Entry-level industrial 4G mobile router series updated

Advantech has updated its ICR-2000/2400/2500/2600 series industrial mobile routers. These routers are designed to deliver reliable wireless communications on mobile networks using traditional cellular technologies, with an emphasis on supporting Category 4 (Cat.4) services on LTE networks. The series also includes models using the 450MHz band and Cat-M/Cat-NB technology with 450MHz support. The series offers robust performance and flexibility and is ideal for industrial applications such as environmental monitoring, vending and surveillance. These routers support peak downlink data rates of up to 150 Mbps, meeting the growing demand for fast, secure and cost-effective network connectivity in industrial environments.

Key features of the series include:

LTE Cat4 support: The routers are optimized for Category 4 services on LTE networks and deliver a maximum downlink data rate of 150 Mbps, ensuring fast and stable wireless communications.

Versatile connectivity options: The routers are equipped with up to four Ethernet ports, digital I/O connectivity (1 × DI, 1 × DO) and optional serial interfaces (1 × RS232 + 1 × RS485) for flexible integration into various industrial setups.

Wi-Fi and GNSS Capabilities: Optional built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n with AP, Client and Multirole modes or optional integrated GNSS functionality is available.

Built for industrial use, the series is engineered to operate in industrial environmental conditions, ensuring uninterrupted network performance in harsh environments where reliability is paramount. The series also features a rugged metal chassis with an IP-rated enclosure for durability. It also offers dual SIM slots for backup connectivity, ensuring continuous network availability. A wide input range from 9VDC to 48VDC provides compatibility with various industrial power systems.

The series is fully integrated with WebAccess/DMP, the company’s intelligent platform for managing, provisioning and monitoring routers and IoT gateways. The platform offers zero-touch device enablement for streamlined deployment and multi-tenancy support with role-based access for effective device management. It also provides real-time, scalable health monitoring and secure integration via RESTful APIs.

The company’s ICR-OS, a Linux-based operating system, powers the series. It offers an easy-to-use web interface for easy configuration and management, robust security features such as HTTPS, SSH and VPN tunneling to ensure secure data transfers, and advanced encryption methods and authentication protocols to protect industrial networks.

With its extensive feature set, the series delivers reliable, high-speed connectivity for industrial applications, making it an excellent solution for a wide range of industrial IoT and M2M deployments.