The R1520 Global IoT router is Robustel’s latest addition to the popular R1520 series. The R1520 router from Robustel is a versatile 4G LTE router with 5 x Ethernet ports, GPS and E-mark certification for in-vehicle use. It is also ideal for Smart Cities and Retail applications.
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The R1520 Global router is Robustel’s latest addition to the popular R1520 series. This global variant is designed for companies seeking a straightforward, one-size-fits-all solution for global 4G deployments. Traditionally, 4G routers have been offered on a region-specific basis due to cost and certification challenges. However, the R1520 Global changes this paradigm with its support for global 4G (LTE) frequencies and Robustel’s significant investment in global certifications.
Certifications include but are not limited to:
FCC/PTCRB – USA
IC – Canada
IMDA – Singapore
NBTC – Thailand
KCC – Korea
CE – Europe
ICASA – South Africa
RCM – Australia & New Zealand
TRA – United Arab Emirates
Various carrier certifications pending + more…
Please note that some certifications are held by local partners only due to import regulations. Please check with Tech Support or the local regulatory authorities before shipping products into an overseas project.
To gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and complexities associated with global 4G deployments, please download Robustel’s extensive white paper, “Managing and Overcoming the Challenges Presented by Global 4G/LTE IoT Deployments,” available here: https://www.robustel.com/white-paper/managing-and-overcoming-the-challenges-presented-by-global-4g-lte-iot-deployments/
| Hardware System | |
| CPU | MIPS, 650 MHz |
| RAM | 128 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Cellular Interface | |
| Number of antennas | 2 (MAIN + AUX) |
| Connector | SMA-K |
| SIM | 2 x Mini SIM (2FF) |
| Ethernet Port | |
| Number of ports | 5 x 10/100 Mbps, 5 x LAN by default, can be configured as 1 x WAN + 4 x LAN |
| WAN port | Support 802.3af & 802.3at PD feature on ETH0 (optional) |
| Magnet isolation protection | 1.5 KV |
| Digital Input/Output Port | |
| Number of ports | 1 x DI + 1 x DO, wet contact |
| Connector | 2 x 3-pin 3.5 mm female socket |
| Isolation | 3 KV |
| Level | 3 ~ 30 V DC = HIGH, 0 ~ 1 V DC = LOW |
| Absolute maximum VDC | 30 V DC (DI/DO) |
| Absolute maximum ADC | 10 mA (DI/DO) |
| Analog Input Port | |
| Number of ports | 1 x AI (can be configured as voltage type or current type) |
| Connector | 2 x 3-pin 3.5 mm female socket |
| Voltage input range | 0 ~ 24 V DC |
| Current input range | 4 ~ 20 mA (current-type input requires external resistance, and finally measured by voltage) |
| Signal definition | AI, AGND |
| Serial Port | |
| Number of ports | 1 x RS-232 + 1 x RS-485 |
| Connector | 2 x 4-pin 3.5 mm female socket |
| Signal definition | RS-232: RXD, TXD, SGND, RTS, CTS RS-485: Data+ (A), Data- (B), Ground (GND) |
| Wi-Fi Interface | |
| Number of antennas | 2 |
| Connector | RP-SMA-K |
| Standards | 802.11 b/g/n, supporting AP and Client modes |
| Frequency bands | 2.4 GHz |
| Security | WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 |
| Encryption | 64/128 AES, TKIP |
| Other Interfaces | |
| GNSS interface | 1 x GNSS interface (Optional, depending on the cellular module) |
| USB port | 1 x 480 Mbps High-speed USB 2.0 port (Type A, 5 V, 500 mA) |
| Others | |
| Reset button | 1 x RST |
| LED indicators | 1 x RUN, 1 x MDM, 1 x USR, 1 x WLAN, 1 x RSSI |
| Built-in | Watchdog, RTC |
| Software (Basic features of RobustOS) | |
