Moxa Technologies AirWorks AWK-1151C Series User manual

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AWK-1151C Series
Quick Installation Guide
Moxa AirWorks
Version 1.0, September 2022
Technical Support Contact Information
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Overview
The AWK-1151C Series is an industrial-grade Wi-Fi client with IEEE
802.11ac Wave 2 technology. This Series features dual-band Wi-Fi data
transmissions up to 400 Mbps (2.4 GHz mode) or 867 Mbps (5 GHz
mode), meeting the speed and flexibility requirements for industrial
applications. In addition, the built-in dual band pass filter and the wide-
temperature design ensure the reliability and continuous operation in
harsh environments. Meanwhile, backwards compatibility with
802.11a/b/g/n makes the AWK-1151C the ideal solution for
constructing a versatile wireless data transmission system.
This product can be deployed on vehicles as the control unit’s wireless
interface that collects data from different I/O devices and transmits the
data to vehicle dispatch centers.
Hardware Setup
This section covers the hardware setup for the AWK-1151C.
Package Checklist
Moxa’s AWK-1151C is shipped with the following items. If any of these
items is missing or damaged, please contact your customer service
representative for assistance.
•1 x AWK-1151C wireless client
•2 x 2.4/5 GHz antennas: ANT-WDB-ARM-0202
•DIN-rail kit (pre-installed)
•Quick installation guide (printed)
•Warranty card
Optional Mounting Accessories (Sold Separately)
•Wall-mount kit including 6 screws (M3x6 mm)

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Panel Layout of the AWK-1151C
1. Grounding screw (M5)
2. Reset button
3. Antenna connector 1
4. Antenna connector 2
5. System LEDs: PWR, WLAN,
SYSTEM
6. USB host (type A for ABC-02)
7. Console port (RS-232, RJ45)
8. LAN port
(10/100/1000BaseT(X), RJ45)
9. Terminal blocks for PWR (V+,
V-, Functional Ground)
10.
Model name
11.
Screw holes for wall-
mounting
kit
12.
DIN-rail mounting kit (screw
size M3x4 mm)

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Mounting Dimensions
DIN-rail Mounting
When shipped, the metal DIN-rail mounting kit is fixed to the back
panel of the AWK-1151C. Mount the AWK-1151C on to a corrosion-free
mounting rail that adheres to the EN 60715 standard.
STEP 1:
Insert the upper lip of the DIN
-rail
kit into the
mounting rail.
STEP 2:
Press the
AWK-1151C towards the
mounting rail until it snaps into
place.

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To remove the AWK-1151C from the DIN rail, do the following:
STEP 1:
Pull down the latch on the DIN
-rail
kit with a screwdriver.
STEP 2 & 3:
Slightly pull the
AWK-1151C
forward and lift it up to remove it
from the mounting rail.
Wall Mounting (Optional)
For some applications, it may be more convenient to mount the AWK-
1151C to a wall, as illustrated below.
STEP 1:
Remove the aluminum DIN-rail attachment plate from the AWK-1151C,
and then attach the wall-mounting plates with M3 screws, as shown in
the adjacent diagrams.
STEP 2:
Mounting the
AWK-1151C to a wall requires 2 screws.
Use
the AWK-1151C device, with wall-mounting plates
attached, as a guide to mark the correct locations of
the
2 screws on the wall. The heads of the screws
should be less than 6.0 mm in diameter, the
shafts
should be less than 3.5 mm in diameter,
and the screw
length shoul
d be at least 15 mm,
as shown in the figure
on the right.
Do not drive the screws in all the way—leave a space of about 2 mm to
allow room for sliding the wall-mounting panel between the wall and
the screws.
NOTE
Test the screw head and shank size by inserting the screws into
one of the keyhole shaped apertures of the wall
-mounting
plates before they are fixed to the wall.

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STEP 3:
Once the screws are fixed into the wall, insert the screw heads through
the large opening of the keyhole-shaped apertures, and then slide the
AWK-1151C downwards, as indicated to the right. Tighten the screws
for added stability.
WARNING
•
This equipment is intended to be used in a Restricted
Access Location, such as an enclosed machine cabinet or
chassis 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 can be
extremely hot and may cause burns.
•
Service personnel or users have 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.
Wiring Requirements
WARNING
Safety First!
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or
wiring your
AWK-1151C.
Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and
common wire. Observe all electrical codes that dictate 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.

