westermo Ibex-RT-370 Series WLAN 802.11 Access Point with Optical Ethernet User Guide
- June 4, 2024
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westermo Ibex-RT-370 Series WLAN 802.11 Access Point with Optical
Ethernet
General Information
Legal Information
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About This Guide
This guide is intended for installation engineers and users of the Westermo
products. It includes information on safety and regulations, a product
description, installation instructions and technical specifications.
Software Tools
Related software tools are available at
www.westermo.com.
License and Copyright for Included FLOSS
This product includes software developed by third parties, including
Free/Libre Open Source Software (FLOSS). The specific license terms and
copyright associated with the software are included in each software package
respectively. Please visit the product web page for more information. Upon
request, the applicable source code will be provided. A nominal fee may be
charged to cover shipping and media. Please direct any source code request to
your normal sales or support channel.
Safety and Regulations
Warning Levels
Warning signs are provided to prevent personal injuries and/or damages to the
product. The following levels are used:
Level of warning| Description| Consequence
personal injury
| Consequence
material damage
---|---|---|---
WARNING| Indicates a potentially hazardous situation| Possible death or major
injury| Major damage to the Product
CAUTION| Indicates a potentially hazardous situation| Minor or moderate
injury| Moderate damage to the product
NOTICE| Provides information in order to avoid misuse of the product,
confusion or misunderstanding| No personal injury| Minor damage to the product
NOTE| Used for highlighting general, but important information| No personal
injury| Minor damage to the product
Safety Information
- Before Installation: Read this manual completely and gather all information available on the product. Make sure it is fully understood. Check that your application does not exceed the safe operating specifications for the product. This product relies on convection cooling. Make sure that it is installed so that the ambient temperature is within the specified temperature range, e.g. by avoiding obstruction of the airflow around the product.
- WARNING SAFETY DURING INSTALLATION
- The product must be installed and operated by qualified service personnel and installed info an apparatus cabinet or similar, where access is restricted to service personnel only. For Ibex products outdoor installation is allowed.
- During installation, ensure a protective earthing conductor is first connected to the protective earthing terminal. Westermo recommends a cross-sectional area of at least 4 mm2.
- Upon removal of the product, ensure that the protective earthing conductor is disconnected last.
- WARNING – HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE
- Do not open a connected product. Hazardous voltage may occur when connected to a power supply.
- WARNING – PROTECTIVE FUSE
- The power supply wiring must be sufficiently fused. It must be possible to disconnect manually from the power supply. Ensure compliance to national installation regulations.
- WARNING RADIO PRODUCTS
- Observe the usage limitations of radio products at filling stations, in chemical plants, in systems with explosives or potentially explosives locations. The devices may not be used in airplanes. Exercise particular caution near personal medical aids, such as pacemakers and hearing aids. Never perform work on the antenna system during a thunderstorm.
- To fulfill human safety, a minimum separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of the product and personnel during operation.
- CAUTION – HOT SURFACE Be aware of that the surface of this product may become hot. When it is operated at high temperatures, the external surface may exceed the Touch Temperature Limit according to the product’s relevant electrical safety standard.
- CAUTION – CORROSIVE GASES If the product is placed in a corrosive environment, it is important that all unused connector sockets are protected with a suitable plug, in order to avoid corrosion attacks on the gold-plated connector pins.
- CAUTION – CABLE TEMPERATURE RATING There may be a requirement on the minimum temperature rating of the cable to be connected to the field wiring terminals, see Interface
Care Recommendations
Follow the care recommendations below to maintain the full operation of the
product and fulfill the warranty obligations:
- Do not drop, knock or shake the product. Rough handling above the specification may cause damage to internal circuit boards.
- Use a dry or slightly water-damp cloth to clean the product. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the product.
- Do not paint the product. Paint can clog the product and prevent proper operation.
- If the product is used in a manner not according to specification, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
- If the product is not working properly, contact the place of purchase, nearest Westermo distributor office, or Westermo technical support.
NOTE Devices not used shall be kept in the factory-sealed moisture barrier bag. Open, unsealed devices shall not be kept unpowered for more than 30 days.
Product Disposal
This symbol means that the product shall not be treated as unsorted municipal
waste when disposed of it. It needs to be handed over to an applicable
collection point for recycling electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring the product is disposed of correctly, you will help to reduce
hazardous substances and prevent potential negative consequences to both
environment and human health, which could be caused by inappropriate disposal.
