Application Markets

Factory Automation Environmental Monitoring

Building Automation Power Utilities
Transportation Oil & Gas

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 Moxa at a Glance

Moxa Makes Wireless Robust, Secure, and Reliable

Moxa provides a wide selection of industrial wireless solutions that support wireless technologies including WLAN (IEEE 802.11) and
GSM/GPRS/WCDMA, and serve a broad spectrum of industries around the world. Wireless network transmissions have unique security
MOXA Industrial Wireless Solutions
concerns, and when used in harsh industrial environments, users must also be aware of the risks posed by extreme temperatures
WWAN (Wireless Wide Area Network)
and humidity, excessive shock and vibration, and other environmental factors. Moxa's products support a high level of security, RF Benefits:
redundancy, roaming, and a rugged design for both indoor and outdoor environments, and are suitable for use with a number of industrial • Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE cellular IP modem • AT command
• SMS tunnel • Link PC/PLC or serial device connection, LAN and Ethernet devices to cellular networks
applications, such as oil and gas, marine, and many more.
• Configure GSM/GPRS connections • TCP/IP architecture

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• IEEE802.11a/b/g standard • Replaces the cables
• Security • Reliability for harsh environment
• RF and power redundancy for better performance

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• Wide IEEE802.11a/b/g solution with complete WEP/WPA/WPA2/IEEE802.1X security
• WLAN Turbo Roaming for mobile applications WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network)
Benefits:
• Versatile TCP/IP operating modes for use with cellular applications • Bluetooth, ZigBee, Ultra-wideband, Wi-Fi and active RFID standards • Connects peripheral devices to networks via wireless
• Extended temperature models available : -40 to 75˚C • Low cost • Low latency
• Low power consumption • Mesh network
• IP30/IP67, DIN-Rail mounting, hazardous location certifications

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Factory Automation
Because of the need for more efficient management
and productivity in factory automation applications,
more and more devices are networked and managed
via Ethernet. Some devices, however, are not easily
connected by wire due to mobility, difficult wiring, or
frequent reallocation. For these cases, wireless is the
best solution. Wireless can also save you money, since
your wiring and maintenance costs will be lower.
Wireless Automation in Warehouses 7
Waterproof Wireless Solution Excels at Remote Monitoring
and Control in Water & Wastewater Plants 9
Building Automation
Network technology can be used to make buildings
smarter and more efficient. Buildings of all types rely
on Moxa products to connect and manage devices for
alarm control, security, and utility monitoring. Wireless
technology can be implemented in most buildings, and
is particularly useful for hard to wire environments.
Bank Information System 11
Cross-Channel Communication in Harbors 13
Community Security System 15
Backup for Security Systems 17
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Transportation
Modern society cannot function without the many modes of transportation,
including marine, air, rail, bus, highway, and even city traffic. Intelligent
Transportation Systems (ITS) are designed to make management more
efficient through centralization, and Ethernet has become the most popular
solution for ITS infrastructure. For some applications, such as displays,
surveillance systems, and traffic light systems, WLAN and cellular solutions
are the best approach. In addition, demand for automatic information
exchange and entertainment services such as multimedia and Internet on
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buses, trucks, and trains is also increasing. Different wireless technologies
make it easier to connect to mobile carriers, and simultaneously reduce the
manpower needed for manual information updates.
Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) System 19
Automated Harbor Cranes 21
Onboard WiFi for Trains 23
LED Panels for VMS Systems 25
Automatic Fog Warning System 27
Real-time Status Updates for Mass Rapid Transit Systems 29
Environmental Monitoring
Depending on the application, a variety of environmental factors may need
to be monitored, including rainfall, temperature, and soil liquefaction, and
since environmental monitoring equipment is often located in remote areas,
wireless communication provides a convenient solution. Different wireless
solutions are available, including WLAN, cellular, and WPAN. Rainfall and
soil monitoring, in particular, requires many monitoring devices spread
out over a broad area. In this case, if the region is covered by a cellular
network, then cellular IP modems are the best choice. Otherwise, WLAN
products can be used. Products that are IP67-rated and can withstand a
wide temperature range are required for this kind of application. Intelligent
use of WLAN products can help to increase the transmission distance, and
as a result reduce costs since fewer wireless repeaters are needed.
Water Treatment Application 31
National Rainfall Monitoring System 33
 Table of Contents Industrial Wireless Family

AWK Series for IEEE 802.11 Solutions OnCell Series for Cellular Solutions
Power Utilities AWK-4121 Series OnCell G3100 series of industrial cellular
As demand for energy increases and natural resources decrease, it is important that IP67-rated, IEEE 802.11a/b/g outdoor wireless AP/ IP modems
we control and manage our energy resources more efficiently. As a result, the focus bridge/client • Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
worldwide has shifted from building electric generators to substation monitoring • Versatile operation modes, including TCP Server/Client, UDP, Reverse Real COM
• 3-in-1 IEEE 802.11a/b/g-compliant outdoor AP/bridge/client
and Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) systems, both of which make electrical power and Ethernet modem
• Power input by redundant 24 VDC power inputs or PoE
transmission more efficient. Building more efficient power transmission systems is • 2 digital inputs and 1 relay output
• 2 DIs + 1 DO for on-site monitoring and warnings
particularly urgent for developing countries. In substation monitoring applications, • Choice of configuration methods, including web
• -40 to 75°C operating temperature range
console, serial console, and Telnet
WLAN makes substation expansion and modification easy because it solves the • IP67-rated waterproof housing
• Redundant DC power inputs
"hard to wire" problem. In addition, cellular technology can be used in smaller • DIN-rail, wall, mast, swivel mounting supported
• Secure modes for TCP Server/Client, and Real COM

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substations. For AMR applications, cellular technology is more suitable compared
• DIN-Rail
with WLAN, because of remote access and the cost efficiency associated with
AWK-1200 Series Available Models:
setting up cellular networks. Cellular IP modems, for example, are being used more • OnCell G3110, 1-port RS-232 to quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
and more for AMR applications. Cellular IP modems come with a full TCP/IP stack IP67/68-rated, outdoor wireless AP/bridge or client 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
specially designed for legacy devices, such as AMR SCADA systems. • IP68-rated wireless access point, bridge, and
• OnCell G3150, 1-port RS-232/422/485 to quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
IP67-rated wireless AP client
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• Point-to-point, point-to-multipoint wireless connectivity
Cellular Modem Metering Application 35
• Flexible deployment with PoE and detachable antenna design
• WEP/WPA/WPA2/IEEE802.1X authentication OnCell G2100 series of industrial cellular
Automated Meter Reading and Data Collection 37 • -20 to 70°C operation for temperature-uncontrolled areas
AWK-1200-AP modems
Available Models: • Quad-band GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
FTU (Feeder Terminal Unit) Monitoring 39 AWK-1200-AP, IP68-rated, IEEE 802.11g/b outdoor • Separate RS-232 and RS-422/485 serial interfaces (G2150I only)

Moxa Industrial Wireless Family

wireless AP/bridge • SMS tunnel mode provided
AWK-1200-AC, IEEE 802.11g/b, IP67-rated, outdoor • 2.5 KV RMS isolation for 1 minute for all serial signals (G2150I)

