AW5601 Series

Industrial Wireless Access Point

  • Industrial Communication mode combines advanced features such as Flash Roaming, PROFINET Transparent, and VLAN Tagging
  •  Engineered for Extreme Condition(-30°C to 70C) with Advanced EMC Design
  •  Versatile Operating Modes for Tailored Connectivity (WDS Bridge and AP Client)
  • Seamless Wi-Fi Connectivity with Sub-30ms Flash Roaming
  • Standard Wi-Fi Roaming(802.11r) with Sub-100ms Roaming Time*
  • PROFINET Transparent Mode for Addressing NAT & PROFINET
    Deployment
  •  Streamline Device Management with NIMBL Centralized Software
  •  Security Compliance with IEC 62443-4-2 Standards*
    *In Development Plan
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AW5601 Series
AW5601 Series

Wide application
AW5601 is a rugged, industrial-grade wireless access point suited for harsh conditions. Utilizing the 5GHz frequency band, AW5601 causes minimal interference with existing wireless devices, allowing easy upscaling of systems. Besides basic AP/Client modes, an additional WDS Bridge mode allows distribution from a WDS Root to multiple WDS Hybrids and wireless devices. WDS Root and Hybrids have the same wireless MAC address, SSID, and wireless channel settings, forming a larger, more flexible wireless network than simple APs.

High efficiency
Developed specifically with industrial automation in mind, the AW5601 features Flash Roaming and PROFINET transparency, empowering AGV/AMR applications with less latency, simpler topologies, and higher efficiency, which can be further enhanced with PoE PD support.

Simply secure
Security is also vital in AW5601’s design. State-of-the-art encryption complements the ability to create a virtual network among wireless clients, enabling easy and intuitive communication control between clients while imposing restrictions on data and excluding malware. And finally, AW5601 embodies a robust wireless network manager to help your network deliver optimal performance.

 

APPLICATION CASES

AP mode and Client mode

 

WDS mode

 

Industrial Communication Mode

The AW5601-IC model includes a built-in Industrial Communication Mode, which combines advanced features such as Flash Roaming, PROFINET Transparent, and VLAN Tagging. Under this mode, packet transmission over wireless also differs from regular transmission. See the below diagram for details.

Features on Industrial Communication Mode:
1. Flash Roaming
2. PROFINET Transparent and over-NAT Application
3. VLAN tag
4. PROFINET QoS
5. Other Industrial Protocols (by request)

Industrial Communication Mode

Regular (Non-IC) Mode

Application on AGV with Flash Roaming and PROFINET Transparency

AGVs and other mobile systems can move beyond the range of a single AP. Yet, for processes that operate in transit, the latency due to network handover can be crucial. AW5601 offers Flash Roaming that achieves handover with less than 30ms signal switching latency, causing minimal impact on operation.

An AGV is a small system incorporating several controlled devices and a CPU or PLC for management. Considering the number of total devices in a site, AGV networks are usually set as small LANs, with end-device traffic undergoing network address translation (NAT/NAPT) to conserve the number of globally valid IPs.

Many PLCs, however, work with PROFINET packets under a NAT/NAPT environment, which will be lost through address translation. Therefore, AW5601 supports a PROFINET Transparent mode to allow explicitly permitted PROFINET communications to pass through under a NAT/NAPT environment, achieving both efficiency and effectivity in AGV systems.

* The data is the result of tests conducted in a standard lab.

