AWK-6222

Quick Installation Guide

Moxa AirWorks

Edition 4.0, October 2016

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Notes for the Reader

WARNING
Indicates that death or personal injury may occur if proper
precautions are not taken.

ATTENTION
Indicates that possible damage to this product or your property
may result if proper precautions are not taken.

NOTE Highlights important information related to this product.

Package Checklist
Moxa’s AWK-6222 is shipped with the following items. If any of these
items is missing or damaged, please contact your customer service
representative for assistance.
• 1 AWK-6222
• 2 dual-band omni-directional antennas (5/2 dBi, N-type (male),
2.4/5 GHz)
• Wall-mounting kit (includes 2 supports)
• Field-installable power plug
• Field-installable RJ45 plug
• 2 metal caps to cover RJ45 connectors
• Metal cap to cover M12-female DI/O connector
• 2 metal caps to cover N-type connectors
• Transparent plastic sticks for field-installable plugs
• Documentation and software CD
• Quick installation guide (printed)
• Warranty card

NOTE The items above come with the standard version AWK-6222 The
package contents may vary for customized versions.

Installation
Before installing the AWK-6222, make sure that all items in the package
checklist are in the box. In addition, you will need access to a notebook
computer or PC equipped with an Ethernet port. The AWK-6222 has a
default IP address, user name and password that you must use when
resetting or connecting to your AWK-6222 device.
Default IP address: 192.168.127.253
User name: admin
Password: root
Please read “Chapter 2: Getting Started” in the AWK-6222 User’s
Manual for more details about installation and configuration.

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 ATTENTION
For security reasons, we strongly recommend changing the
password. To do so, go to Maintenance  Password, and then
follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE To make the change effective, you must save the change and
then click Restart  Save and Restart button to apply all
changes.

Panel Layout of the AWK-6222

1. MAIN 1 antenna port.

2. MAIN 2 antenna port.
3. AUX 1 antenna port.
4. AUX 2 antenna port.
5. LEDs for PWR, FAULT,
STATE, WLAN1, WLAN2,
LAN1, and LAN2.
6. M12 A-coding connector for
PWR1 and PWR2.
7. M12 8-pin connector for
DI/DO
8. 10/100BaseT(X) RJ45 Port：
LAN1 and LAN2
9. RS-232 console port.
10. Reset button
11. Screw holes for wall
mounting
12. Waterproof vent
13. Grounding screw
14. Screw holes for DIN-rail
mounting

ATTENTION
Please DO NOT open or remove vent 12. Removing the seal will
void the warranty.
All exposed connectors, including 1 - 4, 6 - 9, should be tightly
covered by suitable caps when they are not in use.

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Dimensions (unit = mm)

Wall Mounting
In most applications, wall mount provides an easier installation. You will
find it quite easy to mount AWK-6222 on the wall, as illustrated below.
STEP 1: STEP 2:
Attach the wall-mounting kit Mounting the AWK-6222 on the wall
with M4 screws, as shown in requires 4 screws. Use the AWK-6222
the diagram below: device, with wall-mounting kit
attached, as a guide to mark the correct
locations of the 4 screws. The heads of
the screws should be between 5.5 mm
and 8.5 mm in diameter, and the
shafts should not be more than 5.0 mm
in diameter, as
shown in the figure.

Do not drive the screws in all the way into the wall—leave a space of about
2 mm to allow room to slide the wall-mounting kit between the wall and
the screws.

ATTENTION
Test the screw head and shank size by inserting the screws into
one of the keyhole shaped apertures of the wall-mounting plates
before attaching the plate to the wall.

STEP 3:
Once the screws are fixed into the wall, insert the four screw heads
through the large opening of the keyhole-shaped apertures, and then
slide the AWK-6222 downwards, as indicated to the right. Tighten the
four screws for added stability.

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DIN-Rail Mounting (Optional)
The DK-DC50131 die-cast metal kit can
be bought separately, and enable easy and
robust installation for the AWK-6222. A
pair of DK-DC50131s is needed for
DIN-rail mounting. To install the DIN-rail
mounting kits, tightly attach the two
DIN-rail mounting kits on the rear panel of
AWK-6222 with 12 screws (6 screws for
each kit).

To Install

STEP 1: STEP 2:
Use the recessed button on Insert the top of the DIN rail into the slot
the spring-loaded bracket to just below the upper hook of the DIN-rail
lock it into position. mounting kit. Push the AWK-6222 toward
the DIN rail until the DIN-rail attachment
bracket snaps into place.

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To Release

STEP 1: STEP 2:
Pull out the two spring-loaded Pull the AWK-6222 out and upward.
brackets from the bottom until
they are fixed in the “release”
position.

