Process Control Access Point

What Is It?

The OneWireless™ Process Control Access Point (PCAP) is a robust, all-in-one industrial wireless access point and a core component of the Honeywell OneWireless™ Network. Exclusively offered by Honeywell, the PCAP enables seamless integration of ISA100 Wireless, WirelessHART, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet devices—all on a single wireless network infrastructure.

With a dedicated IEEE 802.15.4 radio, the PCAP is purpose-built to provide mission-critical connectivity to industrial sensor equipment using either the ISA100 Wireless or WirelessHART protocol.

Key Features:

• Multi-Protocol Support:
  Concurrently supports ISA100 Wireless, WirelessHART, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and Ethernet communications—simplifying deployment and minimizing infrastructure.
• Flexible Backhaul Options:
  Offers Ethernet, fiber, and small form-factor pluggable (SFP) backhaul connectivity, adapting to diverse plant network architectures.
• All-in-One Design:
  Combines wireless sensor and Wi-Fi access into a single-box solution, eliminating the need for separate access points and reducing hardware complexity.
• Optimized for Hazardous Environments:
  Reduces the number of required network and power connections—resulting in lower installation costs and shorter deployment time, particularly in hazardous zones.

What Problems Does It Solve?

The PCAP streamlines industrial network deployment by removing the need for dual network infrastructures (sensor network + Wi-Fi). By integrating multiple wireless technologies into a single, reliable platform, it saves space, reduces costs, and simplifies network architecture—while maintaining robust, high-availability connectivity in critical and hazardous environments.