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Read and Follow These Guidelines:
•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 crossing 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 that shares similar electrical characteristics can be
bundled together.
•Keep input wiring and output wiring separated.
•For future reference, you should label the wiring used for all of your
devices.
NOTE
The product is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed Power
Unit marked "L.P.S." (or "Limited Power Source") and is rated
9
-30 VDC, 1.57-0.47 A min, Tma min. 75°C. If you need
further
assistance with purchasing the power source, please
contact Moxa for further information.
NOTE
If using a Class I adapter, the power cord must be connected to
a socket-outlet with an earthing connection.
ATTENTION
Make sure
the external power adapter (includes power cords
and plug assemblies) provided with the unit is certified and
suitable for use in your country or region.
Grounding the AWK-1151C
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 b
e mounted to a well-grounded
mounting surface, such as a metal panel.
The potential
difference between any two
grounding points must be zero. If
the potential difference is NOT zero, the product could be
permanently damaged.

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Installations with Cable Extended Antennas for Outdoor
Applications
If an AWK device or its antenna is installed in an outdoor location,
proper lightning protection is required to prevent direct lightning strikes
to the AWK device. In order to prevent the effects of 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
•SA-NMNF-02: Surge arrester, N-type (male) to N-type (female)
•SA-NFNF-02: Surge arrester, N-type (female) to N-type (female)
Terminal Block Pin Assignment
The AWK-1151C comes with a 3-pin terminal block located on the front
panel of the device. The terminal block contains the power input and
functional ground. Refer to the following figure and table for the
detailed pin assignment.
Pin
Definition
1
DC Power Input 1
2
3
Functional GND

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NOTE
Before connecting the AWK-1151C DC power inputs, make sure
the DC power source voltage is stable.
•
The wiring for the input terminal block shall be installed by
a skilled person.
•
Wire type: Cu
•
Only use 16-28 AWG wire size.
•
Use only one conductor in a clamping point between the DC
power source and the power input.
ATTENTION
If the
AWK-1151C
is connected to a motor or other similar type
of equipment, be sure to use power isolation protection. Before
connecting the
AWK-1151C to the DC power inputs, make sure
the DC power source voltage is stable.
Communication Connections
10/100/1000BaseT(X) Ethernet Port Connection
The 10/100/1000BaseT(X) ports located on the AWK-1151C’s front
panel are used to connect to Ethernet-enabled devices.
MDI/MDI-X Port Pinouts
Pin 1000BaseT
MDI/MDI-X
10/100BaseT(X)
MDI
10/100BaseT(X)
MDI-X
1
TRD(0)+
TX+
RX+
2
TRD(0)–
TX-
RX-
3
TRD(1)+
RX+
TX+
4
TRD(2)+
–
–
5
TRD(2)-
–
–
6
TRD(1)-
RX-
TX-
7
TRD(3)+
–
–
8
TRD(3)-
–
–
RS-232 Connection
The AWK-1151C 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 AWK-1151C’s console port to your PC’s COM port. You may
then use a console terminal program to access the AWK-1151C for
console configuration.
Pin
Description
1
DSR
2
NC
3
GND
4
TXD
5
RXD
6
NC
7
NC
8
DTR

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LED Indicators
The front panel of the AWK-1151C contains several LED indicators. The
function of each LED is described in the table below:
LED
Color
State
Description
Front Panel LED Indicators (System)
PWR Green
On
Power is being supplied.
Off
Power is not being supplied.
SYSTEM
Red On
System initialization failure,
configuration error, or system error.
Refer to the AWK-1151C Series User
Manual for more details.
Green On
System startup completed and is
operating normally.
WLAN
Green
On
Client/Client-Router/Slave has
established a Wi-Fi connection to an
AP/Master with a SNR value of 35 or
higher.
Blinking Data is being transmitted over the
WLAN interface.
Amber
On
Client/Client-Router/Slave has
established a Wi
-Fi connection to an
AP/Master with a SNR value of less than
35.
Blinking
Data is being transmitted over the
WLAN interface.
LAN LED Indicators (RJ45 Port)
LAN
Green
On
LAN port’s 1000 Mbps link is active.
Blinking
Data is being transmitted at 1000
Mbps.
Off
LAN port’s 1000 Mbps link is inactive.
Amber
On
LAN port’s 10/100 Mbps link is active.
Blinking
Data is being transmitted at 10/100
Mbps.
Off LAN port’s 10/100 Mbps link is
inactive.
Specifications
Input Current
9 to 30 VDC, 1.57 to 0.47 A
Input Voltage
9 to 30 VDC
Power Consumption
14 W (max.)
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)
NOTE
To meet the
standard for IP30 protection, all unused ports
should be covered with the protective caps.

