AWK-5232-M12-RCC-EU MOXA Access Point

Features and Benefits

• Designed specifically for rail carriage-to-carriage communication
• IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compliant
• Dual-radio design: 2.4 GHz and/or 5 GHz RF bands
• Redundant power inputs and PoE+
• Up to 300 Mbps data rate
• M12 anti-vibration connectors
• MIMO technology increases data throughput and range
• Complies with a portion of EN 50155 specifications
• -40 to 75°C operating temperature range (T models)

Introduction

The AWK-5232-M12-RCC series industrial 802.11n wireless AP/bridge/client is an ideal wireless solution for applications such as onboard passenger infotainment systems and inter-carriage wireless backbone networks. It provides a faster data rate, wider range, and a noticeably stronger signal at a distance than the 802.11g model. With two independent RF modules, the AWK-5232-M12-RCC series supports a great variety of wireless configurations and applications. The auto carriage connection (ACC) feature provides simple deployment and increases the reliability of wireless carriage backbone networks. The AWK-5232-M12-RCC series is also optimized for passenger Wi-Fi services and complies with a portion of EN 50155 specifications, covering operating temperature, power input voltage, surge, ESD, and vibration, making the switches suitable for a variety of industrial applications. The AWK-5232-M12-RCC's two DC power inputs increases the power supply reliability, and it can also be powered via PoE+ for easier deployment.

Higher Data Rate and Greater Bandwidth

• High-speed wireless connectivity with up to 300 Mbps data rate
• MIMO technology improves data throughput via mulitplexed, smart antenna transmissions and receptions
• Channel bonding technology for increased throughput or channel redundancy

Redundancy to Increase System Reliability

• Dual DC power inputs and PoE+
• Immunity against disconnection caused by radio interference

Specifications for Rail Onboard Applications

• Auto Carriage Connection (ACC)
• Maximum WPA2/802.11i security
• Client isolation
• Multicast traffic rate control

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
IEEE 802.3at for Power-over-Ethernet Plus
IEEE 802.1D for Spanning Tree Protocol
IEEE 802.1w for Rapid STP
IEEE 802.1Q for VLAN
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: 
2.412 to 2.462 GHz (11 channels)
5.18 to 5.24 GHz (4 channels)
EU: 
2.412 to 2.472 GHz (13 channels)
5.18 to 5.24 GHz (4 channels)
JP:
2.412 to 2.472 GHz (13 channels, OFDM)
2.412 to 2.484 GHz (14 channels, DSSS)
5.18 to 5.24 GHz (4 channels for W52)
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)

TX Transmit Power:
802.11b:
1 to 11 Mbps: Typ. 18 dBm (± 1.5 dBm)
802.11g:
6 to 24 Mbps: Typ. 18 dBm (± 1.5 dBm)
36 to 48 Mbps: Typ. 17 dBm (± 1.5 dBm)
54 Mbps: Typ. 15 dBm (± 1.5 dBm)
802.11a:
6 to 24 Mbps: Typ. 17 dBm (± 1.5 dBm)
36 to 48 Mbps: Typ. 16 dBm (± 1.5 dBm)
54 Mbps: Typ. 14 dBm (± 1.5 dBm)
TX Transmit Power MIMO (per connector):
802.11a/n (20/40 MHz):
MCS15 20 MHz: Typ. 13 dBm (±1.5 dBm)
MCS15 40 MHz: Typ. 12 dBm (±1.5 dBm)
802.11g/n (20 MHz):
MCS15 20 MHz: Typ. 14 dBm (±1.5 dBm)
RX Sensitivity:
802.11b:
-92 dBm @ 1 Mbps, -90 dBm @ 2 Mbps, -88 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps, -84
dBm @ 11 Mbps
802.11g:
-87 dBm @ 6 Mbps, -86 dBm @ 9 Mbps, -85 dBm @ 12 Mbps, -82
dBm @ 18 Mbps, -80 dBm @ 24 Mbps, -76 dBm @ 36 Mbps, -72 dBm
@ 48 Mbps, -70 dBm @ 54 Mbps
802.11a:
-87 dBm @ 6 Mbps, -86 dBm @ 9 Mbps, -85 dBm @ 12 Mbps, -82
dBm @ 18 Mbps, -80 dBm @ 24 Mbps, -76 dBm @ 36 Mbps, -72 dBm
@ 48 Mbps, -70 dBm @ 54 Mbps
RX Sensitivity MIMO:
802.11a/n:
-68 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz,
-69 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz,
-70 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz,
-71 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz
802.11g/n:
-69 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz,
-71 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz

Protocol Support

General Protocols: Proxy ARP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, IP, ICMP, SNTP, TCP, UDP, RADIUS, SNMP, PPPoE, DHCP
AP-only Protocols: ARP, BOOTP, DHCP, STP/RSTP (IEEE 802.1D/w) 

Interface

Connector for External Antennas: QMA (female)
M12 Ports: 2, 10/100/1000BaseT(X) auto negotiation speed, F/H duplex mode, and auto MDI/MDI-X female connection
Console Port: RS-232 (RJ45-type)
Reset: Present
LED Indicators: PWR1, PWR2, PoE+, FAULT, STATE, WLAN1, WLAN2, LAN1, LAN2
Alarm Contact (digital output): 1 relay output with current carrying capacity of 1 A @ 24 VDC
Digital Inputs: 2 electrically isolated inputs

• +13 to +30 V for state “1”
• +3 to -30 V for state “0”
• Max. input current: 8 mA

Physical Characteristics

Housing: Metal, IP30 protection
Weight: 1200 g (2.65 lb)
Dimensions: 75 x 135 x 104 mm (2.94 x 5.31 x 4.10 in)
Installation: DIN-rail mounting (standard), wall mounting (optional)

Environmental Limits

Operating Temperature:
Standard Models: -25 to 60°C (-13 to 140°F)
Wide Temp. Models: -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
Storage Temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Power Requirements

Input Voltage: 12 to 48 VDC, redundant dual DC power inputs or 48
VDC Power-over-Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af compliant)
Input Current: 1.5 A @ 12 VDC
Connector: 10-pin removable terminal block
Reverse Polarity Protection: Present

Standards and Certifications

Safety: EN 60950-1(LVD), UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1(CB)
EMC: EN 55022/24
EMI: CISPR 22, FCC Part 15B Class A
EMS:
IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 8 kV; Air: 15 kV
IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 20 V/m
IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 2 kV; Signal: 2 kV
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power 2 kV; Signal: 2 kV
IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 10 V
IEC 61000-4-8
Radio:
EU: EN 300 328, EN 301 893
US: FCC ID SLE-WAPN001
JP: TELEC
Rail Traffic: EN 50155*, EN 50121-4, EN 45545-2
*Complies with a portion of EN 50155 specifications.
Note: Please check Moxa’s website for the most up-to-date certification status

MTBF (mean time between failures)

Time: 350,643 hrs
Standard: Telcordia SR332