Sierra Wireless AirLink RX55 industrial IoT router

Sierra Wireless has announced the AirLink RX55 LTE cellular router to bring advanced networking capabilities to the Industrial IoT (IIoT) and deliver intelligence securely at the edge for mission-critical applications on both public and private networks. The router provides ultralow power consumption which, combined with its wide operating voltage, makes it suitable for solar- or battery-powered remote monitoring installations.

The product’s compact, rugged design is built to withstand harsh conditions, while its edge intelligence capabilities enable applications including grid modernisation, smart cities, automation, and remote machine and sensor monitoring. Its ultralow power, Ethernet and dual-serial port make it suitable for use in both fixed and mobile industrial applications including power and water utilities, oilfields, pipelines, mines, agriculture, manufacturing, waste management, private networking and SCADA applications.

For IT/OT managers who need to connect, manage and gain intelligence from critical assets in extremely harsh or distributed environments, the family of industrial cellular routers enables edge intelligence through secure IIoT/Industry 4.0. The rugged device not only supports advanced network designs, it also enables new edge applications through container support, with centralised remote management services. This makes it suitable for anyone looking for a futureproof solution for connecting remote fixed assets in challenging environments.

The router delivers multiband, worldwide support providing extensive public network coverage and good private networking coverage. It supports Band 71 as well as most private networking bands. It also includes AirLink Complete, which provides remote management of the solution via the AirLink Management System (ALMS), a cloud-based management platform, and 24/7 technical support to quickly and remotely detect, diagnose and troubleshoot issues. Managed by ALMS, the router leverages Sierra Wireless’s web-based multi-network router operating system, AirLink OS.