MEN Mikro Elektronik NM50 WLAN access point

The NM50, from MEN Mikro Elektronik, is a maintenance-free WLAN access point for connecting networks in demanding railway and automotive applications. Its robust design and secure data transmission make the product a suitable gateway solution for vehicle-to-vehicle or vehicle-to-land communication in safety-critical environments of the IoT.

The device is compliant to EN 50155 and ISO 7637-2 (E-mark for automotive), fulfilling the requirements for use in public transportation. As a member of MEN’s robust and flexible box PC family, it enables a fast time to market for IoT applications.

Two WLAN modules provide high-speed internet and local data connection to multiple WLAN-compatible devices. A configurable firewall protects WLAN clients and supports secure and uninterrupted network connectivity. Two Gigabit Ethernet ports available on M12 connectors secure a redundant upstream connection to a local server, or downstream to other access points in a network, to extend coverage and increase availability of service. Up to six possible antenna interfaces via RP-TNC connectors enable redundant and continuous signal reception.

The product’s electronics are based on a low-power Freescale QorIQ Power PC CPU and are protected by a conduction-cooled IP30 aluminium housing. It is designed for operation at temperatures from -40 to +85°C.