robustel R1520 VPN Router with Dual SIM Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- robustel
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R1520 VPN Router with Dual SIM
Product Information
- Product Name: Robustel R1520
- Product Type: Hardware Manual
- Version: 1.0.1
- Date: Nov. 28, 2022
- Model Number: RT056_HM_R1520
Toxic or Hazardous Substances
Name of the Part| (Pb)| (Hg)| (Cd)| (Cr(VI))| (PBB)| (PBDE)| (DEHP)| (BBP)|
(DBP)| (DIBP)
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Metal parts| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| –
Circuit modules| o| o| o| o| o| o| o| o| o| o
Cables and cable assemblies| o| o| o| o| o| o| o| o| o| o
Plastic and polymeric parts| o| o| o| o| o| o| o| o| o| o
Note:
- o: 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
- RF technologies: 2G, 3G, 4G, GNSS, Wi-Fi
*Cellular Frequency:**
- 4G: LTE FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/ B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28
- LTE TDD: B38/B39/B40/B41 3G: WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19 2G: GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8
- May vary on different models.
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. This transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity
We, Guangzhou Robustel Co., Ltd., located at 501, Building #2, 63 Yongan
Road, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, China, declare that this radio equipment
complies with all applicable EU directives. The full text of the EU DoC is
available at the following internet address:
www.robustel.com/certifications/
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.
- The symbol indicates that the product meets the requirements of the applicable EU directives.
- The symbol indicates that the product meets the requirements of the relevant UK legislation.
Technical Support
- Tel: +86-20-82321505
- Email: support@robustel.com
- Web: www.robustel.com
Product Usage Instructions
Overview
The Robustel R1520 is a rugged cellular router that can support 2G, 3G, and
4G LTE Cat 4 networks. It provides high-speed wireless network bandwidth for
devices through wireless connections to ensure stable wireless network
connections.
To use the Robustel R1520:
- Ensure that the router is properly connected to a power source.
- Connect your devices to the router using the appropriate wireless connection (2G, 3G, or 4G LTE).
- Configure the router settings according to your network requirements.
- Monitor the wireless network connection and ensure stability.
For detailed instructions on how to configure the router settings and monitor the wireless network connection, refer to the complete hardware manual available at www.robustel.com/en/documentations/.
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) |
Metal
parts
| o| o| o| o| –| –| –| –| –| –
Circuit
modules
| o| o| o| o| o| o| o| o| o| o
Cables and cable
assemblies
|
o
|
o
|
o
|
o
|
o
|
o
|
o
|
o
|
o
|
o
Plastic and polymeric
parts
|
o
|
o
|
o
|
o
|
o
|
o
|
o
|
o
|
o
|
o
o: 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
| RF technologies | 2G, 3G, 4G, GNSS, Wi-Fi |
|---|---|
| ellular Frequency* | 4G : LTE FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/ |
B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28
LTE TDD: B38/B39/B40/B41
3G : WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19
2G : GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8
Max RF power| 33 dBm±2dB@GSM, 24 dBm+1/-3dB@WCDMA, 23 dBm±2dB@LTE, 18 dBm@Wi- Fi
* May vary on difference models.
Caution
The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s) and Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference.
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity
We, Guangzhou Robustel Co., Ltd. are located at 501, Building #2, 63 Yongan
Road, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, China, declare that this radio equipment
complies with all applicable EU directives. The full text of the EU DoC is
available at the following internet address:
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.
- Do not use your router in aircraft, hospitals, petrol stations or in places where using cellular products is prohibited.
- Be sure that the router will not be interfering with nearby equipment. For example: pacemakers or medical equipment. The antenna of the router should be away from computers, office equipment, home appliance, etc.
- An external antenna must be connected to the router for proper operation. Only uses approved antenna with the router. Please contact authorized distributor on finding an approved antenna.
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.
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.
The symbol indicates that the product meets the requirements of the applicable EU directives.
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
Web: www.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
---|---|---|---
July 6, 2022| 5.0.0| 1.0.0| Initial release.
Nov. 28, 2022| 5.0.0| 1.0.1| Added declaration for product.
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Overview
Robustel R1520 is a rugged cellular router can support 2G, 3G, and 4G LTE Cat
4 networks. It provides high-speed wireless network bandwidth for devices
through wireless connections to ensure stable wireless network connections.
Package Checklist
Before commencing installation ensure your package has the following
components:
Note: The accessories could be different on specific order.