Wiring Requirements

WARNING
Safety First!
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or
wiring your Moxa AWK-6222.
Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and
common wire. Observe all electrical codes dictating the
maximum current allowable for each wire size. If the current goes
above the maximum ratings, the wiring could overheat, causing
serious damage to your equipment.

You should also pay attention to the following items:

• Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices. If power
wiring and device wiring paths must cross, make sure the wires are
perpendicular at the intersection point.

NOTE Do not run signal or communications wiring and power wiring in

the same wire conduit. To avoid interference, wires with different
signal characteristics should be routed separately.

• You can use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to

determine which wires should be kept separate. The rule of thumb is
that wiring with similar electrical characteristics can be bundled
together.
• Keep input wiring and output wiring separate.
• It is strongly advised that you label wiring to all devices in the system
for easy identification.

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Grounding Moxa AWK-6222
Grounding and wire routing help limit the effects of noise due to
electromagnetic interference (EMI). Run the ground connection from the
ground screw to the grounding surface prior to connecting devices.

ATTENTION
This product is intended to be mounted to a well-grounded
mounting surface, such as a metal panel. There must be no
electrical potential difference between any two grounding points.
Otherwise, there is a risk that the device could be destroyed.

Installations with Unstable Power Inputs

There are cases where the device has to be wired to the same power
source as other equipment. In such cases if equipment such as motors
that are connected in the circuit draw a large amount of current during
operation, the transient voltage drop could potentially cause the AWK to
become unstable. Installing a DC/DC power isolator between the two
equipment is recommended to isolate the transient effect in and to ensure
a stable power input for the AWK.

Installations with Cable Extended Antennas for Outdoor

Applications
If the antenna or the AWK device is installed outdoors or in an open-air
setting, proper lightning protection is required to prevent direct lightning
strikes on the AWK device. In order to prevent coupling currents from
nearby lightning strikes, a lightning arrester should be installed as part of
your antenna system. Ground the device, antenna, as well as the arrester
properly to provide maximum outdoor protection for the device.

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Arrester Accessories
• SA-NMNF-01: Surge arrester, N-type (male) to N-type (female)
• SA-NFNF-01: Surge arrester, N-type (female) to N-type (female)

Wiring the Redundant Power Inputs

The AWK-6222 must be connected to a power-over-Ethernet (PoE) IEEE
802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power
source. When AWK-6222 is powered via DC power, the M12 A-coding
connector on the bottom panel is used for the AWK-6222’s two redundant
inputs. The pin assignment is shown below:

Pin Power Input

1 V1+
2 V2+
3 V1-
4 V2-
5 GND

ATTENTION
This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit
marked “Class 2” or “LPS” and rated O/P: 12 to 48 VDC, 1.066 to
0.312 A
Make sure the external power adapter (including power cords and
plug assemblies) provided with the unit is certified and suitable
for use in your country.
Before connecting the AWK-6222 to the DC power inputs, make
sure the DC power source voltage is stable.

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Wiring the Digital Inputs and Relay Contact

(Digital Output)
The AWK-6222 has two sets of digital input—DI1 and DI2. Each DI
comprises two contacts of the 8-pin M12 connector on the AWK-6222’s
bottom panel. These two digital inputs can be connected to
digital-output-enabled sensors for on-site status monitoring.
The AWK-6222 also has one relay output, which consists of the two
contacts. These relay contacts are used to detect user-configured events.
The two wires attached to the relay contacts form an open circuit when a
user-configured event is triggered. If a user-configured event does not
occur, the relay circuit will be closed.
A field-installable plug, M12A-8PMM-IP68, is recommended for
connecting the AWK-6222’s DIs and relay.

Pin Signal
1
Relay
2
3 DI1 I1
4 DI1 COM_1
5 DI2 I2
6 DI2 COM_2
7
Reserved
8

Communication Connections

10/100BaseT(X) Ethernet Port Connection

The 10/100BaseT(X) ports located on the AWK-6222’s bottom panel are

used to connect to Ethernet-enabled devices.
The pinouts for both MDI (NIC-type) ports and MDI-X (HUB/Switch-type)
ports are shown below.
MDI Port Pinouts MDI-X Port Pinouts 8-pin RJ45
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 Tx+ 1 Rx+
2 Tx- 2 Rx-
3 Rx+ 3 Tx+
6 Rx- 6 Tx-

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RS-232 Connection

The AWK-6222 has one RS-232 (8-pin RJ45) console port located on the
bottom panel. Use either an RJ45-to-DB9 or RJ45-to-DB25 cable to
connect the Moxa AWK-6222’s console port to your PC’s COM port. You
may then use a console terminal program to access the AWK-6222 for
console configuration.
Console Pinouts for 10-pin or 8-pin RJ45

10-Pin Description 8-Pin

1 – –
2 DSR 1
3 RTS 2
4 GND 3
5 TxD 4
6 RxD 5
7 DCD 6
8 CTS 7
9 DTR 8
10 – –

NOTE 1. The pin numbers for male DB9 and DB25 male connectors,
and hole numbers for DB9 and DB25 female connectors, are
labeled on the connector strip. However, the numbers are
typically quite small, so you may need to use a magnifying
glass to see the numbers clearly.
2. The pin numbers for both 8-pin and 10-pin RJ45 connectors
(and ports) are typically not labeled on the connectors (or
ports). Refer to the pinout diagram above for details.

