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:

Note: The accessories could be different; please refer to actual order information.

Panel Layout

Panel Layout (May Vary on Different Models)

B098004:

Front View

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:

Front View

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
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)
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)
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)
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".

Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties

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.

Login Screen

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.

System Information

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.

WWAN Settings

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

* 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.

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
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.
Models: R5020L, R5020L-A-5G-A43EA, R5020 Lite High Speed Smart 5G Router, R5020 Lite, High Speed Smart 5G Router, Speed Smart 5G Router, Smart 5G Router, 5G Router, Router

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