1. Product Overview
1.1 Product Introduction
The Advantech ICR-4233 router is an industrial-grade device leveraging LTE Cat.6 technology for high-speed data transfer and network reliability. Designed for the EMEA and global markets, it supports demanding IoT applications including energy distribution, EV charging, remote machine access, transaction management (kiosks, lottery terminals), smart city initiatives, CCTV surveillance, and various monitoring systems.
It offers data transfer rates up to 300 Mbps for downloads and 50 Mbps for uploads. All models include GNSS geolocation with a dedicated SMA connector. WiFi-equipped models feature dual-band WiFi 6/6E with 2x2 MU-MIMO antennas and Bluetooth V5.2 support.
The robust metal enclosure houses two SIM card slots for cellular connection redundancy, two 1Gb Ethernet ports, a USB 3.0 socket, dual switchable RS232/RS485 interfaces, four digital inputs, two digital outputs, and a microSD card slot for expanded storage.
Key features include Low Power Mode, a hardware watchdog for automated monitoring and restarts, and a secure web interface for configuration and diagnostics. Basic functionalities cover two-factor authentication, IPv6 Dual Stack, DHCP, NAT, VPN protocols (IPSec, OpenVPN, GRE, L2TP, PPTP), SMS control, and connection backup. The router supports Linux scripts and up to four switchable profiles. Router Apps enhance functionality, accessible via the Advantech Router Apps webpage or directly from the router's web interface for firmware updates. Compatibility with Advantech's WebAccess/DMP and WebAccess/VPN platforms ensures extensive device management and monitoring.
1.2 Usage Examples
This section illustrates common scenarios for the Advantech ICR-4233 router.
Cellular Internet Access
The cellular router facilitates internet access from a local LAN via the cellular network. This functionality is exclusive to routers with a cellular interface.
Description of Figure 1: Cellular Internet Access Diagram: A configured router (labeled "Configured router") connects via ETH to a Local Area Network (LAN). The configured router also connects to a "Mobile network" (represented by a cell tower icon), which then connects to a "Router" (represented by a generic router icon). This "Router" connects to the "Internet". Lines indicate connections: solid lines for cable connections, dashed lines for wireless connections. The configured router connects to the mobile network wirelessly, and the mobile network connects to the internet router wirelessly. The LAN connects to the configured router via cable.
Backup for Internet Access
The cellular router's internet access can be backed up using PPPoE, Ethernet wired, or WiFi connections.
Description of Figure 2: Backup for Internet Access Diagram: A configured router connects via ETH to a Local Area Network (LAN). The configured router also connects wirelessly to a "Mobile network". The mobile network connects wirelessly to "Routers" (plural, generic router icons). The configured router also connects via ETH to the "Routers" via cable. The "Routers" connect to the "Internet". Lines indicate connections: solid lines for cable connections, dashed lines for wireless connections. The configured router connects to the mobile network wirelessly, and to the "Routers" via cable. The "Routers" connect to the Internet.
VPN Networks Interconnection
A secure VPN tunnel can be established between the Advantech router and a remote network router via the Internet. The configured router connects to the Internet using the cellular network.
Description of Figure 3: VPN Networks Interconnection Diagram: A configured router connects via ETH to a Local Area Network (LAN). The configured router also connects wirelessly to a "Mobile network", which then connects wirelessly to a "Router" (generic router icon). A "Tunnel" (VPN) is established between the configured router and this "Router" over the "Internet". Another LAN connects via ETH to a second "Router" (generic router icon), which also connects to the "Internet". Lines indicate connections: solid lines for cable connections, dashed lines for wireless connections, and a dotted line for the VPN tunnel.
Serial Gateway
The Advantech router can grant Internet access to a PLC device connected serially. This allows remote control of the PLC from a local network running a SCADA system. This functionality requires a router with a serial interface.
Description of Figure 4: Serial Gateway Diagram: A configured router connects via RS232/RS485 to a PLC device. The configured router also connects wirelessly to a "Mobile network", which then connects wirelessly to a "Router" (generic router icon). This "Router" connects to the "Internet". A SCADA system connects via ETH to a second "Router" (generic router icon), which then connects to a Local Area Network (LAN). This second router also connects to the "Internet". Lines indicate connections: solid lines for cable connections, dashed lines for wireless connections.
1.3 Hardware Overview
This chapter details all components of the router case.
