AirLink RV50X Datasheet

AirLink® RV50X Industrial LTE

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FEATURES
ŸŸ LTE performance at 2G power
Industrial Grade, LTE-Advanced Performance, Low
consumption (less than 1W in idle Power
mode)
ŸŸ State-of-the-art LTE coverage The AirLink RV50X is the industry’s lowest power and most rugged LTE gateway.
spanning 21 LTE frequency bands Simple to install and easy to manage, this industrial-grade gateway is designed
worldwide to connect critical assets and infrastructure. Ideal for energy, utilities and smart-
ŸŸ Two product variants cover the city applications, the RV50X provides real-time remote connectivity for SCADA,
globe distribution management systems and metering.
ŸŸ Fully automatic network operator With the lowest power consumption available on the market, the RV50X
switching: just insert the SIM dramatically reduces infrastructure costs when running on battery or solar power.
ŸŸ Provides network connectivity via The RV50X supports an extensive range of LTE bands worldwide, and its LTE-
Ethernet, Serial and USB Advanced capabilities deliver up to 300 Mbps downlink speeds. For deployments
ŸŸ Remote configuration, software in areas with limited LTE coverage, the RV50X provides fallback to 3G networks.
update, and monitoring with Furthermore, the RV50X provides programmability to enable edge computing
cloud-based AirLink Management
applications, using the ALEOS Application Framework (AAF).
Service (ALMS) or on-premises
with AirLink Mobility Manager • Provide low power broadband connectivity to remote locations

(AMM) • Simplify deployments with a single variant for all network

operators
• Operate reliably in harsh environments
ŸŸ Dual-SIM functionality to enable
automatic failover between SIMs
(CANADA/EMEA/APAC)
ŸŸ Meets industrial-grade
certifications including Class 1 Div
2, MIL-STD-810G, IP64 ingress
protection
ŸŸ Supports up to 5 VPN tunnels for
secure cellular communications
ŸŸ Events Engine for alert reporting
to third party server platforms
ŸŸ Application Framework (AAF)
offers real-time onboard data
processing; RV50X’s dual-
core processor provides added
performance for advanced edge
computing applications.
ŸŸ GPS for tracking equipment
• Configure, monitor and manage gateways remotely
• Set alerts for critical events and prevent outages
• Centrally manage software updates/upgrades

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RUGGED DESIGN FOR DEMANDING ENVIRONMENTS

The RV50X is designed to withstand harsh industrial conditions, and is capable of
surviving 5 V brownouts and spikes from -600 VDC to 200 VDC.
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Certified as Class I Div 2, it is ideal for hazardous environments. The die cast
aluminum housing is sealed to meet IP64 for resistance to dust and water ingress.
Statut de la communication

Plan Satellite

The RV50X is tested to meet and exceed the MIL-STD-810G specification for shock,
vibration, temperature and humidity. The built-in power supply protection make it
Communication Status

Error
Warning
RSSI

Excellent
Good
EC/IO

Excellent
Good
suitable for harsh electrical environments such as compressors, generators, and
excavators.
Ok Fair Fair
Undefined Poor Poor
Pending No Report Undefined
No report

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System States Deployed Firmware & Applications Communication Failures

System Last Comm. Date Last Failure
Greenhouse
Inventory
mon (0.0.3)
Ready
ALEOS GX400
ID102-Crystal 7 days ago 7 days ago

ULTRA-LOW POWER CONSUMPTION

Deployed
Maintenance (4.3.5.010) ID103-Flyport a month ago a month ago
GreenhouseDem

Total : 35

The RV50X offers best-in-class power consumption combined with LTE

MONITOR CONNECTIVITY performance, and is optimized for battery and solar applications. It is the industry’s
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only LTE gateway with 2G power consumption, operating at 900 mW in idle

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Data History

Comm. Status
Last seen
a minute ago
Next comm. (ETA)
6 min. 31 sec.
Sync status
mode. For 3G deployments migrating to LTE, the RV50X will work with existing
Last 3 Years

Précédent
Last 3 Months Last 3 Days

November, 29 2014 - December, 02 2014

Last 3 Hours

Suivant
power infrastructure, eliminating the need to invest in replacement solar panels or
Signal Strength

Signmal Strength (Mean)

batteries. Standby Mode provides additional protection for batteries by dropping
power consumption to 53 mW, and can be triggered by timers, low voltage
Signal Strength (Minimum)
Signal Strenth (Maximum)

Nov Dec Dec

detection or I/O.
Data Traffic
Bytes received (Mean)
Bytes sent (Mean)

Nov Dec Dec

System reset
Number of Resets (Count)

Nov Dec Dec

SIMPLIFIED DEPLOYMENT
The RV50X automatically configures the radio based on the SIM, which provides
SECURITY CONFIGURATION versatility and simplicity when changing operator networks.
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Ideal for global deployments, the RV50X provides worldwide LTE coverage with just
Systèmes GX440_VZW Éditer la configuration Load Template Cancel

Edit configuration

two product variants; one for North America and EMEA, and one for Asia-Pacific.

