Moxa Technologies airworks awk-5232 User manual

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Moxa AirWorks AWK-5232
Quick Installation Guide
Second Edition, May 2014
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Overview
The AWK-5232 802.11 a/b/g/n dual-RF wireless AP/Bridge/Client
provides a flexible and highly reliable solution for your industrial wireless
networks.
The AWK-5232 is rated to operate at temperatures ranging from 0 to
60°C for standard models and -40 to 75°C for extended temperature
models, and it is rugged enough for industrial applications.
With two independent RF modules, the AWK-5232 supports a greater
variety of wireless configurations and applications, and the redundant
wireless connections increase the reliability of your entire wireless
network.
The AWK-5232’s two DC power inputs make the power supply more
reliable, and it can also be powered via PoE for easier deployment.
Package Checklist
Moxa’s AWK-5232 is shipped with the following items. If any of these
items is missing or damaged, please contact your customer service
representative for assistance.
•1 AWK-5232
•4 Swivel-type Antennas (2dBi, RP-SMA, 2.4&5GHz)
•1 Quick Installation Guide
•1 Software CD
•1 Moxa Product Warranty Booklet
•1 Cable Holder with a Screw
•2 Protective Caps
Installation and Configuration
Before installing the AWK-5232, make sure that all items in the Package
Checklist are in the box. In addition, you will need access to a notebook
computer or PC equipped with an Ethernet port. The AWK-5232 has a
default IP address that you must use when connecting to the device for
the first time.
Step 1: Select the power source
The AWK-5232 can be powered by a DC power input or PoE+ (Power over
Ethernet). The AWK-5232 will use whichever power source you choose.
ATTENTION
Do not use IEEE802.3af PoE Injector or PSE
(Power Sourcing
Equipment).
Use IEEE802.3at-compliant PSE for PoE+ (Power
over Ethernet) device.
Step 2: Connect the AWK-5232 to a notebook or PC
Since the AWK-5232 supports MDI/MDI-X auto-sensing, you can use
either a straight-through cable or crossover cable to connect the
AWK-5232 to a computer. If the LED indicator on the AWK-5232’s LAN
port lights up, it means the connection is established.
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Step 3: Set up the computer’s IP address
Set an IP address on the same subnet as the AWK-5232. Since the
AWK-5232’s default IP address is 192.168.127.253, and the subnet mask
is 255.255.255.0, you should set the IP address of the computer to
192.168.127.xxx and subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.
Step 4: Use the web-based manager to configure AWK-5232
Open your computer’s web browser and then type
http://192.168.127.253 in the address field to access the homepage of
the web-based management. Before the homepage opens, you will need
to enter the user name and password. For first-time configuration, enter
the default user name and password and then click on the Login button:
•User name: admin
•Password: root
ATTENTION
For security reasons, we strongly recommend changing the
password. To do so, select
Maintenance

Password
, and then
follow the on-screen instructions.
Step 5: Select the operation mode for the AWK-5232
By default, the AWK-5232’s operation mode is set to Wireless
Redundancy. You can change the setting in Wireless Settings 
Operation mode if you would like to use the Wireless Bridge or AP-Client
mode.
NOTE
To make the change effective, you must click
Save
Configuration
to save the change or Restart

