Serial Servers

SW5501 Series

Industrial 802.11 abgn Wireless Serial Server with high-performance 2x2 MIMO, 1-serial Port combo TB5/DSub-9, DIN-rail mount

  • Designed for 802.11a/b/g/n networks
  • Embedded PCB coating protection
  • Web server/Utility configuration
  • Upgrade via Management Utility or Web User Interface
  • 5 GHz frequency support to reduce interference on 2.4 GHz with other wireless devices
  • FCC (United States), ETSI (Europe), and NCC (Taiwan) certified wireless equipment

The SW5501 Series is our latest addition to our Industrial Wireless products; its small size but powerful architecture makes it a perfect choice for industrial/manufacturing needs in which size is a decisive factor. It rewards our customers with superb connectivity withstanding all the harshness in your environment of choice. Among its many characteristics, we could mention:
  • 5 GHz frequency support to reduce interference on 2.4 GHz with other wireless devices.
  • Dual antenna design that offers better wireless coverage and reduces wireless blind spots.
Network Interface  
Speed IEEE802.3ab 10/100/1000Mbps
Connector ports RJ-45
Serial Interface  
Connector D-Sub9 (DB models) 5.08mm 5-Pin Terminal block (TB and SiS models)
Mode RS-232/422/485 software selectable (DB and TB models) RS-422/485 software selectable (SiS models)
Ports 1
Baud Rate 110 ~ 921,600 bps software selectable
Parity None, Odd, Even, Space, Mark
Data Bits 5, 6, 7, 8 software selectable
Stop Bits 1, 2 software selectable
Flow Control None, Xon/Xoff, RTS/CTS (RS-232 only)
Wireless Characteristics    
Wireless PCI-e Module Atheros AR9382
Tx / Rx 2T2R MIMO (2x2 with MCS 0-15)
Standard Conformance 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n
Operating Frequency
  2.4Ghz 5Ghz
United States (FCC) 2412-2462(20Mhz)/2422-2452(40Mhz) 5180-5240, 5745-5825(20Mhz)/5190-5230, 5755-5795(40Mhz)
Europe (ETSI) 2412-2472(20Mhz)/2422-2462(40Mhz) 5180-5240(20Mhz)/5190-5230(40Mhz)
Taiwan (NCC) 2412-2462(20Mhz)/2422-2452(40Mhz) 5280-5320, 5745-5825(20Mhz)/5310, 5755-5795(40Mhz)
Data Rate
802.11a 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48,54Mbps
802.11b 1, 2, 5.5 and 11Mbps
802.11g 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps
802.11n (20MHz bandwidth) 1Nss: 65Mbps @ 800GI, 72.2Mbps @ 400GI (Max.) / 2Nss: 130Mbps @ 800GI, 144.4Mbps @ 400GI (Max.)
802.11n (40MHz bandwidth) 1Nss: 135Mbps @ 800GI, 150Mbps @ 400GI (Max.) / 2Nss: 270Mbps @ 800GI, 300Mbps @ 400GI (Max.)
Antenna (5GHz)
Gain 5 dBi
Connector Dual SMA(R) Female
Output Power (5GHz)
802.11a +15dBm @ 6, 9, 12, 18, 24Mbps / +15dBm @ 36Mbps / +14dBm @ 48Mbps / +12dBm @ 54Mbps
802.11n 5GHz/HT20 +15dBm @ MCS 0/8 +15dBm @ MCS 4/12 +15dBm @ MCS 1/9 +11 - 14dBm @ MCS 5/13 +15dBm @ MCS 2/10 +9 - 12dBm @ MCS 6/14 +15dBm @ MCS 3/11 +7 - 10dBm @ MCS 7/15
802.11n 5GHz/HT40 +14dBm @ MCS 0/8 +14dBm @ MCS 1/9 +14dBm @ MCS 2/10 +14dBm @ MCS 3/11 +14dBm @ MCS 4/12 +10– 13dBm @ MCS 5/13 +8 – 11dBm @ MCS 6/14 +6 – 9dBm @ MCS 7/15
Antenna (2.4GHz)
Gain 3 dBi
Connector Dual SMA(R) Female
Output Power (2.4GHz)
802.11b +14dBm
802.11g +17dBm @ 6, 9, 12,18,24Mbps / +17dBm @ 36Mbps / +16dBm @ 48Mbps / +16dBm @ 54Mbps
802.11n 2.4GHz/HT20 +16dBm @ MCS 0/8 +16dBm @ MCS 4/12 +16dBm @ MCS 1/9 +16dBm @ MCS 5/13 +16dBm @ MCS 2/10 +16dBm @ MCS 6/14 +16dBm @ MCS 3/11 +15dBm @ MCS 7/15
802.11n 2.4GHz/HT40 +15dBm @ MCS 0/8 +15dBm @ MCS 4/12 +15dBm @ MCS 1/9 +15dBm @ MCS 5/13 +15dBm @ MCS 2/10 +15dBm @ MCS 6/14 +15dBm @ MCS 3/11 +14dBm @ MCS 7/15
Standard Data Rate IEEE Spec(1 Rx dBm) Typical/Maximum( 2Rx dBm)
802.11a 6M -82 -95/-85
802.11a 9M -81 -94/-84
802.11a 12M -79 -93/+82
802.11a 18M -77 -90/-80
802.11a 24M -74 -88/-77
802.11a 36M -70 -84/-73
802.11a 48M -66 -82/-69
802.11a 54M -65 -81/-68
802.11b 1M not specified -98/-85
802.11b 5.5M not specified -98/-85
802.11b 11M not specified -94/-85
802.11g 6M -82 -96/-85
802.11g 9M -81 -96/-84
802.11g 12M -79 -95/-82
802.11g 18M -77 -93/-80
802.11g 24M -74 -90/-77
802.11g 36M -70 -87/-73
802.11g 48M -66 -83/-69
802.11g 54M -65 -82/-68
802.11a/n HT20 MCS0 -82 -94/-85
802.11a/n HT20 MCS1 -79 -92/-82
802.11a/n HT20 MCS2 -77 -90/-80
802.11a/n HT20 MCS3 -74 -87/-77
802.11a/n HT20 MCS4 -70 -84/-73
802.11a/n HT20 MCS5 -66 -79/-69
802.11a/n HT20 MCS6 -65 -78/-68