BEST-IN-CLASS REMOTE MANAGEMENT

Network Management solutions for the RV50X allow over-the-air registration,
configuration and software updates, and can be deployed either as a cloud-
based service, or as a licensed software platform in the enterprise data center.
Both options provide a centralized and remote view of an entire fleet and enable
SOFTWARE UPGRADES/UPDATES simplified management, control and monitoring of connected RV50Xs and critical
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All
infrastructure.
Systems Operations (All Â)
Technology RSSI

AirLink Management Service (ALMS) is a secure, centralized cloud-based service

In progress
Install application
LTE Excellent
HSPA Good 14 hours ago
EV-DO REV. A Fair Send SMS
No report Poor 14 hours ago
Other No report SendSMS

that remotely monitors and manages signal strength, network technology

15 hours ago
Install application
Total : 68 Total : 68 6 hours ago
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and location. ALMS provides dashboards with up-to-date views of an entire

deployment, and custom alerts to monitor and report critical events, to increase
efficiency and prevent downtime.
AirLink Mobility Manager (AMM) is a licensed, unified software platform which can

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be deployed in the enterprise data center, and provides a consolidated network

view of an entire fleet, using a virtual dashboard to monitor, report, manage, and
troubleshoot all mobile resources as required.
BENEFITS
INSTANT INTEGRATION
ŸŸ Provides LTE broadband
connectivity to remote locations The RV50X is designed to install directly into existing infrastructure. Offering both
and in harsh environments serial and Ethernet connectivity, it can be used to connect devices like PLCs and
ŸŸ Ultra-low power consumption, RTUs, and transmit a wide variety of protocols like Modbus/DNP3 with ease. RV50X
ideal for solar or battery powered can also be integrated directly into existing management systems via SNMP.
installations
ŸŸ Maximizes longevity of deployed INTELLIGENCE AT THE EDGE
equipment and protects The RV50X provides an application framework which allows customers to apply
investments with LTE
intelligence at the edge of the network. The RV50X offers a dual core processor
ŸŸ Improves ROI by supporting which enhances the performance of edge applications.
multiple network operators
without additional hardware costs
SECURE INDUSTRIAL COMMUNICATIONS
ŸŸ Powerful remote management
solutions The RV50X supports secure communications to multiple back-end systems by
providing up to five concurrent VPN sessions. Remote authentication management
ŸŸ Built-in, class-leading voltage
transient protection provides allows enterprise-grade systems to manage access to devices in the field. Port
superior reliability and continuous filtering and trusted IP protect the devices connected to RV50Xs from unwanted
operation access. Secure signing and authentication of software images offers end-to-
ŸŸ Proven reliability and over 2 million end protection of the software upgrade process, protecting the RV50X against
AirLink routers and gateways unwanted malware.
deployed
ŸŸ Industry leading warranty includes
support, software updates and
advance replacement

RV50X
North America & EMEA Asia Pacific
LTE CATEGORY Cat 6
Peak D/L (Up to 300 Mbps DL)
Peak U/L (Up to 50 Mbps UL)
4G LTE 2100(B1), 1900(B2), 1800(B3), AWS(B4), 2100(B1), 1800(B3), 850(B5), 2600(B7), 900(B8), 850(B18), 850(B19),
Frequency Bands* 850(B5), 2600(B7), 900(B8), 700(B12), 700(B13), 800(B20), 1900(B25), 1500(B21), 700(B28), TDD 38, TDD 39, TDD 40, TDD 41
850(B26), 700(B29), TDD B41

3G HSPA/HSPA+ 2100(B1), 1900(B2), 1800(B3), AWS(B4), 850(B5), 900(B8) 2100(B1), 850(B5),

Frequency Bands* 800(B6),
900(B8), 1700(B9), 850(B19),

3G TD-SCDMA
Frequency Bands* B39
APPROVALS
Regulary FCC, IC, PTCRB, R&TTE, GCF, CE RCM, JRF/JPA, Anatel
Carrier Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile USA, Southern Linc, Sprint, US Cellular, Rogers, Telus, Telstra
Bell
PART NUMBERS 1103052 1103045
1103973 (China)

*For carrier specific band support please refer to the hardware user guide.

