Moxa Technologies AWK-6232-M12 User manual

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AWK-6232-M12 Hardware
Installation Guide
Moxa AirWorks
Second Edition, March 2012

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Notes for the Reader
WARNING
I
ndicates that death or personal injury may occur if proper
precautions are not taken.
ATTENTION
I
ndicates that possible damage to this product or your property
may result if proper precautions are not taken.
NOTE
H
ighlights important information related to this product.
Package Checklist
Moxa’s AWK-6232-M12 is shipped with the following items. If any of these
items is missing or damaged, please contact your customer service
representative for assistance.
•AWK-6232-M12 wireless AP/bridge/client
•4 Dual-band omnidirectional antennas (5/2 dBi, N-type male, 2.4/5
GHz)
•Wall mounting kit (includes 2 supports)
•Field-installable power plug
•Field-installable M12 8-pin male LAN plug
•2 transparent plastic sticks for field-installable plugs
•1 metal cap to cover M12-female LAN connector
•1 metal cap to cover RJ45 connector
•1 metal cap to cover M12-male DI/O connector
•Documentation and software CD
•Quick installation guide (printed)
•Warranty card
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NOTE
The abo
ve items come with the AWK-6232-M12 standard
version. The package contents
for customized versions may be
different.
Installation
Before installing the AWK-6232-M12, 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-6232-M12 has a default IP address, user name and password that
you must use when resetting or connecting to your AWK-6232-M12
device.
Default IP address: 192.168.127.253
User name: admin
Password: root

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Please read “Chapter2 Getting Started” in AWK-6232-M12 User’s
Manual for more details about installation and configuration.
ATTENTION
For security reasons, we strongly recommend changing the
pas
sword. To do so, go to Maintenance

Password
, and then
follow the on
-screen instructions.
NOTE
To make the change effective, you must save the change and
then click
Restart

Save and Restart button to apply all
changes.
Panel Layout of the AWK-6232-M12
1.
RF 1’s 1A and 1B antennas
2.
RF 2’s 2A and 2B antennas
3.
LEDs for PWR, FAULT,
STATE, WLAN1, WLAN2,
LAN1, and LAN2
4.
M12 A-coding connector
for PWR1 and PWR2
5.
M12 8-pin connector for
DI/DO
6.
10/100/1000BaseT(X)
M12 Port: LAN1 and LAN2
7.
RS-232 console port
8.
Reset button
9.
Screw holes for wall
mounting
10.
Waterproof vent
11.
Grounding screw
12.
Screw holes for DIN-rail
mounting

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ATTENTION
Please DO NOT open or remove the vent
(item 10, in the
diagram)
. The warranty will be invalid if the seal is removed.
All exposed connectors, including
items 1,2,&4-7, should be
tightly covered by suitable caps when they are not in use.
Dimensions (unit = mm)
Attaching Antennas
The AWK-6232-M12 inclues two dual-band omnidirectional antenna by
default. Attach the antennas as illustrated below.
Step 1: Use your fingers and hold the antenna metal N-type connector.
Step 2:
Screw the antenna N-type connector (male) onto the
AWK
-6232-M12 device’s N-type connector (female)
Caution
Do not hold the rubber plate to screw the antenna on to the
AWK
-6232-M12 device.
Antenna Metal N-type
Rubber plate

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ATTENTION
Use the antennas correctly: Use 2.4GHz antennas if the
AWK
-6232-M12 operates in IEEE 802.11b/g/n. Use the 5GHz
antennas for operations in IEEE
802.11a/n. Make sure your
antenna installation is within a safe area covered by a lightning
protection or surge arrest system.
Wall Mounting
In most applications, wall mount provides an easier installation. You will
find it quite easy to mount AWK-6232-M12 on the wall, as illustrated
below.
STEP 1:
Attach the wall
-mounting kit
with M4 screws, as shown in
the diagram below.
STEP 2:
Mounting the
AWK-6232-M12 on the
wall requires 4 screws. Use the
AWK
-6232-M12 device, with
wall
-mounting kit attached, as a guide
to mark the correct locations of the 4
screws. The heads of the screws are
recommended to be between 5.5mm
and 8.5 mm in diameter, and the shafts
should
not be more
than 5.0 mm in
diameter,
as shown
in the figure.
Do not screw the screws all the way in to the wall—leave a space of about
2 mm to allow room for sliding the wall-mounting kit between the wall and
the screws.
ATTENTION
You can test the screw head and shank size by inserting the screw
into one of the keyhole shaped apertures of the wall mounting
plates before it is screwed into the wall.
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-6232-M12 downwards, as indicated to the right. Tighten
the four screws for added stability.

