WI-I/O-9-U3: Wireless Mesh Networking I/O and Gateway

Long‑range, scalable, industrial multiple I/O node and gateway

Introduction
Weidmuller’s WI-I/O-9-U3 combines multi I/O and/or
gateway functionality with the reliability of secure, scalable
mesh distance communication. The WI-I/O-9-U3 extends
communications to sensors in local, remote and difficult-to-
reach locations.

The WI-I/O-9-U3 IP-based addressing provides mesh/self-

healing of network communications, multihop repeating and
remote over the air configuration and diagnosis. Secure AES
encryption, advanced IP filtering, multilevel authentication,
user access and change event logging features provide the
user with the tools to ensure the highest level of data integrity
and protection against malicious attacks.

Flexible native Ethernet support provides solutions to

connectivity challenges of legacy devices and IIoT devices.
WI-I/O-9-U3 provides Ethernet and serial gateway support for
industrial protocols including Modbus TCP/RTU and DNP3 I/O,
MQTT +Sparkplug B.

Compatibility with the legacy WI-I/O-9-U2 is available with

a firmware upgrade.

Applications
• Water and wastewater: flows, levels, pumps
• Renewables: solar farms, wind turbines, hydro
• Irrigation: slew gate controls, levels
• Oil and gas networks: gas well production, lift pump
• Environmental: storm warning, smokestacks, filters
• Mining infrastructure: conveyor, reclaimer, pumps

Ordering data Approvals

Band RF power Type Order number
• cULus Listed; UL/CSA Class I, Division 2; ATEX; IECEx Na IIC; CE
902 - 928MHz a 10mW - 1W WI-I/O-9-U3-900 2914860000
[Link] a 500mW/5mW a WI-I/O-9-U3-869 2914850000

