APPLICATION NOTE

The Power of Peer-to-Peer Communication Functionality in an

OTC Wireless Sensor Network
What sets the OTC Wireless Sensor Network apart from the peer-to-peer communication functionality, which leverages
rest of the competition is its ability to utilize peer-to-peer how a gateway can be purposed and configured for
(P2P) networking capabilities and increase the role of OTC overcoming automation and communication challenges.
Wireless Gateways in the wireless sensor network. Multiple gateways may be populated in a single wireless
network, enabling communication and control amongst all
In a basic wireless sensor network, the OleumTech wireless
gateways in the network. With up to 1920 available Modbus
gateway is tasked with aggregating data from up to 63
registers per gateway and the ability to add multiple
wireless transmitters that are connected to a variety of
gateways per network, this feature is a true differentiator.
sensors, while interfacing with third-party SCADA and IoT
controllers and platforms. Here are some common application examples demonstrating
the OTC Sensor Network’s peer-to-peer capabilities:
OleumTech engineered the OTC Wireless Sensor Network
to be extremely flexible and powerful by implementing

EXAMPLE 1: Wireless Gateways as Repeaters or RF Range Extenders

1
Transmitter(s) to Gateway: Local
• 900 MHz provides up to a Controller
1
7500 ft RF range.
RTU/EFM/PLC/
DCS/HMI/
Long-haul Radio

Gateway to Gateway:

• 1 Watt 900 MHz radio provides

up to a 40-mile RF range with
high-gain antennas. Gateway A

Gateway B • Minimize the need for expensive

Transmitters reporting long-haul radio infrastructure. Gateway B Transmitter data
to Gateway B is available at Gateway A.
• All OleumTech gateways are compatible
over-the-air and can be peered.

Local
1 Controller

1 RTU/EFM/PLC/
1 DCS/HMI/
Long-haul Radio

Gateway A
Gateway B

Gateway C Gateway C and D Transmitter

Transmitters reporting data is available at Gateway A.
to Gateway C
1

Transmitters reporting Gateway D

to Gateway D

oleumtech.com
EXAMPLE 2: Wireless Data Aggregation from Multiple Sites Using Wireless Gateways

1 1

Gateway B Gateway C

1
Local
Controller

RTU/EFM/PLC/
DCS/HMI/ Gateway B, C, D , and E Transmitter data
Long-haul Radio
is available at Gateway A.
Gateway A

1 1

Gateway D Gateway E

EXAMPLE 3: Wireless Gateways as IO Controllers

1
Local
Controller

RTU/EFM/PLC/
DCS/HMI/
1 Long-haul Radio
Wireless I/O Capabilities
4-20 mA
0-10 V
Digital Gateway B

Pressure Digital Inputs Arrival Sensors

Temperature Valve Position
Flow, etc. ESD
Gateway A

Pressure
Arrival Sensors Analog Inputs Temperature
Valve Position
ESD
RS485 Modularr I/O Flow, etc.

Digital Inputs Expansion System Analog Inputs

Solenoids Actuators & I/Ps

Analog Outputs
Alarms Digital Outputs
Solenoids

Alarms
Digital Outputs

oleumtech.com
EXAMPLE 4: Rescue and Control Stranded Assets Utilizing Wireless Gateways

1
Local
1 Controller

RTU/EFM/PLC/
DCS/HMI/
Long-haul Radio
Modbus Master

Gateway A
Modbus Slave
Gateway B
Local Write commands can be issued to Gateway A,
Controller then peered to Gateway B for remote control
functionality.
RTU/EFM/PLC/ RS232/485
DCS/HMI/
Gateway B polls Modbus registers from the
Local Controller and peers data to Gateway A.

LEARN MORE
For more information or for help solving wireless network
and automation challenges, please contact an OleumTech
representative today by phone at 1.949.305.9009 or by
emailing sales@oleumtech.com

¹Shown with optional bulkhead mount omni-directional antenna.

©2018 OleumTech Corporation. All rights reserved. OleumTech is a registered trademarks of the OleumTech Corporation. oleumtech.com
Document ID: AN-1123-001_A