Brooks Automation / HERMOS Transponder Reader and Gateway Module
About this part
LON2XS is a Brooks Automation / HERMOS industrial automation identifier seen on transponder reader and gateway modules used around semiconductor automation equipment. Stored Sonisys auction records and listing evidence identify LON2XS with GWRS232 transponder-reader variants as well as SECS-I to HSMS gateway part numbers such as GW-S1HS-K0L2 and GW-S1HS-KOL2. Exact protocol firmware, reader/gateway role, connector set, harnessing, mounting hardware, and tool compatibility must be verified from the physical unit label
Configurations vary. Verify the exact unit before choosing a replacement.
Application classSemiconductor/high-purity gas delivery
CategoryRFID Readers
Specifications
Identification
Part identifier
LON2XS
Device type
Industrial transponder reader, RS232 gateway, or SECS-I/HSMS gateway module depending on configured part number
Brand lineage
Brooks Automation / HERMOS / CEN automation lineage appears in stored and listing evidence
Observed model/type
Listing records identify HERMOS Type LON2XS and Brooks part GWRS232-11 for a transponder-reader configuration
Interface
Observed RS232 context
GWRS232-11, GWRS232-I1, and GWRS232-S2 listing evidence identifies RS232 transponder-reader or gateway variants
Protocol
Observed SECS gateway context
GW-S1HS-K0L2 and GW-S1HS-KOL2 listing evidence identifies SECS-I to HSMS gateway use
Mounting
Observed mounting hardware
Some LON2XS listings include RMP-SS mounting wording
Cross-reference
Observed gateway IDs
Stored titles include GWY-XS-8843 and GWY-XS-9530; listing evidence also shows GWY-XS-7436 and GWY-XS-4559 style identifiers
Configuration
Configured-unit rule
Revision, firmware, reader/gateway role, harnessing, connector set, mounting bracket, and tool compatibility vary by the physical unit and installed system
Applications
Application domain
Semiconductor automation, carrier or fixture identification, RS232 reader integration, and SECS-I/HSMS equipment communication gateway service
Compatibility
Tool-fit caution
Do not assume interchangeability between LON2XS GWRS232 reader modules and LON2XS SECS-I/HSMS gateway modules without checking the exact part label and installed tool requirement
Documents
Documentation status
No official exact LON2XS datasheet or manual is currently available in the Sonisys document archive
Part Photos
9 images
Historical archive images for identification, labels, connectors, and condition reference, not current inventory.
Historical Listings & Prices
Historical listing data, not a current offer
Archive records8Tracked historical listing records
Historical median price$152.50Based on archived listing records
Recorded price range$95.00 - $340.00Low to high recorded listing price
Local documents0PDF copies available from Sonisys
Recorded price context
The typical recorded price range is $109.00 to $340.00. Based on 8 archived listing records; not a current offer, appraisal, or confirmed sale price.
