IRG5500 Cellular LTE Routers

Enterprise-Class Edge Cellular Routers & Gateways

LTE Router for Primary or Failover Connectivity
Out of band management for remote troubleshooting
LTE-Advanced (LTE-A and LTE-A Pro) for 10x faster downlink speeds and 3x faster uplink speeds
Cloud Hosting -- Deploy and manage your network from the cloud
2-port or 4-port 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Network connectivity via LTE, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB 3.2, and Serial
RS232, RS485, Alarm Relay, and multiple I/O to connect equipment
Advanced feature set with NO Annual Fees

Perle IRG5500 LTE Routers and Gateways have the most comprehensive set of features, functionality, and performance to provide primary or failover back-up connectivity to remote infrastructure and assets. These ultra-low-power, rugged, high-performance Cellular Routers, with dual-SIM slots, also have models with WLAN capabilities making them a single network point of contact for fast deployments. And, there is no need for training because an IRG5500 Router comes with an intuitive web GUI. For advanced admin scrips, CLI commands are also available.

Perle IRG5500 Routers provide fast, secure, and reliable managed LTE network connectivity where wired options are impossible to deploy or require a backup. This is crucial for enabling a wide range of applications while ensuring the highest degree of security to protect the integrity of critical services. Reduce the cost of downtime and service calls, and bringing distributed sites online faster. With support for Data, SMS, Voice, and Video, an IRG5500 and can be integrated into any enterprise cloud, building, industrial, or mobile location network infrastructure.

Building and process automation controllers, Internet of Things (IoT)
Smart grid assets (meters, switches, controllers), Telco infrastructure controllers
SCADA, Distribution management systems, Remote data loggers, flow meters, sensing equipment
Digital signage, ATMs, POS, Kiosks, Temporary "pop-up” stores
Video surveillance controllers, IP cameras, Mobile hotspots
Fleet management, GPS/GNSS Location tracking, Taxis, Public Service Vehicles, vehicle area networking (VAN)
Public Service Vehicles, First responders, Command Centers
Transit systems, Buses, Metro Subways, Railways

Awards won:

Cellular Band Operation Certified Worldwide over 4G LTE, DC-HSPA+, HSPA+, HSPA, and UMTS (WCDMA)

Perle IRG5500 Routers and Gateways have three cellular options to ensure support for your carrier's primary bands in deployment areas:

IRG5500+: LTE-A PRO CAT12. 600Mbps downlink and 150Mbps uplink speeds. Support for 24x LTE Bands and 9x UMTS/WCDMA Bands
IRG5500: LTE-A CAT6. 300Mbps downlink and 50Mbps uplink speeds. Support for 15x LTE Bands and 6x UMTS/WCDMA Bands
IRG5500+ FN: FirstNet Ready™ support for Band 14 (B14). LTE-A PRO CAT12. 600Mbps downlink and 150Mbps uplink speeds. Support for 24x LTE Bands and 8x UMTS/WCDMA Bands

Edge Routers with Enterprise-Grade Routing Capabilities

Perle does not charge any annual subscription or license fees to maintain operation, download software updates, or access features. IRG5500 routers have all the of the advance routing functionality found in the most advanced enterprise routers. Extensive protocol routing support means they can be easily deployed in hierarchical or large mesh network structures. A fast CPU and lots of memory ensure the router can handle a consistent and heavy workload all day long.

RIP, RIPv2, RIPng, OSPFv1/2/3, BGP-4, VRRP
When BGP peering with multiple ISPs, the IRG5500 delivers carrier-grade routing performance capable of handling the full Internet routing table
IPv4 & IPv6
OpenVPN & IPSec VPN
DHCP & DHCPv6
IP Passthrough for deployments requiring the router to operate in Gateway or Bridge mode
Route between any interface (LTE, WLAN, Ethernet, USB, or serial RS232)
Reduce unwanted network traffic by creating collision and/or broadcast domains

Integrated Zone-Based Policy Firewall

The IRG5500 built-in firewall offers intuitive policies for multiple-interface routers to protect inside networks from unauthorized access by users on an outside network. The firewall also protects inside networks from each other, for example, by keeping a human resources network separate from a user network. If there are network resources that need to be available to an outside user, such as a web or FTP server, these resources can be placed on a separate network behind the firewall, in a demilitarized zone (DMZ). The firewall will allow limited access to the DMZ, but because the DMZ only includes the public servers, any attacks there will not affect the inside network. The firewall controls when inside users access outside networks (for example, access to the Internet), by allowing only certain addresses out, by requiring authentication or authorization, or by coordinating with an external URL filtering server. A deny-all (blacklist) policy can be used to prohibit traffic between firewall security zones until an explicit policy is applied to allow desirable traffic. Router ports are assigned to zones and firewall inspection policies are applied to traffic moving between the zones. Firewall inter-zone policies come with considerable flexibility and granularity so that different firewall inspection policies can be applied to the same router port.

High Availability Access and Enhanced Security with 2 Factor Authentication

With multiple concurrent VPN sessions and 2 Factor Authentication, Perle IRG5500 Routers enable secure communications to multiple back-end systems.

