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802.11abgn Fast Industrial Hotspot RLX2

RLX2-IHNF

The ProSoft Technology Fast Industrial Hotspot (RLX2-IHNF) provides secure wireless solutions for plant-floor, SCADA automation, process control systems and mobile worker Wi-Fi infrastructure. It operates in the 2.4 or 5 GHz bands, including DFS channels, and is good for indoor or outdoor applications.

The Hotspot supports Access Point, Repeater, and Client modes. 802.11n technology delivers fast data rates up to 300 Mbps. This provides excellent packet-per-second performance and robust communications in rugged industrial environments. The 802.11n MIMO & Channel bonding supports demanding wireless applications such as Ethernet I/O and high-resolution video.

The included IH Browser configuration and monitoring software allows the user to view network topology, assign IP addresses, monitor network diagnostics, and update radio firmware. The optional OPC Diagnostic Server is ideal for managing long-range wireless SCADA networks.

Safety is key in applications with moving equipment. Download this application guide to discover how you can use functional safety protocols (such as CIP Safety) over your industrial wireless network.

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Características y Beneficios

  • EtherNet/IP™- or Modbus®-based PLCs/PACs can use message instructions to read diagnostic information from the radios, helping to reduce down time when troubleshooting wireless network problems.
  • 802.11i, WPA-2 Personal/Enterprise using 128-bit AES encryption ensures secure networking
  • RADIUS security ensures secure networking with advanced authentication and encryption
  • Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN) allow for secure network segmentation
  • Network Address Translation (NAT) lets machine builders deploy machines without needing to change IP addresses every time
  • Quality of Service (QoS) provides data prioritization for I/O control devices, video data, etc.
  • Ultra-Fast Roaming (under 10ms) maintains seamless, high-speed connections to one or more devices on moving equipment and machines (such as cranes, AGVs, and carriers) as they travel between Access Points
  • IGMP Snooping & Packet Filtering optimizes UDP multicast traffic for superior EtherNet/IP I/O communications
  • Supports the ability to communicate with multiple Ethernet devices when used with existing third-party wireless infrastructures
  • Supports AeroScout RTLS (real-time location services) tagging by passing signals from tags to the network
  • Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) to reduce cabling costs
  • Disaster recovery feature allows the radio configuration to be stored on a microSD card for quick field replacement
  • Connect serial networks (Modbus, DNP 3, etc.) over 802.11 wireless networks
  • Simple local and remote configuration, monitoring, and wireless network diagnostics via IH Browser utility or SNMP

Especificaciones

Radio Specifications

Specification

Frequency

Channel

Frequency band 
(Varies by country)

2.412 GHz to 2.462 GHz (FCC)
2.412 GHz to 2.472 GHz (ETSI/NTRA)

1 to 11
1 to 13

 

5.150 GHz to 5.250 GHz (FCC/ETSI/NTRA)
5.260 GHz to 5.350 GHz (NTRA)*
5.260 GHz to 5.580 GHz (FCC/ETSI)*
5.660 GHz to 5.700 GHz (FCC/ETSI)*
5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz (FCC)
* DFS channels with RADAR detection

36 to 48
52 to 64*
52 to 116*
132 to 140*
149 to 165

Wireless standards

802.11n, 802.11a, 802.11g, 
802.11h (DFS), 802.11i (Security), 802.11e (QoS)
802.112Q (VLAN), 802.113af (PoE), IGMPv2

Transmit power (Programmable) 
*Subject to regional regulatory limits

22 dBm @ MCS0, MCS8 (802.11an/gn)
17 dBm @ MCS7, MCS15 (802.11an/gn)
22 dBm @ 6 Mbps (802.11a/g)
17 dBm @ 54 Mbps (802.11a/g)

*Max power in NTRA model is 20 dBm in both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz

 

Antenna Impact:
3 Antennas/MIMO: Use values above
2 Antennas: Subtract 2 dB from values above
1 Antenna: Subtract 5 dB from values above

Channel data rates 802.11n

MCS0 through MCS15,
1 Channel or 2 Channels with 1 Stream or 2 Streams

 

1 Channel

2 Channels

Rate

Streams

 

6.5 Mbps

13.5 Mbps

MCS0

1 Stream

 

65 Mbps

150 Mbps

MCS7

 

 

13 Mbps

27 Mbps

MCS8

2 Streams

 

130 Mbps

300 Mbps

MCS15

 

802.11b
802.11a/g

11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps
54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps

Receiver sensitivity (Typical)

