Sierra Wireless AirLink RV55 Rugged LTE-A Pro Router

Key Features

Centrally managed, secure LTE broadband connectivity for remote fixed or vehicle applications in harsh environments.
Enables public safety agencies to quickly connect critical equipment like body cameras.
Ultra-Low Power consumption, ideal for solar or battery-powered installations.
Connects field workers and devices with flexible dual Wi-Fi and Ethernet.
Reduces complexity in connecting legacy equipment with dual serial, Ethernet, and multi-protocol support.
Offers powerful remote cloud-based or on-premises management solutions.
Proven reliability with over 3 million AirLink routers and gateways deployed.
Includes 1 year of AirLink Complete for network management, technical support, and extended warranty.

Connectivity and Applications

The AirLink RV55 is the industry's most rugged, compact, LTE-Advanced Pro router. It is simple to install and easy to manage, designed to connect critical infrastructure, remote assets, and mobile fleets.

The RV55 is well suited for applications in public safety, energy, utilities, rail, ports, and smart cities.

Pick the One That Suits Your Needs

The high-performance LTE-Advanced Pro RV55 features dual Wi-Fi radios and supports GNSS, FirstNet, and CBRS. It is ideal for public safety vehicles, commercial fleets, and mobile workforces, allowing secure connection of critical peripherals such as cameras and tablets.

The LTE variant is ideal for industrial applications connecting via Ethernet or Serial, such as SCADA and distribution management.

The LTE-M/NB-IoT variant is well-suited for remote or hard-to-reach locations with enhanced coverage.

Diagram Description: The router is shown connected to various fixed and mobile assets. Fixed assets include a capacitor bank (Serial), legacy equipment (Ethernet), a recloser (Serial), digital signage, a kiosk, and a security camera. Mobile assets include a body-worn camera (Wi-Fi), a tablet (Wi-Fi), an enterprise laptop (Ethernet), and a bucket sensor (I/O). Connectivity options include Public or Private Cellular WAN, Wi-Fi WAN, and GNSS. Management is handled via Advanced Network Management and Cloud services.

Technical Specifications

RV55 Variants and Specifications
Specification	North America LTE	EMEA LTE	North America LTE-A Pro	Global LTE-A Pro	Global LTE-M/NB-IoT
LTE CATEGORY	Cat 4 (WP7610\|WP7607)	Cat 4 (WP7610\|WP7607)	Cat 12 (EM7511\|EM7565)	Cat 12 (EM7511\|EM7565)	Cat M1/NB1 (WP7702)
Peak D/L	Up to 150 Mbps	Up to 150 Mbps	Up to 600 Mbps	Up to 600 Mbps	Cat-M1: 300kbps Cat-NB1: 27kbps
Peak U/L	Up to 50 Mbps	Up to 50 Mbps	Up to 150 Mbps	Up to 150 Mbps	Cat-M1: 375kbps Cat-NB1: 65kbps
4G LTE Frequency Bands	1900(B2), AWS(B4), 850(B5), 700(B12), 700(B13), 700(B17), 1700(B66)	2100(B1), 1800(B3), 2600(B7), 900(B8), 800(B20), 700(B28)	2100(B1), 1900(B2), 1800(B3), AWS(B4), 850(B5), 2600(B7), 900(B8), 1800(B9), 700(B12), 700(B13), 700(B14), 850(B18), 850(B19), 800(B20), 850(B26), 700(B29), 2300(B30), 1500(B32), TDD B41, TDD B42, TDD B43, TDD B46, CBRS B48, 1700(B66)	2100(B1), 1900(B2), 1800(B3), AWS(B4), 850(B5), 2600(B7), 900(B8), 1800(B9), 700(B12), 700(B13), 850(B18), 850(B19), 800(B20), 850(B26), 700(B28), 700(B29), 2300(B30), 1500(B32), TDD B41, TDD B42, TDD B43, TDD B46, CBRS B48, 1700(B66)	2100(B1), 1900(B2), 1800(B3), AWS(B4), 850(B5), 900(B8), 700(B12), 700(B13), 700(B17), 850 (B18), 850(B19), 800(B20), 850(B26), 700(B28)
3G HSPA/HSPA+ Frequency Bands*	1900(B2), AWS(B4), 850(B5)	2100(B1), 900(B8)	2100(B1), 1900(B2), AWS(B4), 850(B5), 800(B6), 900(B8), 1700(B9), 850(B19)	2100(B1), 1900(B2), AWS(B4), 850(B5), 800(B6), 900(B8), 1700(B9), 850(B19)	2100(B1), 1900(B2), 1800(B3), AWS(B4), 850(B5), 900(B8), 700(B12), 700(B13), 700(B17), 850 (B18), 850(B19), 800(B20), 850(B26), 700(B28)
2G EDGE/GSM/GPRS Frequency Bands	900, 1800	900, 1800	850, 900, 1800, 1900	850, 900, 1800, 1900	850, 900, 1800, 1900
APPROVALS Regulatory	FCC, IC, PTCRB	GCF, CE	FCC, IC, PTCRB	FCC, IC, PTCRB, GCF, CE, RCM, IFT, Anatel	FCC, IC, PTCRB, GCF, CE, RCM
Carrier	Verizon, AT&T		Verizon, AT&T/FirstNet, US Cellular, Sprint, Telus	Verizon, AT&T, Telstra (Planned)	Verizon(Cat-M), AT&T(Cat-M)
PART NUMBER	1104335	1104337	1104303, 1104302 (Wi-Fi)	1104332, 1104331 (Wi-Fi)	1104333