Remote authentication (RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP) management, integrates with enterprise-grade systems to control access to devices in the field.
Software image CRC control protects the software upgrade process against unwanted software corruption and malware
High-speed OpenVPN, IP Security (IPsec), Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES), and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption for data privacy over the Internet.
Intrusion prevention enforces security policies in a large enterprise or service provider networks.
Perle's cloud-based centralized management solution puts all your network and IT infrastructure into a single application and provides secure reliable access and visibility during normal operations and critical network failures. Scalable to suit any business requirement, Cloud Centralized Management reduces human error and guarantees repeatability.

GPS / Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Included

GPS and GNSS (Galileo, Glonass, and Beidou) are included by default in all IRG5500 Routers and Gateways. This enables real-time location tracking of remote assets. Also, you can get real-time network clock updates in the router, or any attached equipment, for accurate time-stamp usage in time-sensitive applications.

Cutting-edge design certified for a wide range of deployment scenarios

High-performance components and features enable customers to take advantage of broadband network speeds while running secure concurrent data, voice, and video services. All IRG5500 routers have high MTBF rates because they are developed with certified high-end components to provide superior reliability and uninterrupted operation.

Primary or failover back-up connectivity	Perle is the only company to offer LTE edge routers with all of the enterprise-grade features and protocols needed to be a fully functional primary or failover back-up LTE Router. If the main network connection goes down for any reason, Perle IRG5500 routers provide an always-on, cost-effective redundant connection. As a failover solution, wireless speeds are fast enough to keep your network humming and distributed enterprises can enjoy the same reliability and competitive advantage as large enterprises. The relatively low cost of LTE for branch continuity means a greater return on investment and scalability for multiple locations. Simply put, an IRG5500 LTE Router ensures maximum uptime, cost-effective scalability, and ease of deployment and management with limited IT resources.
Compact light-weight design	Deploy in many different environments where space, heat dissipation, and low power consumption are critical factors. The optional DIN-Rail mounting brackets or wall-mount brackets ensure easy installation.
Ultra-Low-Power	IRG5500 LTE Routers are designed to operate on limited power sources by consuming less than 1 Watt in idle mode. This makes them ideal for battery and solar applications. In addition, Standby Mode can be used to protect power sources by dropping power consumption to a target of 53 mW. This can be triggered by timers, low voltage detection, or I/O. IRG5500 Routers also work with the existing power infrastructure in 2G/3G deployments that are migrating to LTE thus, eliminating the need to invest in replacement equipment.
Rugged Environment Certifications	Rugged die-cast aluminum IP54 enclosure for dust & water ingress Shock and vibration resistance certified to MIL-STD-810G, SAE J1455 & EN 61373 Hazloc per IECEx/IECx, ATEX, & ANSI/ISA Class 1 Div 2 -40°C to +70°C operating temperature
Vehicle Deployment	Cellular tower connectivity can be established and maintained at up to 100 meters per second (360km/224mi per hour) E-Mark Certification, ISO 7637-2, and ISO 16750-2 Compliance Built-in battery charge protection, with no requirement for external power conditioning, to safeguard vehicle operation Vehicle awareness applications can be used to remotely monitor vehicle speed, acceleration, position, and more. Ignition Power Management can schedule a delayed shutdown or startup of the IRG5500 based on the vehicle ignition status
FirstNet Ready™ Deployments	Built for first responders and field personnel, the IRG5500+ FN LTE Routers are certified Band 14 and FirstNet Ready™. With long range Gigabit Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet, and up to 600 Mbps downlink and 150 Mbps speeds over LTE-Advanced Pro, fleets can be united with the enterprise network to enables multiple field applications to work simultaneously, further and faster from the vehicle than ever before. Host up to 128 simultaneous Wi-Fi clients, and concurrently connect multiple mission critical applications in and around the vehicle including laptops, DVRs and tablets. Additionally, live video streaming, and rapid and secure access to remote databases, such as record management systems makes the IRG5500+ FN ideal.
Railway Deployment	Perle IRG5500 Routers and Gateways are fully approved and certified for Railway rolling stock application deployments. They are perfectly suited for installation directly in the train or subway cabin, the dusty and humid environments of metro tunnels or, the enclosures found alongside rail tracks. European Certifications EN50155 & EN50121 International Certifications IEC60571 & IEC62236 Cellular tower connectivity can be established and maintained at up to 100 meters per second (360km/224mi per hour)

Dual-SIM LTE Failover for true Business Continuity

Perle IRG5500 Routers and Gateways come with redundant SIM slots to ensure reliable network connectivity and cellular multihoming support in LTE and HSPA-based networks. This is particularly useful:

When the primary carrier contract data cap has been exceeded, the IRG5500 will automatically switch over to a back-up data plan.
When the IRG5500 is deployed in a mobile environment long-distance roaming can be enabled and used.
When there is a lack of coverage, or carrier network failure, the IRG5500 will automatically switch over to a back-up carrier.

Dual-band WiFi Models available with Integrated WLAN Access Point

Integrated Wi-Fi (up to 866Mbps) for LAN connectivity allows up to 128 simultaneous clients to work concurrently. Integrates 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Access Point for mission-critical applications. The 2X2 MIMO Access Point creates a self-healing, self-optimizing wireless network.

