RLX2-IHNF-W-E Prosoft I/O Module

DATASHEET 

RLX2-IHNF  

802.11abgn  

Fast Industrial Hotspot™ 

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. 

Features 

 EtherNet/IP™- or Modbus®-based PLCs/PACs can use message instructions to read diagnostic information from the radios, 

helping to reduce downtime 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, DNP3, etc.) over 802.11 wireless networks. 

 Simple local and remote configuration, monitoring, and wireless network diagnostics via IH Browser utility or SNMP.

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 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, 10Hz to 150Hz) 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° to 167°F (-40° to 75°C) -40° to 158°F (-40° 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)