Figure 1 WEEE symbol for treatment of product disposal
Compliance Information
REGULATORY NOTICE Any changes or modifications shall be approved by the
party responsible for compliance. If not, users could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment. Country code and antenna gain needs to be
set properly for correct functionality in the installed country.
Agency Approvals and Standards Compliance
Type | Approval/Compliance |
---|---|
Climate | · EN 50125-3, Railway applications – Environmental conditions |
for equipment, Part 3: Equipment for signalling and telecommunications
EMC| · EN 50121-4, Railway applications – Electromagnetic
compatibility. Part 4: Emission and immunity of the signalling and
telecommunications apparatus
· ETSI EN 301 489-1, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM) for radio equipment and services – Part 1: Common technical requirements
· ETSI EN 301 489-17, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM) for radio equipment – Part 17: Specific conditions for Broadband Data Transmission Systems
Mechanical
(Shock and vibration)
| · EN 50125-3, Outside the track
Insulation (Coordination
and test)
| · EN 50124-1, Railway applications – Insulation coordination
Radio Communication| · ETSI EN 300 328, Wideband transmission systems;
Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using wide
band modulation techniques
· ETSI EN 301 893, 5 GHz RLAN
· IEEE 802.11, Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications
· FCC-47-15, Radio frequency devices
Safety| · EN/IEC 62368-1, Safety Requirements for audio/video, information and communication technology equipment
· EN 45545-2, Requirements for fire behaviour of materials and components on railway vehicles
· NFPA 130, Fire protection and life safety requirements for fixed guideway transit and passenger rail systems
United States
FCC The enclosed device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (i.) this device may not cause
harmful interference and (ii.) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, a
separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna
of this device and persons during operation. To ensure compliance, operations
at closer distances than this are not recommended.
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This product generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
- Increase the separation between the unit and receiver
- Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
NOTE This product contains the FCC ID 2AEJD-103902-DT50RF.
United States – FCC
The enclosed device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (i.) this device may not cause
harmful interference and (ii.) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, a
separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna
of this device and persons during operation. To ensure compliance, operations
at closer distances than this are not recommended.
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This product generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
- Increase the separation between the unit and receiver
- Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
United States – AREMA
The product has been tested according to AREMA Part 11.5.1 environmental class
B and AREMA Part 11.5.2 exposure class External.
Canada – IC
This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: · This device may not cause
interference. · This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
NOTE This product contains the IC Certification number 9301A-103902DT50.
Europe – Simplified
Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Westermo declares that this product is in
compliance with applicable EU directives and UK legislation. The full EU
declaration of conformity and other detailed information is available at
www.westermo.com/support/product-support.
Figure 2 The European Conformity marking and the UK Conformity Assessment
Product Description
Product Description
The Ibex-RT-370 is an 802.11n MIMO access point with a fiber optical ethernet
port for infrastructure installations in public transport and harsh industrial
environments. The high-power radios are operating at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
frequency bands. The second radio allows monitoring/scanning features for
optimized frequency band utilization. The Westermo configuration management
tool, WeConfig, can be used for discovery and basic configuration and
maintenance. The configuration can be done via SNMP or via WebGUI. The status
information is available in local LED status indicators, and through
SNMP/WebGUI. The Ibex-RT-370 access point is designed to withstand tough
environmental conditions and can be remotely managed using web browser or SNMP
management tools. Integrating hardware, software and network design support
tools, this access point offers advanced capabilities, the lowest total cost
of ownership and will create the most reliable and resilient networks. The
access point is engineered to maintain uninterrupted data communication, even
in exceptionally harsh environments. Tested and certified to withstand extreme
temperatures, vibrations and shocks, these access points only use industrial
grade components which contributes towards a market leading mean time between
failure (MTBF), maximized service life, and reduced operational and life cycle
costs.
