Robustel R5020 Lite Hardware Manual
Version: 1.0.2
Date: Aug 14, 2023
Overview
The R5020 Lite is Robustel's new 5G capable router supporting global 5G, 4G and 3G bands. The R5020 Lite leverages Robustel's tried and tested high performance CPU platform and it is compatible with 3GPP Release 16.
Package Checklist
Before commencing installation, ensure your package has the following components:
- Device
- 3-PIN Terminal Block
- 2-PIN Terminal Block (Optional)
- Quick Start Guide Card
- RCMS Card
- Power Supply (Optional)
- Cellular Antenna (Optional)
- Wi-Fi Antenna (Optional)
- Mounting Kit (Optional)
Note: The accessories could be different; please refer to actual order information.
Panel Layout
Panel Layout (May Vary on Different Models)
B098004:
Ethernet Port (ETHO, ETH1), Grounding Screw, DC 12-36V Power Supply, RS-232/RS-485, LED Indicator.
Back View: Cellular Antenna (ANT0, ANT1, ANT2, ANT3), Wi-Fi Antenna, SIM Slot (SIM1, SIM2), Reset Button.
B098005:
Ethernet Port (ETHO, ETH1), Grounding Screw, DC 12-36V Power Supply, RS-232/RS-485, LED Indicator.
Back View: Cellular Antenna (ANT0, ANT1, ANT2, ANT3), Wi-Fi Antenna, SIM Slot (SIM1, SIM2), Reset Button, GNSS Antenna.
Interface Descriptions
1. LED Indicator
Name | Color | Status | Description |
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RUN | Green | Fast Blinking (250ms) | Router is preparing (system initialization) |
RUN | Green | On, blinking (500ms) | Router starts operating |
RUN | Off | Router is powered off | |
MDM | Green | On, solid | Link connection is working |
MDM | Green | On, blinking | Data is sent and received |
MDM | Off | Link connection is not working | |
USR-OpenVPN | Green | On, solid | OpenVPN connection is established |
USR-OpenVPN | Off | OpenVPN connection is not established | |
USR-IPsec | Green | On, solid | IPsec connection is established |
USR-IPsec | Off | IPsec connection is not established | |
USR-SIM | Green | On, solid | Using primary SIM card 1 |
USR-SIM | Green | On, blinking | Using backup SIM card 2 |
USR-SIM | Off | Using WAN link (no SIM card inserted) | |
RSSI | On, solid | 5G network: Reference Signal Received Power greater than -86 dBm (Strong signal) Non-5G network: Received Signal Strength Indication greater than -73 dBm (Strong signal) |
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RSSI | On, blinking (1s) | 5G network: Reference Signal Received Power -105 to -86 dBm (Moderate signal) Non-5G network: Received Signal Strength Indication -91 to -73 dBm (Moderate signal) |
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RSSI | Fast blinking | 5G network: Reference Signal Received Power -140 to -106 dBm (Weak signal) Non-5G network: Received Signal Strength Indication -111 to -93dBm (Weak signal) |
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RSSI | Off | No signal | |
2.4G | Green | On, solid | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi is enabled and working properly |
2.4G | Green | On, blinking | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi is working normally and there is data sending and receiving |
2.4G | Off | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi is disabled or not working properly | |
5G Wi-Fi | Green | On, solid | 5 GHz Wi-Fi is enabled and working properly |
5G Wi-Fi | Green | On, blinking | 5 GHz Wi-Fi is working normally and there is data sending and receiving |
5G Wi-Fi | Off | 5 GHz Wi-Fi is disabled or not working properly |
Note: You can choose the display type of USR LED. For more details, please refer to RT123_SM_RobustOS Software Manual, Services > Advanced > System >System Settings > User LED Type.
2. PIN Description
Power Input (12-36V DC)
PIN | Description | Note |
---|---|---|
1 | V+ | Power |
2 | V- | Ground |
3 | NC | -- |
4 | NC | -- |
Note: The input voltage is 12 to 36V DC.
