Moxa Technologies AWK-6232 User manual

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AWK-6232
Quick Installation Guide
Moxa AirWorks
Edition 4.0, July 2016
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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
Indicates that possible damage to this product or your property
may result if proper precautions are not taken.
NOTE
Highlights important information related to this product.
Package Checklist
Moxa’s AWK-6232 is shipped with the following items. If any of these
items is missing or damaged, contact your customer service
representative for assistance.
•AWK-6232 wireless AP/bridge/client
•4 Dual-band omnidirectional antennas (5/2 dBi, N-type male, 2.4
GHz /5 GHz)
•Wall-mounting kit (includes 2 supports)
•Field-installable power plug
•Field-installable Ethernet plug
•1 metal cap to cover RJ45 connector
•1 metal cap to cover M12-female LAN connector
•1 metal cap to cover M12-male DI/O connector
•2 transparent plastic sticks for field-installable plugs
•Documentation and software CD
•Quick installation guide (printed)
•Warranty card
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•SFP-1GLHXLC: Small form factor pluggable transceiver with
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•SFP-1GZXLC-T: Small form factor pluggable transceiver with
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•SFP-1GEZXLC: Small form factor pluggable transceiver with
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•SFP-1GEZXLC-120: Small form factor pluggable transceiver with
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NOTE
The above items come with the AWK-6232 standard version. The
package contents for customized versions may be different.
Installation
Before installing the AWK-6232, 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 has a
default IP address, user name and password that you must use when
resetting or connecting to your AWK-6232 device.
Default IP address: 192.168.127.253
User name: admin
Password: root
Please read “Chapter2 Getting Started” in AWK-6232 User’s Manual for
more details about installation and configuration.
ATTENTION
For security reasons, we strongly recommend changing the
password. 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.

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Panel Layout of the AWK-6232
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
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.

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Dimensions (unit = mm)
Attaching Antennas
The AWK-6232 includes two dual-band omnidirectional antennas by
default. Attach the antennas as illustrated below:
Step 1: Hold the antenna metal N-type connector.
Step 2: Screw the antenna N-type connector (male) onto the AWK-6232
device’s N-type connector (female)
Caution
Do not hold the rubber plate
to screw the antenna on to the
AWK-6232 device.
ATTENTION
Use the antennas correctly
!!
Use 2.4
GHz antennas if the AWK-6232 operates in IEEE
802.11b/g/n. Use the 5
GHz antennas for operations in
IEEE802.11a/n.
Make sure your antenna installation is within a
safe area covered by a lightning protection or surge arrest
system.
Antenna Metal N-type
Rubber plate

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Wall Mounting
In most applications, wall mount provides an easier installation. You will
find it quite easy to mount AWK-6232 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 on the wall
requires 4 screws. Use the AWK
-6232
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 drive the screws in all the way into 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
Test the screw head and shank size by inserting the screws into
one of the keyhole shaped
apertures of the wall-
mounting plates
before attaching the plates to 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 downwards, as indicated to the right. Tighten the
four screws for added stability.
ATTENTION
To avoid environmental vibration or shock, you can consider a
robust installation with
four bigger screws, whose shafts are
between 7.0 mm a
nd 8.5 mm in diameter, and fix the AWK-
6232
directly onto wall before tightening the screws to secure it.

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DIN-Rail Mounting (Optional)
The DK-DC50131 die-cast metal kit, which
can be bought separately,
is required to
enable easy and robust installation
for the
AWK
-6232. A pair of DK-DC50131s is
needed for DIN
-rail mounting of the
AWK
-6232. Attach the DIN-rail mounting
kits
to the rear panel of AWK-6232 with 12
screws. (6 screws for each kit)
as shown in
the illustration.
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
b
elow the upper hook of the DIN-rail
mounting kit. Push the AWK
-6232 toward
the DIN r
ail 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 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.
Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and
common wire. Observe all electrical codes dictating 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
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. There must be no
p
otential difference between two ground potentials, otherwise
there is a risk that the device could be destroyed.
Installations with Unstable Power Inputs
There are cases where the device has to be wired to the same power
source as other equipment. In such cases if equipment such as motors
that are connected in the circuit draw a large amount of current during
operation, the transient voltage drop could potentially cause the AWK to
become unstable. Installing a DC/DC power isolator in between the two
equipment is recommended to isolate the transient effect and to ensure a

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stable power input for the AWK.
Installations with Cable Extended Antennas for Outdoor
Applications
If the antenna or the AWK device is installed outdoors or in an open-air
setting, proper lightning protection is required to prevent direct lightning
strikes on the AWK device. In order to prevent 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.