Oil & Gas

Efficiency is now one of the more important aspects
of petroleum pumping operations. This includes
information synchronization for the oil drilling
equipment, monitoring of the refining process, oil
tank monitoring, pipeline monitoring, and gas station
monitoring. Wireless can help reduce the effort and
costs associated with wiring and maintenance. This is
particularly true for sites that are difficult to wire, such
as offshore sites and in deserts. And because of the
critical and hazardous environments that are involved,
products that can operate in a wide temperature range
and that have special certifications such as Class I Div.
II or ATEX are required.
Gas Well Management 41
Oil Tank Monitoring 43
wireless AP client
AWK-3121 Series
Industrial-strength IEEE 802.11a/b/g wireless
AP/bridge/client
• IEEE 802.11a/b/g compliant
• Powerful security with WPA/WPA2 packet filters
• Redundant 24 VDC power inputs or PoE
• 2 digital inputs and 1 relay output for monitoring and warnings
• RS-232 console/web-based management
• STP/RSTP support to prevent network looping and increase reliability
• -40 to 75°C operating temperature range (for -T models)
• DIN-rail or wall mounting
AWK-1200-AC
• Extended operating temperature from -30 to 75°C (G2110-T)
Available Models:
• OnCell G2110, 1-port RS-232 to quad-band GSM/GPRS
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• OnCell G2110-T, 1-port RS-232 to quad-band GSM/GPRS
850/900/1800/1900 MHz, -30 to 75°C
• OnCell G2150I, 1-port RS-232/422/485 to quad-band
GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, with 2.5 KV optical isolation
OnCell G3100 series—HSDPA, industrial
tri-band UMTS/HSDPA IP modems
• Tri-band UMTS/HSDPA 850/900/2100 MHz
• Easy connection with versatile operation modes: Reverse Real COM
• Secure modes for TCP Server, TCP Client, Real COM, and Reverse Real COM
• Redundant/backup Ethernet line
• 2 digital inputs, 1 relay output
• Industrial DIN-rail design
Available Models:
• OnCell G3110-HSDPA, 1-port RS-232 to tri-band
UMTS/HSDPA 850/900/2100 MHz
• OnCell G3150-HSDPA, 1-port RS-232/422/485 to

Offshore Oil Platform Communication 45 tri-band UMTS/HSDPA 850/900/2100 MHz

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 Factory Automation

Wireless Automation in Warehouses System Diagram

Background
If your warehouse uses mobile equipment, or the cost of
installing wire conduits at your work site is prohibitive, then
setting up a WLAN (wireless local area network) is a great
solution. In the past, the installation of AGVs (Automatic
Guided Vehicles) in warehouses or plants was difficult
Solution Description
A wireless network can be used for communicating Benefits
between the AGVs and the primary workstation. The AGVs
• Wireless networks can be installed quickly, and help
run on a circular rail, and receive control signals from the
reduce the cost of cabling and maintenance
control room via the AWK-3121. In this way, each AGV
• Enhance the overall efficiency of your production
has guaranteed access to the most up-to-date inventory
facilities and warehouse operation

Factory Automation
because plants are generally hard to wire for AGVs, or the information. Once an AGV is designated, it will deliver the
• Factory workers are able to transport products from the
wiring costs were too high. Since the convenience of being correct goods to a specific area, and send the loading and
warehouse to the loading area much more quickly
able to connect devices without the use of wires has led to delivery commands to the control room.
the unprecedented success of wireless technologies in the 1
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the dispatching area without compromising real-time
communication requirements, and without needing to
Application Requirements invest the effort needed to set up a wired solution. The
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• WLAN security the AGVs provides the right amount of flexibility for the 3
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 Factory Automation

Waterproof Wireless Solution Excels at System Diagram

Remote Monitoring and Control in Water &
Wastewater Plants
Background
Clean water is one of the most important aspects of
everyone's life. As communities grow, most water treatment
Benefits
• IP67-rated housing can provide cost-effective outdoor wireless and Ethernet solutions
Solution Description • Rugged and outdoor design for installation in critical environments
• PoE technology integrates power and data communication and saves on cabling
Wireless technology can be used to save the huge effort
• High-level security, such as WEP128 and WPA/WPA2, for secure wireless communication
that would otherwise be required to install cabling over

Factory Automation
• All Moxa products come with a user-friendly web-based
plants need to scale up their operations to meet the such a large area. A waterproof and dust-tight housing
management utility that makes it easy for users to S er v
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increased demand caused by the growth in population and design makes deployment easier, and saves on installation
configure network and device settings
industry. Water treatment plants can be very large, and costs since extra waterproof enclosures and cabinets are Wo
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technology that is readily available, cost-effective to The integrated system is not only reliable in any
integrate, and which could help collect data from numerous environment, but also can simplify decision making by
locations throughout the plant. An additional expectation is
to allow seamless upgrading for future expansion.
automating many processes, such as refilling multiple
storage sites that were previously hard to monitor and
Recommended
control. The system also makes it easier to store the results Products AWK-4121 Series
of sampling, schedules, and maintenance activities, and
Application Requirements helps supply data to generate the diagnostic reports that are
IP67-rated, IEEE 802.11a/b/g outdoor wireless AP/bridge/client

• PoE-enabled powering to reduce cabling effort essential to any water or wastewater treatment facility. AWK-3121 Series
Industrial-strength IEEE 802.11a/b/g wireless AP/bridge/client
• IP67/IP68 rating to protect against water and dust
• Waterproof connection for hazardous environments AWK-1200 Series, IP67/68 rated, outdoor wireless AP/bridge or client
• Point-to-Multipoint (P2MP) communication to collect AWK-1200-AP, IP68 rated, IEEE 802.11g/b outdoor wireless AP/bridge
data from facilities AWK-1200-AC, IEEE 802.11g/b, IP67 rated, outdoor wireless AP client

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 Building Automation
Bank Information System
Background
Banks often use LED displays in supermarkets, gas stations,
malls, and other public venues to publicize various real-
time financial data, such as stock market quotes, currency
exchange rates, and even promotion programs. Wireless
technologies provide a convenient way to implement
this type of system. The display can be isolated from the
network system of the building, thereby avoiding potential
communication failure in case the building's network goes
down. Since the data transmitted are not very large, it is
best to use a GSM/GPRS network. One of our clients, a
bank in the United States, required a wireless solution for
transmitting financial news and updates to LED boards
along interstate highways.
Application Requirements
• Instantly transmit financial data to LED boards along
different interstate highways
• Notifications to confirm that the data transmitted was
received by the LED boards
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System Diagram
Solution Description
Each LED board has an RS-232 port that allows the board
to be connected to a cellular network via a cellular modem.
Benefits
By installing Moxa’s OnCell G2100 series cellular modems, • Convenient SMS tunnel mode, no
the operator can send the data via SMS format to all the need for any AT commands
display boards along the highways. Although traditional • Send SMS notifications to up to 4
Building Automation
cellular modems need to be configured with AT commands, modems at one time
the special SMS tunnel mode of Moxa’s OnCell G2100
series cellular modems eliminates the need for users to set Bank
complicated AT commands in order to transmit and receive
data to and from the bank’s control center. Furthermore, the
cellular modem can send SMS messages to 4 LED boards
at one time.
Bank Information System
Currency panel
Serial
Recommended Products
OnCell G2100 series of industrial cellular modems
• OnCell G2110, 1-port RS-232 to quad-band GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• OnCell G2110-T, 1-port RS-232 to quad-band GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz,
-30 to 75°C operating temperature
• OnCell G2150I, 1-port RS-232/422/485 to quad-band GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz,
with 2.5 KV optical isolation
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 Building Automation