Available Models
Art. no. | Model | Region |
---|---|---|
3623-077001 | Ibex-RT-370 EU | Europe |
3623-077002 | Ibex-RT-370 NA | North America |
Hardware Overview
Front Side View
No. | Description |
---|---|
1 | LED indicators |
2 | Front side label |
3 | Warning symbol for surface temperatures above +60°C |
Front Side Label
No. | Description | Remarks |
---|---|---|
1 | QR code | The data matrix is: AAAA-AAAARR-1-VV-SSSSSSSS-YYWW AAAA-AAAA = |
Article number
RR = Region code
VV = Product revision SSSSSSSS = Serial number YY = Manufacturing Year WW = Manufacturing Week
2| Manufacturing date| The Date Format is: YYWW YY = Manufacturing Year
WW = Manufacturing Week
3| Serial number|
4| Article number|
Rear Side Label
Interface Ports View
Connector Information
Power Input Connection
Binder 693 male power connector 3+PE
Marking| Position| Direction| Description|
3
AC| PE| –| Protective Earth
1| Phase| AC Phase terminal
2| Neutral| AC Neutral terminal
3| –| Not used
1000BASE-FX Port
The product includes an optical Ethernet port X1 which supports 1000 Mbit/s
operation.
ODC-2 male FO connector
Marking| Position| Direction| Description|
X1| 1| Out| TX
2| In| RX
NOTICE The optical fast Ethernet interface of this device uses a class 1 laser product. It complies with EN 60825-1 and FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11. The laser is eyesafe under all operating conditions. If the optical Ethernet port is not used, the protective dust cap which is part of the delivery must be closed to protect the interface from water or dust ingress. The optical performance is very dependent on the cleanliness of the FO fibers. Small dust particles on the fibers will noticeable decrease the performance and need to be removed by appropriate cleaning devices.
Ethernet Port
The product includes an Ethernet port X2 which supports auto-negotiated 10
Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s and 1000 Mbit/s operation. Automatic MDI/MDIX crossover is
supported for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 1000BASE-T operation.
M12 X-coded 8-pin female Ethernet connector according to IEC 61076-2-109
Marking| Position| Direction| Description|
__ __3
____ __
__ __
7
X2| 1| In / Out| DA+
2| In / Out| DA-
3| In / Out| DB+
4| In / Out| DB-
5| In / Out| DD+
6| In / Out| DD-
7| In / Out| DC-
8| In / Out| DC+
Housing| Shield| Chassis of product (ground)
NOTE If the Ethernet function is not used, the protective dust cap which is part of the delivery must be closed to protect the interface from water or dust ingress.
Antenna Ports
The antenna connectors are identified on the product with A1 to A4. QMA-type
industrial standard connector is used.
A1 to A3 are used for the WLAN communication at 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz. At least A1
must be connected to an external WLAN antenna. The antenna configuration is
made through the Software interface. A4 is used for real-time
scanning/monitoring of the occupied WLAN frequencies bands and possible Radar
interferences. A4 must be connected to an external WLAN antenna to make use of
the scanning/monitoring functions.
NOTICE
Any unused antenna ports must be properly terminated with 50 Ohm, otherwise
the device might be damaged when power is applied to a non-terminated antenna
port. For lightning protection of the antenna interfaces, external lightning
protectors need to be installed to the antenna feed. To ensure specified IP
protection, suitable QMA connectors / cables and terminations must be used.
LED Indicators
LED | Description |
---|---|
AC | Power status |
OPR | Operation status |
ERR | Error status |
X1 | Ethernet status for fiber optical port X1 |
X2 | Ethernet status for Ethernet port X2 |
NOTE
Refer to management guide for detailed LED status indication.
Factory Reset
To reset the product into factory default settings, a reset adapter is needed
which is plugged into the Ethernet port X3 during startup.
Art. no. | Description |
---|---|
3623-0799 | Factory Reset Plug, X-coded |
Factory Reset Procedure
Step | Description |
---|---|
1 | Plug the factory reset adapter to the X2 Ethernet interface |
2 | Power the product |
3 | Wait until factory reset adapter is detected. This is indicated by |
solid ORANGE OPR LED and RED ERR LED
4| Remove factory reset adapter within 15 seconds
5| Successful initiation of the factory reset is indicated by blinking
ORANGE OPR LED and RED ERR LED
Dimensions
Dimensions are stated in mm and are regardless variants.
Installation
Mounting
The product is fixed with the four fixing points located at the corners of the
product. M5 or M6 screws are used for the fixation of the product. The screws
are tightened with min. 3.0 Nm (fixing screw ISO 898/1, quality class 8.8).