Description of Figure 5: Router Hardware Overview: Front View: An image of the Advantech ICR-4200 series industrial router, showing its front panel with various connectors and indicators. Key components are numbered: 1. GND Screw, 2. LEDs, 3. RST button, 4. PWR (2-pin terminal), 5. ETH0/ETH1 (RJ45), 6. USB (USB-A), 7. SERIAL & I/O (16-pin terminal), 8. GNSS/ANT/DIV (SMA female), 9. WIFI (RP-SMA female).
| # | Item/Caption | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GND Screw | M3 | Ensure proper grounding; refer to Chapter 2.5. |
| 2 | LEDs | — | Status LED indicators; see Chapter 2.11. |
| 3 | RST | — | Button to reboot the router or restore default settings; see Chapter 2.12. |
| 4 | PWR | 2-pin terminal | Power supply socket; see Chapter 2.5. |
| 5 | ETH0, ETH1 | RJ45 | 1 Gb Ethernet LAN interfaces; see Chapter 2.4. |
| 6 | USB | USB-A | USB 3.0 host port; see Chapter 2.9. |
| 7 | Serial & I/O | 16-p term. | Two switchable RS232/RS485, 4 digital inputs, and 2 digital outputs interfaces. See Chapter 2.8 for details, Chapter 4.8 for I/O parameters, and Chapter 4.9 for serial interface settings. |
| 8 | GNSS, ANT, DIV | SMA female | Connectors for both the main and diversity antennas of the cellular module, in addition to one connector for the GNSS antenna. Refer to Chapter 2.2 for details, Chapter 4.4 for cellular module parameters, and Chapter 4.5 for GNSS parameters. |
| 9 | WIFI | RP-SMA female | Connectors for the WiFi antennas. See Chapter 2.2 for more information and Chapter 4.6 for WiFi parameters. The WiFi connector located on the right-hand side can be used for a Bluetooth antenna; see Chapter 2.3 for more information and Chapter 4.7 for Bluetooth parameters. |
Description of Figure 6: Router Hardware Overview: Rear View: An image of the Advantech ICR-4200 series industrial router, showing its rear view with numbered components: 10. Wall Clips, 11. SIM Slots/microSD Slot, 12. DIN Clip.
| # | Item/Caption | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Wall Clips | — | Wall mounting clips, included as standard accessories; see Chapter 1.8. |
| 11 | SIM Slots microSD Slot | Mini SIM microSD | Two Mini SIM card slots; details in Chapter 2.1. MicroSD card slot; see Chapter 2.10. |
| 12 | DIN Clip | — | DIN mounting clips, included as standard accessories; see Chapter 1.9. |
1.4 Order Codes
Order codes overview:
| Order code | Configuration |
|---|---|
| ICR-4233 | LTE Cat.6 cellular module, two Gb ETH, GNSS, USB 3.0, microSD card slot, two RS232/RS485 (switchable), four digital inputs, four digital outputs, two SIM readers |
| ICR-4233W | LTE Cat.6 cellular module, two Gb ETH, GNSS, dual-band WiFi 6/6E, USB 3.0, microSD card slot, two RS232/RS485 (switchable), four digital inputs, two digital outputs, two SIM readers |
1.5 Package Contents
The standard set of the router includes the following items:
| Item# | Description | Figure | Q'ty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Router (includes wall clips and a DIN rail clip mounted on the router) | Image description: A dark grey industrial router with various ports and LEDs on the front. | 1 pc |
| 2 | 2-pin terminal block for power supply (installed on the router) | Image description: A green 2-pin terminal block. | 1 pc |
| 3 | 16-pin terminal block (installed on the router) | Image description: A black 16-pin terminal block. | 1 pc |
| 4 | Printed Quick Start Guide Leaflet | Image description: A folded paper leaflet. | 1 pc |
1.6 Product Dimensions
Dimensions of the router are measured in millimeters.
Variant with Wall Mounting Clip
Description of Figure 7: Router Dimensions – Front, Top and Right view with Wall Mounting holder: Technical drawing showing the dimensions of the router with wall mounting clips. Front view: width 130mm, height 80mm. Top view: length 142.9mm, width 90.3mm. Right view: depth 42.8mm. The overall dimensions with the wall mounting holder are approximately 153.9mm (length) x 90.3mm (width) x 64mm (height, including clips).
Variant with DIN Rail Clip
Description of Figure 8: Router Dimensions – Front, Top and Right view with DIN holder: Technical drawing showing the dimensions of the router with a DIN rail clip. Front view: width 130mm, height 90.3mm. Top view: length 130mm, width 99.6mm. Right view: depth 42.8mm. The overall dimensions with the DIN rail clip are approximately 130mm (length) x 99.6mm (width) x 42.8mm (height).
1.7 Mounting Recommendations
The router can be placed on a flat surface, on a wall using wall mounting clips (refer to Chapter 1.8), or on a DIN rail EN 60715 with the metal DIN rail clip (refer to Chapter 1.9).