Cross-Channel Communication in Harbors System Diagram

Background
The harbor administration department of a port monitors
and controls the traffic in a harbor area. There are two
engineering units located along the channel through which
ships enter and leave the harbor, one located in the north
and one in the south. Wireless technology is deployed for
Solution Description Control Center
Fiber technology is capable of extending Ethernet Benefits
connections to over 100 meters away from the Ethernet • High and homogeneous interoperability
switch inside an engineering unit. Two redundant wireless of Moxa’s industrial Ethernet and Wireless
access points (AWK-3121) were deployed aside each solutions
engineering unit to prevent the two radio paths from being • Fiber support easily extends the

Building Automation
communication between these two units due to the high blocked at the same time. Redundancy is implemented with deployment of wireless APs
cost and effort required for cross-channel wiring. Ships standard IEEE802.1D/w STP/RSTP protocol. When a large • Standard RSTP/STP for reliable and
move through the channel in order to enter the shipyard ship moves through the channel, it blocks the working radio redundant wireless communication
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As a result, wireless communication performance drops
each time a ship moves through the channel. Therefore,
the harbor administration department required a redundant
wireless system to improve the performance and enhance
the reliability of wireless communication across the
channel.
possible. When the ship moves on and blocks the backup
radio path, the previous radio path will be reactivated
to recover the wireless network. This dual-AP system
solves the problem of blocked cross-channel wireless
communication with the STP/RSTP standard. Furthermore,
since the distance across the channel can be as wide as

Cross-Channel Communication in Harbors

1 km, Moxa’s external high-gain antennas can enable long-
distance wireless communication and their directionality
Application Requirements can reduce the radio interferences.
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 Building Automation
Community Security System
Background
Cities are installing more and more CCTV (closed-circuit
television) surveillance systems to combat crime and
ensure the safety of their communities. Previously, CCTV
systems relied upon analog video cameras and wiring
that were cumbersome to implement and maintain. The
introduction of IP (internet protocol) video technology
has also made the digital encoding and transfer of video
faster and easier. In addition, modern video surveillance
technology is not only capable of transferring video images
over wired Internet and Ethernet networks, but over wireless
networks as well. Using wireless technology can reduce
maintenance effort and increase deployment flexibility,
making it an attractive option for communities that wish to
install CCTV security systems. A city wanted to implement
a wireless surveillance system for one its communities
according to the following requirements.
Application Requirements
• Water and dust protection for outdoor use
• Flexibility for high-gain directional antennas
• Operation at the 5 GHz radio band to avoid radio
interference
• Easy installation
• Centralized power supply
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System Diagram
Solution Description
Each IP camera in the surveillance system needs to be Benefits
connected to the wireless network via an access point. To • IEEE 802.11a support
ensure successful communication in different directions, • Wide operating temperature
two access points can be installed in each surveillance • QoS support
corner. Moxa’s wireless solutions include the AWK-3121-T
Building Automation
and AWK-4121-T wireless access points with IP67-rated
housing to prevent water and dust from getting inside the
device. The AWK access points’ detachable antennas also
provide more flexibility for high-gain directional antennas.
Furthermore, the AWK-3121-T and AWK-4121-T are pole
and wall mountable for easy installation and offer PoE (power
mera
over Ethernet) support for a centralized power supply. IP Ca
Since there are many wireless 2.4 GHz band access points
already installed throughout the city, setting the surveillance
systems’ access points to IEEE 802.1a mode (5 GHz) can
avoid interference and leave room for more bandwidth.
Each camera uses around 1-2 Mbps of bandwidth so it is
Community Security System
best to limit each system to 10 cameras to ensure the best
video quality. If there are more then 10 cameras in a given om
dro
Guar
system, it may be necessary to separate the cameras into 2
or more wireless systems to ensure optimum performance.
Recommended
Products
AWK-3121-T
Industrial-strength IEEE 802.11a/b/g wireless AP/bridge/client,
-40 to 75°C operating temperature
AWK-4121-T
IP67-rated, IEEE 802.11a/b/g outdoor wireless AP/bridge/client,
-40 to 75°C operating temperature
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 Building Automation

Backup for Security Systems System Diagram

Background Solution Description Guard
room

Security and communications systems are building
automation components that combine voice, data and video
within a structured system. Security systems are associated
with access control and security applications. Access
control identifies users and limits their access according
Moxa’s solution used the building’s existing Ethernet
network as the primary backbone and a cellular network for
the backup solution. The OnCell 3100 series IP modem
was used to develop the cellular network. A reliable backup
system is extremely crucial because if the Ethernet network
Benefits
• The serial detection devices can send data over
a primary Ethernet network and a backup cellular
network
• Cellular connectivity for simple sensor devices

to defined authorization rules. Technologies include facial
recognition, card readers, keypads and computer-activated
locks, door panels, and more. Telephone entry control,
plastic identification (ID) cards, video ID equipment,
radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, and fingerprint
recognition technologies are also available for use with
building security and communications systems.
Building Automation
goes down and the security monitoring company is not • One relay can turn on the alarm and send the
instantly notified of the disruption, a robbery can occur warning message via the cellular network
during the interval. Therefore, power redundancy is also
an important requirement for this project. Moreover, the
OnCell 3100 series IP modem provides a relay function that
includes 2 digital inputs and an alarm contact. Internet

Application Requirements
• Integration with the building’s existing Ethernet
network for secured access and central monitoring

Backup for Security System

• Network redundancy to backup the security system
Base station
in case the Ethernet network goes down

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Recommended Products

OnCell G3100 series of industrial cellular IP modems

OnCell G3110, 1-port RS-232 to quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
OnCell G3150, 1-port RS-232/422/485 to quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

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 Transportation

Communication Based Train Control System Diagram

(CBTC) System Control Center

Background
Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) is a new
automated railway signaling system being deployed in
modern metro systems around the world. It is designed
to provide immediate status updates and control to avoid
accidents due to exceptional conditions, such as sudden
break downs and power losses, in a railway system. Due to
Benefits
Solution Description • Fast roaming under 500 ms
A well-designed CBTC system should include access • 100 km/h operating speed
points (AP) placed about 200 meters apart from each • RSTP support
other along the rail. For network redundancy, two access
points should be placed in the same place and all APs are
connected to the control center via fiber cables. Each train
also contains 2 APs onboard, one at the head and the other WCC

Transportation
the mobile nature of this application, CBTC uses WLAN as at the tail end. To ensure proper communication, the APs
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its basis. Trains can update their status immediately to the need to work properly under 80 to 100 km/h. Roaming must R ed un

control center via WLAN and also receive commands from also be less than 500 ms for this kind of application and
the control center. total delay from the train to the control center must also be 20
0m

under 2 seconds. Vibration protection is also important.