More Features and Benefits

WAN Connectivity

LTE, 10/100/1000 Ethernet, & WiFi

Central Management Configuration

Perle IRG5500 Routers and Gateways use PerleView, a web-based server configuration tool that simplifies setup and deployment. Centralized management capabilities give network managers visibility and control over network configurations at remote sites. Other Perle IRG5500 management capabilities include:

Fast Setup - Available when the router is in factory default (initial) configuration
Web Manager - Available using a browser
CLI - Command Line Interface
SNMP - Using a Network Management System
No ongoing monthly or yearly licensing fees.

Serial Port

Perle IRG5500 Routers come with an IOLAN Secure Device Server built-in for a secure serial to IP (Ethernet/LTE) connectivity applications. This makes it ideal for applications that require remote device console management, data capture, or monitoring. Some of the supported applications are:

TrueSerial® packet technology delivers the most authentic serial connections across Ethernet for serial protocol integrity.
Serial Port Access: connect directly using Telnet / SSH
Terminal Server: Telnet, SSH, Rlogin, LPD, RCP printer
Serial machine to IP (Ethernet)
Raw serial data over Ethernet/LTE/TCP/IP/UDP
Virtual modem simulation
TruePort redirector
ModBus, DNP3 and IEC-870-5-101 encapsulation
Line access permissions via TACACS+ and RADIUS servers
Dial direct serial: PPP, PAP/CHAP, SLIP

Software Feature Set: IRG5500 Cellular LTE Routers

All features and functionality are included in the base price of the product. There are no additional costs or fees.

Functionality

Gateway (IP Passthrough Bridging), Switching, Routing

Routing / Switching Protocols

IPv4/IPv6
Static Routing
RIP/RIPNg
NAT
OSPFv3
BGP-4
IPv6 Encapsulations (GRE, 6in4)
VRRP
Port Routing
STP
MSTP
PPPoE V6
LLDP

IP Applications

DDNS, DNS Proxy / Spoofing, relay, client, Opt. 82
NTP & SNTP (versions 1, 2, 3, 4) with support from GPS, GNSS & Network Carrier timing
DHCP / DHCPv6 server & BOOTP for automated network-based setup

VLAN & VPN

VLAN, IPSec, OpenVPN, VPN Failover (16 concurrent VPN tunnels)

GPS & GNSS Reports

GPS for tracking equipment over RS232, USB, and Ethernet

NMEA 0183 v3.0, TAIP, CSV

LTE & Wi-Fi Applications

Private LTE / CBRS - ability to select a specific band for LTE connection

Wi-Fi Hot Spot (for models with optional WLAN support)

Firewall & Security

Built in Zone-Based Policy Firewall
Access Control Lists (list & ranges & time)
Filter based on MAC Address, IP, Port, Protocol, User
AAA, LDAP, Radius, TACACS+
802.1x
Layer 2 MAC address filtering
Certificate Support (X.509)
Port Forwarding
BGP Communities

Security Features

Security via remote authentication (LDAP, Radius and TACACS+)
Trusted host filtering (IP filtering), allowing only those hosts that have been configured in the host table access to the router.
Idle LTE port timers, which close a connection that has not been active for a specified period of time
Ability to disable services (for example, Telnet, TruePort, Syslog, SNMP, Modbus, HTTP) for additional security
Ability to individually disable network services that won’t be used by the SSH client/server connections (SSH 1 and SSH 2)
Logging via syslog
Ability to disable Ping responses
Ability to setup Access Lists (ACL’s) to restrict traffic
Ability to set up firewalls to restrict incoming and outgoing packets
SSH client/server connections (SSH 1 and SSH 2)
SSL/TLS client/server data encryption (TLSv1/1.1/1.2 and SSLv2)
Ability to setup Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Wireless Security; WEP, WPA2-PSK & Enterprise (EAP, PEAP, LEAP), 802.11i
Wireless cellular security using PAP or CHAP authentication
Dynamic DNS with DYNDNS.org
Domain Name Server (DNS) support
Email alert notification
SSH connections (supported ciphers are Blowfish, 3DES, AES-CBC, AES-CTR, AES-GMC, CAST, Arcfour and ChaCha20-Poly1305)
SSL/TLS connections
RIP authentication (via password or MD5)
OSPF
2F Authentication
Management Access Control
SNMPv3
DMZ
Secure HTTP/HTTPS/FTP/Telnet Authentication Proxy

Logging, Reporting & Alerts

Sys Log
Event Type
Report Type
Alerts & Monitoring
Triggers Status Screen Report
Data Usage
Diagnostic

Management

PerleVIEW Management, WEB (HTTP/HTTPS), SNMPv1/v2/v3, RESTful API, SMS Control, Load Balancing, CLI/Piping, Login Banner, E-mail, Ping, Telnet, FTP, Connection on Demand
Network Assist: This Windows-based desktop application helps busy IT managers configure and monitor the status of deployed Perle devices.
Automatic check for software updates.
Software updates available over FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, SCP, SFTP, and TFTP

OCI Container (Docker-based) implementation

Perle's OCI Containers are based on the Docker platform and add native Docker capabilities to all IRG Routers. It supports public and private container registries such as Docker Hub, Amazon ECR, Opencontainers, GitHub, BuildKit, Podman, and Buildah. Perle IRG Routers provide the ideal framework to provision, manage, and run any application or container found, or built, in these registries.

Run all OCI Container types:
- Runtime Specification (runtime-spec),
- Image Specification (image-spec)
- Distribution Specification (distribution-spec)
Multiple OCI Containers can run simultaneously
OCI Containers can be accessed on private and public registries

Power Management (General)

Power Processor Saving Mode – this feature optimizes idle power consumption, saving energy by reducing performance where possible.

