Moxa Technologies AirWorks AWK-5232-M12-RCC User manual

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AWK-5232-M12-RCC
Quick Installation Guide
AirWorks
Edition 1.1, July 2016
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Overview
The AWK-5232-M12-RCC dual-RF wireless AP/Bridge/Client meets the
growing need for faster data transmission speeds and wider coverage by
supporting IEEE 802.11n technology with a net data rate of up to 300
Mbps.
The AWK-5232-M12-RCC 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-M12-RCC 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-M12-RCC’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-M12-RCC 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-M12-RCC
•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-M12-RCC, 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-M12-RCC 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-M12-RCC can be powered by a DC power input or PoE+
(Power over Ethernet Plus, 802.3at). The AWK-5232-M12-RCC will use
whichever power source you choose.
Step 2: Connect the AWK-5232-M12-RCC to a notebook or PC
Since the AWK-5232-M12-RCC supports MDI/MDI-X auto-sensing, you
can use either a straight-through cable or crossover cable to connect the
AWK-5232-M12-RCC to a computer. If the LED indicator on the
AWK-5232-M12-RCC’s LAN port lights up, it means the connection is
established.
Step 3: Set up the computer’s IP address
Set an IP address on the same subnet as the AWK-5232-M12-RCC. Since
the AWK-5232-M12-RCC’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.

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Step 4: Use the web-based manager to configure
AWK-5232-M12-RCC
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 username and password. For first-time configuration, enter
the default username and password and then click on the Login button:
Username: 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-M12-RCC
By default, the AWK-5232-M12-RCC’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 first click Save
C
onfiguration to save the change and then click Restart (Save
and Restart button to apply all changes).
Step 6: Test communications
We will describe two test methods. Use the first method if you are using
only one AWK-5232-M12-RCC, and use the second method if you are
using two or more AWK-5232-M12-RCCs.
Testing method for one AWK-5232-M12-RCC
If you are only using one AWK-5232-M12-RCC, you will need a second
notebook computer (B) equipped with a WLAN card. Configure the WLAN
card to connect to the AWK-5232-M12-RCC (the default SSID is MOXA_1)
and change the IP address of notebook B so that it is on the same subnet
as the first notebook (A), which is connected to the AWK-5232-M12-RCC.
After configuring the WLAN card, establish a wireless connection with the
AWK-5232-M12-RCC and open a DOS window on notebook B. At the
prompt, type
ping IP address of notebook A
and then press the Enter key. A “Reply from IP address …” response
means the communication was successful. A “Request timed out.”
response means the communication failed. In this case, recheck the
configuration to make sure the connections are correct.
Testing method for two or more AWK-5232-M12-RCCs
If you have two or more AWK-5232-M12-RCCs, you will need a second
notebook computer (B) equipped with an Ethernet port. Use the default
settings for the first AWK-5232-M12-RCC connected to notebook A, and
change the second or third AWK-5232-M12-RCC connected to notebook B

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to Client mode and then configure the notebooks and
AWK-5232-M12-RCCs properly.
After setting up the testing environment, open a DOS window on
notebook B. At the prompt, type
ping IP address of notebook A
and then press Enter key. A “Reply from IP address …” response means
the communication was successful. A “Request timed out.” response
means the communication failed. In this case, recheck the configuration
to make sure the connections are correct.
Panel Layout of the AWK-5232-M12-RCC
1. Grounding screw
2. Terminal block for PWR1,
PWR2, relay, DI1, and DI2
3. Reset button
4. RF 1’s 1A and 1B antennas
5. RF 2’s 2A and 2B antennas
6. System LEDs: PWR1, PWR2,
PoE+
, FAULT, and STATE LEDs
7. WLAN LEDs: WLAN 1 and
WLAN 2
LAN LEDs: LAN 1 and LAN 2
8. 10/100/1000BaseT(X) M12
Port: LAN1 and LAN2
9. RS-232 console port
10.
Model name
11.
Screw hole for wall mounting
kit
12.
DIN-rail mounting kit
13.
Screw hole for wall mounting
kit

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Mounting Dimensions (unit = mm)
DIN-Rail Mounting
The aluminum DIN-Rail attachment plate should be fixed to the back
panel of the AWK-5232-M12-RCC when you take it out of the box. If you
need to reattach the DIN-Rail attachment plate to the
AWK-5232-M12-RCC, 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-M12-RCC 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-M12-RCC, since the wall mount has passed EN50155 testing.
The wall mount is also convenient for other applications that require
mounting the AWK-5232-M12-RCC to a wall.
STEP 1:
Remove the aluminum
DIN
-Rail attachment plate
from the
AWK
-5232-M12-RCC, and
then attach the wall mount
plates with M3 screws, as
shown in the adjacent
diagrams.
STEP 2:
Mounting the
AWK-5232-M12-RCC
to a wall requires 4
screws. Use the
AWK-5232-M12-RCC
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.
NOTE
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
-5232-M12-RCC
downwards, as indicated to
the right. Tighten the four
screws for added stability.
Wiring Requirements
WARNING
Safety First!
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before in
stalling and/or
wiring your Moxa AWK-5232-M12-RCC.

