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Robustel R1500 Industrial IoT Gateway
The Robustel R1500 Industrial IoT Gateway is built around a rugged metal enclosure designed to maintain continuous connectivity in industrial IoT deployments. It ensures reliable cellular communication with LTE Cat-4 support and dual SIM slots for network redundancy, suited for field use where environmental resistance is required. The device includes dual RS232 serial ports, enabling flexible integration with industrial equipment through versatile serial communication.
With a power input range spanning 9 to 36V DC and low power consumption, the R1500 suits continuous-duty applications in demanding locations. Its sealed design offers dust resistance alongside tested vibration tolerance, making it practical for harsh production or remote settings. Certified by CE, RCM, Telec, and RoHS standards, the gateway supports security protocols including IPsec and OpenVPN to protect data transmission. Management tools incorporate web interface, CLI, and SMS, streamlining deployment and troubleshooting in field conditions.
R1500 Features
- RobustOS + SDK + App
- IPsec/OpenVPN/GRE/L2TP/PPTP/DMVPN and various VPNs
- Supporting double cards link backup and ICMP detection
- Supporting SMS, Email, SNMP Trap and RobustLink
- Supporting Modbus RTU to TCPã€Modbus Master
- Supporting TCP client/server, UDP and virtual serial ports
- Supporting IP Pass-through, DHCP server
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Product Type
Manufacturer
Ruggedness
IP Rating
Mounting Format
Country Of Manufacture
China
Antenna Connectors
2 (MAIN + AUX) - SMA-K
Approvals / Certifications
CE, Telec, RCM, RoHS 2.0, WEEE
Available Apps
RobustLink
Built-in
RTC, Watchdog, Timer
Case Material
Metal
Cellular Module Support
GSM/WCDMA/FDD LTE/TDD LTE
Console Connectors
DB9
Custom Options Products
Custom Logo,Case Colour,Connections,Conformal Coating,Anti-Bacterial Coating,Laser Etching,Power Supply,Mounting Options
Dimensions
118 x 97.5 x 28.5 mm
Ethernet Ports
1 x 10/100 Mbps
Housing Colour
Black
Management/Troubleshooting Tools
Web, CLI, SMS
Others
Serial port: Transparent, TCP Client/Server, UDP, Modbus RTU Gateway
Power Consumption
Idle: 80 mA@12 V Data link: 450 mA (peak) @12 V
Power Input
9 to 36V DC
Power Supply Connector
2-pin 3.5 mm
Serial Baud Rate
300bps to 115200bps
Serial Ports
2 x RS-232 -
Signal Definition
TxD, RxD, GND, CTS, RTS, DSR, DTR
SIM Slots
2 (3 V & 1.8 V)
Network Protocols
PPP, PPPoE, TCP, UDP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, HTTP, HTTPs, DNS, ARP, NTP, SMTP, Telnet, SSH2, DDNS, etc.
Status LED
300bps to 115200bps
VPN Tunnel
IPsec, OpenVPN, GRE
The Robustel R1500 Industrial IoT Gateway is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The R1500 supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Construction, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Marine And Offshore, Natural Resources and Mining, Oil and Gas, Rail And Transport.
Across these sectors, the R1500 is typically used in applications such as Asset Tracking And Management, Field Data Capture And Reporting, Fleet Management And Telematics, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, SCADA And Control-Room Access, Secure Communications And Command-And-Control, Utilities Inspection And Meter Reading.
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the R1500 across both industry sectors and real-world operational use cases. Its suitability extends well beyond the scenarios listed above, making it a flexible solution for a broad range of requirements.
For further information, or to assess whether the R1500 is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The Robustel R1500 Industrial IoT Gateway comes with a 2 Year Limited Warranty against defects in workmanship and materials, effective from the date of shipment (unless otherwise agreed in writing).
To receive service under this warranty, the eligible product, Robustel R1500 Industrial IoT Gateway, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the Robustel R1500 Industrial IoT Gateway or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.
Do you need further details about the Robustel R1500 Industrial IoT Gateway, or would you like to discuss a customised solution or demonstration?
At RUGGED, we recognise that every project has its own unique demands. If you have any questions about the Robustel R1500 or need a custom Industrial IoT Gateway solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.
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- Industrial-grade metal casing
- Wide operating temperature -40 to 75°C
- Dual SIM for enhanced cellular resilience
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- Dual SIM network switching
- RS-232 and RS-485 serial interfaces
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