Power Saving Features including:

LED power saving mode
Smart Standby Mode
Power saving strategies such as turning off unused interfaces (USB, Serial, Ethernet)
Turning off GPS and adjusting the Ethernet rate

Operating Power Modes

Standard – When power is applied to the router, it will power up. All inputs are ignored (from a power up and Smart Standby perspective). This is the default.
Smart Standby Mode – you can configure a combination of one or two user defined conditions to determine when the router is powered up and when it goes into Smart Standby Mode.

Power Management (Ignition Sense)

Configurable time delay for shutdown / start based on vehicle ignition status

Low Voltage Standby function to prevent battery drain

Operating Power Mode (Ignition mode) – this mode monitors the ignition input and goes in and out of Smart Standby based on the voltage of the ignition input. When the voltage on the ignition input goes below a user pre-defined threshold, the router will be powered down into Smart Standby Mode. When the voltage on the ignition input goes above the Perle Wireless LTE Router pre-defined value the power will be restored. You can configure a combination of inputs and schedule to control Smart Standby Mode.

GPIO Capabilities

One GPIO configurable as high side pull-up / dry contact, analog input, digital input, low side current sink output, digital output/open drain, or Pulse Counter

One GPIO configurable as Vehicle ignition sense or analog input

Two Digital Inputs configurable as high side pull-up / dry contact, digital input, or Pulse Counter

One normally open (NO) relay contact

Serial Port Capabilities

Access: connect directly using Telnet / SSH

Terminal Server: Telnet, SSH v1 and v2, Rlogin, Auto session login, LPD, RCP printer

Serial to Ethernet: Tunnel raw serial data across Ethernet - clear or encrypted, RAW serial data over TCP/IP/UDP, packetized data, virtual modem, TruePort com/tty redirector, TrueSerial packet technology, RFC2217 transport & RS232 control signals

Industrial Protocols Encapsulations: ModBus, DNP3 and IEC-870-5-101, ModBus TCP Gateway

Remote Access: PPP, PAP/CHAP, SLIP

Hardware Specifications: IRG5500 Cellular LTE Routers

Products can be purchased with or without antennas and with or without power cords. All functionality is included in the base price of the product. Additional accessories are sold separately.

Cellular

LTE

IRG5500

LTE-A CAT6. 300Mbps downlink and 50Mbps uplink speeds

IRG5500+

LTE-A PRO CAT12. 600Mbps downlink and 150Mbps uplink speeds

IRG5500+ FN

FirstNet Ready™ certified for Band 14 (B14). LTE-A PRO CAT12. 600Mbps downlink and 150Mbps uplink speeds

Frequency Bands (4G / LTE)

IRG5500

4G/LTE Bands (15)

2100(B1), 1900(B2), 1800(B3), AWS(B4), 850(B5), 2600(B7), 900(B8), 700(B12), 700(B13), 800(B20), 1900(B25), 850(B26), 700(B29), 2300(B30), TDD B41

IRG5500+

4G/LTE Bands (24)

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)

IRG5500+ FN

4G/LTE Bands (24)

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)

Data & SMS Operation over 4G LTE with fallback networks DC-HSPA+ / HSPA+ / HSPA / UMTS (WCDMA)

IRG5500

3G HSPA/HSPA+ Bands (6)

2100(B1), 1900(B2), 1800(B3), AWS(B4), 850(B5), 900(B8)

IRG5500+

3G HSPA/HSPA+ Bands (9)

2100(B1), 1900(B2), 1800(B3), AWS(B4), 850(B5), 800(B6), 900(B8), 1700(B9), 850(B19)

IRG5500+ FN

3G HSPA/HSPA+ Bands (8)

2100(B1), 1900(B2), AWS(B4), 850(B5), 800(B6), 900(B8), 1700(B9), 850(B19)

Public Safety Bands

IRG5500

Band 26

IRG5500+

Bands 26, 28

IRG5500+ FN

Bands 14, 26

Cellular Antenna

Frequency Range: 704-902-928-960/1427.9-1575.42/1710-2170/2400-2480-2690MHz
Gain: 3 dBi
Impedance: 50 ohm
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: <3.0 (typical)
Radiation: Omni-Directional
Connector: SMA Male (Swivel)
Dimensions: 135.6 x 20.1 mm / 5.34 x 0.8 in

SIM

Dual Mini-SIM 15 x 25mm (or 2FF )

GPS / GNSS

Wide-band GNSS: 1559-1606 MHz
GPS: 1575.42 MHz / GLONASS: 1602 MHz / BeiDou: 1561.098 MHz / Galileo: 1575.42 MHz / QZSS: 1575.42 MHz
Simultaneous tracking: Up to 30 channels
Active GNSS antenna support
Reports: NMEA 0183 V3.0, TAIP

GPS / GNSS Passive Antenna

GNSS Applications: GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou
Frequency Range: 1561MHz~1606 MHz
Gain: 4 dBi (typical)
Impedance: 50 Ohm
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 2.0 (typical)
Polarization: RHCP
SMA (M) straight
Dimensions: 41.9 x 47.3 x 16.3 mm / 1.65 x 1.86 x 0.64 in
RG-174 Cable Lenght: 5 m / 16.4 ft

