
must be individually tested.
5 GHz WLAN cannot be used at the same time as 2.4 GHz WLAN or Bluetooth.