Although there is no strict standard for vibration protection
Application Requirements in metro systems, the EN50155 certification for railways
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Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) System

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rolling stock

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Recommended
Products AWK-3121 Series
Industrial-strength IEEE 802.11a/b/g wireless AP/bridge/client
AWK-4121 Series
IP67-rated, IEEE 802.11a/b/g outdoor wireless AP/bridge/client

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 Transportation

Automated Harbor Cranes System Diagram

Background
In port areas, containers are moved by cranes that were
traditionally controlled by cables. Because transporting
containers in a port is a mobile application, maintenance
problems can easily arise. Therefore, wireless technologies
are becoming more and more popular for this kind of
application. Using wireless solutions can save the cost of
wiring, reduce the possibility of cable damage, and allow
the implementation of remote and centralized management.
Solution Description Control Center
Moxa’s industrial-grade AWK-3121-T and AWK-4121-T Benefits
wireless access points are ideal for this type of application. • Interference avoidance
One access point that is set to client mode can be placed • Latency less than 50 ms
on the moving arm of the crane. The operator uses a PLC • Wide operating temperature
to control the moving arm of the crane via another access
point that is set to AP mode. These access points also have
a latency period under 50 ms as well as a wide operating
temperature range from -40 to 75°C. To increase the

Transportation
reliability of a wireless network, the AWK-3121-T and AWK-
4121-T also support PoE (power over Ethernet) and two
Application Requirements redundant power inputs.
• Wide operating temperature
PLC
• Industrial-grade reliability and network redundancy

Automated Harbor Cranes

Twisted Pair

Recommended AWK-3121-T
Industrial-strength IEEE 802.11a/b/g wireless AP/Bridge/Client,
Products -40 to 75°C operating temperature
AWK-4121-T
IP67-rated, IEEE 802.11a/b/g outdoor wireless AP/bridge/client,
-40 to 75°C operating temperature

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 Transportation

Onboard WiFi for Trains System Diagram

Background Solution Description
More and more people use trains to commute to work or to An access point (AP) such as the AWK-3121 can be Benefits Satellite Communication

go on business trips. Because people are spending more
time on trains, onboard Internet service has become more
and more important to help business travelers maximize
their efficiency. These travelers demand high bandwidth
so WiFi is the best solution for this kind of mobile
communication. It is not very difficult to implement a local
WiFi network on a train. However, connecting to the Internet
installed in each coach to let passengers to use their
laptops to connect to the Internet. These APs should be set
to IEEE802.11b/g with a 2.4 GHz spectrum. Two additional
APs connect different coaches together with IEEE802.11a
and a 5 GHz spectrum. This can avoid RF conflict and
reduce interference. The AWK-3121 can also be used to
connect the onboard WiFi network to a satellite gateway,
• IEEE802.11a/b/g can provide 54 Mbps bandwidth within the train
• IEEE802.11a with 5 GHz band for inter-coach communication and
IEEE802.11b/g with 2.4 GHz band for intra-coach service to avoid
interference
Internet

Transportation
can be problematic because WiFi is not designed for high providing Internet access for high-speed trains. Because
speed vehicles travelling at speeds over 80 km/h, such as of vibrations and harsh environmental conditions, such as
a high speed train. Therefore, satellites are used to connect lightening, rain, etc., the solution also required adherence
high speed trains to the Internet. Besides Internet service, to EN50155 certification. Satellite Gatew
ay
railway companies can also use wireless technology to
provide multimedia entertainment services.

Application Requirements

Onboard WiFi for Trains

• EN50155 certification
• Dual RF band
• QoS

Passe
Enter nger
Syste tainment
Ca 802.1m
commrriage 1 a/b/
g
unic
802.11 ation
a

Recommended
Products

AWK-3121 Series
Industrial-strength IEEE 802.11a/b/g wireless AP/bridge/client

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 Transportation

LED Panels for VMS Systems System Diagram

Background Solution Description Control Center

Variable Message Signs (VMS) are a type of Intelligent
Transportation System (ITS) installed over or along a
freeway to provide drivers with updates about traffic
conditions, accidents, road closures, construction delays,
speed limits, and other pertinent traffic information.
VMS systems use LED display boards to show warning
messages and are spread across an entire freeway system,
spanning long distances. Installing and maintaining a wired
The variable message signs are controlled by a small PLC Benefits
that need to be connected to a modem in order to receive • TCP/IP communication between the transportation
data, such as warning messages, over a cellular network. department center and VMS
The OnCell G3110-HSDPA and G3150-HSDPA cellular IP • High-speed 3G solution
modems allow non-stop connectivity between the serial
interface VMS and 3G high-speed downlink packet access
(HSDPA) networks. These modems are also capable of
sending data via TCP/IP stacks.

Transportation
Internet
solution to connect all these LED display boards along a
vast transportation network can be costly and very time
consuming.

Application Requirements
• Automatic and constant cellular connectivity for
legacy LED panels
Base station

LED Panels for VMS Systems

• High-speed cellular networking
• TCP/IP communication between the control center
and LED panels

Serial

Twisted Pair

Recommended Products
OnCell G3100 series—HSDPA, industrial tri-band UMTS/HSDPA IP modem
OnCell G3110-HSDPA, 1-port RS-232 to tri-band UMTS/HSDPA 850/900/2100 MHz
OnCell G3150-HSDPA, 1-port RS-232/422/485 to tri-band UMTS/HSDPA 850/900/2100 MHz

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 Transportation

Automatic Fog Warning System System Diagram

Background
Many transportation departments use fog detectors along
the roadways to warn drivers because the limited visibility
caused by fog conditions can lead to serious car accidents.
Having access to real-time traffic events enables them
to help drivers drive as efficiently and safely as possible.
A transportation department wanted to implement an
automatic a fog detector system for its Traffic Management
Center to reduce the number of serious car accidents.
Solution Description
The transportation department already implemented the
network infrastructure along the primary highway roads
Control Center Benefits
when the highway project began. In order to implement • GPRS connection
the same system along the secondary arterial roads, they • Relay function to turn on the fog lamps
decided to use a cellular network. Each fog detector system
uses RS-232 serial interface to connect to an OnCell G3110
IP modem that sends the fog sensor warning data via GPRS,
a low cost cellular network connection option, to the

Transportation
Oncoming drivers would be warned by fog lamps installed transportation department’s control center during periods
along the road that would automatically turn on when fog is of low visibility. At the same time, the Relay function
detected. was used to turn on fog lamps along the highway to warn Internet
oncoming drivers. Fog Lamps

Application Requirements
• Cellular connectivity with serial interface detectors Fog Detector

• Low cost deployment

Automatic Fog Warning System

Base station

Serial

Twisted Pair

Others

Recommended Products

OnCell G3100 series of industrial cellular IP modems

OnCell G3110, 1-port RS-232 to quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
OnCell G3150, 1-port RS-232/422/485 to quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