For industrial switchboard applications, the router can be mounted to the switchboard without immunity examination or EMC issues per EN 61439-1:2011 standards.
- When using whip antennas, maintain a minimum distance of 6 cm from cables and metal surfaces to avoid interference. If an external antenna is used outside the switchboard, a lightning conductor is necessary.
- When mounting a router on sheet steel, consider using a cable antenna.
For all cables, bundling is recommended with these guidelines:
- The combined length of the cable bundle (power supply and data cables) should not exceed 1.5 m. If data cable length exceeds 1.5 m or runs toward the switchboard, installing surge protectors is advisable.
- Data cables must not be bundled with mains voltage cables (230 V/50 Hz or 120 V/60 Hz).
- Ensure sufficient space is left between each connector for cable handling.
- For proper router functionality, use an earth-bonding distribution frame to ground the grounding screw (refer to Chapter 2.5).
1.8 Wall Mounting
The wall mounting clips are standard accessories. Two clips are pre-assembled and need to be rotated as shown in Figure 9. Each clip has two 5 mm diameter holes for screws. Refer to Figure 7 in Chapter 1.6 for precise mounting dimensions.
Description of Figure 9: Rotated Wall Mounting Clips: A diagram showing the wall mounting clips attached to the router, with arrows indicating that the clips should be rotated outwards for wall mounting.
1.9 DIN Rail Mounting
The DIN rail clip can be attached to the router for mounting onto a DIN rail compliant with 60715 standards. The default position is shown in Figure 10. The clip can be rotated vertically if needed.
Description of Figure 10: Default Position of the DIN Rail Clip: A diagram showing the DIN rail clip attached to the router in its default, vertical position.
To remove the router from the DIN rail, gently push down on the router to disengage the bottom part of the DIN rail clip, then pivot the bottom part of the router away from the DIN rail, as demonstrated in Figure 11.
Description of Figure 11: Removing Router from the DIN Rail: A three-step diagram illustrating the removal process of the router from a DIN rail. Step 1: Push down on the router. Step 2: Pivot the bottom part away. Step 3: Lift the router off the rail.
1.10 Product Label
An example of the product label with all printed information is shown below.
Description of Figure 12: Product Label: An example product label for the ICR-4233W Industrial Cellular Router. It shows: 9-48V ⎓ 1.5A MAX, CE, UKCA, Es marks, 10R-06 14947. P/N: ICR-4233W, S/N: ACZ1100123456785, MAC: 01:23:45:67:89:AB, IMEI: 123456789012345. Advantech Czech s.r.o., Sokolska 71, 56204 Usti nad Orlici, Czech Republic. Def. password: P23456785h.
2. Hardware Functionality
This section provides detailed explanations of the router's hardware components, with links to relevant chapters.
2.1 SIM Card Slots
Two SIM card slots are located under a metal cover. For cellular network communication, insert an activated data-provisioned SIM card. Two SIM cards can be installed simultaneously for switching. APNs can be configured differently. If a PIN is required, input it in the router's web interface (Administration → Unlock SIM Card).
- Always disconnect the router from the power supply before handling the SIM card.
- Unscrew the two screws on the SIM card cover and remove the cover.
- To remove an inserted SIM card, use the protrusion on the SIM card cover to gently press the SIM card into its slot until a click is heard. Release pressure, and it will pop out.
- To properly insert a SIM card, gently push the card into the designated slot until a confirming click is heard. The protrusion on the SIM card cover can be used for this task.
- Put the cover back and secure it with the two screws.
Description of Figure 13: SIM Cards Insertion: A diagram showing the SIM card slots beneath a cover. It indicates the RS232/RS485 DIP switches and the SIM1 and SIM2 slots, with a label "USE COVER TO INSERT/REMOVE" pointing to a protrusion on the cover.
2.2 Antennas Interfaces
The ANT and DIV SMA female connectors are for main and diversity cellular antennas. A GNSS antenna can be connected to the GNSS SMA female connector. RP-SMA female connectors labeled WIFI are for WiFi antennas on models supporting WiFi.
2.3 Bluetooth
The WiFi connector on the right-hand side is compatible with Bluetooth antennas. Refer to Chapter 4.7 for Bluetooth specifications. Bluetooth functionality integrates three components:
- Kernel Support and Drivers: Integrated into firmware for kernel-level Bluetooth support.
- Bluetooth Router App: Leverages BlueZ Linux Bluetooth stack. Not pre-installed; must be downloaded and installed.
- Node-RED Applications: For advanced Bluetooth functionalities, Node-RED and its Bluetooth node are available for installation.
2.4 Ethernet Interfaces
The RJ45 panel socket is used for ETH0 and ETH1 Ethernet interfaces. The pinout is shown in Figure 14 and described in Table 5.