Save and
Restart button to apply all changes.
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Panel Layout of the AWK-5232
1. Grounding screw
2. Terminal block for PWR1,
PWR2, relay, DI1, and DI2
3. Reset button
4.
1B antenna port (1A and 1B are
shared same RF module)
5.
2B antenna port (2A and 2B are
shared same RF module)
6. System LEDs: PWR1, PWR2,
PoE+, FAULT, and STATE LEDs
7. LEDs for signal strength
8. WLAN LEDs: WLAN 1 and
WLAN2 LEDs
9. 10/100/1000BaseT(X) RJ45
Port : LAN1 and LAN2
10.
100M LED
11.
1000M LED
12.
RS-232 console port
13.
MAIN 1A antenna port
14.
MAIN 2A antenna port
15.
Model name
16.
Screw hole for wall mounting ki
t
17.
DIN-Rail mounting kit
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Mounting Dimensions
DIN-Rail Mounting
The aluminum DIN-Rail attachment plate should be fixed to the back
panel of the AWK-5232 when you take it out of the box. If you need to
reattach the DIN-Rail attachment plate to the AWK-5232, 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 AWK-5232 from the DIN-Rail, simply reverse Steps 1 and
2.
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Wall Mounting (optional)
For transportation applications that require an EN50155 certification
report, you should purchase the optional wall mount for the AWK-5232,
since the wall mount has passed EN50155 testing. The wall mount is also
convenient for other applications that require mounting the AWK-5232 to
a wall.
STEP 1:
Remove the aluminum
DIN
-Rail attachment plate
from the AWK
-5232, and
then attach the wall mount
plates with
M3 screws, as
shown in the adjacent
diagrams.
STEP 2:
Mounting the AWK
-5232 to a wall requires 4 screws.
Use the AWK
-5232 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.
Do not screw the screws in all the way—leave a space of 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 into
the wall, insert the four screw
heads through the
large
opening of the
keyhole
-shaped apertures,
and then slide the AWK
-523
2
downwards, as indicated to
the right. Tighten the four
screws for added stability.
WARNING
•
This equipment is intended to be used in a Restricted Access
Location, such as a dedicated computer room. Access can
only be gained by SERVICE PERSONS or by USERS who have
been instructed about the fact that the metal chassis of the
equipment is extremely hot and may cause burns.
•
Service persons or users have to pay special attention and
take special precaution before handling the equipment.
•
Access is to be controlled through the use of a lock and key or
a security identity system, controlled by the authority
responsible for the location. Only authorized, well-trained
professionals are allowed to access the restricted access
location.
•
External metal parts are hot!! Pay special attention or use
special protection before handling..
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Wiring Requirements
WARNING
Safety First!
Be sure to disconnect the power
cord before installing and/or
wiring your Moxa AWK-5232.
WARNING
Safety First!
Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and
common wire. Observe all electrical codes dictating the
maximum current allow
ed 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: 12 to 48 VDC,
max 800
mW, 25°C.
ATTENTION
Make sure
the external power adapto
r (includes power cords and
plug assemblies) provided with the unit is certified and suitable
for use in your country.
Grounding the Moxa AWK-5232
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.
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ATTENTION
This product is intended to be mounted to a well
-grounded
mounting surface, such as a metal panel.
Wiring the Redundant Power Inputs
The top two pairs of contacts of the 10-contact terminal block connector
on the AWK-5232’s top panel are used for the AWK-5232’s two DC inputs.
Top and front views of the terminal block connector is 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 the AWK-5232’
s
t
op panel.
ATTENTION
Before connecting
the AWK-5232
to the DC power inputs, make
sure the DC power source voltage is stable.
Wiring the Relay Contact
The AWK-5232 has one relay output, which consists of the two contacts of
the terminal block on the AWK-5232’s top panel. Refer to the previous
section for detailed instructions on how to connect the wires to the
terminal block connector, and how to attach the terminal block connector
to the terminal block receptor. These relay contacts are used to indicate
user-configured events. The two wires attached to the Relay contacts
form an open circuit when a user-configured event is triggered. If a
user-configured event does not occur, the Relay circuit will be closed.
Wiring the Digital Inputs
The AWK-5232 has two sets of digital input—DI1 and DI2. Each DI
comprises two contacts of the 10-pin terminal block connector on the
AWK-5232’s top panel. You can refer to the “Wiring the Redundant Power
Inputs” section for detailed instructions on how to connect the wires to
the terminal block connector, and how to attach the terminal block
connector to the terminal block receptor.
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Cable Holder Installation
You can attach the cable holder to the bottom of the AWK-5232. This
helps to keep cabling neat and avoid accidents that result from untidy
cables.
STEP 1: Screw the cable holder onto the bottom
of the AWK
-5232.
STEP 2:
After mounting the AWK-5232 and plugging in the LAN cable,
tighten the cable along the device and wall.
Communication Connections
10/100BaseT(X) Ethernet Port Connection
The 10/100BaseT(X) ports located on the AWK-5232’s front panel are
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-X Port Pinouts
8-pin RJ45
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
Tx+
1
Rx+
2
Tx-
2
Rx-
3
Rx+
3
Tx+
6
Rx-
6
Tx-
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1000BaseT Ethernet Port Connection
1000BaseT data is transmitted on differential TRD+/- signal pairs over
copper wires.
MDI/MDI-X Port Pinouts for 8-pin RJ45
Pin
Signal
1
TRD(0)+
2
TRD(0)-
3
TRD(1)+
4
TRD(2)+
5
TRD(2)-
6
TRD(1)-
7
TRD(3)+
8
TRD(3)-
RS-232 Connection
The AWK-5232 has one RS-232 (8-pin RJ45) console port located on the
front panel. Use either an RJ45-to-DB9 or RJ45-to-DB25 cable to connect
the Moxa AWK-5232’s console port to your PC’s COM port. You may then
use a console terminal program to access the AWK-5232 for console
configuration.
Console Pinouts for 10-pin or 8-pin RJ45
10-Pin
Description
8-Pin
1
-----
2
DSR
1
3
RTS
2
4
GND
3
5
TxD
4
6
RxD
5
7
DCD
6
8
CTS
7
9
DTR
8
10
-----
NOTE
The pin numbers for male DB9 and DB25 connectors, and hole
numbers for female DB9 and DB25 connectors are labeled on the
connector. However, the numbers are typically quite small, so
you may need to use a magnifying glass to see the numbers
clearly.
The pin numbers for both 8
-pin and 10-
pin RJ45 connectors (and
p
orts) are typically not labeled on the connector (or port). Refer
to the Pinout diagram above to see how RJ45 pins are numbered.
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