Panel Layout(May vary on difference models)
Interface Descriptions
Power Supply
- PIN 3.5mm Terminal Block
PIN| Description| Note|
---|---|---|---
1
|
V+
|
Positive
|
9-36 VDC
Power Connection Diagram
2
|
V-
|
Negative
DI/DO、AI Interface
| PIN | DI | DO | AI | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IN | — | Digital Input Positive | |
| 2 | — | OUT | — | Digital Output Positive |
| 3 | — | — | AI | Analog Input |
| 4 | IGND | — | — | Digital Input Negative |
| 5 | — | OGND | — | Digital Output Negative |
| 6 | — | — | AGND | Analog Input Signal Ground |
RS-232/RS-485 
| PIN | RS232 | RS485 | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TXD | — | Router → Devices |
| 2 | RTS | — | Router → Devices |
| 3 | — | GND | RS485 Signal Ground |
| 4 | B | RS485 Data+ (B) | |
| 5 | RXD | — | Router ← Devices |
| 6 | CTS | — | Router ← Devices |
| 7 | SGND | — | RS232 Signal Ground |
| 8 | — | A | RS485 Data+ (A) |
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: The more details please refer to RT123_SM_RobustOS Software Manual, 2.3 Factory Reset.
USB Interface
| Feature | Operation |
|---|
Firmware upgrade
| The USB interface can be used for batch firmware upgrades, but it cannot send or receive data with slave devices connected to the USB interface. The user can insert a USB storage device, such as a U disk or a hard disk, at the USB interface. If there is a configuration file or router firmware in the USB storage device, the router will automatically update the configuration file or
firmware. For details, please refer to “4.2.6 USB”.
LED Indicator
| Name | Color | Status | Description |
|---|
RUN
| Green| On, solid| Router is powered on (System is initializing)
On, blinking| Router starts operating
Off| Router is powered off
MODEM
| Green| On, solid| Link connection is working
On, blinking| Data is sent and received
Off| Link connection is not working
USR
| ****
USR-OpenVPN
| Green| On, solid| OpenVPN connection is established
Off| OpenVPN connection is not established
USR-IPsec
| Green| On, solid| IPsec connection is established
Off| IPsec connection is not established
RSSI
| Green| On, solid| Signal Level: Best Signal Level
Wireless module: 21-31dB (signal strength)
On, slow
blinking (1s)
| Signal Level: Average Signal Level
Wireless module: 11-20dB (signal moderate)
On, fast
blinking
| Signal Level: Abnormal Signal Level
Wireless module: 21-31dB (signal weak)
Off| No signal
WLAN
| Green| On, solid| Wi-Fi is enabled and working properly
Off| 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.
Ethernet Ports.
There are five Ethernet ports on R1520, including ETH0 (PoE-PD Optional),
ETH1, ETH2, ETH3 and ETH4. Each has two LED indicators. The green one is a
link indicator but the yellow one doesn’t mean anything. For details about
status, see the table below.
| Ethernet LED Indicator | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Link indicator (Green) | On, solid | Connection is established |
| On, blinking | Data is being transferred | |
| Off | Connection is not established |
Hardware Installation
-
SIM Card Installation
-
Insert the SIM cards into the device, then stick the sticker.
-
Antenna Installation
Rotate the antenna into the antenna connector accordingly. -
Cellular Antenna
-
GPS Antenna
**** -
Terminal Block Installation.
****Insert the 2PIN 、2x3PIN 、2x4PIN terminal blocks into the interfaces connector, then can connect the devices or sensors to the gateway via corresponding interfaces e.g. RS232/RS485, DIDO…
-
Mounting Kit installation
Wall mounting
DIN rail mounting
Login to the Device
- Connect the router’s Ethernet port to a PC with a standard Ethernet cable.
- 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”.
- To enter the gateway’s web interface, type http://192.168.0.1 into the URL field of your Internet browser.
- Use login information shown in the product label when prompted for authentication.
- After logging in, the home page of the we interface is displayed, then you can view system information and perform configuration on the device.
- The automatic APN selection is ON by default, ifneed to specify your own APN, please go to the menu Interface->Link Manager->Link Setting->WWAN Settings to finish the specific setting.
- The more configuration details please refer toRT123_SM_RobustOS Software Manual.(END)
Support: support@robustel.com
Website: www.robustel.com
© 2022 Guangzhou Robustel Co.,Ltd.
All rights reserved. Subject to change without notice
References
- 4G/LTE/5G/Cellular Routers, Gateways and Modems for Industrial IoT - Robustel
- 4G/LTE/5G/Cellular Routers, Gateways and Modems for Industrial IoT - Robustel
- Certifications | Robustel - Industry-leading IoT Solutions Provide
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