Weidmüller Basic Line IE-WL-BL-AP-CL-EU Manual

Wireless Access Point / Client
Basic Line
IE-WL-BL-AP-CL-EU
IE-WLT-BL-AP-CL-EU
IE-WL-BL-AP-CL-US
IE-WLT-BL-AP-CL-US
Hardware Installation Guide
Second Edition, June 2018
2581010000/01/06.18
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Copyright Notice
Copyright  2018 Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
All rights reserved.
Reproduction without permission is prohibited.

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Overview
Weidmüller Wi-Fi devices are ideal for applications that are hard to wire,
too expensive to wire, or use mobile equipment that connects over a
TCP/IP network. The devices meet the growing need for faster data
transmission speeds by supporting IEEE 802.11n technology with a net
data rate of up to 300 Mbps. The Wi-Fi devices are compliant with the
industrial standards and approvals, covering operating temperature,
power input voltage, surge, ESD and vibration. The two redundant DC
power inputs increase the reliability of the power supply. The devices can
operate on either the 2.4 or 5 GHz bands and are backwards-compatible
with existing 802.11a/b/g deployments to future-proof your wireless
investments.
The Wi-Fi device is rated to operate at temperatures ranging from 0°C to
60°C for standard models and -40 to 75°C for extended temperature
models and is rugged enough for any harsh industrial environment.
Package Checklist
Your Ethernet Switch is shipped with the following items. If any of these
items is missing or damaged, please contact your Weidmüller customer
service for assistance.
 1x Wireless Access Point/Client
 2x dual-band omni-directional antennas, 2 dBi, RP-SMA (male)
 Hardware Installation Guide (printed)
 1x RJ-45 protective cap for console port
Brief Information for quick access to the Web interface
The Web interface of the Wireless Access Point/Client
can be accessed via IP address 192.168.1.110 and
subnet mask 255.255.255.0 (Factory default value).
Connect the PC to the LAN port of the Wireless Access
Point/Client and set the PC’s IP address to a free one of
range 192.168.1.0 / 255.255.255.0
Start a web browser and enter the IP address of the
connected Wireless Access Point/Client into the browser’s
address line.
http://192.168.1.110
After the
appearance of the login prompt, please enter
following login data (factory settings):
User name:
admin
Password:
Detmold
For general settings of the Wireless device parameters
please refer to the
user
manual.

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Panel Layout of
IE-WL(T)-BL-AP-CL-EU/US
Top Panel View
Front Panel View
Rear Panel View
1. Grounding screw (M5)
2. Terminal block for power input
PWR1 and PWR2
3. RS-232 console port
4. Antenna B port
5.
System LEDs: PWR, FAULT and
STATE
6. LEDs for WLAN signal strength
7. WLAN LED
8. 10/100/1000BaseT(X) RJ-45 port
9. Antenna A port
10. Screw hole for wall-mounting kit
11. DIN-rail mounting kit
12. Reset button
13. 10/100M LED
14. 1000M LED
15. Article number

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Mounting Dimensions
DIN-Rail Mounting
The aluminum DIN-rail attachment plate should already be fixed to the
back panel of the Wi-Fi device when you take it out of the box. If you need
to reattach the DIN-rail attachment plate, make sure the stiff metal spring
is situated towards the top, as shown in the figures below.
STEP 1:
Insert the top of the DIN-Rail into
the slot just below the stiff metal
spring.
STEP 2:
The DIN-Rail attachment unit will
snap into place as shown below.
To remove the Wi-Fi device from the DIN-rail, simply reverse steps 1
and 2.