Wi-Fi

Models with Integrated Wi-Fi

IRG5500

IRG5521

IRG5541

IRG5500+

IRG5521+

IRG5541+

IRG5500+ FN

IRG5521+ FN

IRG5541+ FN

LAN Standards

IEEE 802.11ac complaint & backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n

Topology

Infrastructure ( AP ) and up to 128 Client modes

Radio

Dual-Band Radio ; 2.4GHz and 5GHz 20, 40Mhz SISO 2.4-GHz

Data Rate

up to 867Mbps

Security

WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK & Enterprise ( EAP, PEAP, LEAP ), 802.11i (includes hardware-accelerated Advanced Encryption Standard [AES] ), 802.1x supplicant

WLAN Antenna (optional accessory)

Frequency Range: 2.4GHz & 5GHz
Gain: up to 3 dBi
Impedance: 50 ohm
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 2.0 (typical)
Radiation: Omni-Directional
Connector: RP-SMA (Swivel) Female
Dimensions: 109 x 10.1 mm / 4.3 x 0.4 in

10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet RJ45 Copper

Models with 2x 10/100/1000 Ports

IRG5500

IRG5520

IRG5521

IRG5500+

IRG5520+

IRG5521+

IRG5500+ FN

IRG5521+ FN

Models with 4x 10/100/1000 Ports

IRG5500

IRG5540

IRG5541

IRG5500+

IRG5540+

IRG5541+

IRG5500+ FN

IRG5541+ FN

Speed

Software selectable 10/100/1000 Ethernet

Auto Software selectable Half/Full/Auto duplex

Ethernet Isolation

1.5Kv Magnetic

Standards

IEEE 802.3 for 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u for 100Base-TX and 100Base-FX, IEEE 802.3ab for 1000Base-T, IEEE 802.3x for Flow Control

Processing Type

Store and Forward

MAC Address Table Size

VLAN ID range

1 to 4000

USB

USB-C

1 x USB 3.2 Type-C with a transfer rate up to 5Gbps
Console Port or Ethernet over USB

Serial

RS232 Serial

1 x RS232 DB9 female connector
Serial Port Speeds: 300bps to 230Kbps with customizable baud rate support
Data Bits: 5,6,7,8-bit protocol support
Parity: Odd, Even, Mark, Space, None
Flow Control: Hardware, Software, Both, None
Serial Port Protection: 15Kv Electrostatic Discharge Protection ( ESD )
Processing Type - Store and Forward

RS485 Serial

half-duplex

Power and Auxillary Connectors

One GPIO Input

Digital Input & Pulse Counting VDC: 0 for ≤ 1V, 1 for ≥ 2.7V
Dry Contact Max Current range: min 0.6mA @ 7V and max 3.5mA @ 36V
Current Sink Output: 0.5A @ 12v

Ignition Sense

Analog Input: 0.5V to 36V

Two Digital Inputs

Digital Input & Pulse Counting VDC: 0 for ≤ 1V, 1 for ≥ 2.7V

One Alarm Relay

Normally Open (NO) dry contact: 1A @ 24VDC

Platform Specifications

Microprocessor

Dual Core Cortex-A53 64bit ARMv8 1.2GHz

RAM

1GB DDR4

Flash

4GB MMC

LED Indicators

Power: indicates power status
Serial: indicates serial RS232 connection status and Tx data
WWAN: indicates Wireless Wide Area Network status
GNSS: indicates Global Navigation Systems for GPS, Galileo, Glonas and Beidou status
VPN: indicates VPN presence (for Router Models: IRG5520x & IRG5540x only)
WLAN: indicates Wireless Lan status (for Router Models: IRG5521x & IRG5541x only)
Internet: indicates Internet connectivity

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C / -40°F to 158°F
Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C / -40°F to 185°F
Operating Humidity: 0% to 95% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 0% to 95% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: 3048 m / 10,000 ft
Cooling: EN 60068-2-1
Dry heat: EN 60068-2-2
Damp: EN 60068-2-30
MTBF (no Wi-Fi): > 234,435 hours
MTBF (with Wi-Fi): > 192,137 hours
(Calculation model based on MIL-HDBK-217-FN2 @ 30°C/86°F)
Heat Output (BTU/HR)

Enclosure

Die Cast Aluminium

Mounting

Desktop, Panel, or wall mount
DIN Rail attachement bracket is optional.
(Mounts to standard 35 mm DIN rail in accordance with DIN EN 60175 vertically or horizontally)

Ingress Protection Rating

IP54

Power

Power/Current Consumption Typical Use (connected/with Activity)

IRG5500

IRG5520: 0.31A / 3.77W

IRG5521: 0.37A / 4.4W

IRG5540: 0.34A / 4.07W

IRG5541: 0.39A / 4.70W

IRG5500+

IRG5520+: 0.35A / 4.22W

IRG5521+: 0.40A / 4.79W

IRG5540+: 0.38A / 4.52W

IRG5541+: 0.42A / 5.09W

IRG5500+ FN

IRG5521+ FN: 0.40A / 4.79W

IRG5541+ FN: 0.42A / 5.09W

Note: up to 0.08A / 1W more in power savings can be achieved through shutting down the USB port, LEDs, GPS, as well as turning down router processor speed

Power/Current Consumption Idle Mode (connected/no Activity)