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 Transportation
Real-time Status Updates for Mass Rapid
Transit Systems
Background
Security is an important issue in mass rapid transit systems
due to the high volume of passenger traffic they handle. In
the past, the status for the trains, platform gates, various
alarm systems, and environmental controls were all
manually recorded at the stations. But drivers, operators,
and security personnel need more real-time information
to handle emergency situations. With wireless technology,
all this information can be transferred while the trains are
approaching the station thereby improving the security
level. Also, station operators can transfer information to
arriving and departing trains, including the status of other
trains, track conditions, and other news.
Application Requirements
• Real-time information updates and transmission Information
between trains and stations.
• Reliability and redundancy to ensure seamless
network connectivity.
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System Diagram
Benefits
Solution Description • Fast roaming less than 1 second
An access point set to Client mode is installed in the first • EN50155 for railway applications
and last coach of the train. There is also an AP installed at
the station. When the train approaches the station, the AP in
the first coach will establish a connection with the station
and start to send the information. The length of the platform
is around 100 meters so if the AP in the first coach cannot
Transportation
establish a good communication, the AP in the last coach
will start to work to ensure that a communication is indeed
established between the train and the station. Establishing
a connection as quickly as possible is important because
the train only stays at the station for about 2 to 3 seconds.
Therefore, fast roaming under 1 second is better for this
kind of application.
Twisted Pair
Real-time Status Updates for Mass Rapid Transit Systems
Recommended
Products
AWK-3121 Series
Industrial-strength IEEE 802.11a/b/g wireless AP/bridge/client
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 Environmental Monitoring
Water Treatment Application
Background
Water treatment is the process of making water suitable for
consumption or returning it to its natural state. Water and
wastewater are filtered and treated in stations that are spread
across a large plant and need to be monitored remotely by
a central control center. The control center needs to be able
to monitor the PH levels, temperature, and bacterial growth
affecting the water quality at each station in the plant.
Communication between the control center and stations
can use WiFi, fiber, and cellular networking solutions.
Cellular networks are constrained by the finite number of
IP addresses available from network providers. A water
treatment plant wants to use cellular modems to transmit
to data from water quality meters and sensors to the control
center using private IP addresses. However, private IP
addresses are constantly changing. When they change, the
control center is no longer able to connect to the remote
devices.
Application Requirements
• Reliable cellular network connection and data
transmission that overcome the problem of
constantly changing and limited IP addresses
• Low cost solution
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System Diagram
Solution Description
Due to the high costs associated with using public IP Benefits
addresses, private IP addresses remained preferable for • Communication issue between control side and remote side solved by using Reverse Real COM mode
Environmental Monitoring
the water treatment plant’s application. The only problem • Compatible with the existing serial COM structure and no need to modify the existing software for the control
remaining was the constantly changing and limited number center side
of private IP addresses. By deploying Moxa’s OnCell 3000
series IP modems, the water treatment plant can establish Water Treatment Control Center
a cellular network to transmit data from the various stations
to the control center without worrying about changing IP
addresses for each modem. This is because Moxa’s OnCell
3100 series IP modems come equipped with Reverse
Internet
Real COM mode, which enables initial connection from
the remote side so the stations can send data gathered by
their respective meters to the control center even if the IP
address of the modem changes.
Base Station
Water Treatment Application
Water Treatment Machine
Serial
Twisted Pair
Recommended Products
OnCell G3100 series of industrial cellular IP modems
OnCell G3110, 1-port RS-232 to quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
OnCell G3150, 1-port RS-232/422/485 to quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
32
 Environmental Monitoring
National Rainfall Monitoring System
Background
Automated rainfall measurement systems are designed
to enhance weather forecasting with timely rainfall data
reporting by integrating real-time measurements. Providing
accurate and timely rainfall information for agriculture
and disaster prevention, warning, and management is
particularly crucial because storms and heavy rain can
inflict significant damage to homes and property. The
weather bureau of a particular country wanted to establish
a national rainfall monitoring system that can alert citizens
in time to prepare for a coming storm. With advanced
technology, the weather bureau can use this data to improve
its ability to predict storm movements and make appropriate
public announcements.
Application Requirements
• Reliable communication over GPRS cellular networks
• Power redundancy and battery status notification due
to rain gauge placement in hard to power locations
33
System Diagram
Solution Description Control Center
Since a national rainfall monitoring system requires a large Benefits
number of rain gauges to be spread out across the country’s • Standard quad band 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS
Environmental Monitoring
territory, the communication infrastructure is a critical • Always-on connection type available
issue. Instead of laying down cables, the government • SMS tunnel mode for short message alarms and
decided to use GPRS as the communication medium due to remote control
its excellent coverage throughout the country. By deploying
Moxa’s OnCell 3100 series IP modems at each monitoring
station, the weather bureau is able to retrieve rain gauge
and monitoring data all times. The OnCell 3100 series also
sends battery status information to the control center and is
equipped with dual power inputs in case one power input
Internet
fails. In the event of a power failure, the OnCell 3100 series
also sends an SMS warning message to the control center.
National Rainfall Monitoring System
Base Station
Power
Supply
Serial
Twisted Pair
Rain Gau
ge
Recommended Products
OnCell G3100 series of industrial cellular IP modems
OnCell G3110, 1-port RS-232 to quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
OnCell G3150, 1-port RS-232/422/485 to quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
34
 Power Utilities

Cellular Modem Metering Application System Diagram

Background
The traditional utility meter displays energy usage as
an accumulation of counts and is used to calculate the
monthly bill. It has applications within the electricity, gas,
and water utility industries. Sub-metering is often used
within a building or industrial facility where it is desirable
to measure power consumption for specific equipment,
locations or sub-level accounts. With rising energy costs
and environmental protection laws such as the Climate
Solution Description
In order to enable modem calls for Automatic Meter Benefits
Reading, each computer running the AMR software in the • RS-232 serial interface brings cellular connectivity to legacy meters
control center is connected to a cellular modem such as the • Single modem solution provides one-way connection
OnCell G2110-T, which can withstand temperatures up to • Wide operating temperature range up to Control Center
75°C. In addition, GSM/GPRS modems communicate with 75°C for critical environment
the meter via RS-232 interface on the remote side. Since
the GSM/GPRS communication system enables continuous
and reliable data transmission between the metering device

Change Levy, there is a growing need to reduce power
consumption. System integrators can achieve this goal by
utilizing remote management for power efficient products
and technologies. However, it can be difficult to tell if
excessive power consumption is the result of electricity
"thieves" or power-hungry devices. Automatic Meter
Reading (AMR) is the best way to solve this problem and
wireless solutions can make deployment and maintenance
easier.
Power Utilities
and the central reporting system, customers monitor
and retrieve system information in real-time. The remote Device
Server
side is always passive so the control center initializes
the connection for any data transmission that is needed
between the control side and the remote side.

Cellular Modem Metering Application

Application Requirements
• Operation under extreme heat because devices are
installed inside a cabinet that is exposed to the sun
all day Base S
tation

• One-way connection from the control center to the

remote sites
• Modem calls to collect data from utility meters that
have a modem interface Serial

Twisted Pair Meter

1

Meter
2
Meter
3

Meter
4

Recommended Products
OnCell G2110-T, industrial cellular modems
1-port RS-232 to quad-band GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz,
-30 to 75°C operating temperature