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Wall Mounting (optional)
For some applications, you will find it convenient to mount the Wi-Fi
device on the wall, as shown in the following figures.
STEP 1: Remove the
aluminum DIN-Rail
attachment plate from the
switch rear panel, and then
attach the wall mount plates
as shown in the diagram at
the right.
STEP 2:
Mounting the Wi-Fi device on the wall req
uires 4
screws. Use the device, with wall mount plates
attached, as a guide to mark the correct
locations of the 4 screws. The heads of the
screws should be less than 6.0 mm in diameter,
and the shafts should be less than 3.5 mm in
diameter, as shown in the figure at the right.
NOTE Before tightening the screws into the wall, make sure the screw
head and shank size are suitable by inserting the screw into one
of the keyhole-shaped apertures of the wall mounting plates.
Do not screw the screws in completely
leave about 2 mm to allow
room for sliding the wall mount panel between the wall and the
screws
STEP 3:
Once the screws are fixed on the wall, insert the four screw heads
through the large parts of the keyhole-
shaped apertures, and then slide
the Wi-Fi device downwards, as indicated. Tighten the four screws for
added stability.

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Wiring Requirements
WARNING
Safety First!
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing
and/or wiring the Wireless Access Point/Client.
Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire
and common wire. Observe all electrical codes dictating the
maximum current allowed for each wire size. If the current
goes above the maximum ratings, the wiring could overheat,
causing serious damage to your equipment.
You should also pay attention to the following items:
 Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices. If power
wiring and device wiring paths must cross, make sure the wires are
perpendicular at the intersection point.
NOTE Do not run signal or communications wiring and power wiring in
the same wire conduit. To avoid interference, wires with different
signal characteristics should be routed separately.
• You can use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to
determine which wires should be kept separate. The rule of thumb is
that wiring with similar electrical characteristics can be bundled
together.
• Keep input wiring and output wiring separate.
• It is strongly advised that you label wiring to all devices in the system
when necessary.
ATTENTION
This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit
marked “Class 2” or “LPS” and rated O/P: 6.96 W.
ATTENTION
Make sure the external power
adaptor (includes power cords and
plug assemblies) provided with the unit is certified and suitable
for use in your country.

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Grounding the Wireless Access Point/Client
Grounding and wire routing help limit the effects of noise due to
electromagnetic interference (EMI). Run the ground connection from the
ground screw to the grounding surface prior to connecting devices.
ATTENTION
This product is intended to be mounted to a well-grounded
mounting surface, such as a metal panel. There must be no
electrical potential difference between any two grounding
points; otherwise, there is a risk that the device could be
destroyed.
Installations with Cable Extended Antennas for Outdoor
Applications
If the antenna or the Wireless Access Point/Client is installed outdoors or
in an open-air setting, proper lightning protection is required to prevent
direct lightning strikes on the device. To prevent coupling currents from
nearby lightning strikes, a lightning arrester should be installed as part of
your antenna system. Ground the device, antenna, as well as the
arrester properly to provide maximum outdoor protection for the device.
Arrester Accessories
• N Connector / M-F (8947830000): Surge arrestor, N-type (male) to
N-type (female), Frequency 0 – 3,5 GHz
Weidmüller
W
i
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Fi
device

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Wiring the Redundant Power Inputs
The 4-contact terminal block connector on the Wireless Access
Point/Client´s top panel are used for the two DC inputs. Top and front
views of the terminal block connector are shown here.
STEP 1: Insert the negative/positive
DC
wires into the V-/V+ terminals.
STEP 2: To keep the DC wires from
pulling loose, use a small flat-blade
screwdriver to tighten the wire-clamp
screws on the front of the terminal block
connector.
STEP 3
: Insert the plastic terminal block
connector prongs into the terminal
block receptor, which is located on
Wireless Access Point/Client´s top
panel.
NOTE Input Terminal Block is suitable for wire size range of 12-
28 AWG
(3.31
-
0.0804 mm²) and a torque value of 4.5 lb
-
in (0.51 Nm).
ATTENTION
If the Wireless Access Point/Client is connected to a motor or
other similar type of equipment, be sure to use power
isolation protection before connecting the Wireless Access
Point/Client to the DC power inputs, make sure the DC
power source voltage is stable.