ATTENTION
To ensure the IP68-rated connectivity, you must use a
waterproof housing during any communication activities. An
IP68-rated field installable plug, which is attached in AWK-6222’s
accessory pack, may be needed in this case. The installation
instructions are shown below:

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Waterproof RJ45 Plug (Optional)

Dimensions (unit: mm)

Installation

STEP 1:
Attach the gasket ① to the
housing ③

STEP 2:
Insert the cable (ex. CAT5e) through the clamp ring ④, screw nut ②, seal
⑤ and housing ③, as follows:

STEP 3:
Crimp the modular RJ plug to the cable. Note that the use of a snagless
cover shield or a strain-relief boot is not recommended here. Then,
assemble the seals and the housing (③ and ⑤).

STEP 4:
Tightly screw the clamp ring ④ to
the housing and check to make sure
that the plug is securely fastened.
(NOTE: For a tighter connection,
you can connect the RJ-45 plug to
the AWK-6222 before STEP 4.)

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LED Indicators
The front panel of the Moxa AWK-6222 contains several LED indicators.
The function of each LED is described in the table below:

LED Color State Description

Power is being supplied (from power
On
PWR Green input 1 or 2, or PoE)
Off Power is not being supplied.
The relay output is triggered by the
On
event.
Blinking Cannot get an IP address from the
(slow at DHCP server.
1-second
FAULT Red intervals)
Blinking IP address conflict.
(fast at
0.5-second
intervals)
Off No error condition exists.
System startup is complete and the
Green
system is in operation.
Green The device has been located by the
Green/
STATE Blinking Wireless Search Utility.
Red
(at 1-second
intervals)
Red System is booting up.
WLAN is functioning in client/slave
Green On
mode.
Green WLAN’s is transmitting data in
Blinking client/slave mode.
Green/ WLAN is functioning in
WLAN 1 Amber On
Amber AP/bridge/master mode.
Amber WLAN’s is transmitting data in
Blinking AP/bridge/master mode.
WLAN is not in use or not working
Off
properly.
WLAN is functioning in client/slave
Green On
mode.
Green WLAN’s is transmitting data in
Blinking client/slave mode.
Green/ WLAN is functioning in
WLAN 2 Amber On
Amber AP/bridge/master mode.
Amber WLAN’s is transmitting data in
Blinking AP/bridge/master mode.
WLAN is not in use or not working
Off
properly.
Yellow On LAN port’s 10 Mbps link is active.
Yellow Data is being transmitted at 10 Mbps.
Blinking
Yellow/ Yellow Off LAN port’s 10 Mbps link is inactive.
LAN 1
Green Green On LAN port’s 100 Mbps link is active.
Green Data is being transmitted at 100
Blinking Mbps.
Green Off LAN port’s 100 Mbps link is inactive.

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 Yellow On LAN port’s 10 Mbps link is active.
Yellow Data is being transmitted at 10 Mbps.
Blinking
Yellow/ Yellow Off LAN port’s 10 Mbps link is inactive.
LAN 2
Green Green On LAN port’s 100 Mbps link is active.
Green Data is being transmitted at 100
Blinking Mbps.
Green Off LAN port’s 100 Mbps link is inactive.

