With their integrated Wi-Fi capabilities, the display modules allow users to quickly and easily create graphical user interface (GUI) applications with wireless connectivity.

The Sinamics V20 Smart Access web server module is designed to mount directly onto the drive and transforms a mobile device or laptop into a virtual operator panel for drive control. By providing a Wi-Fi hot spot, the wireless connection on this module facilitates setup, programming, commissioning, production monitoring, and maintenance on a variety of machines and production equipment.

The Uniweld SmarTech Wireless Digital Manifold communicates with your Android or iOS smart device using the company’s free downloadable app. The SmarTech app with 109 refrigerant profiles calculates and displays the system’s real-time pressures, temperatures, superheat, subcooling, and delta T in a user friendly format.

Manufacturers are responding to the demand by offering a wide range of wireless tools they believe will help contractors and technicians do their jobs more accurately and efficiently.