4G LTE CAT-1 Industrial Modem
The 4G LTE CAT-1 Industrial Modem enables reliable cellular connectivity for industrial IoT and M2M applications, supporting RS232/RS485, wide voltage input, low power operation, and secure data transmission over LTE networks.
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- The 4G LTE CAT-1 Industrial Modem is a rugged industrial IoT communication device designed for reliable long-distance data transmission over public cellular networks. Built with an industrial-grade 32-bit processor and CAT-1 LTE wireless module, it ensures stable, secure, and uninterrupted connectivity for critical M2M and industrial automation applications. The modem supports RS232 and RS485 serial interfaces with high ESD protection, enabling seamless integration with PLCs, RTUs, sensors, meters, and other industrial equipment. Its low power consumption design, wide DC input range, and metal IP30 enclosure make it ideal for harsh industrial environments. With embedded TCP/IP protocol stack, transparent data transmission, multi-data center redundancy, and support for domain name and IP-based communication, the modem is widely used in smart grids, industrial automation, telemetry, transportation systems, environmental monitoring, and remote asset management. Easy installation, plug-and-play operation, watchdog protection, and optional remote management software make the 4G LTE CAT-1 Industrial Modem a dependable choice for scalable and secure industrial connectivity.
Technical Specifications
Cellular Connectivity
- Network Technology
- 4G LTE CAT-1, LTE FDD, LTE TDD, GSM/GPRS fallback
- Downlink Speed
- Up to 10 Mbps
- Uplink Speed
- Up to 5 Mbps
- Transmit Power
- LTE: 23±1 dBm, GSM 900: 32.5±1 dBm, DCS 1800: 29.5±1 dBm
- Receiver Sensitivity
- LTE: -98 dBm, GSM 900: -109.5 dBm
Hardware System
- Processor
- Industrial-grade 32-bit communication processor
- Flash Memory
- 512 KB (Expandable up to 8 MB)
- SRAM
- 256 KB
Interfaces & I/O
- Serial Ports
- 1 × RS232, 1 × RS485 (15KV ESD protection)
- Digital I/O
- 3 DI/DO (Configurable to pulse counting)
- Analog Inputs
- 2 × ADC
- Baud Rate
- 1200 ~ 230400 bps
- Indicators
- Power, Online, System status LEDs
Power & Consumption
- Power Input Range
- DC 5 ~ 36V
- Typical Operating Voltage
- DC 12V / 0.5A
- Communication Consumption
- 20~65mA @12V (LTE)
- Standby Consumption
- 15~30mA @12V
- Sleep Mode Consumption
- 5~17mA @12V
Network & Protocols
- Protocol Stack
- Embedded TCP/IP protocol stack
- Transmission Mode
- Transparent data transmission
- Server Support
- TCP Server, multi-connection support
- Redundancy
- Dual data center backup & multi-center transmission
- Addressing
- Supports domain name & IP-based access
Mechanical & Environmental
- Enclosure
- Metal housing
- Protection Class
- IP30
- Dimensions
- 91 × 58.5 × 22 mm (antenna excluded)
- Weight
- 205 g
- Operating Temperature
- -35°C to +75°C
- Storage Temperature
- -40°C to +85°C
- Humidity
- Up to 95% (non-condensing)
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Legacy RS485 & RS232 Telemetry
Legacy RS485 & RS232 Telemetry
Modernize aging infrastructure instantly. Connect legacy industrial PLCs, RTUs, and sensors via RS232/RS485 to the modem, transmitting raw serial data transparently over public 4G LTE networks to centralized cloud servers without altering original equipment protocols.
Industrial Modernization →
Real-Time Fleet & Asset Tracking
Maintain absolute visibility over high-value mobile assets. The GPS-enabled modem provides high-accuracy geographic positioning while simultaneously transmitting onboard vehicle telemetry, making it perfect for logistics, railway, and heavy equipment tracking.
Asset Tracking Solutions →
Low-Power Environmental Monitoring
Deploy monitoring stations in remote, off-grid locations powered only by small solar panels or batteries. The modem's ultra-low power sleep modes and configurable SMS/Data trigger wake-ups ensure years of reliable environmental data collection.
Environmental Monitoring →
Multi-Center SCADA Redundancy
Ensure critical utility and smart grid data is never lost. Configure the modem to duplicate and transmit incoming pulse counter and analog sensor data to up to 5 different backup servers simultaneously, providing ultimate SCADA redundancy.
SCADA Redundancy →
Cost-Effective Smart Metering
Roll out massive smart city metering networks economically. Utilizing the globally optimized LTE CAT-1 standard, the modem delivers the perfect balance of necessary bandwidth (up to 10 Mbps), low latency, and highly cost-effective hardware for utility billing.
Smart Utilities →FAQs 4G LTE CAT-1 Industrial Modem
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Chat to supportThe 4G LTE CAT-1 Industrial Modem is used to provide secure and reliable cellular connectivity for industrial IoT, M2M communication, telemetry, and remote monitoring applications.
It can connect to PLCs, RTUs, sensors, meters, controllers, and other serial-based industrial equipment using RS232 or RS485 interfaces.
Yes, the modem includes watchdog protection, auto-reconnect mechanisms, and supports continuous unattended operation in harsh industrial environments.
The modem uses an industrial terminal block for power input and supports a wide DC voltage range from 5V to 36V, making installation simple in control panels or field enclosures.
The modem supports optional lightning protection for the antenna interface to ensure safe operation in outdoor or exposed installations.
Yes, it supports dual data center backup and multi-data center synchronous transmission to improve reliability and uptime.
It is widely used in industrial automation, smart grid systems, transportation, environmental monitoring, telemetry, POS systems, and remote asset management.
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