Specifications
WLAN
Standards IEEE 802.11a/b/g for Wireless LAN
IEEE 802.11i for Wireless Security
IEEE 802.3 for 10BaseT(X)
IEEE 802.3u for 100BaseT(X)
IEEE 802.3af for Power-over-Ethernet
IEEE 802.1D for Spanning Tree Protocol(STP)
IEEE 802.1w for Rapid STP
IEEE 802.1Q for VLAN
Spread Spectrum and • DSSS with DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK
Modulation (Typical) • OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
• 802.11b: CCK @ 11/5.5 Mbps, DQPSK @ 2
Mbps, DBPSK @ 11 Mbps
• 802.11a/g: 64QAM @ 54/48 Mbps, 16QAM @
36/24 Mbps, QPSK @ 18/12 Mbps, BPSK @ 9/6
Mbps
Operating Channels US:
(central frequency) 2.412 to 2.462 GHz (11 channels)
5.18 to 5.24 GHz (4 channels)
EU:
2.412 to 2.472 GHz (13 channels)
5.18 to 5.24 GHz (4 channels)
JP:
2.412 to 2.472 GHz (13 channels, OFDM)
2.412 to 2.484 GHz (14 channels, DSSS)
5.18 to 5.24 GHz (4 channels for W52)
Security • SSID broadcast enable/disable
• Firewall for MAC/IP/Protocol/Port-based
filtering
• 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, WPA
/WPA2 Personal and Enterprise (IEEE 802.1X/
RADIUS, TKIP, and AES)
Protocol Support General Protocols:
Proxy ARP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, IP, ICMP, SNTP,
TCP, UDP, RADIUS, SNMP, PPPoE, DHCP
AP-only Protocols:
ARP, BOOTP, DHCP, STP/RSTP (IEEE 802.1D/w)
Transmission Rates 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
Tx Transmit Power 802.11b:
Typ. 23±1.5 dBm @ 1 to 11 Mbps
802.11g:
Typ. 20±1.5 dBm @ 6 to 24 Mbps,

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 Typ. 19±1.5 dBm @ 36 Mbps,
Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ 48 Mbps,
Typ. 17±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps,
802.11a:
Typ. 18±1.5 dBm @ 6 to 24 Mbps,
Typ. 16±1.5 dBm @ 36 to 48 Mbps,
Typ. 15±1.5 dBm @ 54 Mbps
Rx Sensitivity 802.11b:
-97 dBm @ 1 Mbps, -94 dBm @ 2 Mbps,
-92 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps, -90 dBm @ 11 Mbps
802.11g:
-93 dBm @ 6 Mbps, -91 dBm @ 9 Mbps,
-90 dBm @ 12 Mbps, -88 dBm @ 18 Mbps,
-84 dBm @ 24 Mbps, -80 dBm @ 36 Mbps,
-76 dBm @ 48 Mbps, -74 dBm @ 54 Mbps
802.11a:
-90 dBm @ 6 Mbps, -89 dBm @ 9 Mbps,
-89 dBm @ 12 Mbps, -85 dBm @ 18 Mbps,
-83 dBm @ 24 Mbps, -79 dBm @ 36 Mbps,
-75 dBm @ 48 Mbps, -74 dBm @ 54 Mbps
Interface
Default Antennas 2 dual-band omni-directional antennas, 5 dBi at
2.4 GHz, 2 dBi at 5 GHz, N-type (male)
Connector for External N-type (female)
Antennas
RH45 Ports 2, 10/100BaseT(X), auto negotiation speed, F/H
duplex mode and auto MDI/MDI-X connection
Console Port RS-232 (Waterproof RJ45-type)
Reset Present
LED Indicators PWR, FAULT, STATE, WLAN1, WLAN2, LAN1,
LAN2
Alarm Contact (digital 1 relay output with current carrying capacity of
output, M12 female 1 A @ 24 VDC
connector)
Digital Input (M12 2 electrically-isolated inputs
female connector) • +13 to +30 V for state “1”
• +3 to -30 V for state “0”
• Max. input current: 8 mA
Power Requirements
Input Voltage 12 to 48 VDC, redundant dual DC power inputs or
48 VDC Power-over-Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af
compliant)
Connector M12 male connector with A-coding
Power Consumption 12 to 48 VDC, 1.066 to 0.312 A
Reverse Polarity Present
Protection
Physical Characteristics
Housing IP68 protection
Dimensions 224 x 148 x 67 mm (8.82 x 5.82 x 2.62 in)
Weight 1.8 kg
Installation Wall mounting (standard), DIN-rail mounting
(optional), pole mounting (optional)

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Environmental
Operating -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
Temperature
Storage Temperature -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Ambient Relative 5 to 100% (non-condensing)
Humidity
Standards and Certifications
Safety UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1
EMC EN301 489-1/-17, FCC Part 15 Subpart B, EN
55022/55024
Radio EN 300 328, EN 301 893, TELEC, FCC ID
SLE-WAPA003
Note: Please check Moxa’s website for the most up-to-date certification
status.
Reliability
MTBF (mean time 284,072 hrs
between failures)
WARRANTY
Warranty Period 5 years
Details See http://www.moxa.com/warranty

ATTENTION
The AWK-6222 is NOT a portable mobile device and should be
located 20 cm away from the human body.

The AWK-6222 is NOT designed for the general public. A

well-trained technician is required to deploy the AWK-6222 units
and safely establish a wireless network.

ATTENTION
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

ATTENTION
Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can come into contact
with such circuits. When installing the antenna, take extreme
care not to come into contact with such circuits, because they
may cause serious injury or death. For instruction on proper
installation and grounding of the antenna, refer to national and
local codes (for example, U.S.: NFPA 70; National Electrical Code,
Article 810; Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54).

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