RS232/RS485 Interface
PIN | Description | Note |
---|---|---|
1 | V+ | Power |
2 | V- | Ground |
3 | TXD/A | RS232 Data Transmission/RS485_A, may vary on different model. |
4 | RXD/B | RS232 Data Receive/RS485_B, may vary on different model. |
5 | GND | Signal Ground |
Note: The input voltage is 12 to 36V DC.
3. Reset Button
Feature | Operation |
---|---|
Reboot | Press and hold the RST button for 2~ 5 seconds under the operating status. |
Restore to default configuration | Press and hold the RST button for 5~10 seconds, the RUN LED starts blinking quickly, the router will restore to default configuration. |
Restore to factory default settings | Once the operation of restoring default configuration is performed twice within one minute, the router will restore to factory default settings. |
Note: For more details, please refer to RT123_SM_RobustOS Software Manual, 2.3 Factory Reset.
4. Ethernet Ports
There are two Ethernet ports on R5020 Lite, including ETH0, ETH1. The ETH0 on the router can be configured as a WAN port, while ETH1 can only be configured as a LAN port. By default, ETH0, ETH1 are LAN0, and their IP are 192.168.0.1/255.255.255.0.
Ethernet LED Indicator | Status | Description |
---|---|---|
Link indicator (Yellow) | On, solid | Connection is established |
Link indicator (Yellow) | On, blinking | Data is being transferred |
Link indicator (Yellow) | Off | Connection is not established |
Hardware Installation
1. SIM Card Installation
Remove the SIM card cover to insert the SIM cards into the device, then screw up the cover.
Torque: 1.0 ± 0.2 N.M
2. Antenna Installation
Rotate the antenna into the antenna connector accordingly.
3. Terminal Block Installation
Insert the 3-PIN terminal blocks into the interfaces connector, then connect the devices or sensors to the gateway via corresponding interfaces.
4. Mounting Kit Installation
DIN Rail Mounting
Torque: 1.0 ± 0.2 N.M
Wall Mounting
5. Grounding the Device
Grounding will help to prevent the noise effect due to electromagnetic interference (EMI). Connect the device to the site ground wire by the grounding screw before powering on.
6. Connect the router to the computer
Connect the Ethernet cable to any port labeled ETH0 or ETH1 of the router, and connect the other end of the cable to your computer.
Login to the Device
1. Connect the router's Ethernet port to a PC with a standard Ethernet cable.
2. Before logging in, manually configure the PC with a static IP address on the same subnet as the gateway address, click and configure "Use the following IP address".
General
You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability. Otherwise, you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings.
- Obtain an IP address automatically
- Use the following IP address:
- IP address: 192.168.0.2
- Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
- Default gateway: 192.168.0.1
- Obtain DNS server address automatically
- Use the following DNS server addresses:
- Preferred DNS server: 8.8.8.8
- Alternative DNS server: 8.8.4.4
Validate settings upon exit
[OK] [Cancel]
3. To enter the gateway's web interface, type http://192.168.0.1 into the URL field of your Internet browser.
4. Use login information shown in the product label when prompted for authentication.
Enter Username
Enter Password
[LOGIN]
5. After logging in, the home page of the web interface is displayed, then you can view system information and perform configuration on the device.
Device Model: R5020L
System Uptime: 0 days, 00:04:18
System Time: Sun Jan 1 00:04:03 2017 (NTP not updated)
RAM Usage: 388M Free/448M Total
Firmware Version: 5.0.0 (18d58ee9)
Hardware Version:
Kernel Version: 3.18.92
Serial Number: 20120642020010
Active Link Uptime:
Copyright © 2022 Robustel Technologies. All rights reserved.
6. The automatic APN selection is ON by default, if need to specify your own APN, please go to the menu Interface->Link Manager->Link Setting->WWAN Settings to finish the specific setting.
