PMXNOW0300

WiFi access point, 3-port Ethernet bridge & repeater (WDS)
PMXNOW0300

NOTE : PMXNOW0300 has reached the end of its life cycle (to know more about its different deadlines click here)

 

Overview

  • Direct connection to M340/M580, single slot backplane compatible module
  • Hot swappable module during operation for simplified maintenance
  • WiFi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g (2.4 / 5 / 5.4 GHz), up to 108 Mbps
  • Up to 5 Km range with external antenna, 300m LOS with standard antenna
  • Security : WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK & IEEE 802.1X RADIUS
  • Web based configuration, SNMP administration
  • 3-port auto-sensing 10/100 Base TX, auto MDI-MDIX network interface

Introduction

PMXNOW0300 is a single slot backplane compatible module that allows the M340/M580 processors to interface easily with the WiFi wireless network in order to communicate with devices located remotely.

 

It can be used either as access point to create the wireless network infrastructure, bridge to connect network equipments or even as repeater to extend the wireless network coverage.

 

The module offers point to point or point to multipoint communication schemes and supports all Ethernet based protocols including MODBUS/TCP & Ethernet/IP.

 

Thanks to its built-in WEB interface, the setup of the module is easily achieved using any web browser, module also offers SNMP and NDM (Network Device Manager) configuration and administration.

 

Technical characteristics

 

 

Ethernet link

 

3-port Ethernet 10/100 auto-sensing, plug & play mode & auto MDI/MDIX cross-over
One port is reserved for the M340/M580 CPU or M340/M580 NOE connection.
When connected to the M340/M580 Ethernet port, PMXNOW0300 ports are considered as “Slave”.
If connected to the M340/M580 NOE Ethernet port instead, PMXNOW0300 ports are considered as “Master”, distributed I/O operation is then fully supported (I/O Scanner).

 

  
 

 

WiFi network

 

Compliant to the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/h 2.4 / 5 GHz standards, multi-country Roaming support (IEEE 802.11d); Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) support provides flexible selection of best frequency to allow mobility among existing networks; "ClearVoice" band provides non-overlapping channels for fast data transmission; Transmission Power Control (TPC) offers flexibility to adjust RF output power.

 

  
 

 

Data rate

 

Up to 108 Mbps (Super AG mode)

 

  
 

 

Channels

 

2.4 GHz (802.11b/g): 14 channels / 5 GHz (801.11a/h): 24 channels

 

  
 

 

Output power

 

Transmitter +20 dBm (100 mW) with Transmit Power Control (TPC)

 

  
 

 

Sensitivity

 

Receiver -92 dBm for IEEE 802.11 a/g and -95 dBm for IEEE 802.11b

 

  
 

 

Antenna

 

2dBi 2.4 & 5 GHz antenna, RP-SMA connector

 

  
 

 

Modulation

 

OFDM: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM and DSSS: DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK

 

  
 

 

Security

 

64/128 bits WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, IEEE 802.11x (RADIUS authenticator & supplicant), MAC addresses filtering, SSID broadcast control

 

  
 

 

Modes

 

Access point to build a WiFi network infrastructure, Bridge to connect any Ethernet, MODBUS/TCP or Ethernet/IP equipments to this network, repeater (WDS), infrastructure, AD-HOC, bridge router & fast roaming (less than 50 ms) modes are supported

 

  
 

 

Administration

 

Thanks to its built-in WEB interface, the setup of the device is achieved using any web browser installed on your computer (Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla ...), SNMP agent, ACKSYS NDM

 

  
 

 

Signaling

 

LEDs signaling for LAN, WLAN network activity, 10/100 mode and RF level

 

  
 

 

Power Supply

 

Powered from M340/M580 +24VDC backplane

 

  
 

 

Consumption

 

3.5 W typical power consumption

 

  
 

 

Hot swap

 

Module is hot swappable during operation for simplified maintenance

 

  
 

 

Dimensions & weight

 

Small sized enclosure L: 97 x W: 32 x H: 104 mm, weight 200 g

 

  
 

 

Environment

 

Operating temperature: -20°C to +70°C (HR 5-95% non-condensing), storage: -40°C to +80°C

 

  

Wireless access to the M340 / M580 from VijeoCitect or UnityPro

Application PMXNOW0300_1

  The M340 / M580 acts as a modbus-tcp server. VijeoCitect and UnityPro software are modbus-tcp clients. In that case the Ethernet port of the M340 / M580 CPU is connected to the PMXNOW0300 wireless module and there is no need for an extra BMX NOE in-chassis module.  

Wireless access and embedded Ethernet switch capabilities

Application PMXNOW0300_2

  In this network architecture, we take the benefit of the embedded Ethernet switch capabilities of PMXNOW0300 to connect up to 3 x M340 / M580 PLCs together. There will be no need for an external Ethernet switch.  

Exchange process data between PLCs

Application PMXNOW0300_3

  In the use case pictured above we want to read and/or write some of the process data values both ways. We can use the READ_VAR / WRITE_VAR function blocks just like if both PLCs were connected on an Ethernet cable. We do not need any extra BMX NOE in chassis module.  

Exchange process data between PLCs through global data

Application PMXNOW0300_4

  Global Data requires a BMX NOE to be connected to the PMXNOW0300.  

Firmware

Version Download
Firmware type 3 upgrade package

5.54.2
vx180126

 Download

MIB (SNMP)

2.22.0
vx160129

 Download

Software

Version Download
NDM : Centralized management software for WLg WiFi products, Windows platform, requires JAVA version 6
Do not use with WaveOS based WiFi products

2.20.2
vx170904
Télécharger

NDM : Centralized management software for WLg WiFi products, non-Windows platform, requires JAVA version 6
Do not use with WaveOS based WiFi products

2.20.2
vx170904

Télécharger
Verify Java and find out-of-date versions

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 Lien externe

NOTE : PMXNOW0300 has reached the end of its life cycle (to know more about its different deadlines click here)

Reference to order

 

 

PMXNOW0300

 

WiFi Access Point, 3-port Ethernet Bridge & WDS Repeater (a/b/g/h) module for M340/M580 backplanes, shipped with 1 dual band
2 dBi omni-directional (2.4 / 5 / 5.4 GHz) and the M340/M580 to PMXNOW0300 Ethernet connecting cable