Robustel R1520 Global Cellular Router

The Robustel R1520 Global Cellular Router is designed for global LTE deployments, streamlining connectivity across diverse 4G frequency bands without regional variations. Its reinforced plastic enclosure and dust-sealed design make it suitable for continuous-duty use in mobile and fixed industrial settings, including transport and smart city networks. This router supports five Ethernet ports adaptable for WAN or LAN configurations, with optional GPS for location tracking. It is electrically hardened to withstand electromagnetic interference, ensuring reliable signal integrity in electrically noisy environments.

The R1520 complies with multiple international certifications, including FCC, CE, and ICASA, supporting operation in a wide range of regulatory territories. Its operating temperature range of -25 to 70 degrees Celsius and immunity to common industrial EMI effects confirm its suitability for varied environmental conditions. Security is supported through advanced VPN protocols such as IPsec and OpenVPN, and it offers a dual SIM slot for robust cellular network management. The router also supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) on one port and features robust wireless connectivity with dual-band Wi-Fi and comprehensive encryption standards.

R1520-4L-GLOBAL Features

  • Global 4G frequency coverage for all continents
  • Huge investment in Global certifications for all major countries
  • Free Cloud Management platform for easy global monitoring
  • 802.3at compliant POE interface for simple powering
  • E-mark certification for in vehicle use
  • Unique “Smart Roaming” capability for enhanced roaming SIM management
  • Support Dual SIMs & WIFI/Ethernet as WAN
  • RobustVPN – hosted service providing a “fixed IP” router
  • Wireguard/IPsec/OpenVPN/DMVPN supported

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Manufacturer

Certifications & Standards

Ruggedness

IP Rating

Country Of Manufacture

China

Analogue Input Current Range

4-20 mA (current-type input requires external resistance, and finally measured by voltage)

Analogue Input Type

1 X AI (can be configured as voltage type or current type)

Analogue Input Voltage Range

0 to 24 Vdc

Analogue Input Signal Definition

AI,AGND

Analogue Input Socket Form

2 * 3-pin 3.5 mm female socket

Antenna Connectors

SMA-K

Approvals / Certifications

RoHS 2.0, WEEE

Available Apps

L2TP, PPTP, DMVPN, VRRP, QoS, Captive Protal, WLAN Multi AP, SNMP, Language, RCMS

Built-in

External RTC clock , Backup energy storage capacitor can be maintained for 2 days, Watchdog, Timer

Case Material

Rugged Plastic

Cellular Connectors

2

Custom Options Products

Custom Logo,Case Colour,Connections,Conformal Coating,Anti-Bacterial Coating,Laser Etching,Power Supply,Mounting Options

Device Interface

1 x GPS interface (Optional, depending on the cellular module)_x005F_x000D_ 1 x 480Mbps high-speed USB2.0 interface

DI/DO Absolute MAX ADC

10 mA(DI/DO)

DI/DO Absolute MAX VDC

00 Vdc(DI/DO)

DI/DO Connector

2 * 3-pin 3.5 mm female socket

DI/DO Isolation

3 KV

DI/DO Signal Definition

3 to 30Vdc = HIGH, 0 to 1 Vdc = LOW

DI/DO Type

1 x DI + 1 x DO, wet contact

Dimensions

105 x 90 x 46 mm

EMI

IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD) Contact Level 2;_x005F_x000D_ IEC 61000-4-3 (RS) Level 2_x005F_x000D_ IEC 61000-4-4 (EFT) Level 2_x005F_x000D_ IEC 61000-4-5 (Surge) Level 2_x005F_x000D_ IEC 61000-4-6 (CS) Level 2_x005F_x000D_ IEC 61000-4-11 (DIP) Level 2

Emissions / Immunity

EN 55032: 2012/AC: 2013 (CE & RE) Class B

Enclosure

Plastic

Ethernet Ports

5 x 10/100 Mbps, 5 LAN by default, can be configured as 1 WAN + 4 LAN

Firewall

DMZ, anti-DoS, Filtering (IP/Domain name/MAC address), Port Mapping, Access Control

Frequency Bands

R1520-4L Global_x005F_x000D_ 4G: LTE FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/_x005F_x000D_ B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28_x005F_x000D_ LTE TDD: B38/B39/B40/B41_x005F_x000D_ 3G: WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19_x005F_x000D_ 2G: GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz

Housing Colour

Black

Humidity

5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Magnet Isolation Protection

1.5 KV

Operating Temperature

Minus 25 degrees celsius to 70 degrees celsius

Power Consumption

Idle: 100 mA@12 V Data link:1.0 A (peak) @12 V

Power Input

9 to 36V DC

Power Supply Connector

2 pin 3.5 mm socket with lock

Remote Management

Web, CLI, SMS

Reset Button

1 x reset button (RST button)

Serial Ports

1 x RS-232 + 1 x RS-485 serial port, 2 * 4-pin 3.5 mm female socket

Signal Definition

RXD TXD SGND RTS CTS(RS-232) Data+ (A),Data- (B),ground(GND);(RS-485)

SIM Slots

2, Standard SIM or eSIM

Network Protocols

PPP, PPPoE, TCP, UDP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, HTTP, HTTPs, DNS, ARP, NTP, SMTP, Telnet, VLAN, SSH2, DDNS, etc.

Status LED

1 x RUN, 1 x MDM, 1 x USR, 1 x RSSI, 1 x WiFi

Storage Temperature

Minus 40 degrees celsius to 85 degrees celsius

VPN Tunnel

IPsec, OpenVPN, GRE

WAN Port

Support 802.3af & 802.3at PD feature on ETH0

WI-FI Antennas

2

WI-FI Connectors

RP-SMA-K

WI-FI Data Speed

2*2 MIMO, 300 Mbps

WI-FI Encryption

64/128 AES, TKIP

WI-FI Frequency Bands

2.4 GHz

WI-FI Security

WEP, WPA, WPA2

WI-FI Standards

802.11b/g/n, supports AP and Client modes

The Robustel R1520 Global Cellular Router is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The R1520-4L-GLOBAL supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

Common deployment industries include: Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Public Sector, Rail And Transport, Retail.

Across these sectors, the R1520-4L-GLOBAL is typically used in applications such as Emergency Dispatch And Incident Management, Fleet Management And Telematics, Mobile Workforce Operations, Proof Of Delivery And Last-Mile Logistics, Route Planning And Navigation, Secure Communications And Command-And-Control, Temporary Deployments And Mobile Command Units, Vehicle-Mounted Computing (MDTs / VMCs).

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the R1520-4L-GLOBAL 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 R1520-4L-GLOBAL is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The Robustel R1520 Global Cellular Router 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 R1520 Global Cellular Router, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the Robustel R1520 Global Cellular Router or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.

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