Automatic APN Selection: ON
APN:
Username:
Password:
Dialup Number: *99***1#
Authentication Type: Auto
Switch SIM: By Data Allowance
Data Allowance: OFF
Billing Day:
[Submit] [Close]
7. The more configuration details please refer to RT123_SM_RobustOS Software Manual. (END)
Regulatory and Type Approval Information
Table 1: Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements with Defined Concentration Limits
Name of the Part | Hazardous Substances | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(Pb) | (Hg) | (Cd) | (Cr(VI)) | (PBB) | (PBDE) | (DEHP) | (BBP) | (DBP) | (DIBP) | |
Metal parts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Circuit modules | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ |
Cables and cable assemblies | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ |
Plastic and polymeric parts | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ |
0: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement in RoHS2.0.
X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials for this part might exceed the limit requirement in RoHS2.0.
-: Indicates that it does not contain the toxic or hazardous substance.
Radio Specifications for Europe
Model: R5020L-A-5G-A43EA
- RF technologies: 3G, 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi
- Cellular Frequency*:
- 5G: NR SA/NSA: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78
- 4G: LTE FDD: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28
- LTE TDD: B38/B40/B41
- 3G: WCDMA: B1/B5/B8
- Wi-Fi Frequency: 2.4 GHz: 2.412 - 2.472 GHz, 5 GHz: 5.150 - 5.825 GHz
- Max RF power: 23 dBm ± 2dB@NR, 23 dBm ± 2dB@LTE, 23 dBm ± 2dB@WCDMA, 18 dBm ± 2dB@Wi-Fi
* May vary on difference models.
Note: The 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range is restricted to indoor use only.
Regulatory Compliance Information:
The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
FCC & IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC and Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.
Déclaration d'IC sur l'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux radiations définies par le Canada pour des environnements non contrôlés. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé à une distance minimum de 20 cm entre l'antenne et votre corps.
Simplified EU & UK Declaration of Conformity: Guangzhou Robustel Co., Ltd. declares that this radio equipment complies with EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU, Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, UK Radio Equipment Regulations 2017, EMC Regulations 2016, Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
The full text of the EU & UK DoC is available at: www.robustel.com/certifications/
Safety Information
General
The router generates radio frequency (RF) power. When using the router, care must be taken on safety issues related to RF interference as well as regulations of RF equipment.
- Do not use your router in aircraft, hospitals, petrol stations or in places where using cellular products is prohibited.
- Be sure that the router will not be interfering with nearby equipment. For example: pacemakers or medical equipment. The antenna of the router should be away from computers, office equipment, home appliance, etc.
- An external antenna must be connected to the router for proper operation. Only uses approved antenna with the router. Please contact authorized distributor on finding an approved antenna.
RF Exposure
This device meets the official requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by authorized agencies.
The device must be used with a minimum separation of 20 cm from a person's body to ensure compliance with RF exposure guidelines. Failure to observe these instructions could result in your RF exposure exceeding the applicable limits.
Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. Router may be used at this time.
Recycling Symbol: ♻️ The symbol indicates that the product should not be mixed with general household waste but must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling.
CE Marking: CE The symbol indicates that the product meets the requirements of the applicable EU directives.
UKCA Marking: UK CA The symbol indicates that the product meets the requirements of the relevant UK legislation.
Related download link
Find more product documents or tools at: www.robustel.com/en/documentations/
Technical Support
Tel: +86-20-82321505
Email: support@robustel.com
Document History
Updates between document versions are cumulative. Therefore, the latest document version contains all updates made to previous versions.
Date | Firmware Version | Document Version | Change Description |
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Nov. 23, 2022 | 5.0.0 | 1.0.0 | Initial release. |
Feb 27, 2023 | 5.0.0 | 1.0.1 | Optimized image display of mounting kit. |
Aug 14, 2023 | 5.0.0 | 1.0.2 | Modified declaration for product and add a model description. |