| Network protocols | PPP, PPPoE, TCP, UDP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, HTTP, HTTPs, DNS, ARP, NTP, SMTP, Telnet, VLAN, SSH2, DDNS, etc. |
| VPN tunnels | IPsec, OpenVPN, GRE, WireGuard |
| Firewalls | DMZ, anti-DoS, Filtering (IP/Domain name/MAC address), Port Mapping, Access Control |
| Remote management | Web, CLI, SMS |
| Serial port protocols | Transparent, TCP Client/Server, UDP, Modbus RTU Gateway |
| Routing | Static routing, Dynamic routing (BGP, OSPF v2, RIP v1/v2) |
| SDK | |
| Supported programming language | C, C++ |
| Flash available for SDK | 4 MB |
| RAM available for SDK | 64 MB |
| App Center (Available Apps for RobustOS) | |
| Apps* | L2TP, PPTP, DMVPN, VRRP, QoS, Captive Portal, WLAN Multi AP, SNMP, Language, RCMS, Edge2Cloud, etc. |
| *Request on demand. For more Apps please visit www.robustel.com. | |
| Cloud Platform | |
| Robustel Cloud Manager Service (RCMS) | RobustLink, RobustVPN, Operation Console |
| Power Supply and Consumption | |
| Connector | 2-pin 3.5 mm female socket |
| Input voltage | 12/24 V DC, 9 ~ 36 V DC
Reverse polarity protection, surge protection |
| PoE-PD voltage | 40 ~ 57 V DC
Possibility to power up through ETH0 |
| Power consumption | Idle: 3.0 W@12 V Max: 11.0 W@12 V |
| Recommended power supply | 12 V DC/1.0 A power adapter |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Ingress protection | IP30 |
| Housing & Weight | Plastic, 250 g |
| Dimensions | 46 x 90 x 105 mm |
| Installations | Desktop, wall mounting and 35 mm DIN rail mounting |
| Operating temperature | -25 ~ +70 °C |
| Storage temperature | -40 ~ +85 °C |
| Relative humidity | 5 ~ 95% RH (non-condensing) |
| Regulatory and Type Approvals | |
| Environmental | RoHS2.0, WEEE |
| EMI | EN 55032 Conducted Emission Class B
EN 55032 Radiated Emission Class B |
| EMS | EN 61000-4-2 (ESD) Contact Level 2, Air Level 3 EN 61000-4-3 (RS) Level 2 EN 61000-4-4 (EFT) Level 2 EN 61000-4-5 (Surge) Level 3 EN 61000-4-6 (CS) Level 2 EN 61000-4-11 (Dips) Level 2 |
R1520 Hardware Manual
RobustOS Software Manual
*All Robustel Firmware and RobustOS Apps are now available to download from the App Centre section of RCMS Cloud.
If you don’t already have access to RCMS Cloud you can Sign Up freely.
*Please contact our Technical Support if you have any trouble finding the resources.
| Model | Order Code | PoE-PD | Frequency Bands** | Country/
Region |
Certification
(* In progress) |
Package Contains |
| R1520-4L Global |
A005600705 | √ | 4G: LTE FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13B18/
B19/B20/B25/B26/B28 LTE TDD: B38/B39/B40/B41 3G: WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19 2G: GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz |
Global | E-Mark, RCM, CE, UKCA, FCC, IC, PTCRB, AT&T, Verizon, ICASA, TDRA, NTC, IMDA, NBTC, SIRIM, MTC, EAC*, Anatel, Rogers, CRC, SUBTEL, Enacom, URSEC, KCC, NOM, POSTEL, ARCOTEL | 1 x R1520 Global Router
(B Code: B056701) |
| A005600706 | √ | 1 x R1520 Global Router
(B Code: B056701) 1 x DIN Rail Mounting Kit 2 x Cellular Antenna 1 x Wi-Fi Antenna 1 x Power Adapter |
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| A005600707 | – | 1 x R1520 Global Router
(B Code: B056711) |
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| A005600708 | – | 1 x R1520 Global Router
(B Code: B056711) 1 x DIN Rail Mounting Kit 2 x Cellular Antenna 1 x Wi-Fi Antenna 1 x Power Adapter |
**For more information about frequency bands in different countries, please contact your Robustel sales representative.
Please note that some certifications are held by local partners only due to import regulations – please check with Tech Support or the local regulatory authorities before shipping products into an overseas project.