IRG5500

IRG5520: 0.30A / 3.56W

IRG5521: 0.35A / 4.16W

IRG5540: 0.32A / 3.86W

IRG5541: 0.37A / 4.46W

IRG5500+

IRG5520+: 0.32A / 3.84W

IRG5521+: 0.36A / 4.37W

IRG5540+: 0.35A / 4.14W

IRG5541+: 0.39A / 4.67W

IRG5500+ FN

IRG5521+ FN: 0.36A / 4.37W

IRG5541+ FN: 0.39A / 4.67W

Power/Current Consumption

All models: 3.9mA / 46.8mW

Power Input

12/24 VDC Nominal (7 to 36 VDC Range)

Ignition Sense

VDC voltage variation with On/Off and timer

External Power Supply (optional)

110 / 220 VAC Power supply

Power Connector

Power Line Protection

Surge: 8KV (EN61000-4-5 common mode), 2KV (EN61000-4-5 differential and common modes)

Reverse polarity protection

YES

Vehicle Transient voltage protection

Built-in protection against voltage transient including 5 VDC engine cranking and +200 VDC load dump

Weight & Dimensions

Product Weight & Dimensions

Weight: 0.59 Kg / 1.30 lb

Dimensions: 146 x 99 x 45 mm / 5.75 x 3.89 x 1.77 in

Shipping Weight & Dimensions

Weight (with Antenna): 1 Kg / 2.20 lb

Weight (without Antenna): 0.79 Kg / 1.74 lb

Dimensions: 270 x 170 x 70 mm / 10.63 x 6.70 x 2.75 in

Regulatory Approvals

Cellular/Telecom Regulatory Approvals

IRG5500

FCC/ICES, RED, PTCRB/CTIA, CE

IRG5500+

FCC/ICES, RED, PTCRB/CTIA, CE

IRG5500+ FN

FCC/ICES, PTCRB/CTIA

Carrier Certifications

IRG5500

AT&T

Verizon IRG5500

T-Mobile for Wholesale

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Shock & Vibration

SAE J1455 (Vibration: Section 4.10.4.1 and 4.10.4.2 Cab Mount, Shock: Section 4.11.3.4 Operational Shock)

MIL-STD-810G (Shock: test method 516.6. Operational Vibration: test method 514.6)

EN 61373 (Shock, Vibration long-life / functional-random)

Hazloc

IECEx/IECx, ATEX/Ex Class 1 Zone 2, Directive 2014/34/EU

ANSI/ISA 12.12.01, Class 1 Division 2 Groups A-D, ISA 12.12.01-2015

Vehicle Usage

E-Mark (UN ECE Regulation 10.04, ISO 7637-2:2011 and ISO 16750-2:2012 )

Velocity

< 100m/s

Railway

EN 50155: 2017 Clause 4.3.6
EN 50121-1: 2017
EN 50121-3-2: 2016
EN 50121-4: 2016
IEC 60571:2012 For Clause 12.2.8 & 12.2.9
IEC 62236-1: 2018
IEC 62236-3-2: 2008
IEC 62236-4: 2018

Emissions

FCC 47 Part 15 Subpart B, Class B
ICES-003 Issue 6 Class B (Canada)
FCC Part 15.247 Subpart C ( 2.4 Ghz)
FCC Part 15.407 Subpart E ( 5 Ghz)
ANSI C63.4 Class B (Radio-Noise Emissions from Low-Voltage Electrical and Electronic Equipment in the Range of 9 kHz to 40 GHz)
EN61000-3-2: 2014 (Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions)
EN61000-3-3: 2013 (Limits of Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker)
CISPR 32:2015/EN 55032:2015 Class B (Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment - Emission requirements)

Immunity

CISPR 25:2016/EN55025: (Vehicles, boats and internal combustion engines - RDC)
CISPR 35:2016/EN 55035:2017 (IR)
EN 61000-4-2:2009 (ESD)
+/-8 kV (Contact)
+/-15 kV (Air)
Operating mode: powered on
EN 61000-4-3: 2006 + A1:2007 + A2:2010(RS)
EN 61000-4-4:2012 (EFT) 2 KV (Criteria A)
EN 61000-4-5:2014+AMD1:2017 (Surge) 2KV (line to earth), 1.5KV (line to line)
EN 61000-4-6: 2013 (CS)
EN 61000-4-8: 2009 (PFMF)
EN 61000-4-9: 2016 (PMF)
EN 61000-4-11: 2004 + A1:2017
EN 61000-4-16
EN 61000-6-4: 2007 + A1: 2011
ISO 7637-2:2004

Safety

UL/IEC 61010-1
UL/IEC 61010-2
UL/EN/IEC 62368-1 (previously 60950-1)
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1

Cellular / WWAN Radio Standards

EN 300 328 (V2.1.1:2019), ETSI EN 300 328 V2.1.1 (2016-11) (Electromagnetic compatibility)
EN 301 893 (V1.8.1:2015), ETSI EN 301 893 V2.1.1 (2017-05) (Radiated spurious emissions)
EN 301 489-1 (V2.1.1:2017-02), ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.1.1 (2017-02)
EN 301 489-17 (V3.2.0:2017-03), ETSI EN 301 489-17 V3.1.1 (2017-02)
EN 301 489-19 (V2.1.1:2019)
EN 301 908-1 v11.1.7:2018-12, ETSI EN 301 908-1 V7.1.1 (2015-03) (Radiated emissions RF control and monitoring)
EN 301 908-2 v11.1.2:2017-08, ETSI EN 301 908-2 V11.1.2 (2017-08) (RF conducted)
EN 301 908-13 v11.1.2:2017-07, ETSI EN 301 908-13 V11.1.2 (2017-07) (RF Conducted)
EN 62311:2019, IEC 62311 Ed. 1.0 b:2007 (Human exposure restrictions for radio frequency electromagnetic fields)