All four specified fixing points must be used for fixing. The installation
surface should be flat to have all fixing points connected to the surface. For
indoor installation consider additional protection against dust to ensure
proper heat dissipation. For outdoor installation consider additional
protection against sun radiation, dust and dirt to optimize ambient
temperature range. Unused connectors must be covered by a protective cap
(delivered with the product), tightened to the specified torque in order to
fulfill the specified ingress protection code.
Earth Connection
There are two earth connection points. At the AC connector there is the
connection point for the protective earthing conductor and at the grounding
screw of the Ibex-RT-370 housing is the connection point for the protective
bonding conductor. For a safe operation and proper protection against
lightning, both earth contacts must be connected to a solid ground. The
grounding must be done always as a first step before connecting any other
external interfaces. An M5 grounding screw at the housing is used for the
protective bonding conductor. A short wire with a cross section of at least 4
mm2 shall be used. The grounding wire is set below the rip-lock washer. The
nut is fixed for good reliable grounding contact. The tightening torque of the
nut shall be 2.0 Nm.
NOTICE Do not use equipment without protective earth connection.
Connection of Cables
Recommended tightening torque for the power-, antenna- and FO-connectors is
1.0 Nm and for the M12 Ethernet connector 0.6 Nm.
NOTE This product has no replaceable fuse and should be connected via an
external fuse for protection. External connector Binder 99-4222-00-04 (outer
cable diameter 6…9.5 mm) or Binder 99-4222-14-04 (outer cable diameter 10…12
mm) shall be used in order to fulfill the specified ingress protection code at
the power connector.
Cooling
This unit uses convection cooling. It is recommended to install the product in
areas where the natural convection airflow is not blocked and that there is
enough spacing around the device.
Figure 10 Installation with reduced natural convection airflow
Figure 11 Installation with natural convection airflow
When operating the device at high ambient temperatures, it is recommended to
mount the device to a metallic base plate to improve the heat dissipation. The
base plate increases the surface to spread the heat.
Figure 12 Improved heat transfer based on fixing plate
NOTICE Limited air flow is rising the device temperature and may lower the upper limit of the operating temperature range. Temperature is dependent on the operational parameters, like RF output power, amount of traffic. This product has integrated temperature sensors for monitoring the internal device temperatures. If temperature limits are exceeded, alarms are sent through the SW interface. The operating conditions shall be ensured so that the normal operation does not cause temperature alarms. Improve installation conditions or RF parameters in case of any temperature alarms.
Replacement of Product
Disconnect all cables and unscrew the product from the wall. Mount the
replacement product and reconnect all cables, observing the instructions in
the Connection of Cables. MTTR (Mean Time To Repair), i.e. time for
replacement of product is: < 10 minutes.
CAUTION – HOT SURFACE
Be aware of that the surface of this product may become hot. When it is
operated at high temperatures, the external surface may exceed the Touch
Temperature Limit according to the product’s relevant electrical safety
standard. This product complies with Touch Temperature Limits throughout its
operating temperature range.
Specifications
Interface Specifications
AC, Power port
Connector| Binder 693-type male
Nominal voltage range| 100…240 VAC
Operating voltage| 90…264 VAC
Rated current| 0.2 A
Rated frequency| 50/60 Hz
Inrush current| Peak: 42 A peak at 240 VAC, 90° phase
Duration: 1 ms
Touch current| < 3.5 mA
Startup current1| 2 x nominal current
Redundant power input| No
Conductor cross section
(flexible)
| 0.5…2.5 mm² (AWG 20…13)
Cable temperature rating| -40 to + 70°C
Shielded cable| Not required
Ethernet FO
Connector| ODC-2 male
Wavelength| 1310 nm
Data rate| 1000 Mbit/s
Transmit power| -16…-7dBm
Receiver sensitivity| -32dBm or better
Receiver Saturation2| -3dBm
Ethernet TX
Connector| M12 X-coded female
Electrical specification| IEEE std 802.3
Data rate| 10 Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s, 1000 Mbit/s, manual or auto
Duplex| Full or half, manual or auto
Transmission range| Up to 100 m with CAT5e cable or better
Cabling| Shielded cable CAT5e or better is recommended
Conductive chassis| Yes
NOTICE To avoid damages on the Ethernet interface, ensure that the far end side of the Ethernet cable shield itself is connected to protective earth.