Description of Figure 14: Ethernet Connector Pinout of RJ45 Socket: A diagram showing the pinout of an RJ45 Ethernet socket, numbered 1 to 8.
| Pin | 10base-T & 100base-T | 1000base-T |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tx+ (Transmit Data+) | BI_DA+ (BiDirectional pair A+) |
| 2 | Tx- (Transmit Data-) | BI_DA- (BiDirectional pair A-) |
| 3 | Rx+ (Receive Data+) | BI_DB+ (BiDirectional pair B+) |
| 4 | — | BI_DC+ (BiDirectional pair C+) |
| 5 | — | BI_DC- (BiDirectional pair C-) |
| 6 | Rx- (Receive Data-) | BI_DB- (BiDirectional pair B-) |
| 7 | — | BI_DD+ (BiDirectional pair D+) |
| 8 | — | BI_DD- (BiDirectional pair D-) |
2.5 Power Supply
A two-pin terminal connector (pitch 3.5 mm) powers the router. The corresponding connector is a standard accessory.
| Pin | Signal mark | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | VCC(+) | Positive pole of DC supply voltage (+9 to +48 V DC) |
| 2 | GND(-) | Negative pole of DC supply voltage |
Description of Figure 15: Power Connector Pinout: A diagram showing the 2-pin power connector with pins labeled 1 (VCC+) and 2 (GND-), indicating a 9-48 V DC input range.
The required power supply voltage is +9 V to +48 V DC. The router has built-in reversed polarity protection. The power source must provide sufficient energy (see Chapter 4.1).
All metal parts are interconnected with the negative pole of the power supply. If recommended, ground the router using the grounding screw (Figure 16). Maximum tightening torque for the grounding screw is 1 Nm.
Description of Figure 16: Position of the Grounding Screw: A diagram showing the location of the grounding screw on the router's casing, indicated by a grounding symbol (three horizontal lines decreasing in length) and an arrow pointing to a screw hole.
2.6 Low Power Mode
LPM is a sleep state with minimal power consumption (details in Chapter 4.1). The router can be awakened by a signal to the BIN1 input or after a predefined time. Use the lpm command to enter LPM (refer to Commands and Scripts application note).
2.7 I/O Port Interfaces
I/O interface pins connect to a 16-pin terminal block panel socket. Pinout is in Figure 17 and Table 7.
Description of Figure 17: I/O Connector Pinout: A diagram showing the 16-pin I/O terminal block connector pinout, numbered 1 to 16.
| Pin | Signal mark | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | BIN0 | The first digital input |
| 6 | BIN1 | The second digital input |
| 15 | BIN2 | The third digital input |
| 7 | BIN3 | The fourth digital input |
| 16 | BOUT0 | The first digital output |
| 8 | BOUT1 | The second digital output |
| 5, 13 | GND | Ground (common negative pole) |
The I/O user interface is for digital input processing and digital output control. Electrical parameters are in Chapter 4.8. The functional scheme is in Figure 18.
Description of Figure 18: Functional Scheme of the Digital Interface: A circuit diagram illustrating the functional scheme of the digital input and output interfaces. It shows a "Digital input" (BINx) with a max. 48V* power source connected to an "Input" block on the router, and a "Digital output" (BOUTx) connected to a Relay with a max. 48V* power source, leading to an "Output" block on the router. ESD protection is indicated. *This power source must have common ground with the router.
2.8 Serial Interfaces
Two independently switchable serial interfaces connect to the 16-pin terminal block panel socket. Both can be switched to RS232 or RS485 via DIP switches under the metal SIM cover. Upper position for RS232 (Figure 19, Table 8, Table 9).
Description of Figure 19: Both interfaces in RS232 mode: A diagram showing the DIP switches in the upper position for RS232 mode, and the corresponding 16-pin terminal block pinout for RS232.
| Pin | Signal mark | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RXD | Received Data |
| 2 | TXD | Transmit Data |
| 3 | RTS | Request to Send |
| 4 | CTS | Clear to Send |
| 5 | GND | Ground |
| Pin | Signal mark | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | RXD | Received Data |
| 10 | TXD | Transmit Data |
| 11 | RTS | Request to Send |
| 12 | CTS | Clear to Send |
| 13 | GND | Ground |
If the DIP switch is in the down position, the serial interface is configured for RS485 (Figure 20, Table 10, Table 11).