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ATTENTION
The
AWK-1151C
is NOT a portable mobile device and should be
located at least 20 cm away from the human body.
The
AWK-1151C is NOT designed for the general public. To
ensure that your
AWK-1151C wireless network is safe and
configured correctly, consult a well
-trained technician to assist
with the installation process.
ATTENTION
Use the appropriate antennas for your wireless setup: Use 2.4
GHz antennas when the
AWK-1151C is configured for IEEE
802.11b/g/n. Use 5 GHz antennas when the
AWK-1151C is
configured for IEEE
802.11a/n/ac
. Make sure that the antennas
are located in an area
with a lightning and surge protection
system installed.
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 i
nstalling 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; Natio
nal Electrical
Code (NEC) Article 810; Canada: Canadian Electrical Code,
Section 54).
NOTE
For installation flexibility,
you can use either antenna 1 or
antenna 2
. Make sure the antenna connection matches the
antenna
s configured in the AWK-1151C 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.
Software Setup
This section covers the software setup for the AWK-1151C.
How to Access the AWK
Before installing the AWK device (AWK), make sure that all items in the
package checklist are provided in the product box. You will also need
access to a notebook computer or PC equipped with an Ethernet port.
•Step 1: Connect the AWK to an appropriate DC power source.

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•Step 2: Connect the AWK to the notebook or PC via the
AWK’s LAN port.
The LED indicator on the AWK’s LAN port will light up when a
connection is established.
NOTE
If you are using an Ethernet-to-USB adapter, follow the
instructions in the user manual provided with the adapter.
•Step 3: Set up the computer’s IP address.
Choose an IP address for the computer that is on the same subnet
as the AWK. Since the AWK’s default IP address is
192.168.127.253, and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, set
the IP address to 192.168.127.xxx, where xxx is a value between
1 and 252.
•Step 4: Access the homepage of the AWK.
Open your computer’s web browser and type
https://192.168.127.253 in the address field to access the
AWK’s homepage. If successfully connected, the AWK’s interface
homepage will appear. Click NEXT.

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•Step 5: Choose your country or region.
Select your country or region from the drop-down list and click
NEXT.
•Step 6: Create a user account and password.
Enter the username, password, and email address for your user
account and click CREATE.
NOTE
The username and password are case-sensitive.
After creating your account, you will be automatically redirected to
the login screen.

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•Step 7: Log in to the device.
Enter your username and password and click LOG IN. The device
will start initializing, this may take several seconds. Once the
warning message has disappeared, you can log in using your
username and password.
First-time Quick Configuration
After successfully accessing the AWK, refer to the appropriate
subsection below to quickly set up a wireless network.
NOTE
Ensure that there are no IP address conflicts when you
configure more than one AWK on the same subnet.

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Configuring the AWK as a Client
Set the operation mode of the AWK to Client mode.
Go to Wi-Fi Wireless Settings and select Client from the
Operation Mode drop-down list, set the SSID, and click Apply. For
more detailed configurations, refer to the AWK-1151C Series User
Manual.
Slave Mode

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Configuring the AWK as a Slave
Set the operation mode of the AWK to Slave mode.
Go to Wi-Fi Wireless Settings and select Slave from the Operation
Mode drop-down list, set the SSID, and click Apply. For more detailed
configurations, refer to the AWK-1151C Series User Manual.
Certifications
FCC/IC Statements
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Radio Transmitters (Part 15)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
(ISED) Notices
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that
comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s
licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
This device may not cause interference.
This device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
Avis du Canada, Innovation, Sciences et Développement
économique Canada (ISED)
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent
appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et
Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes :
(1) L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
(2) L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
NCC Statements
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變
更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，
應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。
前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通
信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。
KC Statements
이기기는 업무용 환경에서 사용할 목적으로 적합성평가를 받은
기기로서가정용 환경에서 사용하는 경우 전파간섭의 우려가 있습니다.
ANATEL Statements
Este equipamento não tem direito à proteção contra interferência
prejudicial e não pode causar interferência em sistemas devidamente
autorizados. Para maiores informações, consulte o site da ANATEL –
https://www.gov.br/anatel

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NOTE
ANATEL
When the device is installed outdoors, it is prohibited to use
frequency bands U
-NII-1 (5.15 - 5.25GHz) and U-NII-2A (5.25
- 5.35HGz).