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Specification Specification
HOST INTERFACES 10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ45) SATELLITE NAVIGATION 12 Channel GPS and GLONASS Receiver
(GNSS)
RS-232 serial port (DB-9) Acquisition Time: 1 s Hot Start
USB 2.0 Micro-B Connector Accuracy: <2 m (50%), <5 m (90%)
3 SMA antenna connectors (primary, diversity, GPS) Tracking Sensitivity: -145 dBm
Active GPS antenna support Reports: NMEA 0183 V3.0, TAIP, RAP, XORA
Multiple Redundant Servers
INPUT/OUTPUT Configurable I/O pin on power connector
ŸŸ Digital Input ON Voltage: 2.7 to 36 VDC Reliable Store and Forward
ŸŸ Configurable Pull-up for dry contact input NETWORK Secure network management applications
ŸŸ Digital Open Collector Output > sinking 500 mA MANAGEMENT available in the cloud or licensed platform in the enterprise
ŸŸ Analog Input: 0.5-36 VDC data center
Fleet wide firmware upgrade delivery
LAN (ETHERNET/USB) DNS, DNS Proxy
Router configuration and template management
DHCP Server
Router staging over the air and local Ethernet connection
IP Passthrough
Over-the-air software and radio module firmware updates
VLAN
Device Configuration Templates
Host Interface Watchdog
Configurable monitoring and alerting
PPPoE
Remote provisioning and airtime activation (where
SERIAL TCP/UDP PAD Mode applicable)
Modbus (ASCII, RTU, Variable) GATEWAY MANAGEMENT ALMS
INTERFACES Local web user interface
PPP
DNP3 Interoperability AT Command Line Interface (Telnet/SSH/Serial)
NETWORK AND ROUTING Network Address Translation (NAT) SMS Commands
Port Forwarding SNMP
Host Port Routing
POWER Input Voltage: 7 to 36 VDC
NEMO/DMNR
LTE Idle Power: 900mW (75 mA @ 12VDC)
VRRP
Standby Mode Power: 53 mW (4.4 mA @ 12 VDC) triggered
Reliable Static Route on low voltage, I/O or periodic timer
Dynamic DNS Low voltage disconnect to prevent battery drain
Policy Routing Built-in protection against voltage transients including 5 VDC
Verizon ANTM engine cranking and +200 VDC load dump
IPv6 Gateway Ignition Sense with time delay shutdown
VPN IPsec, GRE, and OpenVPN Client Configurable features and ports to optimize power
consumption
Up to 5 concurrent tunnels
ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C / -40°F to +158°F
Split Tunnel
Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C / -40°F to +185°F
Dead Peer Detection (DPD)
Humidity: 90% RH @ 60°C
Multiple Subnets
Military Spec MIL-STD-810G conformance to shock,
EVENTS ENGINE Custom event triggers and reports vibration, thermal shock, and humidity
Configurable interface, no programming IP64 rated ingress protection
Event Types: Digital Input, Network Parameters, Data Usage, INDUSTRY Safety: IECEE Certification Bodies Scheme (CB Scheme),
Timer, Power, Device Temperature and Voltage CERTIFICATIONS UL 60950
Report Types: RAP, SMS, Email, SNMP Trap, TCP (Binary, XML, Vehicle Usage: E-Mark (UN ECE Regulation 10.04),
CSV) ISO7637-2, SAE J1455 (Shock & Vibration)
Event Actions: Drive Relay Output Hazardous Environments: Class 1 Div 2
Environmental: RoHS, REACH, WEEE
DIMENSIONS 119 mm x 34 mm x 85 mm (94 mm including connectors)
4.69 in x 1.34 in x 3.35 in (3.70 in including connectors) SUPPORT AND Includes 1st Year AirLink Complete:
WARRANTY ŸŸ AirLink Management Service (ALMS)
SECURITY Remote Authentication (LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+)
ŸŸ Direct 24/7 Technical Support
DMZ
ŸŸ 3-year standard warranty; optional 2-year warranty
Inbound and Outbound Port filtering
extension
Inbound and Outbound Trusted IP 1-day Accelerated Hardware Replacement available through
MAC Address Filtering participating resellers
PCI compatible ACCESSORIES In the Box: DC Power Cable and Quick Start Guide
Other Accessories (sold separately):
APPLICATION ALEOS Application Framework (AAF)
2000579 AC Adapter, 12VDC
FRAMEWORK
LUA Scripting Language 6000659 DIN Rail Bracket
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