-92 dBm @ MCS0, MCS8 (802.11an/gn)
-70 dBm @ MCS7, MCS15 (802.11an)
-74 dBm @ MCS7, MCS15 (802.11gn)
-92 dBm @ 6 Mbps (802.11an/gn)
-74 dBm @ 54 Mbps (802.11a)
-78 dBm @ 54 Mbps (802.11g)

Security

WPA2 Personal/Enterprise – 802.11i AES
WPA2 Personal – 802.11i AES w/ Passphrase 
Legacy WPA TKIP, WEP support 
MAC ID filter, RADIUS

Network Features

NAT, VLAN, QoS, IGMP Snooping

Hardware

Hardware Specifications

Physical

Enclosure

Extruded aluminum with DIN rail mount

Dimensions
(H x W x D)

5.82 x 4.64 x 1.48 in 
14.8 x 11.8 x 3.8 cm

Shock

IEC 60068 2-27 (20G, 3-Axis)

Vibration

IEC 60068 2-6 (5G, 10 to 150 Hz)

Ethernet Port

(1) 10/100/1000 Base-T connector, shielded RJ45
IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x

Serial Port

(1) RS232 DB9 female (supports serial tunneling and ModBus TCP/IP to Modbus RTU connectivity)

Antenna Port

(3) RP-SMA connectors

Personality Module

Industrial microSD Memory Module (included)

Weight

1.1 lbs (499 g)

Environmental

Operating Temperature

-40°F to +167°F (-40°C to +75°C)
-40°F to +158°F (-40°C to +70°C), RLX2-IHNF Series B, C and D only

Humidity

Up to 100% RH, with no condensation

External Power
PoE Injector

10 to 24 VDC
802.3af PoE Powered Device

Peak Power Consumption

< 9W (Series B), < 10W (Series C), < 6W (Series D)

Certificaciones

ATEX Letter of Conformity 79,28 kB Última Modificación 12.05.2022
CB Safety 47,05 kB Última Modificación 14.03.2013
Declaration of Conformity (RoHS/CE) 550,07 kB Última Modificación 18.12.2020
UL/cUL; Class 1, Div 2 340,20 kB Última Modificación 14.09.2020
Country Approval - Argentina 92,97 kB Última Modificación 31.01.2019
Country Approval - Australia 30,90 kB Última Modificación 08.10.2019
Country Approval - Brazil 179,45 kB Última Modificación 07.09.2021
Country Approval - Canada 240,65 kB Última Modificación 27.07.2020
Country Approval - China - Expires March 2025 765,62 kB Última Modificación 26.10.2022
Country Approval - Chile 743,09 kB Última Modificación 08.10.2019
Country Approval - Costa Rica 203,67 kB Última Modificación 31.01.2019
Country Approval - Ecuador 733,72 kB Última Modificación 19.02.2019
Country Approval - Egypt 569,18 kB Última Modificación 25.03.2020
Country Approval - Guyana - No Expiration 364,94 kB Última Modificación 03.04.2023
Country Approval - India (2.4 GHz) 708,23 kB Última Modificación 30.07.2019
Country Approval - India (5.0 GHz) 737,89 kB Última Modificación 30.07.2019
Country Approval - Israel - RLX2-IHNF-Z - Expires August 2024 442,65 kB Última Modificación 05.10.2022
Country Approval - Japan 161,39 kB Última Modificación 19.02.2019
Country Approval - Korea 495,25 kB Última Modificación 06.02.2019
Country Approval - Kuwait 434,95 kB Última Modificación 02.07.2018
Country Approval - Malaysia - Expires May 2027 142,82 kB Última Modificación 28.03.2022
Country Approval - Mexico 54,39 kB Última Modificación 02.10.2020
Country Approval - New Zealand 36,50 kB Última Modificación 08.10.2019
Country Approval - Oman 177,13 kB Última Modificación 02.07.2019
Country Approval - Peru 420,12 kB Última Modificación 31.01.2019
Country Approval - Qatar 348,50 kB Última Modificación 08.10.2019
Country Approval - Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan - EAC Declaration - EXPIRED 112,94 kB Última Modificación 03.02.2022
Country Approval - Saudi Arabia 451,66 kB Última Modificación 02.07.2019
Country Approval - Singapore 87,21 kB Última Modificación 21.05.2019
Country Approval - South Africa 351,27 kB Última Modificación 24.02.2016
Country Approval - Taiwan 613,23 kB Última Modificación 08.10.2019
Country Approval - Thailand 776,65 kB Última Modificación 02.07.2019
Country Approval - United Arab Emirates 55,81 kB Última Modificación 02.07.2019
RLX2 - Declaration of REACH Compliance 340,36 kB Última Modificación 24.02.2021