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Communication Connections
10/100BaseT(X) Ethernet Port Connection
The 10/100BaseT(X) port located on the Wireless Access Point/Client´s
front panel is used to connect to Ethernet-enabled devices. Below we
show pinouts for both MDI (NIC-type) ports and MDI-X (HUB/Switch-type)
ports.
MDI Port Pinouts
MDI
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X Port Pinouts
8
-
pin RJ45
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
Tx+
1
Rx+
2
Tx
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2
Rx
-
3
Rx+
3
Tx+
6
Rx
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6
Tx
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1000BaseT Ethernet Port Connection
1000BaseT data is transmitted on differential TRD +/- signal pairs over
copper wires.
MDI /MDI
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XPort Pinouts
8
-
pin RJ45
Pin
Signal
1
TRD(0)+
2
TRD(0)
-
3
TRD(1)+
4
TRD(2)+
5
TRD(2)
-
6
TRD(1)
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7
TRD(3)+
8
TRD(3)
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RS-232 Connection
The Wireless Access Point/Client has one RS-232 (8-pin RJ45) console
port located on the top panel. Use either an RJ45-to-DB9 or
RJ45-to-DB25 cable to connect the Wireless Access Point/Client’s
console port to your PC’s COM port. You may then use a console
terminal program to access the Wireless Access Point/Client for console
configuration.
Console Pinout
8
-
pin RJ
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45
Pin
Signal
1
DSR
2
RTS
3
GND
4
TxD
5
RxD
6
DCD
7
CTS
8
DTR

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LED Indicators
The front panel of the Wireless Access Point/Client contains several LED
indicators. The function of each LED is described in the table below.
LED
Color
State
Description
PWR Green
On Power is being supplied to either power
input PWR1
and
/or
PWR2
.
Off Power is not being supplied to power
input PWR1
or PWR2
.
FAULT Red
Blinking
(at
0.5-
second
intervals)
Cannot get an IP address from the
DHCP server.
Blinking
(at
1-second
intervals)
IP address conflict.
Off
Error condition does not exist
.
STATE
Green
Green On
System startup is complete and the
system is in operation.
Green
Blinking
(at
1-second
intervals)
The Wireless Access Point/Client has
been located by the Weidmueller “WLAN
Administration Tool”.
Red On
Booting error condition.
LED stays red in
case of a boot error else it becomes
green after successful boot process
(~35 secs)
SIGNAL
(5 LEDs)
Green
On
Signal strength indicator (for Client
mode only).
Off
WLAN
Green
On
Weidmüller WLAN device is working in
client mode and has established a link
with a WLAN Access Point
.
Blinking
WLAN data communication is running in
client mode
.
Off
Weidmüller WLAN device is not in client
mode or has not established a link with a
WLAN Access Point
.
Amber
On Weidmüller WLAN device is working in
Access Point mode
.
Blinking
WLAN data communication is running in
Access Point mode
.
Off
Weidmüller WLAN device is not working
in Access Point mo
de.
1000M Green
On
TP port’s 1000 Mbps link is
active
.
Blinking
Data is being transmitted
at 1000 Mbps
Off
TP port’s 1000 Mbps link is
inactive
.
10/100M Amber
On
TP port’s 10/100 Mbps link is
active
.
Blinking Data is being transmitted at 10/100
Mbps
Off
TP port’s 10/100 Mbps link is
inactive
.

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Specifications
WLAN Interface
Standards IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n for Wireless LAN
IEEE 802.11i for Wireless Security
IEEE 802.3 for 10BaseT
IEEE 802.3u for 100BaseT(X)
IEEE 802.3ab for 1000BaseT
Spread Spectrum and
Modulation (typical)
 DSSS with DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK
 OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
 802.11b:
CCK @ 11/5.5 Mbps, DQPSK @ 2
Mbps, DBPSK @ 1 Mbps
 802.11a/g: 64QAM @ 54/48 Mbps, 16QAM
@ 36/24 Mbps, QPSK @ 18/12 Mbps, BPSK
@ 9/6 Mbps
 802.11n: 64QAM @ 300 Mbps to BPSK @
6.5 Mbps (multiple rates supported)
Operating Channels
(central frequency)
US version:
 2.412 to 2.462 GHz (11 channels)
 5.180 to 5.240 GHz (4 channels)
 5.260 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels) *
 5.500 to 5.700 GHz (8 channels, excluding
5.600 to 5.640 GHz) *
 5.745 to 5.825 GHz (5 channels)
EU version:
 2.412 to 2.472 GHz (13 channels)
 5.180 to 5.240 GHz (4 channels)
 5.260 to 5.320 GHz (4 channels) *

