R1520 Dual-SIM Cellular VPN Router

The R1520 router from Robustel is a versatile 4G 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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R1520 Dual-SIM Cellular Router

The R1520 router from Robustel is a versatile 4G router with 5 x Ethernet ports, GPS and E-mark certification for in-vehicle use.

Other hardware features include optically isolated digital inputs and outputs as well as a 10-bit analogue input capable of interfacing directly with sensors in the range of 0 to 24Vdc or 0 to 20mA.

 

R1520 also has a 2-wire RS485 interface for connection to legacy instruments with full support for Modbus. The RS232 port features RTS/CTS lines so the product can accommodate applications that require hardware handshaking.

 

Despite being cost-effective, the R1520 is a powerful router with high packet-forwarding capability – way beyond the typical requirements of LTE CAT4 networks. The Linux based Operating System, RobustOS, has been developed entirely in-house which leads to a very high standard of technical support and infrequent firmware updates due to modular nature of the OS. Many unique software innovations are built on top of RobustOS, these include:

 

RobustVPN – highly flexible hosted VPN service so customers can easily enjoy a “fixed IP router”

Data-Guard – invaluable failsafe in case of a system failure and runaway data usage

Smart Reboot – SMS tool to push roaming SIMs from a non-working to working state

Sniffer – run a Wireshark trace directly on the router for invaluable diagnostic information. Customers can also easily write their own applications using the extensive SDK supplied free of charge.

 

RCMS is Robustel’s free router monitoring service that is fully compatible with the R1520. It allows customers to see a location overview of their routers quickly and simply on a map.Features such as data usage, signal strength, current network and much more can then be viewed on a per router. Over-the-air updates are supported for Firmware, router configuration and Apps serving as essential ‘insurance’ if anything was not quite right during deployment.

For a free trial of RCMS, visit: https://rcms-cloud.robustel.net

 

KEY FEATURES

  • Cost-effective & high performance 3G/4G router
  • Rugged design with 9 to 36Vdc power
  • “Global” 4G version available
  • E-mark certification for in vehicle use
  • Optically isolated digital IO
  • 10-bit Analogue interface for direct sensor connections
  • Supports Dual SIMs & Wifi/Ethernet as WAN
  • Cellular keep-alive and fast failover
  • Extensive range of software “apps” for enhanced functionality
  • RobustVPN – hosted service providing a “fixed IP” router
  • IPsec/OpenVPN/GRE/L2TP/PPTP/DMVPN supported
  • Extensive global certifications

 

Cellular Interface
Number of antennas 2
Connector SMA-K
SIM 2 Mini SIM (2 FF)

 

Ethernet Interface
Number of ports 5 x 10/100 Mbps, 5 LAN by default, can be configured as 1 WAN + 4 LAN
WAN port Support 802.3af & 802.3at PD feature on ETH0
Magnet isolation protection 1.5 KV

 

WiFi Interface
Number of antennas 2
Connector RP-SMA-K
Standards 802.11b/g/n, supports AP and Client modes
Frequency bands 2.4 GHz
Security WEP, WPA, WPA2
Encryption 64/128 AES, TKIP
Data speed 2*2 MIMO, 300 Mbps

 

DI/DO
Type 1 x DI + 1 x DO, wet contact
Isolation 3 KV
Socket form 2 * 3-pin 3.5 mm female socket
Level 3 to 30V DC = HIGH, 0 to 1 Vdc = LOW
Absolute maximum VDC 30V DC(DI/DO)
Absolute maximum ADC 10mA(DI/DO)

 

Analogue Input
Type 1 X AI (can be configured as voltage type or current type)
Voltage input range 0 to 24 Vdc
Current input range 4-20 mA (current-type input requires external resistance, and finally measured by voltage)
Socket form 2 * 3-pin 3.5 mm female socket
Signal definition AI,AGND

 

Serial Port
Type 1 x RS232 + 1 x RS485
Socket form 2 x 4-pin 3.5 mm female socket
Signal definitions RS232: RXD, TXD, SGND, RTS, CTS

RS485: Data+ (A), Data- (B), GND

 

Other Interfaces
1 x GPS interface (Optional, depending on the cellular module)
1 x 480Mbps high-speed USB2.0 interface(Type A, 5V, 500mA)

 

Others
Reset button 1 x RST
RTC External RTC clock , Backup energy storage capacitor can be maintained for 2 days
LED indicators 1 x RUN, 1 x MDM, 1 x USR, 1 x RSSI, 1 x WiFi
Built-in Watchdog, Timer

 

Software (Basic features of RobustOS)
Network protocols

 

PPP, PPPoE, TCP, UDP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, HTTP, HTTPs, DNS, ARP, SSH2, DDNS, etc.
VPN tunnel IPsec, OpenVPN, GRE
Firewall DMZ, anti-DDoS, Filtering (IP/Domain name/MAC address), Port Mapping, Access Control
Remote Management Web, CLI, SMS

 

App Center (Available Apps for RobustOS)
Apps* L2TP, PPTP, DMVPN, VRRP, QoS, Captive Protal, WLAN Multi AP, SNMP, Language, RCMS
*Request on demand. For more Apps please visit www.robustel.com.

 

SDK
Supported programming language C, C++
Flash available for SDK 4 MB
RAM available for SDK 64 MB

 

Power Supply and Consumption
Connector 2 pin 3.5 mm socket with lock
Input Voltage

PoE-PD Voltage

9 ~ 36 VDC

Possibility to power up through ETH0

40 ~ 57 VDC

Power consumption Idle: 250 mA@12 V

Data link: 890 mA (peak) @12 V

 

Physical Characteristics
Ingress protection IP30
Housing & Weight Plastic, 250 g
Dimensions 105 x 90 x 46 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

 

Regulatory and Type Approvals
Environmental RoHS2.0, WEEE
EMI EN 55032: 2012/AC: 2013 (CE & RE) Class B
EMS IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD) Contact Level 2
IEC 61000-4-3 (RS) Level 2
IEC 61000-4-4 (EFT) Level 2
IEC 61000-4-5 (Surge) Level 2
IEC 61000-4-6 (CS) Level 2
IEC 61000-4-11 (DIP) Level 2

 

 

R1520 Dual-SIM Cellular VPN Router

 

R1520 Hardware Manual

 

R1520 Global / R1520 User Guide

 

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 PN GNSS POE-PD Frequency Bands* Country/Region Certifications

(*In progress)

R1520-4L (V) B056704 4G: LTE FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B28; LTE TDD: B40

3G: WCDMA: B1/B2/B5/B8

2G: GSM: B2/B3/B5/B

Oceania, South Americ RCM
B056713
B056705 4G: LTE FDD: B1/B3/B8/B18/B19/B26; LTE TDD: B41

3G: WCDMA: B1/B6/B8/B19

Japan Telec, JATE
B056714
B056708 4G: LTE FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/ B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28
LTE TDD: B38/B39/B40/B41

3G: WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19

2G: GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8

EMEA,


North America,


SEA

CE, EMark, FCC, IC, TRA,
ICASA, UKCA,SIRIM
B056715
R1520-4L (S) B056703 4G: LTE FDD: B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28A

3G: WCDMA: B1/B8

2G: GSM: B3/B8

EMEA, SEA CE, UKCA, E-Mark
B056712

*For more information about 4G frequency bands in different countries, please contact your Robustel sales representative.

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