Description of Figure 20: Both interfaces in RS485 mode: A diagram showing the DIP switches in the down position for RS485 mode, and the corresponding 16-pin terminal block pinout for RS485.
| Pin | Signal mark | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | D (+) | In/Out |
| 1 | D (-) | In/Out |
| 5 | GND | Ground |
| Pin | Signal mark | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | D (+) | In/Out |
| 9 | D (-) | In/Out |
| 13 | GND | Ground |
2.9 USB 3.0 Port
The router has one USB 3.0 host port (USB-A type socket) supporting USB Mass Storage devices and serial converters. For unsupported chip integration, consult the Commands and Scripts application note, specifically "How to Use an Unsupported Serial Converter Chip."
Mounting USB Flash Drive to the System
To access a USB flash drive, it must be mounted:
- Execute
dmesgto list recently connected devices. - Identify the USB flash drive (e.g.,
sda: sda1). - Use
mount /dev/sda1 /mntto attach the drive to themntdirectory.
For detailed instructions on file system commands for USB Flash Drives, refer to the Ext4 Filesystem Utilities router app application note.
USB 3.0 Socket Pinouts
Pinout details for the USB 3.0 socket are in Figure 21 and Table 12.
Description of Figure 21: USB 3.0 Connector Pinout: A diagram showing the 9-pin USB 3.0 connector pinout.
| Pin | Signal mark | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | VBUS | 5 V DC Power, 0.5 A |
| 2 | D- | USB 2.0 differential pair - |
| 3 | D+ | USB 2.0 differential pair + |
| 4 | GND | Ground for power return |
| 5 | StdA_SSRX- | SuperSpeed receiver differential pair - |
| 6 | StdA_SSRX+ | SuperSpeed receiver differential pair + |
| 7 | GND_DRAIN | Ground for signal return |
| 8 | StdA_SSTX- | SuperSpeed transmitter differential pair - |
| 9 | StdA_SSTX+ | SuperSpeed transmitter differential pair + |
2.10 MicroSD Card Reader
The microSD card reader is under the SIM cover. It enables the router to use microSD memory cards. Technical specifications are in Table 13.
| Technical specifications of microSD card | |
|---|---|
| Supported technologies | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Supported capacity | SDHC: up to 32 GB; SDXC: from 32 GB to 512 GB |
| Supported microSD card filesystems | vfat, ext2, ext3, ext4 |
- To remove, use the protrusion on the SIM card cover to gently press the card until a click, then release.
- To insert, push the card into the slot with correct orientation until a click. The protrusion on the SIM card cover can assist.
Description of Figure 22: MicroSD Card Insertion: A diagram showing the microSD card slot next to the SIM card slots, beneath the cover, with an arrow indicating insertion direction and a label "microSD".
Mounting microSD Card to the System
To access the microSD card, it must be mounted:
- Use
dmesgto view recently connected devices. - Identify the microSD card entry (e.g.,
mmcblk0: p1). - Use
mount /dev/mmcblk0p1 /mntto mount to themntdirectory.
For more information on file system commands for microSD cards, refer to the Ext4 Filesystem Utilities router app application note.
2.11 LED Status Indication
Status LEDs on the top provide router status. ETH0 and ETH1 connectors have additional LEDs for port status.
| Caption | Color | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM1 | Green | On | SIM1 is active for the cellular connection. |
| Red | Fast blinking | A SIM1 issue (missing card or PIN not entered). | |
| SIM2 | Green | On | SIM2 is active for the cellular connection. |
| Red | Fast blinking | A SIM2 issue (missing card or PIN not entered). | |
| WiFi | Green | On | AP or STA started successfully. |
| Green | Brief off blinks | Data transmission. | |
| Green | Fast blinking | AP or STA error (configuration, HW or connection). | |
| Green | Off | AP and STA disabled. | |
| SIG | Green | On | Good cellular signal. |
| Orange | On | Fair cellular signal. | |
| Red | On | Poor cellular signal. | |
| USR | Green | — | The function of this LED is user-defined. |
| DAT | Green | Blinking | Cellular communication is in progress. |
| PWR | Green | On | The router is booting up. |
| Green | Blinking | The router booted up and is ready. | |
| Green | Fast blinking | The router firmware is being updated. | |
| TECH | Green | On | The active SIM uses 4G technology. |
| Orange | On | The active SIM uses 3G technology. | |
| ETH0 | Green | On | Selected 1 Gbps bit rate. |
| ETH1 | Green | Off | Selected 100/10 Mbps bit rate. |
| ETH0 | Yellow | On | The network cable is connected. |
| ETH1 | Yellow | Brief off blinks | Data transmission. |
| Yellow | Off | The network cable is not connected. |
2.12 Reset Functions
The RST button has multiple functions depending on the firmware platform. For more information, see the configuration manual [1], chapter Manual Introduction → Device → Reset.