Weidmuller, Inc
821 Southlake Blvd.
Richmond, Virginia 23236
Telephone: (800) 849-9343
Website: [Link]
Email:customerservice@[Link] LIT 2075 | 05/2024
WI-I/O-9-U3: Wireless Mesh Networking I/O and Gateway
Long‑range, scalable, industrial multiple I/O node and gateway
Technical data
Transmitter / receiver
Frequency 902–928 MHz abd, 869.525 MHz c, 869.875 MHz c
Transmit power 1 mW (+0 dBm) to 1W (+30 dBm) b d; 1 mW (+0 dBm) to 500 mW (+27 dBm) c
Radio transceiver/modulation Frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) b d, Single frequency c; Frequency shift keying (FSK)
Receiver sensitivity –109 dBm @ 19.2 kbps (3% FER) b d; –109 dBm @ 14.4 kbps (3% FER) c
Protocol CSMA/CA with 32 bit CRC and auto-correction
Channel spacing 50 x 250 kHz b d, single 250 kHz c
Data rates 19.2–115.2 kbps b d, 14.4–76.8 kbps c
Typical radio range (los) 20 miles (32 km) @ 4W ERIP b 9.3 miles (15 km) @ 1W EIRP d 6 miles (10 km) @ 500 mW ERIP c
note: range may be extended using repeater features
Antenna connection SMA female standard polarity
Protocols & configuration
System address ESSID; 1 to 31-character text string
Network embedded protocols TCP/IP, UDP, ARP, DHCP, DNS, ICMP, HTTP, PPP, FTP, TFTP, TELNET, SNMP, VLAN 802.1Q, IPv6 pass through
Industrial protocols Gateway: Modbus RTU Master/Slave, Modbus-TCP Client/Server, DNP3 I/O, MQTT +SparkplugB;
Pass-through: EtherNet/IP, Profinet, DNP3, IEC 61850, others
Configuration parameters Unit details, I/O mappings, I/O parameters, radio settings, Dashboard, IO Plus logic; DNP3 I/O and gateway (level 2+);
PromeshTM – automatic selection of radio paths, traffic flow prioritization, Modbus TCP/RTU gateway; MQTT Client +SparkplugB;
bandwidth utilization & efficiency features, redundancy, routing, bridging, VLAN Embedded Modbus master/slave–I/O transfer
User configuration Network access: USB or Ethernet; Remote access: over the air HTTPS with remote configuration via wireless link
Security WPA2-PSK, AES 256 bit, multilevel password protected configuration; MAC Filtering; IP Filtering; ARP Filtering
IP filtering IP address, MAC address, ARP filtering whitelist/blacklist
LEDs & diagnostics
LED indication Power/OK, Radio TX/RX/Link, Serial Activity RS-232, RS-485, Digital I/O, analog I/O status, LAN 10/100Mbit Link
Reported diagnostics RSSI measurements (dBm), BER connectivity information/statistics, system log file
Network diagnostics Diagnostic capture to Wireshark™ format file
Radio diagnostics Channel utilization, RSSI measurements (dBm), background noise, connectivity information/statistics available Web/Modbus reg
Logging Optional internal data logging for I/O and events. Logging memory 1 MB
Connections
LAN x 10/100Base-T auto-MDIX RJ-45
Serial 1 x RS-232, 1 x RS-485 f, 1200–230400 bps, Serial over IP modem support
RS232 v.24 DCE 1.2 to 230.4 Kb/s
RS485 1.2 to 230.4 Kb/s ; Serial server, PPP, Modbus to Modbus TCP conversion
Operation
Modes — topology Point to multipoint; Base, repeater, remote unit type; ProMesh automatic path selection or fixed links; Manual mode for advanced configuration
Ethernet 10/100 BaseT RJ45, IEEE 802.3 compliant. Bridge/router functions work with all Ethernet protocols
Networking Configurable as Access Point or Client, Bridge or Router; Point-to-point, Point-to-multipoint, Repeater functionality
Discrete I/O
Digital inputs 8 digital I/O (1–4 configurable as PI or PO) ; On-state voltage: <2.1 Vdc ; Wetting current: 5 mA;
Max. I/P pulse rate–DI 1/2: 50 kHz, DI 3/4: 1 kHz ; Max. I/P pulse width–DI 1/2: 10 μs, PI 3/4: 0.2 ms
Digital outputs 8 digital I/O (1–4 configurable as PI or PO) ; Working voltage max.: 30 Vdc ;
Working current max.: 200 mA ; Max. O/P pulse rate–PO max. rate: 1 kHz
Analog inputs 4 AI (2 differential, 2 single ended) ; Current range: 0–24 mA ; Voltage input range: AI 1/2: 0–25V, AI 3/4: 0–5V; Accuracy: 0.1% ; Resolution: 14 bits
Analog outputs 2 AO (sourcing) ; Current range: 0–24 mA ; Current resolution: 13 bits ; Accuracy (current): 0.1%
Analog loop power +24 Vdc output provided to power loop devices ; Max. current 100 mA—current limited
Thermocouple input Supported type Type J, K and T. (optional plug-in)
Expansion Possible using -EX series Modbus I/O modules via Serial or Ethernet ports; Modbus TCP Remote I/O
Power requirements
Nominal supply 10.8-30 Vdc, undervoltage/overvoltage protection
Battery charger circuit Lead-acid or gel cell backup, 500 mA charge
Average current draw 220 mA @ 12V (idle), 110 mA @ 24V (idle)
Transmit current draw 500 mA @ 12V (1W), 250 mA @ 24V (1W)
Compliance & approvals
EMC FCC Part 15; EN 301 489; AS 3548
RF (radio) FCC Part 15.247; EN 300 220; AS 4268.2; RFS29 NZ
Safety IEC 60950 (RoHS compliant)
Hazardous area cULus Class I, Division 2; ATEX; IECEx Na IIC
General data
Dimensions in. (mm) (h x w x d) 5.91” x 7.09” x 1.38” (180 mm x 150 mm x 35 mm)
Housing IP20 rated high-density thermoplastic
Terminal blocks Removable, max. conductor 12 AWG 0.1 in2 (2.5 mm2)
Operating temperature -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F)
Humidity 0–90% RH non-condensing
Mounting DIN rail mounting
Weight 1.1lb (0.5 kg)

Weidmuller, Inc
821 Southlake Blvd.
Richmond, Virginia 23236
Telephone: (800) 849-9343
Website: [Link]
Email: customerservice@[Link]
LIT 2075 | 05/2024