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ATTENTION
To avoid environmental vibration or shock, you can consider a
robust ins
tallation with four bigger screws, which the shafts are
between 7.0 mm and 8.5 mm in diameter, and fix the
AWK-6232-M12 onto wall directly and tightly.
DIN-Rail Mounting (Optional)
The DK-DC50131 die-cast metal kit can be
bought separately, and enable
easy and
robust installation for the
AWK-6232-M12.
A
pair of DK
-DC50131s is needed for DIN-
Rail
mounting. To install
the DIN-Rail mounting
kits, tightly attach the two DIN
-Rail
mounting kits on the rear panel of
AWK
-6232-M12 with 12 screws. (6 screws
for e
ach kit)
To Install
STEP 1:
Use the recessed button
on the spring
-loaded
bracket to lock it into
position.
STEP 2:
Insert the top of the DIN
-Rail into the slot
just below the upper hook of the DIN
-Rail
mounting kit. Push the
AWK-6232-M12
toward the DIN
-Rail until the DIN-Rail
attachment bracket snaps into place.
To Release
STEP 1:
Pull out the two spring
-loaded
brackets
from the bottom until
they are fixed in the “release”
position.
STEP 2:
Pull the
AWK-6232-M12 out and
upward.

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Wiring Requirements
WARNING
Safety First!
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or
wiring your Moxa
AWK-6232-M12.
Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and
common wire. Observe all electrical codes d
ictating the
maximum current allowable 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.
Grounding Moxa AWK-6232-M12
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 sur
face, such as a metal panel. There must be no
potential difference between two ground potentials, otherwise
there is a risk that the device could be destroyed.
Wiring the Redundant Power Inputs
The AWK-6232-M12 must be connected to a Power over Ethernet Plus
(PoE+) IEEE 802.3at compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant

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limited power source. When AWK-6232-M12 is powered via DC power,
the M12 A-coding connector on the bottom panel is used for the
AWK-6232-M12’s two redundant inputs. The male, device-side pin
assignment is shown below:
Pin Power Input
1
V1+
2
V2+
3
V1-
4
V2-
5 GND
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
imum 800mW.
Make sure External Power Adaptor (includes power cords and
plug assemblies) provided with the unit is certified and suitable
for use in your country.
Before connecting the
AWK-6232-M12 to the DC power inputs,
make sure the DC power source voltage is stable.
ATTENTION
Do not use
the PoE Injector. Instead, please use an
IEEE802.3af
or IEEE802.3at
compliant PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment) for
PoE+ (Power over Ethernet Plus) devices.
Wiring the Digital Inputs and Relay Contact
(Digital Output)
The AWK-6232-M12 has two sets of digital input—DI1 and DI2. Each DI
comprises two contacts of the 8-pin M12 connector on the
AWK-6232-M12’s bottom panel. These two digital inputs can be
connected to digital-output-enabled sensors for on-site status
monitoring.
The AWK-6232-M12 also has one relay output, which consists of the two
contacts. These relay contacts are used to detect 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.

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A field-installable plug, M12A-8PF-IP67, is recommended for
connecting the AWK-6232-M12’s DIs and relay.
Communication Connections
Connecting the Data Lines
10/100/1000BaseT(X) Ethernet Port Connection
AWK-6232-M12 has 10/100/1000BaseT(X) Ethernet ports (8-pin
shielded M12 connector with A coding). The 10/100/1000BaseT(X) ports
located on the AWK-6232-M12’s bottom 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.
Pinouts for the 10/100/1000BaseT(X) M12 (8-pin) Port
Pin Signal
1
Relay
2
3 DI1 I1
4 DI1 COM_1
5 DI2 I2
6 DI2 COM_2
7
Reserved
8

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ATTENTION
To ensure the IP6
8-rated connectivity, you must use a
waterproof housing during any communication activities. An
IP6
8-rated field installable plug, which is attached in
AWK
-6232-M12’s accessory pack, may be needed in this case.
The installation guide is shown below:
Ethernet M12 Plug
Dimensions (unit: mm)
Installation
1. Refer to the pin assignment and solder wires with ;
2. Then assemble , , , and in order;
3. Test the plug to ensure the quality.
RS-232 Connection
The AWK-6232-M12 has one RS-232 (8-pin RJ45) console port located on
the bottom panel. Use either an RJ45-to-DB9 or RJ45-to-DB25 cable to
connect the Moxa AWK-6232-M12’s console port to your PC’s COM port.
You may then use a console terminal program to access the
AWK-6232-M12 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
-----