802.11a/n HT20 MCS7 -64 -76/-67
802.11a/n HT40 MCS0 -79 -92/-82
802.11a/n HT40 MCS1 -76 -90/-79
802.11a/n HT40 MCS2 -74 -87/-77
802.11a/n HT40 MCS3 -71 -84/-74
802.11a/n HT40 MCS4 -67 -80/-70
802.11a/n HT40 MCS5 -63 -76/-66
802.11a/n HT40 MCS6 -62 -74/-65
802.11a/n HT40 MCS7 -61 -72/-64
802.11b/g/n HT20 MCS0 -82 -95/-85
802.11b/g/n HT20 MCS1 -79 -94/-82
802.11b/g/n HT20 MCS2 -77 -92/-80
802.11b/g/n HT20 MCS3 -74 -89/-77
802.11b/g/n HT20 MCS4 -70 -86/-73
802.11b/g/n HT20 MCS5 -66 -82/-69
802.11b/g/n HT20 MCS6 -65 -80/-68
802.11b/g/n HT20 MCS7 -64 -78/-67
802.11b/g/n HT40 MCS0 -79 -92/-82
802.11b/g/n HT40 MCS1 -76 -92/-79
802.11b/g/n HT40 MCS2 -74 -89/-77
802.11b/g/n HT40 MCS3 -71 -86/-74
802.11b/g/n HT40 MCS4 -67 -83/-70
802.11b/g/n HT40 MCS5 -63 -77/-66
802.11b/g/n HT40 MCS6 -62 -76/-65
802.11b/g/n HT40 MCS7 -61 -75/-64
Software  
Protocols IPv4, ICMP, TCP, UDP, DHCP Client, SNMP, SMTP, HTTP, DNS, NTP, RADIUS, RFC2217, WPS
Wireless Security WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, 802.1x
Configuration Atop Management Utility, Web UI, Telnet, Serial Console
VirtualCOM Windows/Linux redirection software
Link Modes - TCP Client Single destination or VirtualCOM
Link Modes - TCP Server 4 Connections; VirtualCOM or reverse Telnet
Link Modes - UDP Up to 4 Ranges IP
Power Value
Input Voltage 9 - 48 VDC
Input Current 0.65 A @ 9 VDC
Power Consumption Approximately 5.85 W (Max)
Connector 3-Pin 5.08mm Lockable Terminal Block
Reverse Polarity Protection Yes
Physical Characteristics Value
Housing IP30 SPCC housing
Dimension (W x H x D) 47 mm x 110 mm x 90mm
Weight 500g
Installation DIN-Rail , Wall mount (optional kit)
Reset Button Yes
Environmental Limits  
Operating Temperature -10°C ~ 60°C (14°F ~ 140°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C~85°C (-40°F~185°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity 5%~95%, 55°C (Non-condensing)
Certification Standard
Safety UL60950-1 , CB IEC/EN60950-1, IEC/EN 62368-1, CNS 14336-1
EMC EN55032, EN55024, EN 301489-1 V2.2.0; EN301489-17 V3.2.0; FCC 15B (Class A), CNS13438
Radio FCC 15C 15.247, FCC 15E 15.407, EN 301893 V2.1.1, EN 300328 V2.1.1, NCC LP00002
EMF EN 62311: 2008, EN 50385: 2002
RoHS 2 Yes
REACH Yes
Standard Item Test Value Level
IEC 61000-4-2 ESD Contact Discharge ±8kV 4
IEC 61000-4-2 ESD Air Discharge ±15kV 4
IEC 61000-4-3 RS Radiated (enclosure) 10 V/m 3
IEC 61000-4-4 EFT AC Power Port ±2.0kV 3
IEC 61000-4-4 EFT LAN Port ±2.0KV 4
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge AC Power Port (L-2-L) ±1.0KV 3
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge AC Power Port (L-2-E) ±2.0KV 3
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge LAN Port (L-2-E) ±2.0KV 3
IEC 61000-4-6 CS Conducted (enclosure) 10 V rms 3
IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF Enclosure 10 A/m 3
IEC 61000-4-11 DIP AC Power Port - -
Certification Standard
Shock IEC 60068-2-27
Drop IEC 60068-2-32
Vibration IEC 60068-2-64
Warranty 5 Years
MTBF 22 Years (MIL-HDBK-217F)
MODEL NAME PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION ETHERNET SERIAL
SW5501 1P1SW550100001G 1-port Industrial Wireless Serial Device Server, DB9 1 1 (DB9)
SW5501-Sis 1P1SW5501SIS01G 1-port Industrial Wireless Serial Device Server, TB5 with serial isolation (3kV) 1 1 (TB5 with Isolation)
SW5501-TB 1P1SW5501TB001G 1-port Industrial Wireless Serial Device Server, TB5 1 1 (TB5)
MODEL NAME PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
UN315-1212 (US-Y) 50500151120003G Y-Type power adapter, 100~240VAC input, 1.25A @ 12VDC output, US plug, LV6
UNE315-1212 (EU-Y) 50500151120013G Y-Type power adapter, 100~240VAC input, 1.25A @ 12VDC output, EU plug, LV6
AD17-24C (US-Y) Power Adapter 50500151240002G Y-Type power adaptor,100-240VAC input, 0.6A @ 24VDC output, US plug
AD17-24D (EU-Y) Power Adapter 50500151240012G Y-Type power adaptor,100-240VAC input, 0.6A @ 24VDC output, EU plug
UN315-2465 (US) 50500161240002G Y-Type power adapter, 100~240VAC input, 0.65A @ 24VDC output, US plug, LV6
UNE315-2465 (EU) 50500161240012G Y-Type power adapter, 100~240VAC input, 0.65A @ 24VDC output, EU plug, LV6
ADP-DB9(F)-TB5 59906231G Female DB9 to Female 3.81mm TB5 Converter
WMK-454-Black 70100000000043G Black Aluminum Wall Mount Kit