35 36
 Power Utilities
Automated Meter Reading and Data Collection
Background
Most utility companies in the Asia-Pacific extensively use
AMR (Automatic Meter Reading) systems based on the
utilization of field-proven products and technologies. Power
usage data will be measured and stored by advanced solid-
state remote meters. Data is transmitted through existing
cellular telephone networks using analog and digital
technologies to achieve system wide coverage at optimum
cost. Many companies are now requesting AMR meter
solutions that provide two-way cellular data transmission in
industrial environments. Cellular technology also enables
continuous and reliable data transmission between metering
devices and central control.
Application Requirements
• Automatic connection and data transmission
between widespread metering devices
• Automatic real-time warning messages in the event
of device failure
• Power redundancy for reliability
• Data transmission at a reduced cost
37
System Diagram
Solution Description
Moxa’s OnCell 3100 series IP modems allow system Benefits
Contro
integrators to deploy an AMR system that transmits data • Improved speed, ease of access, security, and cost reduction l Cente
r
over a GPRS cellular network. As long as the control center • Compensates for missing and inaccurate connectivity data
is connected to the Internet, it can connect to the remote • Reduces labor costs and errors due to automatic reading
metering devices, which are constantly collecting data • Rapid deployment
and update the control center at a preset time each day. • GSM/GPRS/EDGE is a standard technology and provides
The OnCell 3100 series IP modems also provide two-way excellent coverage in both metropolitan and rural areas
communication that enables system administrators to query
Power Utilities
the field devices at any time. Using a GPRS network also
Intern
allows system administrators to avoid high monthly fees et
and only pay for the basic connection and amount of data
they actually send. On top of that, the OnCell 3100 series is
equipped with dual power inputs for power redundancy.
Automated Meter Reading and Data Collection
Base Sta
tion
Serial
Twisted Pair Meter 1
Meter
2
Meter 3
Recommended Products Meter 4
OnCell G3100 series of industrial cellular IP modems
OnCell G3110, 1-port RS-232 to quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
OnCell G3150, 1-port RS-232/422/485 to quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
38
 Power Utilities
FTU (Feeder Terminal Unit) Monitoring
Background
Feeder terminal units (FTU) play a crucial role in delivering
electricity to consumers. Since power plants are often
located far from the population centers they serve,
electricity needs to be transmitted across far distances at a
higher voltage. Power lines deliver electricity from the plant
to the power substations where it is converted to a lower
voltage before being distributed to the local community by
FTUs. Due to safety concerns, FTUs are usually connected
in a ring topology within the communities they serve. This
design prevents the entire power grid from going down
if one of the FTUs fails. Industrial wireless solutions are
well suited for FTU applications given their distributed
placements and difficulties associated with building and
maintaining a wired infrastructure.
Application Requirements
• Shortened power grid recovery time
• Wireless connectivity for legacy FTUs
• Simple system structure and easy maintenance
39
System Diagram
Solution Description Control Room
By connecting each FTU to a cellular IP modem such as Benefits
the OnCell 3100 series, system administrators can receive • No need to implement TCP/IP protocols and programs on the FTU
notifications from the site whenever one of the FTUs goes • TCP server/client modes
down. When an FTU goes down, the neighboring FTUs • Two destination IPs
will shut off that segment of the ring so the entire power • Heartbeat features indicates when the modem is on
grid doesn’t go down as well. However, this may cut off • 2 KV surge protection Internet
electricity to the rest of that particular ring within the power
grid. The cellular modem for the downed FTU then notifies
Power Utilities
the RFTU (remote feeder terminal unit) over the cellular
network to switch on the FTUs adjacent to it, in order to
resume power flow in the ring. This process can shorten
power grid recovery time and simultaneously handle
centralized data monitoring. The OnCell 3100 series also
comes equipped with Real COM mode so there is no need
for the RFTU to implement any special software or use AT
commands to implement a TCP/IP connection, saving R&D
and maintenance effort.
FTU (Feeder Terminal Unit) Monitoring
FTU
Twisted Pair
Recommended Products
OnCell G3100 series of industrial cellular IP modems
OnCell G3110, 1-port RS-232 to quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
OnCell G3150, 1-port RS-232/422/485 to quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
40
 Oil & Gas

Oil Well Management System Diagram

Background
Even though oil drilling is an old art, modern real-time
networking technology is being used to make the process
more energy efficient. For onshore drilling, the oil wells
are spread out over a long distance, and consequently it is
more efficient to use a “transmission vehicle” that transmits
wireless signals. The vehicle drives from well to well to
transmit data from a particular well to a central but remote
Solution Description
One AP is installed on the oil well to connect to a PLC that Benefits Control Center
monitors the temperature, oil pressure, and other readings. • Standard wireless more cost-effective than proprietary
Another AP on the transmission vehicle is set up for client wireless solutions
mode. When the transmission vehicle approaches the • Roaming between oil wells is under 1 second for transmission vehicle
oil well, the controller on the detecting car establishes • Rugged and outdoor design for critical environments;
a connection with the PLC and downloads the data. To certifications including C1D1 and ATEX Class I Zone II Managed
Ethernet
make sure the transmission vehicle can receive data while • -40 to 75˚C wide operating temperature Switch

control center. Using such a vehicle is much more efficient, approaching the oil well, a roaming function is necessary.
saves on manpower costs, and helps avoid operating errors. Even though the AP is not placed in high risk area, C1D2
or ATEX class I Zone is needed to ensure a basic level of
safety. The ability to be able to withstand wide temperatures,

Oil & Gas

Application Requirements especially high temperatures, is also important for this kind
• C1D2/ATEC Class I Zone II of environment.
AP (Au
• Fast Roaming x.)
Client

Client
Det

Oil Well Management

ec t
i ng
Car
AP (M
ain )
Client

ell
Oil W

Client

ell
Oil W

ell
Oil W

Twisted Pair

e ll
Oil W

Recommended We
ll (Mai
n)
Oil

Products
AWK-4121-T
IP67-rated, IEEE 802.11a/b/g outdoor wireless AP/bridge/client, -40 to 75°C
AWK-3121-T
Industrial-strength IEEE 802.11a/b/g wireless AP/Bridge/Client, -40 to 75°C

41 42
 Oil & Gas

Oil Tank Monitoring System Diagram

Background
An automated oil tank monitoring system is designed to
gather information, including oil level and temperature,
and handle the security system at an oil tank farm. The
system is centralized, which means that less manpower
is required and it is much easier to manage and collect
information. Since the system is set up to provide real
time management, the operators can enjoy a higher level
of security and ensure a much faster reaction time in case
of emergencies. In addition, since monitoring is more
accurate, oil companies can avoid the oil waste generally
inherent in storage and transmission.
Solution Description
Several sensors are used to gather information from each Benefits
oil tank, with the sensors connected through a Foundation • Easy implementation saves on wiring costs
Fieldbus network. In order to use standard Ethernet for • Real Time information update
communication, a Foundation Fieldbus gateway converts • Uses standard RSTP/STP for reliable redundant wireless communication
Foundation Fieldbus data to standard Ethernet format. Other • Rugged outdoor design suitable for critical environments,
security systems, such as fire alarms and a surveillance and certifications such as C1D1 and ATEX Class I Zone II
systems are also connected via Ethernet. Wireless is used
for the communication system between each oil tank and
control center. Because of concerns about reliability, dual
wireless networks transmitting through different frequency
Data
bands are used, with redundancy implemented by standard

Oil & Gas

Cente
r
IEEE 802.1w RSTP protocol. Since the distance between oil
tanks is anywhere between 500 m and 1 km, long distance
Application Requirements communication using special antennas and a mesh
• C1D2/ATEC Class I Zone II standard such as WDS is necessary. Manag
ed Eth
Mana
g
Serve ement
ernet S r
witch
• IP65 protection