Description of Figure 23: Resetting the Router: An image showing the Advantech router with a screwdriver pointing to the RST button on the front panel, illustrating how to press it.
3. First Use
3.1 Accessories Connection
Before operation, connect all necessary components. Refer to Chapter 1.3 for hardware overview and Chapter 2.1 for SIM card insertion.
3.2 Router Configuration
Initial configuration is done via a web browser on a PC. This interface allows monitoring, configuration, and administration.
Connect power (Chapter 2.5). The router boots and automatically connects to the default APN of the inserted SIM card. Configure your PC to obtain IP settings automatically. Connect your PC's network card to the router's default LAN interface (Ethernet port ETH0). The DHCP server assigns an IP address.
Access the web interface at https://192.168.1.1. HTTPS protocol is mandatory for secure communication. The default root user account is created. Check the product label for the default password. Log in with root and the password to access the interface. Consult the router Configuration Manual [1] for detailed descriptions.
4. Technical Parameters
4.1 Basic Parameters
| Parameter | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature range | Operating | -40°C to +75°C (-40 °F to +167°F) |
| Storage | -40°C to +85°C (-40 °F to +185 °F) | |
| Humidity | Operating | 5 to 95% relative humidity non condensing |
| Storage | 5 to 95% relative humidity non condensing | |
| Altitude | Operating | 2000 m / 70 kPa |
| Degree of protection | IP30 | |
| Supply voltage | 9 – 48 V DC | |
| Battery for RTC | CR1225 | |
| Consumption for non-WiFi / WiFi version | Idle | 4.2 W / 4.3 W |
| Average | 5.9 W / 6.8 W | |
| Maximum | 11.6 W / 12.2 W | |
| LPM mode | 15 mW | |
| Dimensions of device (w/o clips) | 130 x 90 x 43 mm (5.12" × 3.54" × 1.39") | |
| DIN rail clip specification | DIN 35 mm, EN 60715 | |
| Total weight for non-WiFi / WiFi | 505 g (1.11 lbs) / 515 g (1.14lbs) |
4.2 Standards and Regulations
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Radio | EN 301 908-1, EN 301 908-2, EN 301 908-13, EN 303 413, EN 300 328, EN 301 893, EN 303 687 |
| EMC | EN 301 491-1, EN 301 489-17, EN 301 489-19, EN 301 489-52, EN 610000-6-2, EN 610000-6-3, EN 55032, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6 |
| Safety | IEC 62368-1, IEC 62311 |
| Mechanical | EN 60529, EN 60068-2-27, EN 60068-2-64 |
| Climatic | EN 60068-2-2, EN 60068-2-1, EN 60068-2-14, EN 60068-2-78 |
| Transportation | E-Mark (E8), homologation number: 10R - 06 14947 |
| National | CE, UKCA compliant |
| Environmental | REACH, RoHS3 and WEEE compliant |
4.3 Type Tests and Environmental Conditions
| Phenomena | Test | Description | Test levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESD | EN 61000-4-2 | Enclosure contact | ± 6 kV (crit. A) |
| RF field AM modulated | EN 61000-4-3 | Enclosure | 20 V/m (crit. A) (80 – 1000 MHz), 10 V/m (crit. A) (1-6 GHz) |
| Fast transient | EN 61000-4-4 | Signal ports | ± 1 kV (crit. A) |
| Power ports | ± 2 kV (crit. A) | ||
| Ethernet ports | ± 1 kV (crit. A) | ||
| Surge | EN 61000-4-5 | Ethernet ports | ± 1 kV (crit. A), shielded cab. |
| Power ports | ± 1 kV (crit. A) | ||
| RF conducted | EN 61000-4-6 | All ports | 10 V/m (crit. A) (0.15-80 MHz) |
| Radiated emission | EN 55032 | Enclosure | Class B |
| Conducted emission | EN 55032 | Signal ports | Class B |
| Power ports | Class B | ||
| Ethernet ports | Class B | ||
| Dry heat | EN 60068-2-2 | Test Bb, storage +85 °C, operation +75°C | |
| Cold | EN 60068-2-1 | Test Ab, storage -40 °C, operation -40 °C | |
| Damp heat | EN 60068-2-78 | 95% rel. humidity (+40°C) | |
| Dry heat, cyclic | EN 60068-2-30 | +55 °C / +25 °C, rel. humidity 95%, 12h - 12h | |
| Dry heat | EN 60068-2-2 | Test Bb, storage +85°C, operation +75°C | |
| Thermal shock/temp. variation | EN 60068-2-14 | Test Nb, -40 °C/+75°C, 3h/3h, 2 cycles, 3 K/min | |
| Degrees of protection provided by enclosures | EN 60529 | IP30 | |
| Vibration, broad-band random | EN 60068-2-64 | Spectrum A.3 cat 1, breakpoints A.6 cat 1 | |
| Shock | EN 60068-2-27 | 50 m/s², 11 ms, half sine, 10 in each dir. |
4.4 Parameters of Cellular Module
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Antenna |
|
