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802.11a High Power Industrial Hotspot RLX2 (FCC)

RLX2-IHA-A

Discontinued: No new product for sale. More Info
Recommended replacements: RLX2-IHNF

The 802.11a High Power Industrial Hotspot™ (RLX2-IHA) is a high-speed wireless Ethernet radio for long range applications up to 5 mi. / 8 km. The RLX2-IHA uses the 5 GHz band and supports a data rate up to 54 Mbps. The radio features Ultra-Fast access point switchover times of less than 10 ms, which is ideal for applications such as automated storage-retrieval systems, automotive skillet lines, and bottle filling machines.

The radio will be appreciated by both sides – OT and IT. Your OT personnel will like the radio’s EtherNet/IP embedded object and Modbus agent support, which allows them to get diagnostic data into their PLC immediately, where they can analyze and act upon data, optimizing your resources. IT departments will appreciate the radio’s SNMP support.

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Features and Benefits

  • 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 many 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 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

Specifications

Radio

Frequency Band
 (Varies by country)

802.11a
5.150 GHz to 5.250 GHz (FCC/ETSI)
5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz (FCC)

Wireless Standards

802.11a, 802.11i

Transmit Power (Programmable)
 (varies by country)

23 dBm (200 mW)

 

Channel Data Rates (Modulation)

802.11a: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps (OFDM)

Receiver Sensitivity (Typical)

-92 dBm @ 6 Mbps
-84 dBm @ 24 Mbps
-72 dBm @ 54 Mbps

Channel Selection

36, 40, 44, 48, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165

Security

WPA2 - 802.11i with 128 bit AES-CCM
Legacy WPA TKIP, WEP support
MAC ID filter, Admin password, RADIUS

Network Features

NAT, VLAN, QoS, IGMP Snooping

 

Physical

Enclosure

Extruded aluminum with DIN and panel mount

Size

14.8 x 11.8 x 3.8 cm (H x W x D)
5.82 x 4.64 x 1.48 in (H x W x D)

Shock

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

Vibration

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

Ethernet Ports

(1) 10/100/1000 Base-T, RJ45 connector

Serial Port

(1) DB9 female (serial tunneling & encapsulation)

Antenna Port

(1) RP-SMA connector

Weight

1.1 lbs (499g)

 

Environmental

Operating Temperature

-40°C to +75°C (-40°F to +167°F)

Humidity

Up to 100% RH, with no condensation

External Power

Power over Ethernet

10 VDC to 24 VDC

802.3af Compliant

Peak Power Consumption

< 7W

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Certifications

ATEX Letter of Conformity 79.28 kB Last Modified 05/12/2022
CB Safety 47.05 kB Last Modified 03/14/2013
UL/cUL; Class 1, Div 2 340.20 kB Last Modified 09/14/2020
Country Approval - Argentina 140.08 kB Last Modified 02/25/2015
Country Approval - Australia 30.81 kB Last Modified 05/19/2014
Country Approval - Chile 284.49 kB Last Modified 12/17/2014
Country Approval - Costa Rica 202.07 kB Last Modified 01/31/2019
Country Approval - India 449.49 kB Last Modified 07/02/2019
Country Approval - New Zealand 34.86 kB Last Modified 05/19/2014
Country Approval - Singapore 48.43 kB Last Modified 02/19/2019
Country Approval - United Arab Emirates 398.21 kB Last Modified 07/02/2019
Country Approval - Mexico 54.39 kB Last Modified 10/02/2020
Declaration of Conformity (RoHS\CE) 541.46 kB Last Modified 12/18/2020
Declaration of REACH Compliance 340.36 kB Last Modified 02/27/2024