Connectivity
Wi-Fi Parameter802.11a (5.0GHz), 802.11g (2.4GHz)
802.11n (2.4GHz/5.0GHz), 802.11ac (5.0GHz)
Ethernet Port1x 10/100/1000Mbps (802.3at PoE PD; optional)
Software Characteristics
WatchdogYes
Operation ModesAP, Client, WDS, WDS Hybrid (Repeater), Industrial Communication
Wireless SecurityWPA/WPA2/WPA3 PSK/Enterprise
Network SecurityClient isolation, firewall/filtering
Alert EventsE-mail, SNMP Trap
Support ProtocolICMP, TCP, UDP, DHCP Server/Client, DNS, SNMP, NTP, SMTP, HTTP, IPv4, SNMP v1/v2, NTP, SNTP, SMTP/Syslog, HTTP/HTTPS, IPv4, TFTP, ICMP, NAT/NAPT/Static NAT, ARP,
STP/RSTP(forwarding)
ConfigurationATOP Management Utility, Web UI
Diagnostic FunctionsSystem status
OthersFlash roaming, PROFINET transparent
Wireless Characteristic 
Tx / Rx2T2R MIMO
Standard Conformance802.11a/g/n/ac
Antenna (5GHz)2x RP-SMA(M) connectors, 5dBi
Data Rate 
802.11a/g54Mbps
802.11n300Mbps
802.11ac867Mbps
Antenna 
Gain2.4GHz(3dBi), 5G(5dBi)
Connector2x RP-SMA(M) connectors
Output Power & Sensitivity
802.11g
Data RateTx +/- 2dB (1TX)Rx Sensitivity +/- 2dB
1~11Mbps20dBm-90dBm
6Mbps21dBm-90dBm
9Mbps21dBm-89dBm
12Mbps21dBm-88dBm
18Mbps21dBm-87dBm
24Mbps21dBm-84dBm
36Mbps20dBm-81dBm
48Mbps19dBm-77dBm
54Mbps18dBm-75dBm
802.11n/2.4GHz
HT20Data RateTx +/- 2dB (1TX)Tx +/- 2dB (2TX)Rx Sensitivity +/- 2dB
MCS 021dBm24dBm-92dBm
MCS 121dBm24dBm-92dBm
MCS 221dBm24dBm-90dBm
MCS 320dBm23dBm-86dBm
MCS 420dBm23dBm-83dBm
MCS 520dBm23dBm-79dBm
MCS 618dBm21dBm-77dBm
MCS 716dBm19dBm-75dBm
HT40MCS 020dBm23dBm-89dBm
MCS 120dBm23dBm-89dBm
MCS 220dBm23dBm-87dBm
MCS 319dBm22dBm-83dBm
MCS 419dBm22dBm-79dBm
MCS 519dBm22dBm-76dBm
MCS 618dBm21dBm-75dBm
MCS 716dBm19dBm-73dBm
802.11a
Data RateTx +/- 2dB (1TX)Rx Sensitivity +/- 2dB
6Mbps20dBm-92dBm
9Mbps20dBm-90dBm
12Mbps20dBm-89dBm
18Mbps20dBm-86dBm
24Mbps20dBm-83dBm
36Mbps18dBm-80dBm
48Mbps16dBm-76dBm
54Mbps15dBm-75dBm
802.11n/5GHz
HT20Data RateTx +/- 2dB (1TX)Tx +/- 2dB (2TX)Rx Sensitivity +/- 2dB
MCS 019dBm22dBm-94dBm
MCS 119dBm22dBm-91dBm
MCS 219dBm22dBm-89dBm
MCS 318dBm21dBm-85dBm
MCS 418dBm21dBm-82dBm
MCS 517dBm20dBm-77dBm
MCS 616dBm19dBm-76dBm
MCS 714dBm17dBm-74dBm
HT40MCS 018dBm21dBm-90dBm
MCS 118dBm21dBm-89dBm
MCS 218dBm21dBm-86dBm
MCS 317dBm20dBm-82dBm
MCS 417dBm20dBm-79dBm
MCS 516dBm19dBm-75dBm
MCS 615dBm18dBm-73dBm
MCS 714dBm17dBm-72dBm
802.11ac
VHT20Data RateTx +/- 2dB (1TX)Tx +/- 2dB (2TX)Rx Sensitivity +/- 2dB
MCS 019dBm22dBm-94dBm
MCS 119dBm22dBm-92dBm
MCS 219dBm22dBm-89dBm
MCS 318dBm21dBm-85dBm
MCS 418dBm21dBm-82dBm
MCS 517dBm20dBm-77dBm
MCS 616dBm19dBm-76dBm
MCS 714dBm17dBm-74dBm
MCS 813dBm16dBm-70dBm
VHT40MCS 018dBm21dBm-90dBm
MCS 118dBm21dBm-89dBm
MCS 218dBm21dBm-87dBm
MCS 317dBm20dBm-82dBm
MCS 417dBm20dBm-79dBm
MCS 516dBm19dBm-75dBm
MCS 615dBm18dBm-73dBm
MCS 714dBm17dBm-72dBm
MCS 813dBm16dBm-68dBm
MCS 913dBm16dBm-66dBm
VHT80MCS 018dBm21dBm-88dBm
MCS 118dBm21dBm-85dBm
MCS 218dBm21dBm-83dBm
MCS 317dBm20dBm-79dBm
MCS 417dBm20dBm-76dBm
MCS 516dBm19dBm-72dBm
MCS 615dBm18dBm-70dBm
MCS 714dBm17dBm-68dBm
MCS 813dBm16dBm-64dBm
MCS 913dBm16dBm-62dBm
Power Characteristics
Input Voltage12-48 VDC
Input Current (12VDC)0.56 A @ 12 VDC
Power ConsumptionApproximately 6.72W (Max)
Reverse Polarity ProtectionYes
Connection3-pin Lockable Terminal Block
Mechanicals 
Dimensions47x110x90 mm
InstallationDIN-Rail, wall mount (optional kit)
Reset ButtonYes
Ingress Protection RatingIP30 Protection
Environmental Limits 
Operating Temperature-30°C to +70°C
Storage Temperature-40°C to +85°C
Ambient Relative Humidity5% to 95%, 55°C (Non-condensing)
Regulatory Approvals
EMCEN55032: 2015/A11:2020, EN61000-6-4:2007+A1:2011 (Level)
EN55035:2017/A11:2020, EN61000-6-2:2005+AC:2005 (Level)
CNS15936
RadioFCC 15 15.247, FCC 15E 15.407, EN 301893, EN 300328, NCC LP0002, Japan: MIC Radio law (Telec)
EMFEN 62311: 2008
TestDescriptionTest LevelsLevels
EN61000-4-2ESDContact Discharge
Air Discharge
±4KV
±8KV
3
3
EN61000-4-3RSRadiated
(Enclosure)
10 (V/m), 80-1000 MHz
3 (V/m), 1.4-6.0 GHz
3
EN61000-4-4EFTDC Power Port
Signal Port
±1.0KV@ 5.0kHz
±1.0KV@ 5.0kHz
3
3
EN61000-4-5SurgeDC Power Port
DC Power Port
Signal Port
Line-to-Line±0.5 KV
Line-to-Earth±1.0 KV
Line-to-Earth±1.0 KV
3
3
3
EN61000-4-6CSDC Power Port
Signal Port
10 V, 150 kHz-80 MHz, 80% AM
10 V, 150 kHz-80 MHz, 80% AM
3
EN61000-4-8PFMF(Enclosure)30A/m (r.m.s), 50Hz or 60Hz4
SafetyIEC/EN 62368-1, CNS15598-1
ShockIEC 60068-2-27
FreefallIEC 60068-2-32
VibrationIEC 60068-2-6
Warranty5 years
RoHSYes