Datasheet

VERSION NAME TIME SIZE DOWNLOAD
v4.4 Datasheet EN 2023-11-03 466.40 KB
2 older versions

Hardware Installation Guide

VERSION NAME TIME SIZE DOWNLOAD
v1.0 SW5501-SW5502 Hardware Installation Guide 2012-12-04 514.17 KB

Manual

VERSION NAME TIME SIZE DOWNLOAD
v1.5 SW5501-SW5502 User Manual 2017-12-20 3.88 MB

Firmware

VERSION NAME TIME SIZE DOWNLOAD
v3.39 SW5501-SW5502 Firmware 2021-12-07 8.01 MB
1 older version

Utility

VERSION NAME TIME SIZE DOWNLOAD
v5.60 Management Utility for Windows 2021-01-18 23.65 MB
1 older version

Test reports

VERSION NAME TIME SIZE DOWNLOAD
SW5501 Declarations of Conformity 2023-03-15 300.54 KB
v1.0 CB Test report 2020-12-29 3.40 MB
v1.0 CE EN 300328 Certificate of compliance 2020-12-29 189.78 KB
v1.0 CE EN 301489 Certificate of compliance 2020-12-29 280.18 KB
v1.0 CE EN 301893 Certificate of compliance 2020-12-29 190.72 KB
v1.0 FCC Certification report 2020-12-29 205.23 KB
v1.0 LVD Certification 2020-12-29 105.24 KB
v1.0 UL 60950-1 Certificate of compliance 2020-12-29 505.95 KB

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