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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 Po
wer Unit
marked
“Class 2” or “LPS” and rated O/P: 12 to 48 VDC, max
1.5A, 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-M12-RCC
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 surface, such as a metal panel.

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Wiring the Redundant Power Inputs
The top two pairs of contacts of the 10-contact terminal block connector
on the AWK-5232-M12-RCC’s top panel are used for the
AWK-5232-M12-RCC’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-M12-RCC’s top panel.
ATTENTION
Before connecting
the AWK-5232-M12-RCC to the DC power
inputs, make sure the DC power source voltage is stable.
Wiring the Relay Contact
The AWK-5232-M12-RCC has one relay output, which consists of the two
contacts of the terminal block on the AWK-5232-M12-RCC’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-M12-RCC 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-M12-RCC’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 (Optional)
You can attach the cable holder to the bottom of the AWK-5232-M12-RCC.
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-M12-RCC.
STEP 2: After mounting the AWK-5232-M12-RCC and plugging in the LAN
cable, tighten the cable along the device and wall.
10/100/1000BaseT(X) Ethernet Port Connection
All AWK-5232-M12-RCCs have a 10/100/1000BaseT(X) Ethernet port
(8-pin shielded M12 connector with A coding). The 10/100/1000TX port
located on the AWK-5232-M12-RCC front panel is used to connect to
Ethernet-enabled devices. Most users configure this port for Auto
MDI/MDI-X mode, in which case the port’s pinouts are adjusted
automatically depending on the type of Ethernet cable used
(straight-through or cross-over), and the type of device (NIC-type or
HUB/Switch-type) connected to the port.
Pinouts for the 10/100/1000BaseT(X) M12 (8-pin) Port

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RS-232 Connection
The AWK-5232-M12-RCC 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-M12-RCC’s console port to your
PC’s COM port. You may then use a console terminal program to access
the AWK-5232-M12-RCC 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
–
–
LED Indicators
The front panel unit contains several LED indicators as shown below.
LED
Color
State
Description
PWR1
Green
On
Power is being supplied from power
input 1.
Off
Power is not being supplied from
power input 1.
PWR2
Green
On
Power is being supplied from power
input 2.
Off Power is not being supplied from
power input 2.
PoE+
Amber
On
Power is being supplied via PoE+.
Off
Power is not being supplied via
PoE+.
FAULT
Red
Blinking
Cannot get an IP address from the
DHCP server (interval: 1 sec)
Off
There is no error condition.
STATE
Green/Red
Green
Software Ready.
Blinking
Green
The AWK has been located by AWK
Search Utility (interval: 1sec)
Red
Booting or Error condition.
WLAN1
Green/Amber
Green On
WLAN1 functions in Client mode.
Blinking
Green
WLAN1’s data communication is
running in Client/Slave mode.
Amber On WLAN1 functions in AP/Bridge
mode.
Blinking
Amber
WLAN1’s data communication is
running in AP/Master mode.
Off
WLAN1 is not in use.

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LED
Color
State
Description
WLAN2
Green/Amber
Green On
WLAN2 function is in Client mode.
Blinking
Green
WLAN2’s data communication is
running in Client mode.
Amber On
WLAN2 function is in AP/Bridge
mode.
Blinking
Amber
WLAN2’s data communication is
running in AP/Bridge mode.
Off
WLAN2 is not in use.
LAN 1 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.
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.
LAN 2
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.
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.
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 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
•2 x 2 (MIMO) with two spatial streams
•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)

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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
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 (20/40 MHz):
MCS15 20 MHz: Typ. 14 dBm (± 1.5 dBm)
We do not support channel bonding under 2.4
GHz
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, -
70 dBm @ MCS7 40
MHz, -69 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz, -71 dBm @
MCS7 20 MHz
802.11g/n:

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-69 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz, -71 dBm @ MCS7 20
MHz
We do not support channel bonding under 2.4
GHz
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
LAN Ports
2, 10/100/1000BaseT(X), auto negotiation
speed (M12-type)
Console Port
1, RS-232 (RJ45-type)
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
1.2 kg
Dimensions
74.55 x 135 x 105 mm (2.94 x 5.31 x 4.13 in)
Installation
DIN-rail mounting (standard), wall mounting
(optional)
Environmental Limits
Operating Temperature
Standard Models: 0 to 60°C (32 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 Plus (IEEE
802.3at compliant)
Connector
10-pin removable terminal block
Power Consumption
12 to 48 VDC, 1.5 A
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, IEC 61000-6-2/4
Radio
EN 300 328, EN 301 893
Rail Traffic
EN 50155, EN 50121-1/4
Note: Please check Moxa’s website for the most up-to-date certification
status.
Warranty
Warranty Period
5 years
Details
See www.moxa.com/warranty

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ATTENTION
The
AWK-5232-M12-RCC is NOT a portable mobile device and
should be
located at least 20 cm away from the human body.
The
AWK-5232-M12-RCC is NOT
designed for the general public.
To deploy
AWK-5232-M12-RCC
s and establish a wireless network
safely, a well-trained technician is required for installation.