DIMENSIONS & LAYOUT

Ordering information
Model namePart numberPoE PD supportPROFINET Transparent
(PROFINET packet
forwarding under NAT
environment)
PROFINET packet
forwarding
(under non-NAT
environment)
VLAN
forwarding
Flash
Roaming
General Roaming
AW56011P1AW560100001G-----
AW5601-P1P1AW560100002G----
AW5601-IC1P1AW560100003G-
AW5601-P-IC1P1AW560100004G
Model namePart numberDescription
UN315-1212 (US-Y)50500151120003GY-Type power adapter, 100~240VAC input, 1.25A @ 12VDC output, US plug, LV6
UNE315-1212 (EU-Y)50500151120013GY-Type power adapter, 100~240VAC input, 1.25A @ 12VDC output, EU plug, LV6
UN315-2465 (US)50500161240002GY-Type power adapter, 100~240VAC input, 0.65A @ 24VDC output, US plug, LV6
UNE315-2465 (EU)50500161240012GY-Type power adapter, 100~240VAC input, 0.65A @ 24VDC output, EU plug, LV6
WMK-454-Black70100000000043GBlack Aluminum Wall Mount Kit

Datasheet

Version Name Time Size Download
v1.2 Datasheet EN 2024-07-24 425.97 KB
v1.1 Datasheet EN 2024-06-06 457.72 KB
v1.0 Datasheet EN 2024-03-29 348.53 KB

Manual

Version Name Time Size Download
v1.0 AW5601 User Manual 2024-07-11 2.61 MB

Hardware Installation Guide

Version Name Time Size Download
v1.0 AW5601 Hardware Installation Guide 2024-03-29 4.4 MB

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