Oil Tank Monitoring

• STP/RSTP
• 2 km communication distance

Oil Ta
nk

Fieldb
us Contro
l le r

Manag
ed Eth
ernet S
witch

Serial

Twisted Pair

Recommended
Products

AWK-4121 Series
IP67-rated, IEEE 802.11a/b/g outdoor wireless AP/bridge/client

43 44
 Oil & Gas
Offshore Oil Platform Communication
Background
Offshore oil platforms, which are located in isolated
environments often several kilometers from shore, need a
reliable network for connecting sensors and management
devices together. Since the location of devices and
instruments changes frequently, wireless solutions are
often chosen over a less versatile wired Ethernet solution.
In addition to the internal communication system on the oil
platform itself, wireless can also be used to connect two or
more oil platforms. In fact, a long distance WLAN solution
can often be used in place of satellites, and as a result save
on communication fees.
Application Requirements
• C1D2/ATEC Class I Zone II
• IP67 protection
• Wireless Distribution System
• Long distance transmission
45
System Diagram
Solution Description
One or more APs are installed on the oil platform to
Benefits
implement the communication infrastructure, allowing • Standard wireless, much cheaper than proprietary wireless solutions
laptop computers and test instruments to connect to the • Long distance solution up to 10 km
network through the wireless APs. For infrastructures with • Roaming (under 1 second) for greater mobility on oil platforms
more than two APs, fast roaming is important for mobility. • Rugged outdoor design suitable for critical environments,
A separate AP with a high gain antenna (up to 18 dBi) and with certifications such as C1D1 and ATEX Class I Zone II
set to bridge mode is used to establish communication
with nearby oil platforms (maximum distance of 10 km).
Although the AP itself is not placed in a high risk area,
C1D2 or ATEX Class I Zone II is needed to ensure a basic
level of safety. IX54 or higher level is also needed for this
Oil & Gas
kind of critical environment. Man
ag
Ethe ed
rne
Swit t
ch
Offshore Oil Platform Communication
Twisted Pair
Recommended
Products
AWK-4121 Series
IP67-rated, IEEE 802.11a/b/g outdoor wireless AP/bridge/client
46
 Product Characteristics

AWK selection guide OnCell selection guide

Item AWK-1200-AP AWK-1200-AC AWK-3121 AWK-4121 Item OnCell G3110 OnCell G3150
OnCell G2110/
OnCell G2150I
OnCell G3110- OnCell G3150-
G2110-T HSDPA HSDPA
IEEE 802.11a (wireless LAN) --- --- √ √

Product Characteristics
CPU MOXA ART CPU, 192 MHz --- --- MOXA ART CPU, 192 MHz
IEEE 802.11g/b (wireless LAN) √ √ √ √
Hardware RAM 8 MB --- --- 8 MB
IEEE 802.3u (10/100M Ethernet LAN) √ √ √ √
Flash ROM 4 MB --- --- 4 MB
IEEE 802.3af (power-over-Ethernet) √ √ √ √

IEEE 802.1D/W (STP/RSTP) --- --- √ √ Ethernet 10/100 Mbps (RJ45) --- --- 10/100 Mbps (RJ45)
LAN Interface
Frequency 2.4 GHz 2.4 and 5 GHz 1.5 KV Magnetic Isolation Protection √ √ --- --- √ √

Standards GSM/GPRS/EDGE GSM/GPRS UMTS/HSDPA

11b: DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK
11b: DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK
Modulation 11g: OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM Band Options Quad-band 850/900 and 1800/1900 MHz Tri band 850/1900/2100 MHz
11g: OFDM
11a: OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
EDGE Multi-slot Class --- Class 10
11a: 11b/g:
US: 11 channels EDGE Terminal Device Class --- Class B
WLAN US: 4 channels US: 11 channels Cellular
Channels EU: 12 channels
EU: 4 channels EU: 12 channels Interface
JP: 14 channels GPRS Multi-slot Class Class 12 Class 10 Class 10
JP: 4 channels JP: 14 channels
GPRS Terminal Device Class Class B
64/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2, IEEE
64/128-bit WEP encryption, WPA/ 64/128-bit WEP encryption, WPA /WPA2 (IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS, TKIP
Security 802.1X, MAC address filtering, GPRS Coding Schemes CS1 to CS4
WPA2-PSK and AES), Hide SSID
Hide SSID
SMS Point-to-point Text/PDU, Mobile Originated (MO) and Mobile Terminated (MT Cell Broadcast in accordance with GSM 07.05)
802.11b Data Rates (Mbps) 1, 2, 5.5, 11
Serial Standards RS-232 RS-232/422/485 RS-232 RS-232/422/485 RS-232 RS-232/422/485
802.11g Data Rates (Mbps) 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
Number of Ports: 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
802.11a Data Rates (Mbps) --- --- --- 6, 9, 12,18, 24, 36, 48, 54
RS-232: DB9 male RS-232: DB9 female RS-232: DB9 female RS-232: DB9 female
Web-based management, Serial Interface 2.5 KV Serial Line Isolation DB9 male RS-422/485: 5-pin DB9 female RS-422/485: 5-pin RS-422/485: 5-pin RS-422/485: 5-pin
Configuration Web-based management Telnet, SSH, terminal block terminal block terminal block terminal block
RS-232 Console management
2 KV Power EFT/Surge Protection --- --- --- √ --- ---
2 dBi dual-band omni-directional
Antenna 5 dBi External / N-type connector 9 dBi Internal 5 dBi External / N-type connector ESD Protection: 15 KV √ √ √ √ √ √
antenna with an RP-SMA connector
Data Bits: 5, 6, 7, 8; Stop Bits: 1, 1.5, 2; Parity: Data Bits: 7, 8; Stop Bits: 1, 2; Parity: None, Data Bits: 5, 6, 7, 8; Stop Bits: 1, 1.5, 2; Parity:
RJ45 Port 10/100BaseT(X) auto negotiation Communication Parameters
Serial None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark Even, Odd, Space, Mark None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Interface
Alarm Contact --- --- √ √ Communication
Flow Control RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF RTC/CTS RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
Parameters
Digital Inputs --- --- 2 2
Baudrate 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps 300 bps to 115.2 Kbps 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps
Console --- --- RS-232 (RJ45)
Physical
Power Input 48 VDC (PoE) 48 VDC (PoE) 12-48 VDC or 48 VDC (PoE) 12-48 VDC or 48 VDC (PoE) Housing Aluminum, IP30 protection ABS + PC, IP30 protection Aluminum, IP30 protection
Characteristics

Power Number of Power Inputs 1 1 3 3

Operating Temperature -30 to 55°C (22 to 131°F) 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F) -30 to 55°C (22 to 131°F)
Requirements Overload Current Protection --- --- √ √ Environmental
Operating Humidity 5 to 95% RH
Limits
Reverse Polarity Protection --- --- √ √
Storage Temperature -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
Housing IP68 protection IP67 protection Metal, IP30 protection IP67 protection
Safety UL UL EN60950-1 --- --- UL UL EN60950-1
284.4 x 254.3 x 77.5 mm 165.8 x 195.8 x 60.3 mm 53.6 x 135 x 105 mm 224 X 144 X 68 mm
Physical Dimensions
(11.20 x 10.01 x 3.05 in) (6.53 x 7.71 x 2.37 in) (2.11 x 5.31 x 4.13 in) (8.82 x 5.67 x 17.3 in) EMC FCC part 15 subpart B, Class A, CE EN55022 Class A, CE EN55024
Characteristics
DIN-rail, wall, mast, swivel EN61000-4-2 (ESD) √ √ √ √ √ √
Installation Options Wall or Mast Mounting Wall or Mast Mounting DIN-Rail mounting, wall mounting
mounting support
EN61000-4-3 (RS) √ √ √ √ √ √
Standard models: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
Environmental Operating Temperature -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F) EN61000-4-4 (EFT) √ √ √ √ √ √
Wide Temp. Models: -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
Limits
Storage Temperature -40 to 80°C (-40 to 176°F) -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F) EN61000-4-5 (Surge) √ √ √ √ √ √
Regulatory
CE √ √ √ √ EN61000-4-8 √ √ √ √ √ √
Approvals
FCC √ √ √ √ EN61000-4-12 √ √ --- --- √ √