| LTE parameters |
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| WCDMA parameters |
|
4.5 Parameters of GNSS
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| GNSS Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo |
| Antenna |
|
| Sensitivity |
|
| TTFF |
|
| Static Accuracy | Nominal accuracy 3 m |
4.6 Parameters of WiFi
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Short Description | WiFi 6/6E 2x2 MU-MIMO |
| Supported Standards | IEEE 802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/n (2T2R), DBDC (Dual-band, Dual-concurrent) |
| Antenna Connectors | 2x2 MU-MIMO |
| Access Point | up to 15 clients |
| Data Rate |
|
| Frequency Ranges | 2.412 – 2.484 GHz, 5.150 – 5.850 GHz, 5.925 – 7.125 GHz |
| Spectrum Widths | 20/40 MHz @ 2.4 GHz, 20/40/80/160 MHz @ 5/6 GHz |
| Modulation |
|
| Type of Device | Access point (AP), Station (STA), Multi-role (AP & STA) |
| Security – Standards | WPA, WPA2, WPA3, 802.1X |
| Security – Encryption | WEP, TKIP, AES |
| TX Power | max. 19 dBm @ 2.4 GHz, max. 19 dBm @ 5 GHz, max. 13.5 dBm @ 6 GHz |
4.7 Parameters of Bluetooth
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth Standards | V5.2, V5.1, V5.0, V4.2, V4.1, V4.0LE, V3.0, V2.1+EDR |
| Antenna | Shared with right RP-SMA connector |
| Frequency Range | 2.412GHz 2.484GHz |
| Data Rate | 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps and Up to 3 Mbps |
| Modulation | Header: GFSK, Payload 2M: π/4-DQPSK, Payload 3M: 8-DPSK |
| Receive Sensitivity | <0.1% BR, BER at -70 dBm |
| Output Power | ≤ +14dBm |
4.8 Parameters of I/O Ports
Electrical characteristics of the digital input are in Table 22. Status can be retrieved via the router's web interface (General Status page) or using status ports and io get commands (Commands and Scripts application note).
| Logical¹ | Voltage | Current | Status² |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 V | 0.5 mA | Off |
| 0 | 5 V | 0.8 mA | On |
| 0 | 12 V | 1.6 mA | On |
| 0 | 48 V | 3.4 mA | On |
The maximum digital output load is 500 mA at 48 V.
4.9 Parameters of Serial Interfaces
Supported parameters for RS232 and RS485 interfaces, configurable in Expansion Port 1 and 2 menu items, are in Table 23.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Baudrate | 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 230400. |
| Data Bits | 5, 6, 7, 8. |
| Parity | none, even, odd. |
| Stop Bits | 1, 2. |
| Flow Control | none, hardware. |
4.10 System Configuration
Main system parameters are listed in Table 24.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| CPU architecture | Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| CPU frequency | 1.6 GHz |
| CPU power | 2.3 DMIPS/MHz |
| Flash memory | 8 GB of eMMC
|
| RAM size | 1 GB |
| Watchdog | HW watchdog |
| RTC | Battery backup RTC |
| TPM | Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 |
| SIM Slots | 2× SIM (Mini SIM – 2FF), 1× Chip SIM (MFF2)¹ |
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Ethernet connection fails or is not establishing.
- Auto negotiation can be turned off, and rate/duplex set manually on the Ethernet interface ("LAN Configuration" page).
Mobile WAN connection fails.
- Check signal power ("Mobile WAN status" page). Weak signal requires a better antenna. Similar signal strength from neighboring cells may require a directional antenna.
- Enable automatic ping from router to check connection and restart if ping fails ("Mobile WAN Configuration" page, "Check connection" section). "Enable + bind" ensures ping through Mobile WAN interface.
Mobile WAN connection cannot be established.
- Check "Mobile WAN Configuration" – APN, name, password, and IP address.
- Enter SIM card PIN ("Unlock SIM Card" page, "Administration" section).
- For private APN, avoid getting DNS settings from operator.
- Check "System Log" page in "Status" section for errors.
Cannot connect from the Internet to the device behind the router. NAT enabled.
- Device's gateway must point to the router.
Can't access Web server placed behind the router over NAT.
- Remote HTTP access to router must be disabled ("NAT Configuration" page).
- Enable "Send all remaining incoming packets to default server" and fill in Web server's IP address. Web server's default gateway must be router's IP address.
