SW5501C Series

Industrial 802.11 bgn Wireless Serial Server, 1-serial port combo TB5/DSub-9

  • Designed for 802.11 b/g/n networks
  • Web server/Utility configuration
  • Upgrade via Serial Manager or Web server
  • FCC (United States), ETSI (Europe) certified wireless equipment
  • RS232/422/485 software selectable
  • D-sub9 or TB5 combo serial port (SW5501C)
  • Support Wi-Fi Direct (Peer-to-Peer)

The SW5501C 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. The SW5501C Series supports “Wi-Fi Direct” technology that makes Wi-Fi usage to be an ease-to-use connectivity, and delivers an industry-wide peer-to-peer solution based on broadly deployed Wi-Fi technologies.
Network Interface  
Speed IEEE 802.3 for 10BaseT IEEE 802.3u for 100BaseT(X)
Connector ports 1x 10/100 BASE-TX RJ-45
Serial Interface  
Connector D-Sub9 RS-232/422/485 software selectable (DB models) 5.08mm 5-Pin Terminal block RS-232/422/485 sw selectable (TB models)
Mode RS-232/422/485 software selectable
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 1T1R MIMO (1 x 1 with MCS 0-7)
Standard Conformance 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n
Operating Frequency
  2.4Ghz
United States (FCC) 2412-2462(20Mhz)/2422-2452(40Mhz)
Europe (ETSI) 2412-2472(20Mhz)/2422-2462(40Mhz)
Data Rate
802.11b 1, 2, 5.5 and 11Mbps
802.11g 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps
802.11n (20MHz bandwidth) 20MHz bandwidth: 1Nss: 65Mbps @ 800GI, 72.2Mbps @ 400GI (Max.)
802.11n (40MHz bandwidth) 40MHz bandwidth: 1Nss: 135Mbps @ 800GI, 150Mbps @ 400GI (Max.)
Antenna (2.4GHz)
Gain 3 dBi
Connector 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 +16dBm @ MCS 4 +16dBm @ MCS 1 +16dBm @ MCS 5 +16dBm @ MCS 2 +16dBm @ MCS 6 +16dBm @ MCS 3 +15dBm @ MCS 7
802.11n 2.4GHz/HT40 +15dBm @ MCS 0 +15dBm @ MCS 4 +15dBm @ MCS 1 +15dBm @ MCS 5 +15dBm @ MCS 2 +15dBm @ MCS 6 +15dBm @ MCS 3 +14dBm @ MCS 7
Standard Data Rate IEEE Spec(1 Rx dBm)
802.11b 1M not specified
802.11b 5.5M not specified
802.11b 11M not specified
802.11g 6M -82
802.11g 9M -81
802.11g 12M -79
802.11g 18M -77
802.11g 24M -74
802.11g 36M -70
802.11g 48M -66
802.11g 54M -65
802.11n HT20 MCS0 -82
802.11n HT20 MCS1 -79
802.11n HT20 MCS2 -77
802.11n HT20 MCS3 -74
802.11n HT20 MCS4 -70
802.11n HT20 MCS5 -66
802.11n HT20 MCS6 -65
802.11n HT20 MCS7 -64
802.11n HT40 MCS0 -79
802.11n HT40 MCS1 -76
802.11n HT40 MCS2 -74
802.11n HT40 MCS3 -71
802.11n HT40 MCS4 -67
802.11n HT40 MCS5 -63
802.11n HT40 MCS6 -62
802.11n HT40 MCS7 -61
802.11b/g/n HT20 MCS0 -82
802.11b/g/n HT20 MCS1 -79
802.11b/g/n HT20 MCS2 -77
802.11b/g/n HT20 MCS3 -74
802.11b/g/n HT20 MCS4 -70
802.11b/g/n HT20 MCS5 -66
802.11b/g/n HT20 MCS6 -65
802.11b/g/n HT20 MCS7 -64
802.11b/g/n HT40 MCS0 -79
802.11b/g/n HT40 MCS1 -76
802.11b/g/n HT40 MCS2 -74
802.11b/g/n HT40 MCS3 -71
802.11b/g/n HT40 MCS4 -67
802.11b/g/n HT40 MCS5 -63
802.11b/g/n HT40 MCS6 -62
802.11b/g/n HT40 MCS7 -61
Software  
Protocols IPv4, ICMP, TCP, UDP, DHCP Client, SNMP, SMTP, HTTP, DNS, NTP, RADIUS, RFC2217, WPS, Syslog
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
Wi-Fi Direct(P2P) 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
EMC EN55032, EN55024, EN 301489-1 V2.2.0; EN301489-17 V3.2.0; FCC 15B (Class A)
Radio FCC 15C 15.247, FCC 15E 15.407, EN 301893 V2.1.1, EN 300328 V2.1.1
EMF EN 62311: 2008, EN 50385: 2002
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 AC 50/60 Hz 10 A/m 3
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
SW5501C 1P1SW5501C0001G 1-port Industrial Wireless Serial Device Server, DB9 or TB5 combo 1 1 (TB/DB9) combo
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
v5.4 Datasheet EN 2023-11-01 661.01 KB
2 older versions

Hardware Installation Guide

VERSION NAME TIME SIZE DOWNLOAD
v1.1 SW5501C-SW5502C Hardware Installation Guide 2014-03-12 437.07 KB

Manual

VERSION NAME TIME SIZE DOWNLOAD
v1.4 SW5501C-SW5502C User Manual 2019-07-03 3.72 MB
1 older version

Firmware

VERSION NAME TIME SIZE DOWNLOAD
v3.31 SW5501C-SW5502C Firmware 2022-09-28 8.03 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