Environmental Specifications

Reach, RoHS3, and WEEE Compliant

Other

ECCN

5A992

HTSUS Number

8517.62.0020

Warranty

2 Years

M2M / IoT LTE Connectivity

Perle IRG5500 LTE Routers offer always-on M2M connectivity that is secure, reliable, cost-effective, and easy to deploy. Featuring an industrial-grade ruggedized housing, Perle IRG5500 Routers are a versatile and compact solution that provides 2G/3G/4G LTE connectivity with built-in GPS capabilities and optional WiFi support. Perle IRG5500 Routers are ideal for solving wireless connectivity challenges in a variety of vertical markets including video surveillance, digital signage, home security, oil and gas exploration, kiosks, fleet management, smart grid, vehicle diagnostics, telematics and many more.

LTE Failover & Out of Band Management with "Four-Nines" (99.99%Up-time)

When the wired link is down, network access can be maintained with automatic failover to LTE. There are several ways to determine with the Primary WAN is down. One example, is to use the Health Monitoring function where IRG5000 will ping a destination IP through the primary route. If there is no response, the IRG5000 router will initiate a direct connection using the back-up LTE route. The relatively low cost of LTE for business continuity means a greater return on investment and scalability for multiple locations that have limited IT resources. By deploying Perle IRG5000 LTE Routers, businesses will have on-demand network connectivity that is quick to deploy, simple to manage, and ensures maximum uptime.

Primary Router Deployments

For pop-up stores, or branch locations with limited IT resources, IRG5500 Routers with WiFi, are an easy to deploy "all-in-one" solution. This single box will function as an LTE Router, two-port or four-port 10/100/1000 Ethernet Switch, and WiFi Access Point. IPv4 and IPv6 is supported on both the WAN and LAN sides.

PCI Compliant LTE Failover

The credit card industry requires retailers to comply with Payment Card Industry (PCI) standard to maintain a secure environment when processing payment card transactions. For these transactions, a Perle IRG5000 Router acts as a wireless data conduit (Gateway) for routers and POS (point-of-sale-terminals) that have been configured for PCI compliance. The USBnet is on a different subnet from the point-of-sale-terminal. All security protocols must be established from the point-of-sale terminal to the payment processor. Payment card terminals must be on a dedicated LAN or VLAN. The Perle IRG5000 Router configured on gateway mode must be connected to a router that is configured for PCI compliance.

Vehicle Area Networks (VANs)

With GPS and GNSS (Galileo, Glonass, and Beidou) included by default, an IRG5500 LTE Router serves as the main connectivity hub in creating a VAN. This enables real-time location tracking of remote assets. In addition, real-time network clock updates for the router, or any attached equipment, ensures accurate time-stamp usage in time-sensitive applications. In-vehicle telemetry, sensors, surveillance cameras, ticketing, and other devices are connected to transmit data to the cloud or headquarters over LTE. In public transportation applications, like taxis, buses, street cars, and trains, the WiFi can be used to provide free or paid internet access to customers. With the ability to establish and maintain cellular tower connectivity at up to 100 meters per second (360km/224mi per hour), the IRG5500 provides reliable LTE access in any moving vehicle application. Ignition Power Management can be used to schedule a delayed shutdown or start-up of the IRG5500 based on the vehicle ignition status to ensure all data is safely transmitted. Dual SIM slots to ensure reliable network connectivity when the IRG5500 needs to automatically switch over to a back-up data plan or carrier because the primary carrier contract data cap has been exceeded, there is a lack of coverage or carrier network failure, or long-distance roaming is enabled and used.

LTE Router for Vehicle Area Networks Diagram

Communications Gateway for Railway

IRG5500 Routers are compliant with railway regulations and have the operating temperature, vibration, and emission certifications required for installation on trains, light rail, subways, and trams. They are perfectly suited for installation directly in the train or subway cabin, the dusty and humid environments of metro tunnels or, the enclosures found alongside rail tracks. Central administration centers can monitor rail traffic, switching status, track conditions, weather conditions, and security data gathered by the sensors and other equipment located in wayside monitoring stations. Onboard, the IRG5500 railway router, with integrated Wi-Fi access point, enables travellers to access services and applications, such as music, games, cinema, books, and Internet connectivity for email and other personal applications. Connecting security cameras, informational displays, and other equipment allows for a wide variety of operational tasks to be undertaken by the control staff. With the ability to establish and maintain cellular tower connectivity at up to 100 meters per second (360km/224mi per hour), the IRG5500 is the best LTE Router for any rolling stock application.

Roadway Smart Work Zones (SWZ)

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Smart Work Zones (SWZ) are used to monitor and improve roadway construction zones. An LTE Router enables the communication between the components of the system. Real-time information can be transmitted to Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) to display traffic conditions, travel times, incident information, and advisory messages. Data can be collected from cameras and sensors near the work zone and sent to the central processing system.