DynDNS doesn't work.
- Will not work with private APN.
- If same IP address is recorded as dynamically assigned, operator uses NAT or firewall.
- Verify NAT using ping to server with static address and comparing with router's IP address.
- Verify Firewall by remotely accessing router's Web interface.
- Operator may not provide DNS server address, preventing connection to dyndns.org. System Log messages: "DynDNS daemon started", "Error resolving hostname: no such file or directory", "Connect to DynDNS server failed".
L2TP or IPSec isn't establishing.
- Check "System Log" page for error messages.
IPSec tunnel establishes but communication does not run.
- Probably bad routing rules on connected devices or default gateway.
Switched router to offline mode by SMS message, but router is in online mode after reboot.
- SMS messages do not change router configuration; they remain in effect only until reboot.
Serial communication is not working.
- Verify router model supports serial communications and check serial communication settings in "Expansion Port" under "Configuration" in the web browser.
Is the router Cisco compatible? Can I use the Cisco configuration?
- No, router Firmware (ICR-OS) is Linux-based (BusyBox), so Cisco configuration cannot be used. Network connections are standard-defined, ensuring compatibility with Cisco or other networking devices.
FTP or SFTP does not work
- FTP works on v2 routers only. SFTP works on all routers for file transfer.
- For FTP issues on v2 routers, ensure FTP is enabled ("Configuration" section, "Services", "FTP"). Connect with any client on port 21 using web interface username/password.
- For SFTP issues, ensure SSH is enabled ("Configuration" section, "Services", "SSH"). Connect with any client on port 22 using web interface username/password.
How can I connect to the router's command line? (SSH, Telnet)
- SSH works on all routers, Telnet on v2 routers only. SSH is enabled by default; verify in web interface ("Configuration" section, "Services", "SSH"). Connect with any SSH client on port 22 using web interface username/password. Telnet on v2 routers can be enabled in the same section.
Appendix B: Customer Support
Customer Support for Europe
Advantech Czech s.r.o.
Sokolska 71
562 04, Usti nad Orlici
Czech Republic
Phone: +353 91 792444
Fax: +353 91 792445
E-mail: iiotcustomerservice@advantech.eu
Web: www.advantech.com
Customer Support for NAM
Advantech B+B SmartWorx
707 Dayton Road
Ottawa, IL 61350 USA
Phone: +1-800-346-3119 (Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST)
Fax: +1-815-433-5109
E-mail: support.iiot.ana@advantech.com
Web: www.advantech.com
Customer Support for Asia
Phone: +886-2-2792-7818 #1299 (Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. UTC+8)
Fax: +886-2-2794-7327
E-mail: icg.support@advantech.com.tw
Web: www.advantech.com
Appendix C: Regulatory & Safety Information
Safety Notices
- The router must adhere to all relevant international and national laws, including any specific restrictions governing its use in designated applications and environments.
- To prevent potential injury and appliance damage, ensure compliance with regulations by using only authorized accessories. Unauthorized modifications or use of unapproved accessories could damage the router, violate regulations, and void the warranty.
- Do not attempt to open the router.
- Before handling the SIM card, turn off the router and disconnect it from the power supply.
- Avoid exposing the router to extreme ambient conditions. Safeguard it against dust, moisture, and high temperatures.
- Only deploy routers with appropriate certification and labeling in environments containing flammable or explosive materials, such as gas stations, chemical plants, or areas involving explosives. Users must observe restrictions pertaining to radio device usage in such settings.
- When traveling by plane, switch off the router. Using it onboard could jeopardize flight operations, disrupt mobile networks, and potentially violate regulations. Non-compliance may result in telephone service suspension, cancellation, or legal repercussions.
- Exercise heightened caution when operating the router near personal medical devices like cardiac pacemakers or hearing aids.
- The router may cause interference when operated in close proximity to TV sets, radio receivers, or personal computers.
- It's advisable to create a suitable backup of all critical settings stored in the device's memory.
Product Disposal Instructions
The WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment: 2012/19/EU) directive ensures electrical/electronic products are recycled using best available recovery techniques to minimize environmental impact. This product contains high quality materials and components which can be recycled. At end-of-life, this product MUST NOT be mixed with other commercial waste for disposal. The device contains a battery. Remove the battery before disposal. The battery needs to be disposed of separately. Check supplier terms for disposal information.
Appendix D: Related Documents
We, Advantech Czech s.r.o., declare that the radio equipment narrated in this user's manual complies with Directive 2014/53/EU.
We, Advantech Czech s.r.o., declare that the radio equipment narrated in this user's manual complies with Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017 No. 1206).
The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at https://icr.advantech.com/eudoc.
