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MD5012C-ZR Dual-5GHz Industrial Wireless Client | DIN-Rail Mount & Redundant Active-Backup Dual-Link
MD5012C-ZR Dual-5GHz Industrial Wireless Client | DIN-Rail Mount & Redundant Active-Backup Dual-Link
Category: Industrial Wireless Access Point
Maxon MD5012C-ZR is a rugged DIN-rail industrial wireless client designed for AGV/AMR fleets. Featuring independent dual-5GHz active-backup links, it ensures millisecond-level seamless roaming and zero session disruption for automated fleet dispatching.
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Descriptions
MAXON MD5012C-ZR is a highly specialized industrial wireless roaming client featuring an innovative Dual-5GHz architecture, purpose-built for mission-critical industrial automation and material handling scenarios. Compliant with IEEE 802.11a/n/ac standards, the MD5012C-ZR distinguishes itself from conventional dual-band clients by utilizing two entirely independent 5GHz RF links, completely mitigating the congested and interference-heavy 2.4GHz spectrum.
In typical smart factory and intralogistics environments, the 2.4GHz band is highly prone to severe electromagnetic noise caused by co-located machinery and handheld devices, which compromises wireless roaming reliability. The solves this industrial bottleneck by providing two symmetrical, high-speed 5GHz links, each supporting a data rate up to 867Mbps. This active-backup topology guarantees identical transmission performance across both channels, delivering a deterministic, smoother, and highly predictable handover effect for mobile automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).
By maintaining concurrent primary and backup wireless data paths to the upstream infrastructure APs, the performs instantaneous millisecond-level link switching if the primary signal degrades or encounters multi-path fading. This feature achieves zero-packet-loss wireless roaming, which is vital for securing uninterrupted PLC motion control sequences and telemetry streams when AGVs or inspection robots navigate at high operational speeds.
Furthermore, its integrated Intelligent Traffic Shaping and Quality of Service (QoS) prioritization engines precisely identify and isolate critical payloads—such as motion control instructions and safety-critical I/O signals. This optimization minimizes latency and jitter for core automation processes. Housed in a compact metal enclosure with a standard DIN-rail mounting mechanism, the MD5012C-ZR seamlessly integrates inside confined electrical control cabinets, onboard AGV chassis, or robot bodies, drastically simplifying field deployment complexity and saving premium space.
Features
- Standard Compliance: Fully supports IEEE 802.11a/n/ac standards with a combined maximum transmission rate of 1.7Gbps.
- Intelligent QoS & Traffic Shaping: Features advanced packet classification, priority tagging, and scheduling algorithms to ensure lowest-latency transmission for critical video feeds, voice, and real-time automation payloads.
- Dual-5GHz Millisecond-Level Roaming: Client-driven proprietary roaming algorithms manage dual-5GHz links to ensure zero downtime during AP handovers.
- Rugged Industrial Housing: Robust metal casing with an IP41 protection rating, built to withstand harsh industrial environments.
- DIN-Rail Mounting: Standard compact DIN-rail installation layout for streamlined integration into automation control panels.
- Gigabit Connectivity: Equipped with high-speed Gigabit Ethernet ports to match modern high-bandwidth industrial network backbones.
- Flexible Web-Based & CLI Management: Supports user-friendly Web-UI setup alongside CLI and comprehensive management tools for efficient remote monitoring and maintenance.
Specifications
| Hardware Specifications | |
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Parameter |
Specification Details |
| Enclosure Material | High-durability Industrial Metal |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 110 mm * 92 mm * 33 mm |
| Net Weight | 430g |
| Installation Method | Standard DIN-Rail Mounting |
| Ingress Protection (IP) | IP41 |
| Antenna Gain | 5 dBi |
| Antenna Type | External Omnidirectional Antenna |
| Power Supply | DC 12V ~ 48V Wide Voltage Input |
| Power Consumption | < 12W |
| Max Tx Power | 5.8G: 24 dBm |
| Network Interfaces | 100/1000 Mbps Auto-negotiation RJ45 Port |
| Physical Buttons | 1 * Reset Button |
| LED Indicators | 1 * Power, 1 * LAN, 1 * Wi-Fi 1 Status, 1 * Wi-Fi 2 Status |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 70°C (-40°F ~ 158°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C (-40°F ~ 185°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 5% ~ 95% RH (Non-condensing) |
| Surge Immunity | POE/GE: Common Mode 2KV, Differential Mode 1KV |
| ESD Protection | Contact Discharge: 8KV, Air Discharge: 8KV |
| Standard Accessories | 1 x User Manual, 1 x Certificate of Conformity & Warranty Card |
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Software Specifications |
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Parameter |
Specification Details |
| Wireless Protocols | IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac |
| Maximum Data Rate | 867 Mbps + 867 Mbps |
| Frequency Range | 5.8G: 5180 MHz ~ 5320 MHz, 5745 MHz ~ 5825 MHz |
| Channel Bandwidth | 20 / 40 / 80 MHz |
| Operation Mode | Wireless Client (Client Application Mode) |
| Security & Encryption | WPA2-PSK, MAC/IP Filtering, Hidden SSID |
| Network Architecture | Bridge Mode, Router Mode |
| Device Management | Web-UI (HTTP/HTTPS), CLI Management |
| Ethernet Software Features | Dual IPv4/IPv6 Protocol Stack, DHCP Server/Client, DNS, LLDP, Proxy ARP, SMTP, SNMP v2c/v3, Syslog, TCP/IP, SSH, UDP, VLAN Tagging |
| Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) | Supported (Smart channel analysis & automatic optimal channel selection) |
| Bandwidth Rate Limiting | Intelligent IP-based and MAC-based uplink/downlink bandwidth limits |
| Reliability Mechanisms | Scheduled Reboot, Hardware/Software Watchdog, QoS Prioritization |