Safety --- --- EN60950-1: 2001, UL60950-1, UL508, UL2043 (pending) FCC Part22H

Regulatory UL/cUL Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D (pending) FCC PART24E

Hazardous location --- ---
Approvals ATEX Class I, Zone 2, EEx nC IIC (pending)
RF EN301 489-1
Radio EN300 328-1/-2
EN301 489-7
EMC EN301 489-1/-17

EMI FCC Part 15.247 EN301 511

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 New Product Showcase

AWK-3221 Series OnCell 5004 Series

AVAILABLE IN H1, 2009 AVAILABLE IN Q1, 2009
Industrial Dual-RF Wireless AP/Bridge/Client Industrial-grade Cellular Router
• IEEE802.11a/b/g-compliant Dual-RF solution • Universal Tri-band UMTS/HSDPA 850/900/2100 MHz
OnCell OnCell OnCell OnCell OnCell
• WEP/WPA/WPA2 and powerful filters Item AWK-3221 AWK-4221 • Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz 5004 G3111 G3151 G3211 G3251
• SSID Hiding/IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS support IEEE 802.11a • 2 digital inputs and 1 relay output Ethernet 10/100 Mbps (RJ45)
√
(wireless LAN)
• 2DI+1DP and RS-232 console management • DIN-rail and wall mounting LAN Interface
Number of Ports 4 1 1 1 1
IEEE 802.11g/b

New Product Showcase

• Advanced Wireless Redundancy and faster Turbo Roaming™ (wireless LAN)
√ 1.5 KV Magnetic
√ √ √ √ √
Isolation Protection
Number of RF modules 2
Standards GSM/GPRS GSM/GPRS
IEEE 802.3u
√ Quad band
(10/100M Ethernet LAN)
850/900
Band Options Quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
IEEE 802.3af 1800/1900
√
(power-over-Ethernet) MHz

IEEE 802.1D/W EDGE Multi-slot Class --- ---

√
(STP/RSTP)
EDGE Terminal
Frequency 2.4and 5 GHz Cellular --- ---
Device Class
Interface
11b: DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK GPRS Multi-slot Class Class 10
WLAN
Modulation 11g: OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
11a: OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM GPRS Terminal Device
Class B
Class
11a: 11b/g:
GPRS Coding
US: 4 channels US: 11 channels CS1 to CS 4
Channels Schemes
EU: 4 channels EU: 12 channels
JP: 4 channels JP: 14 channels Point-to-point Text/PDU, Mobile Originated (MO) and Mobile Terminated
SMS
(MT Cell Broadcast in accordance with GSM 07.05)
64/128-bit WEP encryption, WPA /WPA2 (IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS,
Security RS- RS-
TKIP and AES), Hide SSID Serial Standards --- RS-232 RS-232
232/422/485 232/422/485
802.11b Data Rates (Mbps) 1, 2, 5.5, 11
Number of Ports --- 1 1 2 2
802.11g Data Rates (Mbps) 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
RS-232: DB9 RS-232: DB9
802.11a Data Rates (Mbps) 6, 9, 12,18, 24, 36, 48, 54
OnCell G3111/3151/ Serial
2.5 KV Serial Line
---
RS-232: DB9
male
male
RS-422/485:
RS-232: DB9
male
male
RS-422/485:
Web-based management, Telnet, SSH, Isolation 5-pin 5-pin
3211/3251
Configuration Interface
RS-232 Console management
AWK-4221 Series
terminal terminal
block block
2 dBi dual-band
5 dBi External /

AVAILABLE IN H1, 2009

Antenna omni-directional antenna with
an RP-SMA connector
N-type connector
Entry Level IP Modem 2 KV Power EFT/
Surge Protection
--- --- --- --- ---

RJ45 Port 10/100BaseT(X) auto negotiation

Outdoor Dual-RF Wireless AP/Bridge/Client Interface
Alarm Contact √
AVAILABLE IN Q1, 2009 ESD Protection:
15 KV
--- √ √ √ √

• IEEE802.11a/b/g-compliant Dual-RF outdoor solution for Digital Inputs 2 • GSM/GPRS IP Modem Communication Data Bits: 5, 6, 7, 8; Stop Bits: 1, 1.5, 2; Parity: None, Even, Odd,
Serial Parameters Space, Mark
high reliability Console RS-232 (RJ45) • Quad band 800/900/1800/1900 MHz Communication
Flow Control RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
Parameters
• IP67-rated housing and rugged connectors Power Input 12-48 VDC or 48 VDC (PoE) 12-48 VDC or 48 VDC (PoE) • Desktop with DIN Rail Kit Baudrate 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps
• OP Temp. ranges from -40 to 75°C Power Number of Power Inputs 3
• Operating Mode: Real COM, TCP Server/Client, UDP Aluminum &
Requirements Physical
Overload Current Protection √ Housing SECC, IP30 Aluminum
• Advanced Wireless Redundancy • No DI/DO Characteristics
protected
Reverse Polarity Protection √
• Faster Turbo Roaming™ and Long-distance transmission Operating
Housing metal, IP30 protection IP67 protection -30 to 55°C (22 to 131°F)
Temperature
support Environmental
53.6 x 135 x 105 mm 224 x 144 x 68 mm Limits Operating Humidity 5 to 95% RH
Physical Dimensions
(2.11 x 5.31 x 4.13 in) (8.8 x 5.7 x 2.7 in)
Characteristics Storage Temperature -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
DIN-Rail mounting, wall DIN-rail, wall, mast, swivel
Installation Options Safety UL EN60950-1
mounting mounting support

Standard models: 0 to 60°C EMC FCC part 15 subpart B, Class A, CE EN55022 Class A, CE EN55024
(32 to 140°F)
Operating Temperature -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F) EN61000-4-2 (ESD) √
Environmental Wide Temp. Models:
Limits -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F) EN61000-4-3 (RS) √

Storage Temperature -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F) EN61000-4-4 (EFT) √

EN61000-4-5 (Surge) √
CE √
Regulatory
EN61000-4-8 √
FCC √ Approvals
EN61000-4-12 √
Safety EN60950-1: 2001, UL60950-1, UL508, UL2043 (pending)
FCC Part22H
Regulatory UL/cUL Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D (pending)
Hazardous location
Approvals ATEX Class I, Zone 2, EEx nC IIC (pending) FCC PART24E

Radio EN300 328-1/-2 RF EN301 489-1

EMC EN301 489-1/-17 EN301 489-7

EMI FCC Part 15.247 EN301 511

Warranty 5 years (see www.moxa.com/warranty) Warranty 5 years (see www.moxa.com/warranty)

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Moxa’s Integrated Industrial Wireless Communication Solutions
With more than 20 years of industry experience, Moxa offers industrial-grade solutions backed by an excellent warranty and
highly-specialized technical support for a diverse range of applications. Products include industrial Ethernet products, serial device
servers, wireless communication devices, remote I/O solutions, embedded computers, and industrial video networking products.

Moxa provides complete industrial wireless solutions that connect legacy devices to a wireless control network, transmit
temperature signals over long distances, and automate device control and monitoring at remote locations. Industrial wireless
technology can be used to integrate wireless domain know-how with adherence to industry standards, make industrial applications
robust, reliable, and comprehensive, and help build secure wireless communication networks.

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