5.500 to
5.70
0 GHz (11
channels)
*
*DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) channel support: In AP mode,
when a radar signal is detected, the device will automatically switch to
another channel. However according to regulations, after switching
channels, a 60-second availability check period is required before
starting the service.
Security • SSID broadcast enable/disable
• Firewall for MAC/IP/Protocol/Port-based
filtering
• 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption
• WPA/WPA2-Personal and Enterprise
(IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS, TKIP and AES)
Transmission Rates • 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
• 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
• 802.11n: 6.5 to 300 Mbps (multiple rates
supported)
Transmitter Power 802.11b:
• Typ. 26±1.5 dBm @ 1 Mbps
• Typ. 26±1.5 dBm @ 2 Mbps
• Typ. 26±1.5 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps
• Typ. 25±1.5 dBm @ 11 Mbps
802.11g:
• Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ 6 to 24 Mbps
• Typ. 22±1.5 dBm @ 36 Mbps
• Typ. 20±1.5 dBm @ 48 Mbps
• Typ. 19±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps

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802.11n (2.4 GHz):
• Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 20 MHz,
• Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 20 MHz
• Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 40 MHz,
• Typ. 17±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 40 MHz
802.11a:
• Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ 6 to 24 Mbps
• Typ. 21±1.5 dBm @ 36 Mbps
• Typ. 20±1.5 dBm @ 48 Mbps
• Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps
802.11n (5 GHz):
• Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 20 MHz,
• Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 20 MHz
• Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ MCS0/8 40 MHz,
•
Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ MCS7/15 40 MHz
Note: Based on regional regulations, the maximum transmission power
allowed on the UNII bands is restricted in the firmware, as indicated
below:
US version
EU version
2.4 GHz
26
dBm
18
dBm
5 GHz (UNII
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1)
23
dBm
21
dBm
5 GHz (UNII
-
2)
23
dBm
21
dBm
5 GHz (UNII
-
2e)
23
dBm
23
dBm
5 GHz (UNII
-
3)
23
dBm
-
Receiver Sensitivity • 802.11b:
-93 dBm @ 1 Mbps, -93 dBm @ 2 Mbps
-93 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps, -88 dBm @ 11 Mbps
• 802.11g:
-88 dBm @ 6 Mbps, -86 dBm @ 9 Mbps
-85 dBm @ 12 Mbps, -85 dBm @ 18 Mbps
-85 dBm @ 24 Mbps, -82 dBm @ 36 Mbps
-78 dBm @ 48 Mbps, -74 dBm @ 54 Mbps
• 802.11n (2.4 GHz):
-70 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz,
-69 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz,
-67 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz,
-67 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz
• 802.11a:
-90 dBm @ 6 Mbps, -88 dBm @ 9 Mbps
-88 dBm @ 12 Mbps, -85 dBm @ 18 Mbps
-81 dBm @ 24 Mbps, -78 dBm @ 36 Mbps
-74 dBm @ 48 Mbps, -72 dBm @ 54 Mbps
• 802.11n (5 GHz):
-69 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz,
-71 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz,
-63 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz,
-68 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz