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Arrester Accessories
•SA-NMNF-01: Surge arrester, N-type (male) to N-type (female)
•SA-NFNF-01: Surge arrester, N-type (female) to N-type (female)
Wiring the Redundant Power Inputs
The AWK-6232 must be connected to a Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+)
IEEE 802.3at compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited
power source. When AWK-6232 is powered via DC power, the M12
A-coding connector on the bottom panel is used for the AWK-6232’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:
18 W.
Make sure
the external power adapte
r (includes power cords and
plug assemblies) provided with the unit is certified and suitable
for use in your c
ountry.
Before connecting the AWK
-
6232 to the DC power inputs, make
sure the DC power source voltage is stable.
ATTENTION
Do not use a PoE injector with the PoE (Power
-over-Ethernet)
model. Instead, use an IEEE802.3af or
IEEE802.3at compliant
PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment).
Wiring the Digital Inputs and Relay Contact
(Digital Output)
The AWK-6232 has two sets of digital input—DI1 and DI2. Each DI
comprises two contacts of the 8-pin M12 connector on the AWK-6232’s
bottom panel. These two digital inputs can be connected to
digital-output-enabled sensors for on-site status monitoring.
The AWK-6232 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.
A field-installable plug, M12A-8PF-IP67, is recommended for
connecting the AWK-6232’s DIs and relay.

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Communication Connections
Connecting the Data Lines
10/100/1000BaseT(X) Ethernet Port Connection
AWK-6232 has 10/100/1000BaseT(X) Ethernet ports (8-pin shielded M12
A-coded connector). The 10/100/1000BaseT(X) ports located on the
AWK-6232’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 IP68
-rated connectivity, you must use a
waterproof housing during any communication activities. An
IP68
-rated field installable plug, which is attached in AWK-
6232’s
accessory pack, may be needed in this case. The installation
instructions are given 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 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’s console port to your PC’s COM port. You
may then use a console terminal program to access the AWK-6232 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 the DB9 and DB25 male connectors,
and hole numbers for DB9 and DB25 female
connectors are
labeled on the connector strip. 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 connectors
(or
ports). Refer to the pinout diagram for details.
ATTENTION
For railway rolling stock
applications, AWK-6232 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 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 at
1-second
intervals)
Cannot get an IP address from the DHCP
server
Blinking
(fast at
0.5-
second
intervals)
IP address conflict
Off
Error condition does not exist
STATE
Green/
Red
Green
System startup is complete and the
system is in operation.
Green,
(blinking
at
1-second
intervals)
The AWK has been located by the
Wireless Search Utility.
Red
Booting is booting up or an error
condition exists
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
LAN 1
and
Amber/
Green
Amber, on
The 10/100 Mbps link on the device’s
LAN port is active

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LED
Color
State
Description
LAN 2
Amber,
blinking
Device is transmitting LAN data at
10/100 Mbps
Amber, off
10/100 Mbps LAN port link is inactive
Green, on
1000 Mbps LAN port link is active
Green,
blinking
Device is transmitting LAN data at 1000
Mbps
Green, off
1000 Mbps 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 @ 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:
Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ 1 to 11 Mbps
802.11g:
Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ 6 to 24 Mbps,
Typ. 17±1.5 dBm @ 36 to 48 Mbps,
Typ. 15±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps

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802.11n (2.4 GHz):
Typ. 14±1.5 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz
802.11a:
Typ. 17±1.5 dBm @ 6 to 24 Mbps,
Typ. 16±1.5 dBm @ 36 to 48 Mbps,
Typ. 14±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps
802.11n (5 GHz):
Typ. 13±1.5 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz,
Typ. 12±1.5 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz)
RX Receive
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
802.11n (2.4 GHz):
-69 dBm @ MCS15 20 MHz,
-71 dBm @ MCS7 20 MHz
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
802.11n (5 GHz):
-68 dBm @ MCS15 40 MHz, -69 dBm @ MCS15
20 MHz,
-70 dBm @ MCS7 40 MHz, -71 dBm @ MCS7
20 MHz
Protocol Support
General Protocols
Proxy ARP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, IP, ICMP, SNTP,
TCP, UDP, RADIUS, SNMP, DHCP, VLAN, STP/RSTP
Interface
Default Antennas
4 dual-band omni-directional 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, 8-pin M12 A-coded (female),
10/100/1000BaseT(X), auto negotiation speed,
F/H duplex mode, and auto MDI/MDI-
X connection
(female)
Console Port
RS-232 (waterproof RJ45-type)
Reset
Present
LED Indicators
PWR, FAULT, STATE, WLAN1, WLAN2, LAN1, LAN2
Alarm Contact (digital
output)
8-pin M12 A-coded (male), 1 relay
output with current carrying
capacity of 1 A @ 24
VDC
Digital Inputs
8-pin M12 A-coded (male), 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

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Weight
1699 g (3.75 lb)
Dimensions
224 x 148 x 67 mm (8.82 x 5.82 x 2.62 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 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)
Input Current
1.5 A @ 12 VDC
Connector
5-pin M12 A-coded (male)
Power Consumption
18 W
Reverse Polarity
Protection
Present
Standards and Certifications
Safety
UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1
EMC
EN 55022/55024
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: 10 V/m
IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 4 kV; Signal: 2 kV
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 2 kV; Signal: 1 kV
IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 10 V
IEC 61000-4-8
Radio
EN 301 489-1/17, EN 300 328, EN 301 893,
TELEC, FCC ID SLE-WAPN001
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 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 can get extremely hot!!
Before handling the device, service personnel must take special
precautions to protect their hands and body from serious injury.