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

Host Interfaces

10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ45)
RS-232 serial port (DB-9)
USB 2.0 Micro-B Connector
3 SMA antenna connectors (cellular, diversity, GNSS)
2 RP-SMA antenna connectors (1x1 Wi-Fi, Optional)
LTE-M/NB-IoT: 1 SMA (cellular) only, no GNSS or Wi-Fi
Active GPS antenna support

Wi-Fi (Optional)

Dual Band 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi
Dual Radio, 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Wave2 Client Mode)
Support for 10 clients, WPA2 Enterprise per radio
Output power 16dBm
Configurable as Dual Band Access Point (AP) or AP+Client Mode
Single SSID Support per radio
Captive Portal

Input/Output

Configurable I/O pin on power connector
Digital Input ON Voltage: 2.7 to 36 VDC
Configurable Pull-up for dry contact input
Digital Open Collector Output: sinks 500 mA
Analog Input: 0.5-36 VDC

LAN (ETHERNET/USB)

DHCP Server
IP Passthrough
VLAN
Host Interface Watchdog
PPPoE

Satellite Navigation (GNSS)

LTE-A Pro Variant: 30 Channel GPS and GLONASS Receiver (Tracking Sensitivity: -160dBm)
LTE Variant: 48 Channel Dedicated GNSS Receiver (Tracking Sensitivity: -162 dBm)
Accuracy: <2 m (50%), <5 m (90%), <0.2 m/s
Acquisition Time: 1s Hot Start
Reports: NMEA 0183 V3.0, TAIP, RAP, XORA
Multiple Redundant Servers
Reliable Store and Forward

Security

Remote Authentication (LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+, DMZ)
Inbound and Outbound Port filtering
Inbound and Outbound Trusted IP
MAC Address Filtering
PCI compatible
Secure Firmware Update

Network Management

Secure mobile network & asset management application available in the cloud or licensed platform in the enterprise data center
Fleet-wide firmware upgrade delivery
Router configuration and template management
Router staging over the air and local Ethernet connection
Over-the-air software and radio module firmware updates
Device Configuration Templates
Configurable monitoring and alerting
Remote provisioning and airtime activation (where applicable)

Serial

TCP/UDP PAD Mode
Modbus (ASCII, RTU, Variable)
PPP
DNP3 Interoperability
Dual Serial option (with an accessory)

VPN

IPsec, GRE, and OpenVPN Client
Up to 5 concurrent tunnels
Split Tunnel
Dead Peer Detection (DPD)
FIPS 140-2 compatible