Antenna WLAN (A1..A4)
Connector| QMA female
Direction| Transmit and receive
Cabling| 50 Ohm coaxial cable and WLAN antenna required
Conductive chassis| Yes
WLAN interface| 3×3 MIMO 802.11abgn Access Point (A1…A3)
1x 802.11abgn Monitoring (A4)
WLAN frequency bands| 2.400… 2.4835 GHz,
5.150…5.350 GHz, 5.470… 5.725 GHz,
5.725… 5.850 GHz
Transmitting power
(A1…A3)
| Max. conducted transmit power per port within the whole frequency
range: up to +22dBm
Type Tests and Environmental Conditions
Environmental
phenomena
| Basic
standard
| Description| Test levels
---|---|---|---
ESD| EN 61000-4-2| Enclosure| Contact: ±6 kV
Air: ±8 kV
Fast transients| EN 61000-4-4| AC power port| ± 2 kV, direct coupling
Ethernet ports| ± 2 kV, capacitive coupling clamp
Antenna ports
Surge| EN 61000-4-5| AC power port| L/N-PE: ± 2 kV, 2 Ω, 18 μF, 1.2/50 μs
L/N-PE: ± 2 kV, 12 Ω, 9 μF, 1.2/50 μs L/N-PE: ± 2 kV, 42 Ω, .5 μF, 1.2/50 μs
L-N: ± 2 kV, 2 Ω, 18 μF, 1.2/50 μs
L-N: ± 2 kV, 12 Ω, 9 μF, 1.2/50 μs
L-N: ± 2 kV, 42 Ω, .5 μF, 1.2/50 μs
Ethernet ports| ± 2 kV, 2 Ω, 18uF, 1.2/50 μs
Antenna ports
Power frequency magnetic field| EN 61000-4-8| Enclosure| 300 A/m continues,
DC, 16.7 Hz,
50 Hz, 60 Hz
Pulsed magnetic
field
| EN 61000-4-9| Enclosure| 300 A/m
Radiated RF immunity| EN 61000-4-3| Enclosure| 20 V/m, 80% AM (1kHz) at 80 MHz
to 2 GHz
5 V/m, 80% AM (1kHz) at 2 GHz to
2.7 GHz
3 V/m, 80% AM (1kHz) at 2.7 GHz to
6 GHz
Conducted RF immunity| EN 61000-4-6| AC power port| 10 V, 80% AM (1kHz) from 0.15 to 80
MHz
Ethernet ports
Antenna ports
Radiated RF emission| CISPR 16-2-3| Enclosure| Class B
FCC Part 15 B, Class B
Conducted RF
emission
| CISPR 16-2-1| AC power port| Class B
Ethernet ports
Insulation resistance| | AC power port
to all other ports
| > 100 MOhm
Dielectric strength| | AC power port
to all other ports
| 1500 VAC, 50 Hz, 60 s
| AREMA 11.5.1
class B
| AC power port
to earth
| 3000 VAC, 60 Hz, 60 s
Leakage current < 4.5 mA
Environmental
phenomena
| Basic
standard
| Description| Test levels
---|---|---|---
Temperatures| EN 60068-2-1
EN 60068-2-2
EN 60068-2-14
| Operational| -40 to +70°C (-40 to +158°F)3
Storage and
transport
| -55 to +85°C (-67 to +185°F)
Humidity| EN 60068-2-30| Operational| 5-95% relative humidity
Storage and
transport
Altitude| | Operational| 3000 m
MTBF| IEC TR 62380| | 241981 hours
Vibration| MIL STD 810, M514.7
(sine)
| Operational| 5 to 10 Hz, 5.08 mm p-p
10 to 200 Hz, 2.0 g
20 sweep cycles in each axis, 0.9 octave/min
EN 60068-2-64
(random)
| Operational,
endurance test
| 2.3 m/s2 random, 5 to 2000 Hz,
3 x 4 h
Shock4| EN 60068-2-27| Operational| 20 m/s2, 11 ms, 3 x 6 shocks (half
sine)
MIL STD 810,
M516.7
| 10 g, 11 ms, 3 x 6 shocks (saw tooth)
Weight| | | 1900 gr
Degree of protection| EN 60529| Enclosure| IP665
Cooling| | | Convection
Pollution degree| EN 62368-1| | PD2
Conformal coating
type
| IPC-A-610| Electronic
modules
| AR (Acrylic)
References
- Westermo ᐅ Robust and Secure Industrial Networking Solutions
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