Predator Express/W™ Wi-Fi RS232 Hardware

Predator Express/W Hardware Overview

What is Predator Express/W Hardware?

Predator Express/W Hardware is an upgradeable 1 to 1024 port 802.11 wireless RS232 PC solution. Designed for manufacturers with reliable existing wireless infrastructure. Network up to 4096 CNCs, robots and PLCs to your Windows based PC. Predator Flex/N Hardware supports transfers of your CNC programs, offsets and parameters. It supports a wide range of CNC protocols for dripfeeding, downloading, and uploading via RS-232 and 802.11.

  • 1 Port DB9 style RS232 Hub
  • 2 Port RJ45 style RS232 Hub

Why use Predator Express/W?

  • Network up to 1024 RS232 based CNCs, robots & PLCs
  • Surge Suppressed RS232 Ports
  • DNC Send, Receive and Dripfeed on all ports
  • Supports High Speed Machining
  • Supports Predator CNC Editor
  • Supports Predator DNC
  • Supports Predator MDC
  • Supports Predator RCM
  • Supports Predator Virtual CNC
  • Supports Predator Touch HMI
  • Supports Predator MDC Adapters
  • Supports Predator CycleLocks and EditLocks
  • Supports Predator Grizzly Cables
  • Optionally use existing RS232 cables
  • Replace rotary ABCD switch boxes
  • Open Architecture - Not Proprietary
  • Eliminate walking back and forth via Remote Request*

NOTE*: Requires Predator Express/W Hardware and Predator DNC.

Predator Express/W Hardware Specifications

Specification General
Operating System Embedded
WiFi Security Open, Shared Key, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2 and WPA2-PSK
802.11 Compatibility 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n
Windows Support 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista and XP
Windows Server Support 2022 Server, 2019 Server, 2016 Server, 2012 Server, 2008 Server and 2003 Server
Device Drivers 32-bit and 64-bit
Operating Temperature 32 - 140°F or 0 - 60°C
Relative Humidity 5 - 90% Non Condensing
Altitude 0 - 12,000 ft or 0 - 3660 Meters
Safety UL 1950, EN60950, CSA 22.2, No. 950
Emissions/Immunity FCC Part 15 (Class B), EN55022 (Class B), ICES 003 (Class B), EN50082-2
Ethernet Connection 10/100Base-T
Ethernet Speed 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet Mode Half and Full Duplex
Throughput Up to 230k Baud per Port
RS232 Voltage Ranges +6.3 to -6.3
RoHS Compliant Yes
1 Port DB9 style  
Dimensions 1.7 x 3.9 x 1.0 in or 4.3 x 9.8 x 5.7 cm
Weight 0.3 lbs or 0.2 kg
Surge Suppression Yes
2 Port DB9 style  
Dimensions 3.3 x 5.3 x 1.0 in or 8.5 x 13.3 x 5.7 cm
Weight 0.5 lbs or 0.3 kg
Surge Suppression Yes

Predator Express/W - Part Numbers

Part # Description
60390001 Predator 1 Port Wireless Express/W Hub
60390002 Predator 2 Port Wireless Express/W Hub

Predator Armor Enclosure and Predator Express/W - Part Numbers

Part # Description for Domestic Items
80390001 Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Wireless Express/W Hub - Power To Be Determined
80390002 Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Wireless Express/W Hub - Power To Be Determined
80391001 Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Wireless Express/W Hub - with US power
80391002 Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Wireless Express/W Hub - with US power
80395001 Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Wireless Express/W Hub - with 15A Twist Lock power
80395002 Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Wireless Express/W Hub - with 15A Twist Lock power
80396001 Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Wireless Express/W Hub - with 20A Twist Lock power
80396002 Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Wireless Express/W Hub - with 20A Twist Lock power
80398002 Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Wireless Express/W Hub - with 24V power connector
Part # Description for Power Over Ethernet Items
80397001 Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Wireless Express/W Hub - with US power
80397002 Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Wireless Express/W Hub - with US power
Part # Description for International Items
80392001 Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Wireless Express/W Hub - with EU power
80392002 Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Wireless Express/W Hub - with EU power
80393001 Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Wireless Express/W Hub - with UK power
80393002 Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Wireless Express/W Hub - with UK power
80394001 Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Wireless Express/W Hub - with AU power
80394002 Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Wireless Express/W Hub - with AU power

* Best effort will be made to support your machines. However, not all features are supported by all machine manufacturers. Some Predator Express/W features require machine options from the machine manufacturer. Best effort will be made to support your network. However, not all features are supported within all corporate networks. Some Predator Express/W features require changes to network security, configuration and infrastructure by corporate IT.