Application Framework

ALEOS Application Framework (AAF)
LUA Scripting Language

Power

Input Voltage: 7 to 36 VDC
LTE Idle Power: 900mW (75 mA @ 12VDC)
Standby Mode Power: 53 mW (4.4 mA @ 12 VDC) triggered on low voltage, I/O or periodic timer
Low voltage disconnect to prevent battery drain
Built-in protection against voltage transients including 5 VDC engine cranking and +200 VDC load dump
Ignition Sense with time delay shutdown
Configurable features and ports to optimize power consumption

Dimensions

119 mm x 33 mm x 85 mm (102 mm including Wi-Fi connectors)

4.69 in x 1.34 in x 3.35 in (3.70 in including connectors)

Weight: 320 g

Dimension Diagram Description: Shows the router's dimensions with measurements: 119 mm (width) x 33 mm (height) x 85 mm (depth). An alternative width measurement of 102 mm is noted for Wi-Fi connectors. A smaller diagram shows a depth of 27 mm and a width of 106 mm, possibly for a specific component or orientation.

Environmental

Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
Operating Temperature (Wi-Fi variant): -30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°F)
Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
Humidity: 95% RH @ 60°C
Military Spec MIL-STD-810G conformance to shock, vibration, thermal shock, and humidity
IP64 rated ingress protection

Industry Certifications

Safety: IECEE Certification Bodies Scheme (CB Scheme), UL 60950**
Vehicle Usage: E-Mark (UN ECE Regulation 10.04)
Rail Usage: EN50155
ISO7637-2, SAE J1455 (Shock & Vibration)
Hazardous Environments: Class 1 Div 2 - Ambient temperatures of -30°C to +60°C
Environmental: RoHS, REACH, WEEE

Support and Warranty

Includes 1st Year AirLink Complete: AirLink Management Service (ALMS), Direct 24/7 Technical Support
3-year standard warranty; optional 2-year warranty extension
1-day Accelerated Hardware Replacement available through participating resellers

Accessories

In the Box: DC Power Cable, and Quick Start Guide
Other Accessories (sold separately): 2000579 AC Adapter, 12VDC; 6000659 DIN Rail Bracket
For Antenna options visit: sierrawireless.com/antennas

AirLink Networking Solution - Related Products

AirLink Management Service (ALMS)

Secure, Cloud-based network and asset management
Remotely deploy, configure, monitor and manage AirLink devices
Carrier-grade, high availability, secure, global infrastructure

AirLink Manager / Mobility Manager (AM/AMM)

Deployable in the enterprise data center (on-premises) or in the cloud
Advanced, end-to-end network and asset management for both fixed and mobile networks.
Remote, real-time configuration, control and troubleshooting of AirLink devices

AirLink Connection Manager (ACM)

VPN appliance built from the ground up for Airlink routers & gateways
Simplify deployment and management of your VPN solution, extending the enterprise to the network edge for fixed and mobile endpoints
Carrier agnostic – ACM doesn't require fixed and/or public IP
Compatible with FIPS 140-2, and always-on VPN capability

About Sierra Wireless

Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) is the leading IoT solutions provider that combines devices, network, and software to unlock value in the connected economy. Companies globally are adopting IoT to improve operational efficiency, create better customer experiences, improve their business models, and create new revenue streams. Whether it's a solution to help a business securely connect edge devices to the cloud, or a software/API solution to help manage processes associated with billions of connected assets, or a platform to extract real-time data to make the best business decisions, Sierra Wireless works with customers to create the right industry-specific solution for their next IoT endeavor. Sierra Wireless has more than 1,300 employees globally and operates R&D centers in North America, Europe, and Asia.

For more information, visit www.sierrawireless.com.

Sierra Wireless, the Sierra Wireless logo, AirPrime, and the red wave design are trademarks of Sierra Wireless. Other registered trademarks that appear on this brochure are the property of the respective owners. FirstNet and FirstNet Ready are registered trademarks and service marks of the First Responder Network Authority, an independent authority within the U.S. Department of Commerce. © 2019 Sierra Wireless, Inc. 2020.05.27

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