Failover with Static Routing

Force specified traffic to use different routing rules to direct specified traffic from the IRG5000 Router, or a connected device, to a designated primary router. If the primary route fails, the specified traffic uses a backup route.

VPN Failover

With DPD and VPN Failover configured in the IRG5000 Router, two VPN tunnels are configured but only one is active at a time. If DPD detects that the destination is not responding through the Primary VPN, traffic is automatically switched to the Secondary/Backup VPN. The VPN Failover feature will continue to ping the destination through the primary tunnel and, if configured to do so, will automatically revert back to the primary once it's up again. Status fields can be viewed to see the current status of both VPNs.

Non-NATed Networks

The Perle IRG5000 Cellular Router can handle multiple non-NATed networks behind a connected router or switch.

VLAN Support

The Perle IRG5000 Router supports up to 4000 VLANs on its Ethernet ports. VLANs are logical groupings of network devices that share the same broadcast domain. All devices on the same VLAN can ping each other without routing. There is no routing between VLANs.

Port Forwarding

Any unsolicited data coming in on a defined Public Port is routed to the corresponding private port and IP of a host connected on the LAN.

SMS support

The IRG5000 Router accepts SMS commands for basic actions and status. The IRG5000 Cellular Router will send back an acknowledgement that the SMS command was received every time.

Event Reporting

The IRG5500 Router can be configured to generate reports, or initiate actions, based on specified events. These events can be generated internally, or externally by devices attached to the IRG5500 Serial RS232, RS485, or digital inputs.

Serial Gateway

The Serial Port on the IRG5000 Router can be used to establish Serial to IP communications. Connect PLCs, RTUs, Card Readers, or any device with a serial COM port and transmit data over LTE.

PPP / SLIP / DUN Support

The Perle IRG5000 supports Point-to-Point (PPP) to establish a connection to a host PC serial port. The IRG5000 supports Windows Dial-up Networking when PPP is enabled to establish a connection to a host PC serial port.

Download the latest firmware, user guides, and CAD files

EU Declaration of Conformity

EU Declaration of Conformity - Accessories

Security Advisories

LTE Router FAQ Knowledgebase

SSH, SNMPv3 and HTTPS Secure Management Sessions

To protect enterprise infrastructure, proper authentication methods and encrypted sessions are essential when accessing networking equipment. Perle Products support secure management sessions, ensuring enhanced security for network administrators and users.

Using Management Access Control Lists (ACL)

Perle supports Management Access List (ACL) for restricting access to the management interface of their devices. Administrators can specify allowed IP addresses, effectively blocking unauthorized workstations from attempting access.

Password Strength Checking: Enforcing the use of strong password attributes

Perle products, which have password strength checking enabled, will ensure that passwords meet the strong password requirements specified by the NERC CIP-007-3 standard.

Using IEEE 802.1x and Port Security

Perle products use IEEE 802.1x and Port Security to control network access by limiting and identifying MAC addresses. Any violations trigger actions like sending SNMP trap messages and shutting down ports.

OCI Containers for Edge Computing

Perle IRG Routers, with native support for OCI Containers, enable users to optimize edge computing processing capabilities by deploying lightweight applications tailored to suit unique or evolving use cases with low latency and real-time responsiveness.

Deploy and Manage your Network from the Cloud

Perle's cloud-based centralized management solution puts all your network and IT infrastructure into a single application. It offers secure, reliable access and visibility for normal operations and critical network failures.

Winning Strategies integrate Perle IRG LTE Routers to provide LTE coverage when WiFi is unavailable

Stand-alone multi-power-source wireless video surveillance system

Winning Strategies ITS uses Perle IRG5000 LTE Routers, as the routers offer WiFi and cellular routing for reliable security surveillance. Provides primary WiFi with LTE backup during outages.

Eli Controls use Perle IRG5000 LTE Routers to provide Communication Gateway between Surveillance Cameras and Cloud Services

Diagram for LTE Routers between Cameras and Cloud-Services

Eli Controls was delighted by the Perle IRG LTE Router's Verizon compatibility and capacity for multiple HD feeds, which make it a reliable and flexible surveillance solution.

Greenville Electric use Perle IRG LTE Routers to remotely monitor equipment

Network diagram showing LTE Routers remotely monitoring equipment

Greenville Electric Service Office uses IRG LTE Routers to provide reliable, independent, and flexible cellular-based setup for the dedicated remote access method into the Cummins generators.

Ahr Valley First Responders use Perle IRG5500 LTE Routers in Flood Response & Recovery efforts

Diagram for Perle LTE Router in MTF Disaster Recovery Vehicle

Ahr Valley First Responders use Perle IRG LTE Routers which uses two T-Mobile unlimited SIM cards and functions as an LTE router, Ethernet switch, and Wi-Fi access point. It is ruggedized for shock and vibration resistance, and is housed in an IP54 enclosure for dust and water ingress. It serves as the main connectivity hub for creating a VAN for flood relief.

Quality of Service: Defining it and identifying its impact on high-priority applications

Perle Products offer Quality of Service (QoS) features for prioritizing traffic and managing bandwidth. This ensures smooth operation of VoIP, video collaboration, networked video security, and remote monitoring applications.

Revolutionizing Commuter Transit with IRG Cellular Routers