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NOTE
1. 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.
2. The pin numbers for both 8-pin and 10-
pin RJ45 connectors
(and ports) are typically not labeled on the connector (or
port). Refer to the Pinout diagram above to see how RJ45
pins are numbered.
ATTENTION
For railway rolling stock applications, AWK
-6232-M12 devices
must use a galvanically isolated power supply that is compliant
with the EN 50155 standard.
LED Indicators
The front panel of the Moxa AWK-6232-M12 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
(from power input 1 or 2, or PoE)
Off Power is not being supplied
FAULT Red Blinking
(slow)
Cannot get an IP address from the DHCP
server (interval: 1 sec)
Blinking
(fast)
IP address conflict (interval: 0.5 sec)
Off
Error condition does not exist
STATE
Green/Red
Green
Software Ready
Green,
blinking
The AWK has been located by AWK
Search Utility. (interval: 1sec)
Red
Booting or Error condition
WLAN 1
and
WLAN 2
Green/
Amber
Green,
on
Device is connected to a WLAN in
Client/Slave mode
Green,
blinking
Device is transmitting WLAN data in
Client/Slave mode
Amber,
on
Device is connected to a WLAN in
AP/Master mode
Amber,
blinking
Device is transmitting WLAN data in
AP/Master mode
Off
WLAN is not in use or not working
properly

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LED Color State Description
LAN 1
and
LAN 2
Amber/
Green
Amber,
on
The 10/100Mbps link on the device’s
LAN port is active
Amber,
blinking
Device is transmitting LAN data at
10/100 Mbps
Amber,
off
10/100Mbps LAN port link is inactive
Green,
on
1000Mbps LAN port link is active
Green,
blinking
Device is transmitting LAN data at 1000
Mbps
Green,
off
1000Mbps LAN port link is inactive
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 100BaseTX
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 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 @ 11 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)

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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:
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 dB
m
@ 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, -
70 dBm @ MCS7 40
MHz, -69 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz, -71 dBm @
MCS7 20 MHz
802.11g/n:
-69 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz, -
71 dBm @ MCS7 20
MHz
Protocol Support
General Protocols: 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
Default Antennas: 4 dual-band omnidirectional
antennas, 5 dBi at 2.4
GHz, 2 dBi at 5 GHz, N-type (male)
Connector for External Antennas: N-type (female)
LAN Ports:
2, 10/100/1000BaseT(X), auto negotiation speed
(M12 female type)
Console Port: RS-232 (waterproof RJ45-type)
LED Indicators: PWR, FAULT, STATE, WLAN1, WLAN2, LAN1, LAN2
Alarm Contact (digital
output, M12 male
connector):
1 relay output with current carrying capacity of 1 A
@ 24 VDC

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Digital Inputs (M12
female connector):
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, IP68 protection
Weight: 1.8 kg
Dimensions: 224 x 147.7 x 64.5 mm (8.82 x 5.82 x 2.54 in)
Installation: Wall mounting (standard), DIN-Rail mounting
(optional), pole mounting (optional)
Environmental Limits
Operating
Temperature:
-40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
Storage
Temperature:
-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Ambient Relative
Humidity:
5% to 100% (non-condensing)
Power Requirements
Input Voltage:
12 to 48 VDC, redundant dual DC power inputs or
48 VDC Power over Ethernet Plus (IEEE 802.3at
compliant)
Connector:
M12 connector (male) with A-coding
Power Consumption
Power Consumption: 12 to 48 VDC, 1.5 A (max.)
Reverse Polarity
Protection:
Present
Standards and Certifications
Safety:
UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1
EMC:
EN 301 489-1/17; FCC Part 15, Subpart B;
EN 55022/55024
Radio: EN 300 328, EN 301 893, DSPR (Japan)
Rail Traffic:
EN 50155, EN 50121-1/4
Note:
Please check Moxa’s website for the most recent
certification status.
Warranty
Warranty Period: 5 years
Details: See www.moxa.com/warranty
RESTRICTED ACCESS ONLY
This equipment is intended to be installed only in restricted access
locations such as server rooms with limited access to SERVICE
PERSONNEL or USERS who have not been instructed on how to handle the
device. During normal operations, this device can reach
temperatures high enough to require special protection before
handling. Installation locations should be within locked, confined spaces
that are accessible only with a key or through security identification
systems.
The external metal parts of this equipment will get extremely hot!!
Before handling, service personnel must take special precautions to
protect hands and body from serious injury.

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Technical Support Contact Information
www.moxa.com/support
Moxa Americas
:
Toll
-free: 1-888-669-2872
Tel:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]
Moxa China (Shanghai office)
:
Toll
-free: 800-820-5036
Tel:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]
Moxa Europe
:
Tel:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]
Moxa Asia
-Pacific:
Tel:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]