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Protocol Support
General Protocols Proxy ARP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, IP, ICMP, SNTP,
TCP, UDP, RADIUS, SNMP,
DHCP,
LLDP
Interface
Default Antennas 2x dual-band omni-directional antennas, 2 dBi,
RP
-
SMA (male)
Connector for
External Antennas
2x RP-SMA (female)
LAN Ports 1x RJ 45, 10/100/1000BaseT(X) auto negotiation
speed, F/H duplex mode and auto MDI/MDI-X
connection
Console Port
1x
RS
-
232 (RJ45
-
type)
Reset button
Present at rear panel of device
LED Indicators
PWR, FAULT, STATE, SIGNAL*, WLAN, 10/100
M,
1000M (RJ45 port)
*signal strength indicator
Physical Characteristics
Housing
IP30 protection
, metal case
Weight
307 g
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
58 x 115 x 70 mm (2.29 x 4.53 x 2.76 in)
Installation
DIN
-
rail,
W
all mounting (with optional kit)
Environmental Limits
Operating
Temperature
0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
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40 to 75°C (
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40 to 167°F) for
-
T models
Storage
Temperature
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40 to 85°C (
-
40 to 185°F)
Ambient Relative
Humidity
5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Power Requirements
Input Voltage 24 VDC (12 to 48 VDC),
2 redundant inputs
Input Current
0.56 A @ 12 VDC; 0.14 A @ 48 VDC
Connection One removable 4-pin terminal block, 500 V
insulation
Power Consumption
6.96 W
Reverse Polarity
Protection
Present
Standards and Certifications
Safety
UL 60950
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1, EN 60950
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1
EMC
EN 55032/55024
EMI
CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class B
EMS IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact 4 kV; Air 8 kV
IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz; 10 V/m
IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power 2 kV; Signal 1 kV
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power 2 kV; Signal 1 kV
IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 3 V
IEC 61000
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4
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8
Radio EN 301 489-1/17, EN 300 328, EN 301 893,
TELEC, FCC ID
:
SLE
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WAPN008
MTBF
Time
749,476 hrs.
Database
Telcordia SR332
Warranty
Time Period
5 years

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ATTENTION
The Weidmüller WLAN device is NOT a portable mobile device
and should be located at least 20 cm away from the human body.
The Weidmüller WLAN device is NOT designed for the general
public. A well-trained technician is required to deploy the
Weidmüller WLAN device units and safely establish a wireless
network.
ATTENTION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
ATTENTION
Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can come into contact
with such circuits. When installing the antenna, take extreme
care not to come into contact with such circuits, because they
may cause serious injury or death. For proper installation and
grounding of the antenna, refer to national and local codes (for
example, U.S.: NFPA 70; National Electrical Code, Article 810;
Canada: Canadian Electrica
l Code, Section 54).
NOTE
For installation flexibility, either the A antenna (on the front panel)
or the B antenna (on the top panel) may be selected for using.
Make sure the antenna connection matches the antenna
configured in the Weidmüller WLAN device web interface.
To protect the connectors and RF module, all radio ports should
be terminated by either an antenna or a terminator. We strongly
recommend using resistive terminators for terminating the
unused antenna ports
.
ATTENTION
"Publication Number: 443999 Rule Parts: 15E". FCC. October 5,
2009. "Devices must be professionally installed when operating
in the 5470
–
5725 MHz band".

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WARNING
•
This equipment is intended to be used in a Restricted Access
Location, such as a dedicated computer room where only
authorized service personnel or users can gain access. Such
personnel must be instructed about the fact that the metal
chassis of the equipment is extremely hot and may cause
burns.
• Service personnel or users ha
ve to pay special attention and
take special precautions before handling this equipment.
• Only authorized, well-trained professionals should be
allowed to access the restricted access location. Access
should be controlled by the authority responsible for the
location with lock and key or a security identity system.
• External metal parts are hot!!
Pay special attention or use
special protection before handling the equipment
.
Weidmüller gives a 5-year warranty on this product in accordance with
the warranty terms as described in the general conditions of sale of the
Weidmüller company which has sold the products to you. Weidmüller
warrants to you that such products the defects of which have already
existed at the time when the risk passed will be repaired by Weidmüller
free of charge or that Weidmüller will provide a new, functionally
equivalent product to replace the defective one. Safe where expressly
described otherwise in writing in this catalogue/product description,
Weidmüller gives no warranty or guarantee as to the interoperability in
specific systems or as to the fitness for any particular purpose. To the
extent permitted by law, any claims for damages and reimbursement of
expenses, based on whatever legal reason, including contract or tort,
shall be excluded. Where not expressly stated otherwise in this warranty,
the general conditions of purchase and the expressive liability
commitments therein of the respective Weidmüller company which has
sold the products to you shall be applicable.
Contact Information
Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
Postfach 3030
32760 Detmold
Klingenbergstraße 16
32758 Detmold / Germany
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-Mail [e-mail]
Internet www.weidmueller.com