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802.11g High Power

Industrial Hotspot™

RLX2-IHG

The ProSoft Technology 802.11g High Power Industrial Hotspot™ (RLX2-IHG) is a high-speed wireless Ethernet radio for applications up to 10 mi. / 16 km. The

RLX2-IHG uses the 2.4 GHz band and supports a data rate up to 54Mbps. The

Hotspot supports Access Point, Repeater, Bridging, and Client modes. The

RLX2-IHG offers fast roaming, hazardous location certifications, as well as vibration and shock resistance.

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.

Features

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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.

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802.11i, WPA-2 Personal/Enterprise using 128-bit AES encryption ensures secure networking

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RADIUS security ensures secure networking with advanced authentication and encryption

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Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN) allow for secure network segmentation

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Quality of Service (QoS) provides data prioritization for I/O control devices, video data, etc.

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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

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IGMP Snooping & Packet Filtering optimizes UDP multicast traffic for superior EtherNet/IP I/O communications

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Supports the ability to communicate with multiple Ethernet devices when used with existing third-party wireless infrastructures

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Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) to reduce cabling costs

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Disaster recovery feature allows the radio configuration to be stored on a microSD card for quick field replacement

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Connect serial networks (Modbus, DNP 3, etc.) over 802.11 wireless networks

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SNMP support

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Simple local and remote configuration, monitoring, and wireless network diagnostics

Specifications

Radio

Frequency Band

(Varies by country)

802.11g:

2.412 GHz to 2.462 GHz (FCC)

2.412 GHz to 2.472 GHz (ETSI)

Wireless Standards

Channel Data Rates

(Modulation)

802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11i

Transmit Power (Programmable)

(varies by country)

Up to 24 dBm (250 mW)

802.11g: (OFDM) Mbps

54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6

802.11b: (DSS) Mbps

11, 5.5, 2, and 1

Receiver Sensitivity (Typical)

Channel Selection

Security

-94 dBm @ 1 Mbps

-92 dBm @ 11 Mbps

-84 dBm @ 24 Mbps

-72 dBm @ 54 Mbps

802.11g:

1 to 11 (FCC), 1 to 13 (ETSI)

WPA2 Enterprise – 802.11i AES w/RADIUS

[PEAP, TTLS, TLS, EAP]

WPA2 Personal – 802.11i AES w/Passphrase

Legacy WPA TKIP, WEP support

Physical

Enclosure

Size

Shock

Vibration

Ethernet Ports

Serial Port

Antenna Port

Weight

Environmental

Operating Temperature

Humidity

External Power

Power over Ethernet

Peak Power Consumption

Extruded aluminum with DIN and panel mount

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)

IEC 60068 2-6 (20 g, 3-Axis)

IEC 60068 2-27 (5 g, 10 Hz to 150 Hz)

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

(1) DB9 female (serial tunneling & encapsulation)

(1) RP-SMA connector

1.1 lbs (499g)

-40°C to +75°C (-40°F to +167°F)

Up to 100% RH, with no condensation

10 VDC to 24 VDC

802.3af Compliant

< 7W

Regulatory Approvals

Wireless Approvals

Visit our web site at www.prosoft-technology.com for current approval information.

Hazardous Locations

UL/cUL; Class 1, Div 2

Ex Certificate (ATEX Directive, Zone 2)

Regulatory

CSA/CB Safety

CE Mark

FCC/IC

ETSI

What's Included in the Box:

(1) RLX2-IHG (802.11g High Power Industrial Hotspot)

(1) A2502S-OA (2 dBi omni-directional stub antenna)

(1) Industrial-class microSD card with default configuration loaded

(1) Power Connector Plug (for connection to customer's DC power source wiring)

(1) Power connector wire insertion tool

(1) ProSoft Solutions DVD

Additional Products

ProSoft Technology ® offers a full complement of hardware and software solutions for a wide variety of industrial communication platforms. For a complete list of products, visit our web site at: www.prosoft-technology.com

Ordering Information

To order this product, please use the following:

802.11g High Power

Industrial Hotspot™

RLX2-IHG-A

Optional Accessories

Bench Test Kit

RLX-IHBTK

Includes: 115/230 VAC bench power supply, Ethernet and serial cables

To place an order, please contact your local ProSoft Technology distributor. For a list of ProSoft

Technology distributors near you, go to: www.prosoft technology.com and select Where to Buy from the menu.

Copyright © 2015 ProSoft Technology, Inc.

All rights reserved. 11/3/2015

Specifications subject to change without notice.